W. Warren Rhone II

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Magnolia, TX 77355

Phone: 713-***-****

Email: acvjbg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Join a well-recognized industry leader, where I can apply my current knowledge and experience in the area of Materials Management, Inventory Management and Logistics, and to continue to broaden my knowledge and gain additional experience while contributing to the goals and objectives of the Company.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Hercules Offshore Houston, TX October 2007 – Present

Purchasing Manager

Manage day to day operations overseeing 7 buyers.

Responsible for over $100,000,000 of spend annually, CAPEX, OPEX, Services.

Aggressively reduce overall spend through function automation, pricing agreements, and departmental coaching with emphasis on total cost of ownership.

Centralize overseas supply chain functions, Purchasing, Logistics, and Supplier Relations.

Liaise with all internal and external customers to identify operational requirements to ensure the utmost customer service satisfaction.

Develop supplier relationship program, including KPI’s, Scorecard, and Supplier Audits.

Materials Administrator

Development and implementation of the materials cataloging process.

Analyze procurement requirements to identify potential cost savings.

Negotiate procurement agreements with Suppliers and ensure relationships are compliant with Company policies and procedures.

Coordinated the transfer of material data into the Company’s Oracle Materials Management System

Columbia Oilfield Supply Houston, TX September 2006 – October 2007

Senior Buyer

Development and implementation of the materials cataloging system to support a global onshore drilling fleet (40+ rigs).

Developed a strong and supportive Supplier base and negotiated frame agreements which leveraged the Company’s purchasing position. Reviewed Capital equipment requirements with Operations Management to ensure maximum cost savings and acceptable delivery commitments to meet Company requirements.

Enforced Company’s policies and procedures while maintaining a strong business relationship with primary Suppliers.

Addressed and resolved Urgent material requirements to ensure minimum rig down time and operational efficiencies.

Supported the SAP Materials Management System

National Oilwell Varco Cleburne, TX January 2006 – June 2006

Inside Sales Representative

Provided procurement and expediting support for equipment and services to area Drilling Contractors

Maintained and supported the Inventory Management System to ensure compliance with Company’s policies and procedures.

Assisted in the development of the Inventory Management bar-coding System.

Power Chokes, Inc. Cypress, TX August 2005 – December 2005

Purchasing and Inventory Controller

Provided procurement and support services for the manufacture of Valves, Chokes and other High Pressure components used in Choke & Kill Manifolds for the Oil and Gas Industry.

Reviewed material bid packages and negotiated procurement agreements with Primary Suppliers. Maintained Supplier relations to ensure quality, pricing and on-time delivery requirements were met.

Review of inventory levels and established the min/max re-order quantities to support the manufacturing schedule.

National Oilwell Varco Houston, TX, Pascagoula, MS, February 2002 – July 2005 CD Carmen, Mexico

Various Procurement & Materials Management Positions

International Buyer – Provided procurement support for the material requirements related to the global operations of offshore and land drilling rigs.

On-site Logistics Coordinator – Responsible for Customs clearance of in-bound material shipments, verification of inventory records and maintained the shipment of materials to offshore drilling locations. Trained local staff in the use of Company’s policies and procedures and assisted in the maintenance of Inventory Management system (SAP).

Expeditor – Updated and maintained purchasing records, issued periodic expediting status reports to support the Client’s materials and logistics requirements for four (4) international drilling locations.

Warehouse Coordinator – Responsible for material receipts and issuance to support the refurbishment of three (3) offshore drilling rigs. Provided delivery status reports and coordinated the delivery schedules between Management, Shipyard Personnel and Client.

Warehouseman – Activities included checking accuracy of inbound materials, posting goods receipts to the Company’s Inventory Control System, staged and coordinated logistics requirements for outbound material shipments.

EDUCATION:

Stephen F. Austin State University - General Studies and Communication

Tomball Community College - General Studies and Business

CERTIFICATIONS:

University of Houston – Lean Methodology Certificate – June 2016

APICS - SCM Operations Certificate - May 2016

Management and Strategy Institute - Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certificate – January 2015

Systems Improvements Inc. - Taproot Certificate – January 2014

Texas A&M University - Distribution Manager Certificate – May 2013

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Married, with three daughters. Enjoy playing guitar and writing music, hunting, fishing and outdoor sports.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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