JARRED L. SAXMAN

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Materials management lead, with 22 years of experience in material logistics, supply chain management, and sales

Driven and results-oriented professional, with a proven track record in material data management, development of material process-flows, inventory planning, purchasing, contract negotiations, vendor relations, and client relations

Key contributor in maintaining operational performance standards in an ISO-9001 and GMP manufacturing environment, and for critical manufacturing, R&D, and new product development projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Expert in day-to-day logistics of materials management, including raw material procurement, material storage and inventory maintenance, demand planning, and shipping logistics

Materials management representative on new product introduction projects, specifically:

Identification of critical material requirements

Creation and entry of material data into ERP systems

Identification of risks to material availability and risk mitigation

Performing new material demand analysis and planning

Experience in highly-regulated manufacturing environments, including GMP manufacturing and manufacturing within an ISO-certified quality system

Assessing and improving organizational operations relating to material handling, material work-flow, and material data organization

Supply chain (lean and on-demand) management

Extensive experience with ERP business software (Oracle, MAS 2000), specifically operational modules

Organization, discipline, and attention-to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with multiple departments and functional groups

Excellent communication skills

High level of competency with computers and with various software programs (Microsoft Office, Excel Trackwise, AGILE, Master Control, Lotus Notes, custom shipping programs, etc.) and operating systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov 2007 Apr 2016 HOLOGIC THIRD WAVE TECHNOLOGIES Madison, WI

Production Planner 2 \ Cycle Count Administrator \ Outsourced Materials Planner

Transferred critical material planning and management procedures and processes from the Third Wave Madison site to the Hologic San Diego site as part of the site migration project.

Managed out-sourced manufacturing and material sourcing for key raw materials for diagnostic/medical devices.

Consistently delivered a 99% same-day shipment fulfillment for complex production lines yielding over 12 million in sales per year.

Designed and coordinated internal and outsourced production flows on several NPR (New Product Realization) teams for on-time launches for 8 new products

Drafted, red-lined, collaborated, and updated data on SOPs, DHRs, and protocols.

Established, maintained, and entered data for BOMs in ERP System.

Chaired weekly cross-departmental operations meetings and participated with several product and quality improvement teams.

Maintained 99% accuracy on daily cycle-counting program (6700 ABC counts covering almost 20 million dollars in inventory)

Designed and organized improved storage systems and layout (Lean) for both room temperature and freezer storage locations.

Provided support to R&D, Product Support, Customer Service, and Manufacturing for material needs, ERP functions/training, and NPR teams.

2001 2007 ACD DISTRIBUTION Madison, WI

Vendor Relations \ Sales Administrator \ Purchasing and Inventory Management

Championed creative marketing initiatives, vendor sponsored seminar series and annual Open House Trade Show for partners

Effectively reduced excess inventory of 3 million dollars in 5 months by establishing stock rotations with vendors without sacrificing profits or quality, increase to costs, negative impact to sales, or fill-rates to customers

Directed sales team during acquisitions of Wargames West and Zocchi Distribution, growing the combined sales of the merged companies from 10 to 18 million within two years.

Developed services to secure business for Hastings Entertainment, Hobbytown USA, and Wizard of the Coast retail stores (approx 300 retail outlets yielding 4.5 million in annual sales).

1999-2001 ZOCCHI DISTRIBUTION Holly Springs, MS

Sales Lead

Initiated cross-functional team of Sales, Marketing, Accounting and Purchasing to create and coordinate seasonal sale programs (catalogs, newsletters, updates, Internet) growing the company to $5 million in annual sales.

Utilized contacts with FedEx to improve shipping services and negotiated contract extensions to utilize Express Saver Freight and the nearby World Hub to introduce next day delivery to the industry at 3-day shipping cost.

Generated 140 active new accounts in a new sales territory in the first 90 days yielding $1.75 million in sales the first year; addressed challenges associated with a fledgling company establishing their brand and service capability by demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Selected to represent company in travel to all major industry trade shows due to exceptional vendor relations and networking skills

1994 1999 FEDERAL EXPRESS WORLD HUB Memphis, TN

Logistical Team Lead and International Customs Agent

Led 40-person division to the highest work safety rating, expediting on-time departures, and highest shipping operations for three consecutive years in spite of extreme weather conditions, tight, erratic deadlines and, limited human and physical resources.

Planned and assigned work schedules, oversaw training, ordered supplies, equipment, and uniforms for the team.

Ensured manifest compliance with US Customs requiring acute attention to detail including identification and safe handling and data recording of hazardous materials.

Awarded 7 Bravo Zulu achievement awards for operating above and beyond the call of duty.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Export Compliance Training

2010 - SkillPath Seminar: Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives & Deadlines

2004-2005 Dale Carnegie Certifications in Organizational Management, Customer Service, and Sales

1993-1995 State Technical College of Tennessee (Memphis)

Psychology program

Achieved rank of Cadet Major in Air Force JR ROTC; recognized for integrity and proven leadership skills

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