Supply Chain Management

GEORGE J. ZIEN, C.P.M.

**** ******** **** *** ( Bakersfield, California 93311

661-***-**** ( abml87@r.postjobfree.com

PURCHASING DIRECTOR

Highly proactive supply chain professional with proven success in fast

paced operating environments. Over 10 years of executive and project

management skills developed in the military and refined in the private

sector. Delivered over $10 million in cost savings through expertise in

Supply Chain Management, forecasting, planning, execution, and effective

leadership. Drives productivity while delivering outstanding savings to the

bottom-line using best-in-class sourcing techniques. Excellent negotiation

and contract management skills demonstrated through successful purchasing

of over $150 million annually in a global network. Innovative team builder,

decision-maker, communicator, and leader. Intuitive problem solver adept

with operating in ambiguity. Expert at spearheading strategic purchasing

and supplier programs that have continually provided timely support to

critical operations, reduced acquisition costs, and driven exceptional net

profitability.

Global Strategic Sourcing ( Risk Management ( Change Management ( Strategic

Partnerships

Supplier Relationship Management ( Team Leadership and Development ( Sales

& Operations Planning

RFP / RFQ ( Commodity Hedging ( Total Costing Analysis ( Inventory

Management

MRP Implementation ( Process Improvement ( Lean Thinking ( Product Life

Cycle Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

RAIN FOR RENT, Bakersfield, CA

2008 to Present

$400+ million industrial and agricultural equipment rental company with

40,000 SKUs.

Director of Corporate Purchasing:

Responsible for the proper alignment of company supply chain to the

organization's financial and operational goals with spend in excess of $150

million annually. Supervise staff of 21 personnel with 6 direct reports

across Corporate Procurement, Materials Management and Production.

Establish key performance indicators to develop team and provide vision for

Organizational continuous improvement strategies. Develop SOPs and

streamline process flows. Review terms and conditions on all contract

agreements companywide. Direct all sourcing of materials and services to

include raw supplies, semi finished goods, MRO, facilities maintenance,

capital expenditure and equipment acquisitions. Lead logistics and

warehousing functions to provide responsive Central Distribution Center

support for over 70 remote locations across the country with diverse needs

and dynamic business environments. Champion critical procurement

initiatives to drive down costs and increase efficiencies. Orchestrate the

transformation of a decentralized purchasing group to a professional

centralized supply chain organization.

. Delivered over $8 million in costs savings through Strategic Sourcing

initiatives.

. Established purchasing controls, reduced company wasteful spend by $7.5

million annually.

. Negotiated rebate policies with key suppliers that recovered in excess

of $1 million annually.

. Created a commodity tracking tool to hedged raw material pricing

distortions.

. Streamlined the procurement process to increase productivity by 70%.

. Consolidated from 15,000 to 3,000 vendors by executing a successful

Supplier Management program and product standardization.

. Revamped warehouse procedures to reduce inventory while improving

customer service by 50%.

. Reduced inventory by 25% through tactical implementation of Inventory

Management.

. Increased warehouse on-time shipping from 75% to 98% and fill rate from

65% to 90%.

. Eliminated production down time through forecasting and implementation

of an MRP system.

. Led the cultural shift from an undisciplined operating environment to

a productive and professional supply chain, provided cross functional

leadership.

GEORGE J. ZIEN ( Page 2

WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, INC., Bakersfield, CA

2006 to 2008

$600+ million market leader in fresh food and beverage products sold and

distributed internationally.

Purchasing Manager, Ingredients:

Sourcing leader for $80 million in materials for a high tempo production

environment. Identified, sourced and negotiated best prices on raw

materials and packaging supplies for beverage business unit. Liaison

between International Suppliers, R&D, Engineering, Production, Sales and

Marketing while reducing total costs without compromising quality and

service. Utilized continuous improvement and lean manufacturing

methodologies for increased performance and streamlined operations. Tracked

and evaluated commodity market trends to hedge risks and leverage

opportunities. Analyzed commodity spend and conducted financial analysis to

identify and implement Strategic Sourcing programs. Prepared formal RFQ and

RFP; conducted total cost analysis. Identified and pursued cost saving

opportunities that maximized value to the Company and its growth strategy.

. Cost savings in excess of $2 million on commodities through

negotiations and market intelligence.

. Reduced material inventory by over 40%; reduced carrying costs in

excess of $4 million.

. Drove the product development of several exotic beverage flavors,

boosting sales and revenues.

. Implemented Supplier Management programs to ensure compliance with GMP

and HAACP.

. Supported 5 business units with diverse product portfolios without

interruption to manufacturing by administering Materials Management

program and leading Sales and Operations meetings.

. Successfully managed 3rd party logistics to reduce transportation

costs by 25%.

UNITED STATES ARMY, Captain, Field Artillery

1999 to 2006

Operations and Logistics Commander:

Provided Command and Control of combat logistics and administrative

support for 450-person unit deployed to Iraq. Accountable for assets worth

over $60 million and operated with a $24 million annual budget. Responsible

for executive decisions on a daily basis that directly impacted unit

success. Managed a multi-tiered staff of 65 through 8 direct reports.

Mentored junior leaders for professional development.

* Successfully deployed >$500 million of equipment into a combat zone

for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

* Implemented change processes to streamline operations during wartime;

awarded the Bronze Star Medal for writing doctrine utilized in all

future combat operations.

* Provided JIT logistics and ammunition re-supply, developed SOPs

maximizing capacity by 30%.

* Directed a $10 million facility construction project, supervised

numerous subcontractors.

* Administered Supply Chain Management of combat MRO and equipment for

units deployed.

EDUCATION:

M.B.A., Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma

B.S. Physiology, University of California, Davis, California

SKILLS:

. Experienced with Microsoft Office applications, professional in MS Excel

and MS PowerPoint.

. Skilled in JD Edwards ERP. Ability to learn and adapt to new systems

quickly.

. MRP tools, Coupa eProcurement software implementation.

. Bilingual, fluent in Mandarin Chinese

CERTIFICATIONS:

. Certified Purchasing Manager, C.P.M.

. Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management - University of San

Francisco

. Professional Purchasing and Supply Chain - University of Nevada, Las

Vegas

. Prior Top Secret DoD Security Clearance - SSI background investigation

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