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Brian M. Roggow
*** ***** *** ******, **. Peter, MN 56082
*****.******@*****.*** (507-***-****
Seeking a position in the capacity of:
Supply Chain Manager
CaReeR OBjeCtive
Procure a position in the supply chain field while utilizing numerous years of experience in many aspects of a
manufacturing environment. Work in an atmosphere where continuous improvement, employee development,
dedication, creativity, mentoring, policy and procedure enforcement are encouraged in a team environment.
ResuMe suMMaRy
Hands-on professional with 20+ years experience in high volume purchasing ($18 million buy in 2008),
domestic and global supply chain management, purchasing management, inventory control, production
planning, warehouse management, transportation and plant management in an ISO 9001 environment.
Experienced with raw and finished commodities including bulk candy, office supplies, and aluminum castings.
Customers have included industry leaders such as Wal-Mart, Target, Menards, John Deere, Toro, G.E. Medical.
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and MRP manufacturing softwares.
Specific strengths includes: total cost analysis, domestic and international supply chain purchasing, internal
procedure analysis, strong MRP and ERP procedural knowledge, excellent ERP software navigation, MRP
requisition/PO process implementation, conflict resolution, design and implementation of supplier agreements.
Highly experienced in ABC inventory analysis, warehouse storage capacity analysis and design, Lean
manufacturing concepts and transportation systems.
industRy-Related expeRienCe
EMErSoN NEtwork PowEr Lou-Rich inc.
Waseca, Minn. 12-09 to spring 2010 Albert Lea, Minn. 12-07 to 5-09
permanent layoff
Currently employed in a three-month contract to hire
position as one of several Senior Buyer/Expediters. Buyer of domestic and foreign metal casting
commodities for ISO 9001 contract manufacturer.
Hired to hit the ground running utilizing all past
purchasing experience listed above for a facility that Personally responsible for 2008 purchases exceeding
is undergoing a two-division consolidation coupled $18 million.
with total migration of old to new ERP software.
Executed corporate and strategic plans to meet goals,
Daily use of MRP and discrete shortage reports including commodity price reductions, forecast
driving on the spot high dollar purchasing while product purchasing, supplier consolidation, supplier
expediting production floor shortages. and part certification, physical inventory elimination
and maintenance, on-time delivery performance and
Daily input to Divisional Supply Chain Director
inventory turns
concerning improper purchasing practices.
Introduced a custom MRP Software Crystal Report to
Working with Emerson internal global supply chain
Purchasing management designed to isolate item
purchasing products from China and Mexico.
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Lou-Rich inc. (continued) Lindsay WindoW (continued)
purchase pricing discrepancies. This report assisted Developed and maintained all supplier files and
in recognizing a $57K annual savings from one confidential purchase agreements.
supplier for one SKU during the first three months
Provided daily work assignments and production
of employment.
priorities to departmental supervisors and
Introduced EOQ Spreadsheet to management staff, employees.
which was adopted as a departmental guide and
used by four other department buyers within the
shaRi candies
organization.
Mankato, Minn., 11-73 to 11-87,
Led troubleshooting effort to resolve receiving and
company went out of business
A/P issues, working with supplier and internal
receiving and finance departments. Employed in progressive roles in warehouse,
promoted to inventory control manager and then
promoted to production and transportation manager.
Lindsay WindoW
Developed perpetual inventory system of raw
Mankato, Minn., 4-95 to 2-07 materials to provide accurate daily/monthly
Supply Chain Manager My primary direct inventory levels and unit sales data.
responsibilities were all supply chain activities
Developed and implemented MRP system for
including production and capacity planning,
controlling inventories of finished product.
all purchasing and inventory related functions,
Production supervisor utilized this information to
daily input to production floor management and
maximize production and minimize outages.
customer service while supervising warehouse and
Promoted to production and transportation
shipping activities.
manager with primary responsibility for freight and
Implemented supply chain techniques focusing on
production departments.
annual company spending, supply market, total
Purchased all packaging materials ranging from
cost analysis, identification of suitable suppliers,
corrugated boxes, label stock, pallets and several
and development of sourcing strategies while
types of poly bags.
minimizing risk and costs.
OtheR expeRienCe
TC Construction St. Peter, Minn., 4-93 to 5-95 Carpenter; new construction home framer in Minneapolis
Scheels Sport Shop Mankato, Minn., 10-89 to 4-93 Customer service manager
TC Construction St. Peter, Minn., 3-88 to 10-89 Carpenter; new construction home framer in Minneapolis
eduCatiOn
Currently enrolled in APICS CPIM certification classes with projected completion date of 2-1-2010. Some
college courses. On-the-job training, experience and management mentoring coupled with educational
seminars/conferences with topics ranging from project and time management to vendor negotiation skills,
supervisory training, Lean concepts and personal development courses have provided the bulk of my pertinent
education. This experience, combined with a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving and organizational
skills, a strong manufacturing background, and a keen sense of analysis, has allowed me to rise quickly
into management roles. I stay current with industry trends and the global business environment by reading
purchasing and supply chain management publications.