Roland Brewer

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*** **** **** **** ***, NH 03870 603-***-****

Senior Manufacturing Supply Chain/Purchasing Manager

Performance-based manager with extensive experience developing cost-effective solutions through strong negotiation with new and existing customers across multiple industries. Solid history utilizing out-of-the box approaches, adapting to new business environments, and parleying win-win agreements. Forged strong business relationships/alliances focused on teamwork, service level, and cost containment. Strong hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes. Cross-Functional Communicator – Easily interfaces with high-profile business clients, manufacturers, distributors, consultants, vendors and staff.

Area of Expertise

Supply Quality Assurance Sourcing and Procurement

Inventory Control/Management Fulfillment

Returns/repair and asset recovery Aftermarket Services

Logistics Component Distribution

Operations/Warehousing E-Scraping Recycling and Remarketing

Commodity/Product Management Lean Manufacturing/BOM

Manufacturing Supply Chain Experience

Consultant 2016 - Present

Concord Components, Inc. Wayne, NE

Successfully identified business areas to earn additional revenue and save operating cost for a supply chain company that partners with major manufacturers and the U.S. Government relating to the sale and distribution of military and commercial grade board level components (electronics). Selected Accomplishments

Reduced inventory levels by adjusting pricing levels to current market conditions, organizing inventory by relevant sale category. RESULTS – Within one year, added $250K to company’s revenue.

Created two cost savings: Saved $60K in inventory listing service fees by identifying/sourcing the common portals used by the customers; introduced an efficient system to document and track employees expenses which is expected to save $50K in 2017.

CEO 1997 – 2015

Sea View Technologies Rye, NH

Initiated and built a successful one-stop supply chain company that helped manufacturers (telecommunications) significantly lowered their costs. Continually produced an average 50% gross margin profit by establishing strong business relationships with International Fortune 500 companies. Excelled at providing customized solutions for transportation, warehousing, and distributions; supporting the customer throughout the process; delivering quality products; helping customers handle unwanted/recyclable materials; forecasting inventory management models; and stocking needed electronic materials.

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Selected accomplishments

Tripled inventory without additional financial investment by offering consignment programs (e.g., scrap/recycling, remarketing) to original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s). Started an eBay store selling finished goods to the open market including to the international market. Results - increased revenue for company and consignment partners.

Expanded the business to capture the Asian market. Opened a sales office in Singapore and sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Contract Electric Manufacturers (CEM). Selected by the Singapore Government to facilitate seminars that focused on the global Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS Initiative).

Received two state-wide awards, “Business of the Year” and “Top 10 Growing Business in New Hampshire,” by the Business New Hampshire Magazine and the New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

Sales/Product Manager 1989 – 1997

Blue Fin Technologies Portsmouth, NH

Progressive and multiple management/leadership roles within an excess component inventory company that provided inventory buyouts, third party logistic programs, and recycling services. Consistently exceeded goals in selling and buying materials to the broker and manufacturing markets.

Selected accomplishments

Started the European division that earned $2M in a few years) that included setting up/managing exhibitions at key European trade shows.

Faced with a high inventory of $1.2M, turned inventory to $600,000 in less than three months by targeting customers to move the products.

Education

Electro-Mechanical Engineering (AS), North Shore Community College, Beverly, MA

Community Involvement

Call EMT/Fire Fighter, Rye, NH 2010 – Present

Board Member, Seacoast Lacrosse 2012 – Present

Coach, Youth Soccer and Lacrosse 2006 - 2016

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