Manager Supply Chain

Bryan J. Robinson, C.P.M.

**** **** ******* **. ************, IN 46221

317-***-**** ***************@*******.***

An exceptional leader with over 20 years of experience in all facets of procurement and supply chain.

Strategic thinker with a relentless drive on cost savings and process improvement. Utilizes dynamic skill

set to drive organizational transformation.

Areas of Expertise

• Cost Savings

• Lean Manufacturing • Low Cost Country

• Project Management

• DMAIC Process Sourcing

• Strategic Sourcing

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• E-Sourcing New Product

• Category

Introduction

• Logistics

Management

• Stage Gate

• EBITDA • MRP / Inventory

Processes

Improvement Mgmt.

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EXPERIENCE

UCI-FRAM Group Lake Forest, IL Automotive Industry http://uci-fram.com/

Director of Corporate Procurement 2011 – Present

• Founded the corporate procurement department after acquisition and merger of UCI and Fram

• Managed 480m in annual spend; supported seven business units and 36 global manufacturing sites

• Supervised a commodity management team in the US, a purchase order transaction team in

Mexico, and a low cost country sourcing team in China

• Implemented a performance management process for staff that mandated a 3% year over year cost

reduction on scope of spend, working capital goals, and other non-EBITDA objectives

• Exploited cost savings from non-traditional spend areas such as marketing, travel, real estate,

energy, and plant services; introduced several new direct materials from LCCS sources

• Crafted and executed procurement AOP; created and maintained procurement annual budget

Alcoa Closure Systems Indianapolis, IN Packaging Industry http://www.csiclosures.com/

North American Purchasing Manager 2006 – 2011

• Sourced numerous direct and indirect categories including resins, packaging, MRO, and capex;

managed 300m in annual spend

• Supervised staff of 14 employees; supported nine manufacturing sites in US, Mexico, and Costa

Rica

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• Embedded a disciplined sourcing / bidding process that ensured 80% of addressable spend was

vigorously bid out on a rotating, three year basis; rendered over 2m in savings annually

• Negotiated global capex agreements for injection molding and other downstream equipment

• Developed and executed a pipeline of sourcing and cost reduction projects; closely interfaced with

Marketing on several new product introductions

Rolls Royce Corporation Indianapolis, IN Aerospace Industry http://www.rolls-royce.com/

Commodity Specialist 2003 - 2006

• Managed MRO, corporate services, and plant services at five North American sites

• Delivered year on year cost savings in all managed categories; notable savings achieved on MRO

and Plant Services; outsourced numerous plant services previously self-performed

• Implemented a 30m purchasing and T&E card program; super user for Emptoris e-sourcing tools

• Employed A.T. Kearney-based, seven step, strategic sourcing methodology; executed procurement

stage gate processes prior to supplier awards

United Airlines, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Aerospace Industry http://united.com/

Buyer 2000 – 2003

• Sourced hardware, metals, rubber, plastics and MRO items; saved over 2.5m in cost savings during

tenure in two buyer positions

• Increased inventory turns 30% on 20k hardware part numbers; nearly 1/5 of airline’s SKUs

• Managed a team of nine people; administered three large supplier contacts totaling over 20m

Hunter Douglas Metals, Inc. Homewood, IL Metals Industry http://www.hunterdouglas.com/

Logistics Analyst 1996 - 1999

• Purchased logistics solutions for a metals commodity trading company

• Scheduled pickup and deliveries with key vendors & customers; managed freight payment process

• Negotiated rates with motor carriers, railroads, ship lines, and warehouses; chose the mode of

transportation with regards to cost, quality, delivery

United States Marine Corps Various Locations Military http://www.marines.mil/

Supply Administration Specialist 1987 - 1990

• Managed military equipment inventories totaling over 200m

• Ensured replenishment of critical equipment, spares, and gear; managed battalion p-card program

• Coordinated with Marine Corp logistics on the frequent movement of troops, supplies, meals, and

equipment

EDUCATION

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• Bachelor degree: BA, Business, Supply Chain Management

o Western Illinois University; 1996

• Certified Purchasing Manager

o Institute for Supply Management; 1999

• Supply Chain Management Module

o American Production and Inventory Control Society; 2005

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