Manager Supply Chain

KEVIN BRETZ

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Sr. Manager: Supply Chain Technology Operations

Results-centered strategic leader with 20+ years distinguished experience in leadership level positions including, Logistics, Buyer, Supplier Management, Operations Planning, Material Program / Worldwide Commodity Management, and Business Consulting. Track record in supplier performance and management, technical development, operational excellence, change leader and process development, cultivating high yielding relationships and strategic sourcing. Seasoned in lean strategies, win-win negotiations, continuous process improvement, and proactive resolution of challenges. “Hands-on” leader who combines pragmatic analytical skills, experience in devising innovative strategies, with a passion for success.

Supply Chain Implementation/Development Operational Excellence Product Development Product Rollout Global Sourcing Epicor/Prophet 21 Resource Optimization QDRC Part Standardizing Risk Mitigation MRO Purchasing MPS/MRP

S&OP SQL2012 Global Management Negotiations Budgeting Quality Assurance Cost Cutting Inventory Management/Reduction M&A Implementations Procurement Strategic Planning Incentive Systems

Lean 6-Sigma Improvement Methodology ISO – AS Standards SAP/RE Oracle Process Re-engineering

Multi-Project Management Benchmarks Cost Targets Service Programs Consultant E2E Solutions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Epicor Software Corporation, Dublin, California 2012 – present

Epicor provides a new approach to the way enterprised resource planning or ERP systems and business software solutions are designed, built, and used. Epicor distribution software solutions offer a full range of order management, supply chain, and warehousing capabilities. With more than four decades of experience in distribution and more than 7,000 distributors using an Epicor solution, Epicor is the leading technology partner for the distribution industry. Annual revenue $1B

Senior Business Consultant 2012 – present

Led consulting engagements focused on Business Process Re-engineering, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Scorecards, Change Acceleration Process (CAP), and Financial Trend Analysis. Developed new program management tools and templates for M&A and data conversion process. Constructed and implemented a new Epicor Lean Certification training/education program offering for manufacturing and distribution customers.

Notable Accomplishments

Merger and Acquisition Program Manager that merged 9 different companies together within a 12 month time frame.

6000+ consulting hours focused on ERP implementation, change management, risk management, process development, lean improvement, E2E Solution, and waste reduction.

Lead consultant and implementation manager for inventory replenishment strategy for 28 location business; with 3 regional HUB’s. Led to overall corporate inventory reduction of 20%.

Developed Epicor corporate dashboard for individual consultants to track utilization and bonus plan to goal.

Managed 16 successful ERP Go-Lives within 24 months.

Kaizen Leader for industrial inventory consignment project; which reduced order entry cycle time by 40%.

Led numerous subject matter expert breakout sessions at Epicor ERP summit; which feature over 2,000 customers.

Instructed numerous Change Acceleration Process (CAP) workshops.

Implement supplier score cards with lean 6-sigma tools to manage and improve supplier QDRC performance.

Hach Company – Danaher Corporation, Loveland, Colorado 2010 – 2012

Hach Company manufactures and distributes analytical instruments and reagents used to test the quality of water and other liquid solutions. Manufactured and distributed worldwide, Hach systems are designed to simplify analysis by offering sophisticated on-line instrumentation, accurate portable laboratory equipment, high-quality prepared reagents, complete easy-to-follow methods, and lifetime technical support. Annual revenue $1B ( $17B Danaher)

Strategic Sourcing Manager 2010 – 2012

Developed global strategies to maximize and leverage overall Danaher alignment, supplier performance in QDRC, make vs. buy decision, and negotiate supply agreements. Proficiently utilized wed-based procurement tools and online bidding activity to ensure performance objectives were realized. Actively train and develop purchasing agents in the performance of procurement activities.

Notable Accomplishments

Implemented cost reduction on a mature supply chain (2x prior year equated to 5% reduction). Developed and maintained a cost reduction funnel to deliver 10% reduction in preceding year.

Led Danaher corporate team to negotiated overall supply agreement with large manufacture (Texas Instruments, Linear Tech, and Analog Device). Total spend was over $100M achieved 12% reduction for Danaher.

Kaizen Leader for multi-site part qualification process for NPI, production, and site transfers.

Led senior staff reviews; including the president for supply chain rebalance project. Total cost savings of $1.5M annually; improved quality, OTD customer, and supplier reduction.

Reduced inventory by 10%; which delivered greater than 12 inventory turns.

Developed reports and SOP’s for material planning, forecasting, and problem avoidance.

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Arrow Electronics, Inc., Englewood, Colorado 2009 – 2010

A Fortune 200 company, Arrow brings the technology solutions of its customers and suppliers to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, renewable energy, automotive, medical, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics. Annual revenue $16B

Sourcing Manager 2009 – 2010

Developed purchasing and planning activities by supplier and commodity to create an overall sourcing strategy for Arrow OEM Computing Solutions an integration assembly division. Maximize planning / procurement parameters, supplier performance in QDRC, make vs. buy decisions, and negotiate supply agreements with lower total cost of ownership.

Notable Accomplishments

Developed customer material plans for on-boarding new program(s) through production and ramp readiness. Customer facing interaction with firms such as EMC, Data Domain, GE Med, Medtronic, and Siemens as examples.

Developed standard planning, forecasting, and demand management tools for multi-regional and customer support.

Consolidate 126 different cable suppliers to a total of 3 preferred suppliers; resulting in a 40% total savings ~ $2M.

Material pipeline strategy and service / repair program increase customer OTD to >95% and reduced lead-time 43%.

Developed foundation of a highly functioning planning, purchasing, and quality team, celebrating team success and using a lesson learned approached.

Updated ISO process and quality systems and Received ISO-14385 certification for medical products.

Implemented supplier score with DDPM reduction, quality Prato by defect type, supplier corrective action and purge mentalities an occurrence.

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC. Fort Collins, Colorado 1995-2008

Develops, Designs, and Manufactures power supplies and gas flow systems used in the creation and control of plasma-based applications of etch and thin film deposition processes. Products are used in the semiconductor, data storage, architectural glass, flat panel, and solar PV cell industries as well as and solar grid-tie inverter technology. Annual revenue $400M.

Senior Manager Worldwide Commodity Management 2005-2008

Upgraded US and China supply chain from a single goal of cost reduction into a culture of comprehensive performance focusing on continuous process improvement, streamlining and simplification. Analyzed supply chain beginning from individuals’ strengths to developing a cross functional/cultural team concentrating on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost. Initiated trust/morale building exercises to build consensus and increase productivity. Benchmarked progress via weekly and monthly dashboards. Supervised total material (standard/non-standard) cost related to Cost of Goods Sold. Administered financial functions for over $200M in raw material, non-standard material, indirect purchases and inbound freight.

Notable Accomplishments

Added $40M in cash through reducing worldwide inventory 46%, more than doubling inventory turns.

Oversaw sourcing team across +400 direct suppliers, increasing supplier OTD >30%.

Drove supplier 2x2x2x DPPM improvement program by commodity using 6-sigma and supplier management tools.

Slashed material costs 20%, raising corporate improvement 14 points (GM%R) via utilizing Kaizens, “should cost” models, supplier negotiations, supplier and engineering collaboration.

Supervised +25 global professionals in verticals including Supplier/Commodity Management, Procurement, Project Management/Planning, MRO Purchasing, and Supplier Contract Administration.

Developed Service / Repair strategy for material planning and inventory management to reduce cycle time avg <4wks.

Integrated an objective-based deployment system utilizing the OSTM (Objectives, Strategies, Tactics, Metrics) approach. Measured success with weekly and monthly dashboards.

Created methodology to align customer lead-time, ramp expectations, planning models, lean replenishment strategies.

Career Note: Additional excellent experience at Advanced Energy Industries, INC. as Manager, Material Program Manager 2004-2005 Senior Material Program Manager 2001-2004 Buyer 1999-2001. Material, Inventory Analyst 1998-1999. Logistics Team Lead 1995-1998. at Sixth Street Foods – SunMart Foods as Cashier – Assistant Dairy Supervisor 1991-1995. at Manuello Inc as Farm Hand 1987-1995. Details provided upon request.

EDUCATION

Industrial Technology Management

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PMI Certification in-process: expected completion Fall 2015

Six Sigma Green Belt, Air Academy Associates

Supply Chain Strategy and Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

International Trade, World Trade Center Institute

Effective Negotiating, Karrass

Global Business Practice Standards: Utilizing the Code of Ethical Conduct, The Legal Knowledge Company

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Visio, Epicor, Prophet 21, Crystal Reports, SAP, SAPBW, Oracle, Auto CAD, Microsoft Project, SQL

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