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Dennis R. Boedeker, C.P.M., CPIM

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Gilbert, AZ 85298

Phone: 602-***-****

E-Mail: acpia6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A results-oriented professional with thirteen years experience as a part

time, adjunct, online, faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate

courses for the University of Phoenix; more than thirty years management

experience in global operations, supply chain, sourcing, project,

materials, and quality management; and four years experience auditing non-

profit organizations.

Experience

Academic

2001 to Present

Teach International Operations Management, Resource Management, Project

Management, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Purchasing and

Procurement, Communications, and Management courses to graduate and

undergraduate courses part- time for the University of Phoenix.

Professional

March 2009 to present

Brett V. Backlund, CPA, PC

Senior Accountant

Performed operational and financial audits of non-profits including:

. Mapped business processes and identified internal controls to assess

adequacy, conformance, and efficiency.

. Made formal process improvement recommendations to governing boards.

. Evaluated fixed assets relative to capacity requirements and made

formal recommendations to governing boards for capacity modifications,

additions and deletions.

. Tracked progress of construction projects to estimate completion

relative to project milestones and ensured asset valuation was

materially accurate in financial statements.

. Consulted with governing boards for development of organizations'

strategic plans along with effective tactical implementation plans and

monitored implementation and effectiveness over time.

Feb. 2007 February 2009

Xyron, Scottsdale AZ

Senior Manager Global Sourcing and Purchasing

. Managed supplier relationships in U.S., China, Philippines, Europe,

and Mexico. Negotiated new supply agreements with performance metrics

and favorable terms.

. Managed engineering and quality teams. Drove significant quality

improvements, design changes, and cost reductions.

. Reorganized and staffed effective purchasing team. Reduced inventory

by 36% and increased turns from, 2X to more than 5X.

. Managed sourcing and developed lower cost, higher quality sources for

critical materials.

. Implemented new ERP system and S&OP process for purchased materials.

Feb. 2006 Jan. 2007

FinePoint Innovations, Phoenix AZ

Director Operations & Supply Chain

. Managed offshore contract manufacturer building proprietary components

for ODM computer manufacturer in China. Drove performance to match

customer demand requirements and implemented metrics to track results.

. Repaired bad relationship with end customer and ODM manufacturer.

. Developed alternate contract manufacturing sources to support current

and future business needs.

. Implemented formal S&OP process to manage supply/demand.

Jan. 2001 Feb. 2006

Technology Systems International, Scottsdale AZ

Materials Manager/Project Manager

. Established effective supply chain, and materials management

processes.

. Reduced system component costs by 50% through redesign and offshore

sourcing.

. Managed outsourced and internal manufacturing and test of systems

components.

. Served as Project Manager for construction, manufacturing, and

installation phases of firms first five revenue-producing contracts.

All projects completed on time and under budget.

2000

Three Five Systems - Tempe AZ

. Sourcing Manager, Tempe AZ

. Reorganized procurement into global strategic and tactical teams.

Created and staffed component and quality engineering functions in

China.

. Drove 35% cost reduction & increased local content from China sources.

1998-1999

Ingersoll Rand, Woodcliff Lake NJ

Division Materials Manager

. Reorganized plant procurement into strategic and tactical teams.

. Implemented formal SOP process.

. Negotiated Vendor Managed Inventory programs.

. Drove 20% material cost reductions, 45% inventory reductions, and 30%

improvement in on time shipments.

1974-1997

Sheaffer Pen, Ft. Madison IA

1996 - 1997

General Manager Chinese Joint Venture Operation

. Managed startup of joint venture manufacturing/sourcing operation in

China.

. Successfully developed annualized manufacturing capacity for 10

million units.

. Introduced new product lines manufactured at joint venture and

distributed to global markets.

. Achieved 45% material cost savings from new sources in China.

1993-1995

Consultant

. Managed fixed life sourcing and inventory management projects for

Sheaffer Pen and other clients.

1990-1992

Materials/Project Manager

. Implemented MRPII, centralized inventory control and formal SOP

processes.

. Project Manager for two successful global product introductions.

. Global inventory reduced 35% and on time delivery improved 60%.

1984-1989

Purchasing/Project Manager

. Reorganized and downsized procurement function.

. Implemented supplier partnerships, Kanban and Kaizen into supply base.

. Reduced raw material inventory 45% and procurement costs 67%

. Served as - project manager for new product introductions, (4-6

projects annually).

1974-1983

Quality Assurance Manager

. Directed organizations transition to TQM and Kaizen philosophies.

. Implemented quality cost measurement and reduced quality costs by 85%.

Education

MBA - University of Iowa 1993

BAs - Accounting & Business Administration - Iowa Wesleyan College

1991

Professional Development

. Demand Flow Technology Worldwide Flow College -1993

. TQM Southeastern Community College - 1986

. Executive Development Program Harvard Business School 1983

Military

. USMC 1967- 1971 Honorable Discharge 1971.

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