Management Project
Resume:
Brian A. Corcoran
************@*****.***
Current Address: Work Address:
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Chicago, IL 60613 Chicago, IL 60606
EDUCATION University of Tennessee- Knoxville, TN Dec 2005-Dec 2009 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
EXPERIENCE Ernst and Young, Advisory Practice- Chicago, IL May 2013- Present Senior Consultant, Performance Improvement
Led multiple client workshops focused on analytics tool deployment, rapid culture change and benefits realization/tracking
Managed and delivered project for fortune 500 CPG client focused on stops identification, elimination and benefit model tracking deployed out to over 1,500 manufacturing sites
Created “client transformation” video focused on go to market methodology of EY’s manufacturing platform
Trusted client lead on multiple engagements focused on improvements to data systems to help track and measure machine performance
Led operation transformation projects focused on operator production standards development, stops recognition and analytical capability with a + 50% improvement in mean time between unplanned stops
Lead on multiple manufacturing transformation projects responsible for reliability growth and mapping manufacturing best practices to current client culture
Leader on machine loss analysis for multiple major food clients (Wrigley, MARS and KRAFT)
Responsible for creation and leading of client training tied to knowledge transfer activities
Significantly improved the loss analytics capability of shifty leadership across all major clients
Co-leader on loss elimination processes leading to significant stop elimination and overall OEE improvement Avery Dennison, OCP- Schaumburg, IL Jul 2012- May 2013 Customer Logistics Analyst
Lead monthly account forecast for over 2,000 UPC’s
Accounts included Kmart, Target and Mass market Drug and Grocery chains
Collaborated with customer and internal functions to resolve issues related to inventory, EDI management and transportation
Continually improved results in forecast accuracy, replenishment, order mgmt, in-stock levels, turns, delivery attainment, plan-o-gram execution, Back-To School seasonal execution & demand variability reduction for mix of 2,000+ UPC’s Avery Dennison, OCP- Meridian, MS Sep 2011- Jul 2012 DC Operations Analyst, GOLD Associate
Led Slotting Kaizen for an estimated 32% reduction in DC pick path and expected annual savings of $24,000 dollars
Led Tier 1 MDI Kaizen helping to aid in problem surfacing during the shift
Facilitated On Time Delivery Report analysis, which rectified any shipments that did not meet the delivery windows of specific customer requirements and helped sustain On Time Delivery goal of 97%
Collaborated with management and floor associates in the Distribution Center, to drive rapid problem solving at the Tier 1 and Tier II levels. Avery Dennison, OCP- Meridian, MS Feb 2011- Sep 2011 Buyer/Planner, GOLD Associate
Managed over 16 suppliers across binders business with an annual spend of 30MM
Led initiative to reduce raw material usage of a customer specific tape, resulting in expected annual savings of $20,000
Co-led transition of Meridian Spine business away from incumbent supplier
Provided detailed inventory cost analysis; including, raw material run out dates and associated cost to plant and corporate management
Partnered with plant personnel to resolve material issues during Manufacturing Tier 2 MDI
Led “Back To School” corrugate project to help manage inventory in and out of peak season Avery Dennison, Corporate- Mentor, OH Jan 2010- Feb 2011 Inbound Transportation Analyst, GOLD Associate
Managed and led second and third quarter 2010 AOP project for inbound freight cost out, expected annual savings of $18,500
Led fourth quarter 2010 bulk transportation project for FRNA and STD, expected annual savings of $104,652
Key member on North American Regional Freight Council
Responsible for compliance of inbound shipments across all Avery divisions since the first quarter of 2010
Responsible for carrier invoice exceptions, FRNA SOX payment validation, and carrier addendums organization System Qualifications
Excel modeling
Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Shop floor Human Machine Interface (HMI) eqipment
i2-Planning
SAP- Maintenance Module
Glovia-Procurement
Business Warehouse
Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Training/Certification
Practitioner and coach on lean six sigma methodology and tools
Strong technical expertise in line event data systems, maintenance management systems and a host of manufacturing analytical tools
Project Management
Tested leader in Excel model creation, including models driven by Excel Visual Basic for Applications
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