Supply Chain Management

Nathan Mark Erdman, MSc.

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Experienced supply chain professional with a Master’s degree and extensive international background in manufacturing, agricultural and shipping industries. Searching for a challenging SCM opportunity within a fast paced, innovative and growing organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015 – 2015 North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH), Dubai, U.A.E.

Operations Analyst – Supply and Distribution (Dubai, UAE and Basra, Iraq)

Lead, design and implement optimal shipping and distribution strategies in the Middle East for containerized and special project cargo (clients include O&G, agriculture/food and automotive)

Develop and negotiate feeder service contracts with main-line shipping companies

Liaise with Basra team to optimize customs clearance, warehousing and distribution strategies throughout Iraq

Navigate and adapt to constantly changing environment in Iraq (including security concerns, governmental regulations and cultural dynamics)

Conduct analysis and reporting on vessel utilization, cost of inventory and general port operations to determine areas of improvement and optimal revenue streams

Responsible for optimizing ERP system functions such as automating quote and invoice generation, container tracking, ensuring data integrity, shipment notifications, and training of junior staff

2013 – 2015 SPS Commerce, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.

Business Analyst - Trading Partner Development Team – eCommerce/IT

Develop and manage retail-specific product line for vendor communities through requirements gathering, gap analysis, and interpretation of EDI strategies

Reporting KPI’s as defined by productivity targets, due date delivery, and minimal production impact to client

Responsible for oversight and communication across multiple IT teams (development and quality assurance) on all technical aspects of the project's delivery

Identify and lead process improvements and standardization whenever possible

2013 – 2013 Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany

Supply Chain Strategy and Execution Analyst (Internship - Manufacturing)

Strategic network design for Power Tools logistics and SC divisions

Global SC strategy development and implementation planning

Identified and analyzed service level and performance improvement strategies

Project Management - Projects include: re-design of the supply chain academy (global internal supply chain training institution) and analysis of vendor performance for global warehousing award

2011 – 2011 3M, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.

International Supply Chain Analyst – Asia/Pacific (Contractor - Manufacturing)

Responsible for supply and demand planning of customers and supply plants in the region

Global purchase, sourcing and distribution of critical raw materials and finished goods

Manage reporting process for demand planning, order, production and inventory management

Coordinate production and delivery schedules between suppliers and producers to end customers

2010 – 2011 Cargill Inc. Wayzata, MN, U.S.A.

International Logistics Coordinator – (Contractor)

Coordinate and execute import and export operations for sea, air and intermodal freight

Customs compliance and contract management

Import/export licensing and documentation

Operations and project management for global business units

2008 – 2010 Cargill Inc. Wayzata, MN, U.S.A.

Inland Waterway Dispatcher

Bulk freight logistics for import/export commodity operations utilizing the Mississippi and major tributary rivers as well as Gulf coastal waterways for 1,000 barge fleet

Manage barge and port operations such as repair and vessel loading schedules

Implement logistics strategies to minimize operational costs

Assist with customer contract and vendor rate negotiations

Coordination with sales team to maximize barge utilization and profit margins

EDUCATION

Oct. 2011 – Sep. 2013 Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

Vienna, Austria

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

Sep. 2002 – Jul. 2006 University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.

Bachelor degree in International Business

Minor: German Language

Relevant coursework from MSc program:

International Logistics, Shipping and Inter-Modal Transportation, Import and Export Procedures, ERP Systems (certified SAP user by SAP Austria), Supply Chain Operations, Operations Research, Operations Management, Inventory and Production Management

Master thesis: Sustainable development projects within the beer production industry

Topics included water conservation strategies at SAB Miller in the South African region of George, alternative energy and wastewater treatment initiatives at the Sierra Nevada Brewery, Chico, California.

SKILLS

English (Native), German (Conversational)

Presentation and communication skills across all levels of an organization

10+ years with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes

4+ years of supply chain/logistics performance and data analytics

ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle B2B, IOMS, COMS, PeopleSoft, COPs Tool, CargoWise

Knowledge or US, EU and GCC customs regulations

Incoterms 2010

Additional experience: SalesForce, ISO 9001, AES 400, Crystal Reports

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