Eric Bowman
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Logistics Coordination Lean Operations Shipping/Receiving Supplier Scheduling Materials Management
Multi-skilled professional with expertise in supply chain, materials management and lean operations. Proven ability to lead, develop, and execute all aspects of planning, buying, plant scheduling, capacity planning, warehousing, logistics, and materials management. Effectively manage and coordinate diverse supply chain management activity, including S&OP, EDI, production planning, supplier scheduling, MRP, inventory control, warehouse management, and shipping/receiving. Successfully establish collaborative working relationships, provide on-time customer delivery, maintain operational excellence, and ensure high quality of business performance.
KEY ACCOMPLSHMENTS
Supply Chain Management
Coordinated implementing of SAP solutions to reduce cycle time by 15% and enhance efficiency by 23%.
Improved inventory accuracy from 68% to 92% through development of inventory control processes.
Reduced inventory by $78M by coordinating delivery scheduling lean practices for major components
Upgraded picking accuracy by 45% by executing wireless scanning for put away and picking processes.
Reduced stock outages by 98%, using Kanban for bulk items and kitting by operation for large materials.
Implemented scheduled adherence, Pre S&OP, and site level S&OP for 20% on-time delivery increase.
Planning & Logistics Management
Optimized planning process for completion of 687 finished good devices spanning 58 production lines.
Reduced stock outages 90% and maintained 99% line fill rate by embedding SAP processes and tools.
Developed, implemented, negotiated consignment agreements to produce $775K inventory reduction.
Implemented system cutting quality incidents stemming from missing or mixed components by 78%.
Reduced inbound freight cost by $1.2M while also leading a Boston Scientific Logistics Council Project.
Instituted production model to achieve $2.2M FG inventory reduction and $120K savings in shipping.
KNOWLEDGE & SKIILS
Areas of Expertise
Lean manufacturing & quality assurance SAP, AS400, & MRP systems Project management & SAP integration Strategic planning & resource allocation Six Sigma & Root Cause analysis Streamline processes & procedures Supervise, train, & develop personnel Performance improvements Troubleshooting & interventions
Work Proficiencies
Manage ongoing operations & services Builds sustainable relationships Provide organizational leadership
Maintain effective communications Interact with diverse people Identify & implement solutions
Good observational & diagnostic skills Coach, mentor, & guide others Maintain customer relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supply Chain Manager Crown Equipment Corporation - New Castle, IN 2015 - Present
Supply Chain Manager Progress Rail Services Corporation - Muncie, IN 2013 - 2015
Planning & Logistics Manager Boston Scientific Corporation - Spencer, IN 2004 - 2013
Honors & Awards Quality and Delivery Award (4 consecutive years) - Honda Motor
VIP Award for Performance Excellence - Boston Scientific
Professional Affiliations American Production and Inventory Control Society
Scope Supply Chain Conference Network
Association for Manufacturing Excellence
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Education Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN
Advanced Professional Training Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, & CPIM 40%