ALAN C. TAYLOR

**** *. ********* ***., ******, Colorado 80237 ● 720-***-**** ● acvnja@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGEMENT ~ OPERATIONS / LOGISTICS / MATERIALS

Purchasing Logistics Resource Management Inventory Control Strategic Planning

Process and Procedure Quality Control Contract Negotiation Solution Analysis

Results driven, creative problem solving professional with extensive experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, inventory and project management in numerous environments across multiple industries. Demonstrated experience in building and managing budgets, creating financial and operational reports and effectively controlling expenditures with a focus on P & L to maximize the greatest return on profits. Known for the ability to analyze project initiatives and implement process improvements. Solid background in organizing resources and achieving continuous quality and process improvements.

Known for high-level critical thinking with the ability to successfully manage team leaders to ensure quality products are produced in a safe and efficient environment. Exceptional team leader with the ability to motivate personnel to achieve organizational goals and maintain quality levels. Established reputation for communicating effectively with diverse groups of people at all levels and clearly articulating corporate vision with a solid record of above standards performance and significantly impacting the bottom line.

Excellent knowledge of inventory, supply chain and ERP computer programs including Great Plains, Oracle and Verian. Extensive experience in analyzing, documenting and planning system requirements to allow for more efficient and productive uses of resources.

EXPERIENCE

Discovery Natural Resources LLC 01/2012 – Present

410 17th Street Suite 900., Denver, CO. 80202 Supply Chain Manager

Company Profile: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed the implementation, testing, setup and training for Verian PO, Asset and Inventory system.

Created uniform part number item master.

Implemented a companywide GPS fleet tracking system.

Negotiated cost reductions of up to 30% on casing and tubing

Increased inventory accuracy to 99% and reduced inventory surplus by 80%

Responsible for surface well and battery assets and part inventory in Utah, Kansas and Texas.

Responsible for all purchasing, bid management, Vendor Management MSA’s, COI’s and SOW’s.

Pendum LLC 08/2009 – 9/2011

4610 S. Ulster St., Denver, CO. 80237 Supply Chain Manager

Company Profile: ATM Cash and Service Provider

ACHIEVEMENTS

Increased inventory accuracy from 30% to 91% in 9 months.

Designed and developed a system that managed the movement of material between suppliers and end locations.

Increased local field fill rate from 50% to 78% while reducing inventory $2.2M

Increased central fill rate from 66% to 97% in 24 hours or less.

Sequoia Voting Systems Inc. 12/2006 – 05/2009

717 17th St. Suite 310, Denver, CO. 80202 Logistics and Facilities Manager

Company Profile: Election equipment development engineering, manufacturing, software and support services

ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced purchasing spend by 18% from $8.9M to $73M

Reduced transportation costs by 48% from $1.8M to $950K

Managed the build out and relocation of 23,000 sq. ft. office in down town Denver, CO., 17,000 sq. ft. R&D facility in Oakland, CA., closure of 4,000 sq. ft. office in Marlton, NJ

Increased inventory accuracy from 76% to 97%

Managed the opening of election support center (80,000 sq. ft.), set up, receipt acceptance testing and 6 successful elections for major contract with City and County of San Francisco including the negotiation of local delivery with 652 precincts.

Consolidated 8900 part numbers into 1700 useable unique part numbers

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SERCK Services Inc 2/2006 – 11/2006

5501 Pearl St., Denver, CO. 80216 Supply Chain Manager

Company Profile: Hest Exchange / radiator service and manufacturer for car, truck and heavy machinery

ACHIEVEMENTS

Negotiated 35% reduction ($182k to $119k) for company communications which included (cell phones, land lines, network, software and hardware onsite services)

Negotiated 20% cost reduction on parts and finished goods ($3.5M to $2.8M)

Reduced transportation costs by 27% ($800k to $600k)

Developed and implemented inventory tracking system increasing visibility to 99% and increased accuracy to 96% up from 72%

Managed all sourcing, inventory, distribution and facilities in 5 states for 11 service centers

BEELINE Technologies Inc 2/2005 – 11/2005

1070 W. 124th Ave., Denver, CO. 80234 Manager of Strategic Sourcing

Company Profile: Engineering, Manufacturing and service for autopilot GPS systems for agriculture.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced inventory variances from $400k to less than $10k.

Established more accurate BOM and part number structure.

Managed all aspects of Strategic Sourcing including purchasing, inventory, hardware sourcing, hardware configuration and hardware redesign, cost reductions, distribution, transportation, logistics, vendor relations, contract manufacturing, supply planning and forecasting, policies, procedures and processes.

ICG Communications Inc 2/2000 – 2/2005

161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO. 80112 Manager of Materials Management

Company Profile: Telecommunications (CLEC) B to B voice and network connectivity

ACHIEVEMENTS

Developed and implemented warehouse consolidation of 23 facilities across the USA down to7 with subsequent consolidations resulting in one 40,000 sq. ft. location. Accomplished plan within 9-months.

Was the Logistics adviser during the closure of more than 400 facilities across the US including network, co-locate, central office, service centers and engineering support offices.

Negotiated the sale of surplus materials worth over $400 million. Successfully sold off over $62 million in assets with average sale at $.80 on the dollar.

Negotiated a reduction for expedited services with final savings of $1.4 million per year.

Negotiated higher discounts for ground (OTR and LTL) transportation services resulting in $1.8 million in first year, $2.1 million in second year for an overall reduction of 48%.

Additional Related Experience

Mark VII Equipment, Arvada, CO

Transportation and Shipping Manager – Car wash manufacturing

NCS International, Houston, TX

Warehouse Manager – Offshore Navigation and Survey

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science ~ Business Management ~ American Intercontinental University

Certification ~ Transportation and Logistics Management ~ University of Denver ITI

Associate of Arts ~ Business Management ~ Alvin Community College

Certified Forklift Trainer and Operator ~ Train the Trainer ~ FMH Material Handling Solutions

Certified 49CFR, IMDG and IATA

JCIT ~ Lean Manufacturing

Class A CDL

Member NAPM / ISM

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