Manager Supply Chain

Mary K. Hangartner

BEND, OR *****

**************@*****.*** 503-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/maryhangartner/

Results-Driven Supply Chain Manager

Supply Cost Effective Materials Pipeline Establish Planning and Purchasing Processes

Highly adaptable supply chain leader known for developing high-performing teams, relationship building, collaboration with cross functional teams, and communication. Expert in identifying root cause of issues and translating complex processes into clear, understandable and actionable steps. Enthusiastic leader who consistently meets commitments with integrity.

Expertise in:

Supply Chain Optimization Inventory Management Forecasting Purchasing Sales and Operations Planning Coaching

Professional Experience

DESCHUTES BREWERY, INC. Bend, OR 2014 – 2016

Purchasing Manager

Implement a purchasing program from the ground up. Incorporate a total cost of ownership strategy for raw materials, capital expenditures, and indirect materials to assure the highest quality materials at the most cost effective price. Manage a total direct material spend of $65M. Collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Implemented inventory management strategy for hops and malted barley contracts, increasing visibility and accuracy.

Established long term supplier partner relationships, reducing cost by $8.6M.

Developed supplier qualification process and scorecards, establishing effective measurement of supplier performance.

Created a supplier sustainability questionnaire, increasing visibility of supplier best practices.

AGRIUM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, Loveland, CO 2013 – 2014

Purchasing Manager

Develop and execute purchasing strategy for material savings that leverages spending and reduces overall risk. Select and evaluate suppliers. Manage total spend of $250M. Support cross-functional teams with purchasing intelligence.

Implemented non-disclosure agreements with all existing and potential suppliers and executed commodity profiles and risk assessments.

Established urea buying strategy involving forward buys and contracting, mitigating risk and reducing cost by $3.3M.

Created regular ongoing communication with sales, marketing, product innovation and planning on current materials pricing, market trends, supplier relationships, and inventory.

LAND O' LAKES, INC. 2000 – 2013

Purchasing Manager, Packaging Materials, Shoreview, MN 2012 – 2013

Developed purchasing strategies to ensure adequate supply and quality specifications for packaging materials at lowest cost. Managed $50M annual spend.

Created and implemented enterprise wide strategy, resulting in $250K savings after 1 quarter and 3 year savings projected at $1.6M.

Standardized supplier scorecards, effectively measuring supplier performance.

Identified and implemented process efficiencies, saving cross-functional teams approximately 5 hours per month.

Supply Chain Manager, Inbound Bulk Materials, Shoreview, MN 2011 – 2012

Managed cost effective pipeline of bulk raw materials into 60 feed manufacturing facilities while maintaining high-level of service. Coached and directed 3 supervisors and 18 planning specialists. Managed demurrage budget of $1.9M.

Designed talent matrix, identifying areas of development to focus on for high-potential employees.

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LAND O' LAKES, INC. (Continued)

Designed and launched Sales and Operations Planning process for Purina Animal Nutrition division, driving continuous improvement and efficiencies for planning department.

Created new demurrage tracking tool, improving visibility to costs.

Supply Chain Manager, Inbound Micro Ingredients / Packaging, Shoreview, MN 2010 – 2011

Managed cost effective pipeline of packaged goods and packaging raw materials into 60 feed manufacturing facilities while maintaining high level of service. Supervised and directed 9 planning specialists. Created training and development plans for employees.

Centralized planning functions for 10K SKUS from field locations to corporate headquarters with minimal disruption to business.

Coordinated cross-functional team of transportation, planning and purchasing to identify efficiencies within planning of packaging materials, resulting in time savings of approximately 12 hours per month.

Planning Lead, Western Region, Portland, OR 2008 – 2010

Provided leadership to 2 planning specialists for daily planning activities for 8 feed manufacturing facilities within 4 state region.

Transitioned planning functions for 6 facilities into regional hub with minimal disruption to business.

Led team of 2 planners and collaborated with 4 regional supervisors, developing national standards as well as training scenarios for 35 planners nationwide.

Tracked, analyzed and communicated ingredient shortages within region and developed corrective action plans, establishing trust and strong working relationships with cross functional teams.

Additional Professional Experience

LAND O' LAKES, INC.

Material Requirements Planner, Portland, OR 2005 - 2008

Planned and coordinated cost-effective inbound flow of raw materials into 3 manufacturing facilities. Developed and executed pipeline flow and inventory controls. Interfaced and collaborated with procurement, manufacturing, transportation and formulation.

Feed Ingredient Coordinator, Sioux City, IA 2001 – 2005

Managed profitable ingredient transactions, which included the purchase, marketing and coordination of transportation. Increased existing customer base by 5% through promotion and marketing of salt products.

Training Materials Coordinator, Inver Grove Heights, MN 2000 – 2001

Maintained inventory of management training materials.

RONALD A. CHISHOLM USA, INC., Broomfield, CO

Dairy Trader

Sold, marketed and procured dairy based commodities within the United States. Maintained quality customer relationships through effective communications. Established portfolio of new clients, developing an increased demand for dairy ingredients.

Education

Masters of Business Administration, Sustainable Business, Marylhurst University, Portland, OR, 2011

Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Industries & Marketing, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus, 2000

CPIM(Certificate of Production and Inventory Management) from APICS, 2008

Other

SMART reading program volunteer, 2015-2017

University of Minnesota Mentor Program, 2015-2016

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