BRIAN TAYLOR, MBA

901-***-**** ad1h7l@r.postjobfree.com

GOAL

Not only to attain a position with an established company where I can use my knowledge/skills in IT and Supply Chain for mutual benefit, but to also mentor and teach the younger generation of professionals. Knowledge is hard earned and should be passed on.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEGRA MEDICAL, Hernando, MS 2013 – 2023

Tegra Medical is focused exclusively on precision machining and contract manufacturing services for the medical device industry.

Supply Chain Director, 2014 – September 2023

● Developed, generated, and utilized KPI Analytics for Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations.

● SAP financial master data SME for multiple manufacturing sites.

● Liaised with Corporate IT and local resources for infrastructure upgrades.

● National and local vendor management, i.e., scorecards, contracts, demand planning, negotiations, collaboration.

● Responsible for all Inventory, Purchasing, Customer Service, Contract Management and staff.

● Overhauled inventory management to create a systematically reliable inventory.

● Managed Contract Review process. Reviewed customer requirements to determine make ability, provide process lead times, and help establish pricing. Included verifying product master data (materials, BOMs, routings, work centers).

● Collaborated with sales/management and customer solutions to ensure accurate delivery dates were communicated and accurately reflected on all management reports.

● Identified, expedited and improved operations that delayed or altered schedules.

● All previous duties as ERP System Manager continued. ERP System Manager, 2013 - 2014

● SME for ERP/MRP system: Shoptech’s E2 software.

● Order/Shop Scheduling.

● Report and Data management/development with Crystal Reports, Access, Excel, MS SQL Server. MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP, Memphis, TN 2007 – 2013 MassMutual provides multiple financial services to include annuities, IRAs, retirement services, and life insurance. Director, Subsidiary Infrastructure Support, 2012 - 2013

● Infrastructure management for multiple subsidiaries: Memphis TN, Hartford CT, Boston MA.

● Maintain operating system and application security patching for 10K+ enterprise workstations.

● Managed enterprise desktop engineering and operations, including strategy and budgeting.

● Responsible for enterprise workstation software packaging and distribution.

● Critical IT roles in build-out of new corporate facility in Phoenix, including ongoing management of infrastructure

(approx. 350 employees).

● Created change process with formal testing, including data analysis and reporting. Associate Director of Information Technology, 2009 - 2012

● Supervised and ensured the efficient operation of the company’s network, client servers, databases, desktops, and equipment. 20+ Servers, 4 Web Sites, 150+ Workstations. Virtual and physical.

● Managed IT staff responsible for monitoring, diagnosing and maintaining desktop, network software & hardware.

● Worked closely with the IT executive staff and other business decision makers in order to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

● Managed the process of provisioning new users, the maintenance of user rights, and user termination.

● Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision. BRIAN TAYLOR 901-***-**** ad1h7l@r.postjobfree.com Page 2

● Developed budget collaborating with IT Executive Staff and other stakeholders. Managed purchases throughout the fiscal year to adhere to budget.

● Researched industry best practices & compared against organization practices to establish benchmarks for managing IT assets.

● Lead for all IT related audit requirements, including but not limited to SAS-70, SSAE-16, GLBA, TN Dept. of Financial Institutions, and MassMutual internal audits.

● Facilities management of generators and coordination with property management vendor. Managed any office upgrades or maintenance needs.

Information Technology Consultant, 2007 - 2009

● Managed the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of IT systems, including networks, data centers, servers, PCs, operating systems, and associated hardware.

● Compared licenses, warranties, maintenance agreements, and vendor contracts against audits to ensure company’s legal compliance and asset upkeep, upgrades, repair, and replacement.

● Asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment.

● Assisted in the provisioning of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.

● Maintained SAS 70 Audit documentation.

● Tracked and maintained copies of software licenses, warranties, maintenance agreements, and vendor contracts. SKILLS/TOOLS

● Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access,

PowerPoint, Visio, etc.

● SAP & JobBOSS experience

● MRP/ERP Software Subject Matter Expert (SME):

E2 By Shoptech

● Project Management

● Business Leadership

● Inventory & Asset management

● Document and prepare for external & internal

audits (SAS 70, ISO 13485, FDA, Medical

Customer, etc.)

● Department budgeting

● Business Administration

● Contract Management

● Project Management

● Supply Chain Management/Purchasing

● Customer Service

● Manufacturing/Operations demand planning &

scheduling

● Financial data analysis and reporting, KPIs

● Data centers

● Financial Master data

● Data management

● Relational Databases

● Computer desktop setup & repair

● Disaster recovery design, documentation, & testing

● Information Technology

● IT Infrastructure engineering and management

● MS SQL Server

● Crystal Reports

EDUCATION

MBA – Information Technology concentration, Ashford University BA – Business Administration, Ashford University

ITIL 2011 Foundations Certified

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Iowa Army National Guard, Military Police, Camp Dodge, IA 1982 – 1991 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Member, Southwest Tennessee Community College Advisory Board, Memphis, TN 2017 – Current Knights of Columbus, Financial Secretary, St. Brigid Church, Memphis TN 2022- Current Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight, St. Brigid Church, Memphis TN 2018-2021

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