Supply Chain Leader

BJORN A. NILSEN

**** ********* ***., ******, ** *3274

Telephone: 559-***-****

E-Mail: ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornnilsen

International Supply Chain and Logistics Leader

Materials & Logistics Management – Inventory Control – Material Processing Efficiencies

An internationally experienced supply chain leader driven to forge strength and reliability into all aspects of supply chain and material operations. Builds and equips teams that create measurable total cost of ownership savings through reductions in purchase price and efficiency gains in daily operations. A dynamic leader who will question the status quo, identify opportunities for improvement, cast strategic visions, devise tactical plans, and lead their implementation. Diversified experience affords a depth of technical knowledge and a breadth of materials management skills to take on the most difficult of supply chain challenges - and succeed!

Professional Competencies

Team Leadership and Development Inventory & Warehouse Management Supplier Development

Domestic & International Logistics "Lean" Concepts Implementation Change Leadership

Root Cause Analysis Cost Reductions & Profit Growth Forecasting, Scheduling, SOIP

Industry Experience

High Tech Electronics Medical Equipment Manufacturing Aerospace Test Systems

Government Contracts &Finance Materials Distribution Industrial Goods & Hardware

Agricultural Equipment Construction Services & Materials Energy Generation and Delivery

Commodity Proficiency

Electronic Components & Assemblies Metals & Metal Products Engineered Plastics

Man/Machine Interface Assemblies Heavy Industrial Vehicles Power Management Supplies

Hydraulic Components Power Generation & Distribution MRO & Facility Services

Relevant Career History and Accomplishments

Direct Hire Experience

Dragados-USA, Selma, CA – Small Business Contracts & Program Manager 12/2016 – Present

Operational Management function of integrating project requirements for small business participation with established procurement and contracting practices in support of the $3.2 B California High Speed Rail Project, Construction Phases 2 and 3 spanning 65.5 miles in the South San Juaquin Valley.

Sourced small business subcontractors amounting to more than $700M in contract commitments (70% of total goal)

Negotiated additional 15% small business participation in a $16M supply contract by matching operation needs of both parties to small business participation goals.

Authored integrated procurement and small business policies and operational procedures to coordinate multi-functional disciplines in multiple project field offices

Waterman Industries, LLC, Exeter, CA - Director, Supply Chain & Logistics 06/2015 – 10/2016

Senior staff management position with manufacturer of flood irrigation and water control equipment for agricultural and water/flood control applications. Leads and directs the activities of all warehouse, receiving, shipping, production planning, inventory control, and procurement functions.

Negotiated deeper discounts with parcel and worldwide freight carriers by controlling and leveraging inbound freight.

Streamlined high-volume steel commodity procurement and improved operational efficiency by negotiating and implementing long term key supplier purchase agreements.

Identified root causes of systemic and operational issues and developed recovery plans and procedures for resolution.

Global Ground Support, LLC, Olathe, KS - Materials Director 11/2009 - 02/2011

Senior staff management position with manufacturer of flight-line and other ground support equipment for commercial airline and military aviation applications. Leads and directs the activities of all warehouse, shipping, production planning, and procurement functions within this industrial equipment manufacturer. Further responsible for ISO compliance, supplier selection/qualification, contract compliance, and international banking document conformity.

Streamlined and standardized international “kit” processing resulting in better than 50% reduction in man hours expended and 75% reduction in documentation challenges from international customs authorities.

Negotiated and implemented key supplier long term agreements lowering purchase costs by 10%.

ThyssenKrupp Access Corp., Grandview, MO - Director of Purchasing 07/2006 - 02/2008

Develop, manage, and lead procurement and material planning operations. Responsible to coordinate material activities related to global and domestic synergies, international logistics/shipping, sourcing and procurement, domestic and international out-sourcing, departmental budgeting, personnel training and assessments, process documentation, and reporting to executive leadership.

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Led purchasing team to more than $1.3M in annual cost savings in first year and identified in excess of $2.5M in second year through use of newly applied negotiating, purchasing, and contracting techniques.

Reduced material shortages by 90%, increased inventory turns in excess of 13 turns annually, and gained quicker vendor responses through enhanced supplier interaction, development, training, and teaming.

Intermec Technologies, Inc., Everett, WA - Commodity Specialist/Project Leader 09/1998 - 01/2002

Senior specialist in purchasing charged with support of new product development, product revision introductions, strategic supply/supplier contract management, and special projects as required for this high-tech hand-held electronic scanning device and printer manufacturer.

Led material procurement support, commodity sourcing, supplier qualification, contracting, and budgeting for two newly developed products and six major product revisions/enhancements.

Renegotiated strategic supplier contract and implemented supplier risk mitigation measures that resulted in $2.5M in annual cost savings in the first year of contract renewal.

Consulting and Contract Work Experience

Absolute SCM Consulting *, Leawood, KS - Consultant, Owner various dates between 2002 and 2015

Bjorn Nilsen (dba Absolute SCM Consulting) provided contracted clients with full-scope comprehensive supply chain and corporate transition project management services covering all material, procurement, and logistics activities for both long and short term projects with assignments in roles that include:

Program Director Contract Manager Materials Manager Director, Material Operations Project Manager Senior Buyer Procurement Director Supply Chain Manager

Reduced inventory levels by 30% and eliminated material "stock-outs" through improved scheduling processes, consolidation of supplier base, and implementation of Kan-Ban systems for key commodities and components.

Negotiated and resolved un-contracted excess material issues saving client 75% of fees and restock charges.

Eliminated non-value added processes through implementation of point of use inventory resulting in approximately 40% reduction in material handling and manufacturing "kit" assembly time.

Negotiated the elimination of $1M delay claim by leveraging SOW performance against milestones and performance.

Negotiated LTL logistics supply agreement resulting in 10% lower transportation costs, streamlined warehouse/shipping dock operations, and elimination of non-value-added operations.

Directed the local installation and implementation of new M3 ERP system Supply Chain Management Module with a "go live" date 30 days ahead of schedule including training of procurement and production scheduling personnel.

Developed and grew $7M procurement contract to $33M in partnership with primary contractor by anticipating needs of client and providing effective proposals and innovative solutions to growing client requirements.

Initiated company wide purchasing procedures and guidelines over 5 operational locations capitalizing on corporate purchasing power allowing for consolidated buying, shipping, and increased efficiencies in meeting supplier requirements.

Established new product location coding systems for two new branch warehouses resulting in more efficient location of warehoused products and faster picking of customer orders.

Computer Applications

ERP/MRP Systems: MS Office Suite Programs:

Oracle/PeopleSoft Lawson M3 MAPICS Word Excel Visio

Infor Syteline Ask MANMAN SAP Power Point Project Outlook

Military Service

Captain, United States Army Finance and Accounting Officer

Education and Honors

BA, Business Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA.

Karrass - "Effective Negotiating" Padget Thompson - "How to Be a 'Tough as Nails' Negotiator"

Twice awarded U.S. Army Commendation Medal Distinguished Military Graduate, UC Santa Barbara

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

* Absolute SCM Consulting, Inc. - is a business that I owned and operated for consulting and contract work during periods when I have not found suitable long-term professional positions.

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