Supply Chain Analyst

Mark Zerkle CPIM

*** **** ***** **. ******, CA **879

*************@*****.*** 951-***-****

Experienced Supply Chain professional and steady, competent leader. Advanced knowledge of ERP systems. Dedicated, thorough and goal oriented. Seeking a career opportunity in Materials or Supply Management.

Core Disciplines

Systems and data management

Procurement and Supplier Management

Inventory management

Planning and forecasting

Contract and Business law

Personable, approachable and eager to assist

Crown Technical Systems, Fontana, CA 02/19- 05/23: Independent Supply Chain Consultant/Supply Chain Analyst

Joined Crown as an independent consultant in February 2019, initially focusing on laying groundwork for implementation of an MRP module, scheduled for later that year. Crown management and I met later that year to discuss extending our contract into the future. At that time, Crown expressed their satisfaction with the results of my efforts and extended an offer of full time employment, which I accepted and joined Crown as a Supply Chain Analyst in August, 2019.

Prepared ERP system for MRP process implementation

Established stocking and purchasing policies for common components and supplies

Created commodity price indexes for raw materials and implemented purchasing strategies to minimize margin erosion

Created and implemented Annual Supplier Performance Review process

Implemented RFID based Vendor Managed Inventory processes in manufacturing areas

Implemented Cycle Counting and other physical and transactional control processes

Established Weekly Supply Chain metrics and reporting

Applied BioCode, Santa Fe Springs, CA 04/17 - 09/18 Materials/Operations Manager

Primary responsibilities included implementation of the SYSPRO MRP module, perform a through cost/benefit analysis of internal operations, and establish the necessary processes to support pending product commercialization.

Managed a successful MRP module and process implementation, on the Syspro ERP platform

Reorganized warehouse and internal flow to maximize utilization of available space

Established new physical inventory and cycle count processes, significantly increasing record accuracy and eliminating the expense of secondary audits

Authored Supplier Certification and Performance measurement processes to insure ISO and FDA compliance

Established internal training program to enhance the overall performance of our supply team members

Independent Consultant, Supply and Operations 11/15 - 03/17

While recovering from an accident in the summer of 2015, I engaged in part time consulting with a local pump manufacturer, as well as other clients. Working independently, I provided expertise in supply management, warehouse layout and flow, including point of use, cross docking, MRP processes, and documenting in ISO format.

Consulted with local pump manufacturer on SAP module implementation

Assisted Corona distributor with warehouse and flow layout

Advised local construction materials company on Accounting and General Ledger processes

J.C.Ford Co., La Habra,CA 05/08 - 03/15 Supply Chain Manager

Initially joined the company to focus on inventory management, was promoted to manager of all supply activities within one year. The position required specific focus on project management, along with a large degree of flexibility in managing engineering changes. In addition, procurement activities were extensive and contributed to steady gains in positive cost variance, and in overall profit.

Consistently met targets costs for both direct and indirect purchases, contributing to increases in profits

Developed and implemented service inventory policies, leading to marked increases in service parts sales, order fill rates, and overall customer satisfaction

Negotiated Supply agreements for major components, resulting in annual cost savings of more than $100,000 annually, 2010-2015

Led successful MRP process implementation on the Traverse ERP system

Effectively led staffing warehouse reorganization, supporting increased inventory record accuracy and lower inventory levels

Education

Los Angeles Harbor College

AA Business Management

American Intercontinental University

B.S. degree in Business Administration - 3.86 Magna Cum Laude

APICS

CPIM Certification

APICS

CSCP Certification in progress

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