David Ogan
***A TEMPLE ROAD, WILTON, NH *****
*********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidogan
Career Summary
A growing Operations Management professional who continually strives to refine processes. Capable of operating in any Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehouse, or Process Improvement environment. Demonstrated record of change for the better.
Professional Experience
Consultant (in development)
March 2019-Present
Critical Chain Consulting
Wilton, NH
Develop knowledge base and skills via wide range of materials and methods.
Create business plan, philosophy, and strategy to service future clients.
Work with entrepreneurship and start-up non-profits to develop consulting business and strategy.
Master Scheduler/Systems Analyst
August 2018 to March 2019
Kaman Aerosystems
Bloomfield, CT
Manage and refine SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operational Planning) process.
Conduct and improve Spare Parts stocking, procurement, and planning.
Monitor job status in both Epicore and legacy ERP systems.
Work with shipping department to improve on-time delivery.
Monitor and maintain K-MAX helicopter assembly and master schedule.
Spare Parts Buyer/Planner
June 2015 to August 2018
Konica Minolta Business Systems US
Windsor, CT
Place purchase orders in SAP ERP system to Konica Minolta International (KMI) when supplementary or emergency stock required.
Manage KMI and other manufacturers' spare parts inventory (about $20+ million purchase value/$80 million sales value), including rebalancing cycle stock and reserve stock inventories when required. Achieved 5-10% overall inventory reduction as part of a team.
Liaise closely with customer-facing teams to identify and rectify spare parts shortfalls.
Improved backorder management process reduced daily purchase order value to KMI by 50-75% and reduced air freight costs by 50%.
Participate in annual inventory and regular inventory synchronization operations with warehouse.
Work with suppliers to improve supply chain operations for optimal responsiveness to Konica Minolta US supply needs.
Work with KMI to find, test, and introduce new flash drives to field technicians; consolidated two different types of flash drive into one, and attain 100% compatibility with machines in field.
Production Planner
2014 to 2015
Rolled Alloys
Windsor, CT
Allocate material to customer orders and proactively address material, stock, and specification issues.
Consolidate freight for cost savings; average about 5% savings in first three months.
Reduce loss from scrap by maximizing material utilization.
Consolidate inventory for better utilization of inventory space; 10-20% space consolidation.
Increase cash flow by targeting ageing inventory for use.
Liaise with salespeople for on-time and expedited delivery.
Develop hybrid scheduling system; on-time delivery increase of 10-15% in four months.
Create and implement continuous improvement solutions.
Teach Lean concepts to shop floor workers.
Internship and part-time positions held while in school
Logistics Analyst
September 2011 to October 2013
Priority Express
Bloomfield, CT
Create/analyze reports to aid in performance tracking and decision-making.
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of contractor billing; reduced errors by 90%.
Introduce lean concepts to company and drive continuous improvement philosophy.
Create new rating/billing system, reduced time spent on billing audit by 75%.
Perform analysis of stop yields using advanced Excel formulae and statistical analysis.
Leverage technology to improve business operations.
Co-Op, Commodity Management Continuous Improvement Team
March 2012 to September 2012
Hamilton Sundstrand/UTC Aerospace Systems
Windsor Locks, CT
Interface with, co-ordinate, and lead Continuous Improvement teams.
Instruct co-workers in Lean tools and philosophies.
Manage small inventory of problematic parts.
Create and update Electronic 5S Standard Work, aid in other SW creation.
Conduct numerous 5S/6S audits.
Internship, Distribution Operations
May 2011 to September 2011
Walgreens
Windsor, CT
Learn all facets of distribution operations.
Inform Manager of Operations of observations and possible improvements.
Assist in 5S exercises.
Assist in analyzing and reporting KPIs and other metrics.
Conduct major improvement project.
Education and Certifications
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Certification ID 143498
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Certification ID 137837
Masters of Science in Operations Management
Central Connecticut State University - January 2011 to May 2014
Dual focus in Supply Chain Management and Lean Management
Masters of Arts in Military History
Austin Peay State University – August 2007 to December 2009
Thesis, “The Logistics of the 101st Airborne Division in the First Gulf War”
Bachelor's of Arts in History
Temple University - August 2002 to May 2006
Memberships
Association for Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS)
Production and Operations Management Society (POMS)
Society for Military History
Bristol Gem and Mineral Club – Lapidary Center supervisor