Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Materials, Inventory, Warehouse

CHARLES A. BENNER

Phone: 760-***-**** – Email: ******.*@***.***

PROFILE:

Supply Chain leader passionate about coaching/developing teams and continuous improvement; experienced in logistics, warehouse, transportation and inventory management in Life Sciences, Aerospace and High Technology industries; including cGMP and FDA regulated environments (domestic and international).

Managed order fulfillment operations of leading aerospace fastener distributor; including 41 employees from four distribution sites in North America.

Led multiple Supply Chain consulting engagements with emphasis on process improvement, inventory optimization and supplier consolidation.

Directed Facilities staff and outside contractors to maintain $87 million multi-building campus; including safety and security, housekeeping, vehicle fleet and grounds maintenance.

Master data and work order auditor; facilitating root cause analyses and corrective/preventative actions with Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering departments.

Strong background in 5S, Kaizen and Lean process improvement principles.

Experienced with ERP/WMS/CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, MS Project and Power Point).

APICS and OSHA certified; including hazardous materials shipment, storage and disposal training.

San Diego State University – Bachelor of Science in Business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Genentech - Oceanside, CA 2019 - 2020

Senior Maintenance Data Specialist

Provided expert knowledge of Maintenance Master Data procedures, SAP data field rules, regulatory requirements and Quality impacting data for cGMP biotechnology operation.

Periodically audited master data and work orders, coordinating root cause and corrective actions with Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering groups.

Pacific Ridge School - Carlsbad, CA 2017 - 2019

Facilities Operations Manager

Provided leadership and direction to Facilities staff and outside contractors to maintain campus operations, safety and security, housekeeping, vehicle fleet and grounds.

Implemented and managed property’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) FMX and regulatory requirements of all buildings and equipment.

Kimberly-Clark Professional - San Diego, CA 2013 - 2017

Regional Business Development Manager

Grew product sales from targeted Western region Aerospace companies by reducing customers’ costs and improving their safety through proven LEAN principles, industry best practices and customized product solutions.

Conducted Waste and Hazard walks to offer counter measures that created healthier, safer and more productive work settings with trusted brands like KIMTECH, Kleenex, WypAll, Scott and Jackson Safety.

Provided feedback to senior management of Aerospace market trends and product innovation opportunities from trade shows, Safety fairs and competitive analyses. Helped launch a new Chemical Glove with $1,000,000 projected 2016 annual sales.

W.W. Grainger – Multiple Locations 1996 - 2013

Regional Operations Manager – San Diego, CA

Led a Pacific Northwest team of 35 on-site/delivery personnel responsible for point-of-use inventory management engagements across six western states.

Developed market readiness strategy for national launch of new inventory management service channel. The cross-functional new business model exceeded $400,000,000 sales utilizing mobile scanning and automated dispensing technologies.

Managed assigned accounts that represented $48 million dollars of sales and experienced $5.8 million incremental growth.

Corporate Sales Manager – Phoenix, AZ

Prospected, signed and managed multi-year National Account customers while achieving targeted revenue and gross margin goals.

Consistently performed above sales goal, finishing 112.7% to plan in 2004 while attaining Annual Achiever recognition. Signed five new National Agreements and dissolved three non-compliant contracts within the first eight months of role.

Developed and executed Company’s first dedicated National Implementation Program with a leading Aerospace manufacturer that contributed to first year revenue growth of 78%, approximately $2,000,000.

Consulting Manager - Chicago, IL

Helped clients develop and implement Maintenance, Repair and Operating supplies (MRO) materials management strategies and solutions that achieve targeted results.

Utilized activity-based costing analyses in support of ROI justification for value creation initiatives. Mentor members of our consulting resource team that included Consultants and Business Analysts

Led multiple Supply Chain consulting engagements with emphasis on supplier consolidation, inventory optimization and process improvement.

Aviall Services - Dallas, TX 1993 - 1996

Operations Manager

Managed order fulfillment operations of leading aerospace fastener distributor including 41 employees from four distribution sites in North America (including Toronto, Canada).

Led development and implementation of a forecasting and branch replenishment tool that eliminated $3,000,000 of excess and obsolete inventory within the first year of operation.

Managed Integrated Supply business development activities, including quotations, proposals and contract negotiations. Participated on corporate ERP selection team that evaluated SAP, Baan and Oracle software.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing emphasis, San Diego State University

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA - General Industry Safety and Health

APICS – Cellular Manufacturing

Blanchard - Situational Leadership

Carew – Dimensions of Professional Selling

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