Materials Manager

David V Adelman

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Professional Profile

Dynamic and results-oriented Materials Management professional, with recognized experience in various leadership and management positions. Extensive exposure to commercial operations, allied documentation and stock accounting. Proven track record and solid experience in material planning, logistics management, warehouse management, staff supervision, training and mentoring. An expert in managing projects and operations to facilitate the delivery of service excellence and the achievement of organizational objectives. Self starter, creative problem solver, top performer gaining consistent recognition.

Career Summary

2018-2020 Inventory Control Manager, Ingelnook Energy, Conifer, CO

Key Achievements

This position was a part time job, while my background is in the materials field, the new owner of this business needed assistance

with understanding how to control his inventory and maintain a stable and consistent flow.

2014 – 2016

Materials Manager, Truck Accessories Group, Woodland, CA

Key Achievements

Designed and established supply chain programs to support key customers

Developed and implemented metrics to evaluate BPN supply chain performance

Recruited, led and trained 35 staff, including material planners, production supervisors and assembly personnel

Built and installed computerized inventory and material control processes

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing, inventory control, planning and forecasting aspects of materials management

Oversee performance evaluations, and ensure staff members receive all necessary development and coaching

Organize and lead training on automated inventory systems and new product usage and distribution

Create inventory spreadsheets, a warehouse and storage area layout and write position descriptions

2008 – 2013

Owner, DK Wilderness Outfitters, Rocklin, CA

Key Achievements

Contributed significantly to sell the organization's products and services to new/established customers while handling and resolving escalated customer complaints and issues

Judiciously managed and stocked inventory at specified levels

Responsibilities

Owned and operated all aspects of the business, ensuring monthly sales targets were met

Managed staff recruitment, training and development and daily retail operations and work schedules

Conducted inventory management duties, restocking products when necessary

Oversaw day-to-day retail operations and staff, monitored and prioritized workflow and schedules

2005 – 2008

Manager For Logistics, Inventory And Facilities, Roseville Cycle Inc., Roseville, CA

Key Achievements

Developed and managed capital budgets of $10.5 million, and increased product movement by 40%

Responsibilities

Implemented, established, led and oversaw warehouse operations

Meticulously handled logistics (shipping and receiving) along with facilities, in addition to taking care of the building infrastructures, yard maintenance, electrical etc.

2001 – 2005

Warehouse Manager / Retail Manager, Elkhorn Outdoors, Sacramento, CA

Key Achievements

Increased customer base by implementing monthly membership dinners with Ducks Unlimited, California Fish and Game, and California Waterfowl Association

Won contracts with Beretta, Benelli and Browning

Responsibilities

Managed and oversaw warehousing and retail operations for sporting goods store with a million dollar turnover

Held daily team lead briefings, recruited, trained and reviewed the performance of staff, and promoted teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets were met/exceeded

Dealt with customers, and liaised with suppliers and transport companies

Oversaw equipment maintenance, organized use of automated systems, carried out capacity management, planned future capacity requirements and maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipments

Closely monitored the efficient and effective use of space and mechanical handling equipment ensuring quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives were met

Career Summary cont.

Managed and coordinated the receipt, assembly and dispatch of goods

Maintained accurate and up to date stock control systems, and produced regular statistical reports

Ensured health and safety, hygiene and security standards were met at all times

Actively involved in responding to and dealing with customer communication by email and telephone

Kept stock control systems up to date and ensured inventory accuracy

Accountable for producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

Established plan to ensure that stock such as chemicals and food were stored safely

Regularly visited and obtained feedback from the customers to monitor the quality of service they were receiving

1996 – 2001

Project Manager, Hewlett Packard BPN – Roseville

Key Achievements

Created the KANBAN system, reducing inventory levels by 30% decrease at time to market by 60%

Developed and implemented manufacturing processes in order to meet ISO requirements

Responsibilities

Built and updated schedules tracking open orders throughout the entire product production cycle

Associated closely with planning and managing the entire project lifecycle, including defining scope in collaboration with senior management, and creating a detailed work plan and schedule

Allocated resources and staff, testing, implementation and final review against objectives

Coordinated staff during the life of the project, including maintaining personnel files and providing training

Liaised with and hired qualified consultants when needed, and communicated regularly with stakeholders

Monitored, documented and reported on project progress, and maintained all financial records

Significantly coordinated with the appropriate manager to recruit, interview and select project staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills according to the established policies and practices of the organization

Monitored all project expenses, budgets and cash flow, reviewed them against projections and reported actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis

Managed all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

Ensured that all project personnel received an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project

Reviewed the quality of the work completed by the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it met the project standards

Wrote project reports and financial reports for management and for funders and communicated with funders as outlined in funding agreements

1992 – 1996

Manufacturing Process Engineer / Mechanical Supervisor, Harris Digital Telephone Systems – Novato

Key Achievements

Developed processes and procedures, significantly improving the technology used to carry out the work

Realigned manufacturing flow, and attained ISO 9000 certification within one year

Responsibilities

Liaised, collaborated and partnered with subcontractors, and acted as Division Team Lead

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

1990 – 1992

Senior Production Planner, DSC Communications

1988 – 1990

Production Supervisor, Hills Brothers Coffee – San Francisco

Education and Qualifications

Certification

APICS Certified

AEA

Managerial Course

AA

Business Administration, Chabot College, 1977

Additional Details

IT Skills:

Microsoft Office, Outlook and Access, SAP, Digitrac, AS400 and website design

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