Supply Chain Process Improvement

RYAN D. HOLMBECK

GLOBAL END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS LEADER

Minneapolis, MN 55411 • 815-***-**** • ************@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-holmbeck-1a05605a/ Supply chain/inventory/purchasing leader and SAP specialist with 15+ years of expertise in executing supply chain strategies, processes, systems, and metrics to drive end-to-end supply chain optimization for leading medical device and biotech firms.

• Excels as a strategic change agent driving SOP redesign, process improvement and automation, and SAP and Netsuite systems implementations and enhancement initiatives to deliver turnarounds on supply chain KPIs and multi-million-dollar savings.

• Proven track record of leading strategic planning and operational transformation across the entire supply chain, from the back end

(distribution and warehousing operations) to the front end (demand planning and forecasting).

• Extensive experience in building continuous improvement cultures by leveraging Kaizen principles to streamline day-to-day operations and project delivery across inventory planning, purchasing, and materials management functions. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Inventory Planning Inventory Management Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Lean Manufacturing Materials Management Program Management Supplier Management Quality Assurance KPI Development Risk Management Process Improvement ERP Implementation Logistics Management Warehousing Distribution Operations Budget Management Cost Control Team Management Training & Development KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Optimized end-to-end supply chain operations at Takeda by developing 80 site SOPs, creating an e-approval process that reduced document flow cycle time by 70%, and executing cross-functional system enhancements in SAP with a 98% success rate.

• Led multiple process improvement/standardization, systems development/optimization, and supplier contracting/management initiatives to deliver operational and cost efficiencies across the supply chain for Dougherty Enterprises. o Second-sourced existing products to deliver $90K in annual savings (5% of total annual savings). o Standardized 14 separate inventory planning and sourcing processes. o Implemented a cycle count program for all retail stock items, with 99.9% accuracy.

• Spearheaded the implementation of new KPIs, programs, processes, supplier scorecards, and cross-functional communications to drive operational excellence, eliminate waste, and improve supplier performance at Leica Biosystems, including: o Created new supplier scorecards that improved supplier on-time delivery (OTD) from 82% to 95%. o Directed Kaizen events and process reviews that helped reduce direct materials by $2M in the first 8 months. o Streamlined planning and communications to reduce short shelf-life scrap from $60K to $10K on a bi-monthly basis. o Optimized annual physical inventory planning to reduce downtime by 50% and exceed a 0.018% variance expectation. o Launched the facility’s first consigned inventory process, which achieved a 12% ($1.5M) reduction in inventory. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global Supply Chain Director (Remote) Covariant AI, Emeryville, CA Oct 2022 to Oct 2024

• Drive the buildout and growth of the entire enterprise supply chain function as the company’s first supply chain hire, with additional tactical responsibility for day-to-day supply chain activities such as purchasing, tracking, and supplier management.

• Guide and supervise the development of the MRP program, including supporting the structuring of BOMs and standardized material numbering, implementing a new inventory management and tracking system, and leading manufacturing planning.

• Spearhead new product introduction projects, with responsibility for developing and implementing comprehensive project plans, metrics, and procedures to build cross-functional alignment and facilitate seamless project execution.

• Establish and manage long-term strategic sourcing initiatives in addition to overseeing day-to-day purchasing activities, including issuing all POs for the company (~30 per day) and tracking and reporting on an $80M annual spend.

• Develop and implement processes, systems, and metrics/KPIs to drive operational excellence and cost efficiencies across purchasing and supplier management functions, including creating a Jira process for tracking POs and implementing NetSuite ERP.

• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with suppliers while improving supplier performance and accountability by implementing a supplier quality program and identifying alternate suppliers within the network to drive a $190K reduction in annual spend. Senior Inventory & Planning Manager (Remote) Esperion Therapeutics, Minneapolis, MN Aug 2021 to Oct 2022

• Served in a critical leadership role, with responsibility for all inventory planning, management, and reporting for 80 raw materials, intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and bulk/finished drug products across 16 locations worldwide.

• Developed and maintained an automated, VBA-coded inventory workbook to enable efficient tracking of inventory transactions and the generation of comprehensive, data-driven reports for training, testing, and systems enhancement purposes.

• Oversaw systems implementation, administration, and maintenance activities for the SAP S/4 HANA and TraceLink systems to streamline inventory planning and management (including serialization of finished drug products for domestic shipments).

• Delivered strategic guidance and expertise for the development and reporting of KPIs/metrics for the Supply Operations, Technical Services, Clinical Supply, and Quality Management groups.

• Integrated Kaizen continuous improvement practices to optimize the entire project lifecycle (from project charter development to project funnel management, execution, and reporting) while leading periodic reviews and updates of SOPs and Kaizen events. Supply Chain Operations & Systems Manager Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Brooklyn Park, MN Jun 2017 to Aug 2021

• Played a multi-faceted leadership role, including owning all master data for raw materials, manufactured items, and spare parts (6.5K+ SKUs), leading SAP execution and end-user training, and serving as SME for internal and regulatory (FDA, EMA) inspections.

• Managed all aspects of SAP systems implementation, day-to-day functionality, enhancements, and temporary/permanent fixes in collaboration with global design teams, in addition to creating and distributing SAP training materials for end-users.

• Leveraged SAP to improve end-to-end visibility and traceability across site planning, sales order processing, and documentation activities, in addition to implementing new SOPs and training materials to streamline on-site workflows and document flows.

• Planned, executed, and streamlined all quality assurance/control activities as the Supply Chain Liaison for quality systems, including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and gap assessments.

• Led the development of key supply chain metrics as well as standardization and automation of reporting in Excel to drive greater efficiencies in insights generation for process improvements and goal tracking. Sourcing Manager Dougherty Enterprises, Inc., Crystal Lake, IL Feb 2016 to Jun 2017

• Provided strategic direction and operational leadership for all purchasing and inventory planning functions relating to $2M in semi- annual physical inventories at 2 facilities while driving process/systems improvements to optimize inventory management.

• Created an Excel-based purchase order submission and approval process based on local DOAs, in addition to standardizing inventory planning and sourcing processes and implementing an inventory system for all manufacturing components (300 SKUs).

• Directed supplier negotiations, contracting, and onboarding for the first phase of the R&D tollgate process for 8 R&D projects, including setting up terms and conditions, pricing, delivery, and volume. Materials Manager Leica Biosystems (subsidiary of Danaher Corporation) Lincolnshire, IL May 2004 to Feb 2016

• Strategized and executed multiple programs, process improvements, systems implementations, and new metrics/scorecards to increase team productivity, cost efficiency, and data accuracy across the entire materials management function.

• Performed data entry, updating, and maintenance in SAP for all material master records relating to new product development and product life cycle management activities.

• Devised and implemented new KPIs to enable effective process monitoring, issue tracking, and root cause analysis, which led to comprehensive process reviews and waste reduction efforts that significantly reduced direct materials costs.

• Organized and facilitated 3 Kaizen events for the implementation of an electronic Kanban system within the materials process, resulting in a President’s Kaizen and 2 Shin Kaizen awards.

• Prepared and delivered train-the-trainer programs for groups of up to 80 employees on Lean disciplines and related topics such as 5S, standard work, problem-solving, SMED, Kanban, and supplier management.

• Collaborated cross-functionally across multiple global workstreams and stakeholders on product lifecycle management and Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory reduction efforts.

• Supported the end-to-end planning and implementation of multiple Purchase Price Variance (PPV) projects to meet a $350K end-of- year reduction target, in addition to launching the facility’s first-ever consigned inventory process.

• Crafted and implemented a standardized process (based on ABC analysis) for the number of inventory cycle counts required daily, resulting in 99% sustained accuracy within the cycle count program. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Organizational Leadership • University of Arizona Bachelor of Arts (B)A in Operational Management & Analysis • University of Arizona Associate of Arts (AA) in Fundamentals of Business Management • University of Phoenix

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