Supply Chain Systems Manager

RICHARD E. GRUBER

Oshkosh, WI 920-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/rick-gruber-2220b03 SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS MANAGER

Accomplished Supply Chain Professional with an extensive track record of optimizing forecasting, inventory, supply and manufacturing systems to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in ERP systems integration, supply chain process improvement, and advanced system applications. SKILLS

Forecasting DRP/MRP Inventory Optimization Manufacturing and Supply Planning VMI Lean Six Sigma APICS/CPIM SCOR WMS Project Management Vendor Account Management Design and Applications Development Oracle SAP JDE Logility TR Onesource Agile PLM SQL EXPERIENCE

Clarios, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2019 - Present

$10 Billion Global Energy Storage Solutions Company Global SCM Systems Manager

Business Solutions Management and Software Vendor Management.

● Implement/Upgrade SaaS Solution and support Supply Chain Systems including Forecasting, Inventory, Supply Planning Optimization, Transportation Management, Network Optimization, and Global Trade Management Cloud Applications. Integrating with SAP/QAD ERP Systems through Azure, MFT, Adaplink, MuleSoft and SAP tools.

● Redesigned and implemented Forecasting data strategies resulting in a 7 point accuracy improvement.

● Leveraged and expanded tool capabilities, elevating user experience and efficiencies. Rockline Industries, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 2009 - 2019 A $1 Billion global manufacturer of private label consumer goods. Senior Business Analyst

● Implemented and supported Supply Chain Optimization systems that include Forecasting, Distribution Requirements Planning and Manufacturing Capacity Planning. Results include seamless integration of 3rd party applications to ERP systems providing accurate and real time information available to the users for critical decision making and supply chain efficiencies.

● Implemented and supported Production Life Cycle Management (PLM) system resulting in improved efficiencies in product development and standardization of processes, improving quality and speed to market.

Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin 2007 - 2009

A $9 billion global manufacturer and distributor of plumbing, kitchen, furniture, generators, and engine products. Global Procurement and Engineering Systems Manager / Business Solutions Manager

● Managed staff of 15 supporting global SAP systems for Purchasing, Materials Management, Inventory and Supplier Relationship (SRM), Quality, Product Lifecycle (PLM) and Data Management (PDM)

● As a Business Solutions Manager assisted management of IT project portfolios and budgets for Corporate Procurement and Engineering organizations.

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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Mercury Marine, A Division of Brunswick Corporation, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Global Inventory Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Strategic Business Consultant

Catalyst International, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Software Provider for Warehouse Management Systems Project Manager

Customer Service Manager

Programmer / Analyst

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science with emphasis on Operations Management and Data Processing CERTIFICATIONS

CPIM SCOR Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Dale Carnegie 7 Habits VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

APICS Big Brothers Big Sisters United Way Habitat for Humanity Athletics Coach

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