Senior SAP Materials Planning & Inventory

John Denis

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New Bern, North Carolina

Mobile phone: 252-***-****

Email: ****************@*******.***

Objective

I am looking for the opportunity to join an established or growing organization that has a need for a person who has over 25 years of experience in Planning, Production, and Inventory fields utilizing SAP and other systems.

Experience

Nutrien (Vealey Group- Contract)– Aurora, NC April 2026 – Current

Resolve invoice discrepancies or shipping delays to ensure on-time delivery.

Review, approve and receive Purchase orders for components.

Evaluate and select vendors based on price, quality, and delivery timing.

Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure cost savings and/or volume-based discounts

Moen Incorporated – New Bern, NC May 2010 – Feb 2026

Senior Material Planner

Monitor and maintain MRP parameters and material master on a regular basis.

Communicate with customers and suppliers on service, quality, inventory, and material movement.

Maintain inventory levels for approx. 1000 – 1500 components to be within entitlement goals.

Review and monitor design changes, ECO's (Engineering Change Order), planning changes and model discontinuance notices to minimize material surplus or obsolescence.

Drive supply base performance improvement by implementing strategies to improve delivery, reduce lead times, and effectively manage overall procurement and optimized inventory.

Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and new Finished Goods SKU’s, based on Project test and launch requirements.

Monitor and manage capacity for machine groups to meet new product launches.

Issue and receive Purchase orders for components and finished goods.

Roechling Automotive – Duncan, SC Oct 2006 – March 2010

Inventory Control Supervisor / Production Planner

Manage daily activities of inventory employees to include but not limited to hiring, coaching, training, job performance and discipline administration.

Responsible for analyzing data, formulating and providing recommendations, and performing initial analysis of inventory adjustments and inaccuracies.

Conduct Performance Appraisals for Inventory clerks.

Track and manage inventory aging report. Recommend disposition of excess/obsolete material.

Coordinate daily cycle counts and yearly physical inventories.

Document, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures and process flows.

Interface with Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Customer Service departments to improve overall operating efficiency.

Maintain Material Master in SAP, including routings, versions, and cost centers.

Plan production for blow mold injection machines, paint line, and offline assembly machines using the MRP module in SAP.

Cliffstar Corporation Feb 1992 – Sep 2006

Material Planner/Production planner – Greer, SC (Sep 2004 – Sep 2006)

Use SAP MRP/ERP module to purchase raw materials and packaging for JIT production in a Food Manufacturing plant.

Maintain PO's, Requisitions and work with suppliers on impending deliveries and expedites.

Review and adjust production schedules and schedule with external vendors to secure materials needed to run and complete said schedule.

Set up and maintain a cycle count program and reconcile inventory in SAP.

Conduct material analysis for production losses and recommend changes.

Material Planner / Cost Analyst – Dunkirk, NY (Feb 1992 – Sep 2004)

Review and Analyze Processing costs. Actual cost vs. Standard cost and budget.

Calculate and track production Processing efficiencies.

Manage accrual accounts.

Identify, reconcile and explain inventory differences.

Using the MRP/ERP Module in SAP, schedule and coordinate incoming Raw materials.

Create BOL’s and Customs paperwork for International shipments and deliveries.

Assist with Processing Budgets by reviewing variances, adjusting BOM's, and loading standard rates.

Temporary Warehouse Supervisor at outside rented facility.

Army National Guard – Jamestown, NY Feb 1992 – May 2007

Food Service Supervisor

Prepare and cost a menu within budget.

Work with local vendors to secure bulk food and supplies.

Assign soldiers to individual tasks and help if needed to prepare meals.

Oversee operation of kitchen personnel for preparation of meals.

Supervise up to 60 soldiers to ensure the mission is completed on time and properly.

Ensure proper food handling and sanitation regulations are being followed.

Counsel and train soldiers as needed.

NCO Club Manager

US Navy (Seabees) – Gulfport, MS Jan 1983 – Jul 1991

Construction Engineer

Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and perform dispatch duties.

Set up and maintain a PM schedule.

Perform overhauls and other major repairs on equipment.

Direct soldiers to ensure mission is completed as required.

Repair or install electrical systems.

Perform Combat Readiness exercises.

Education

Kennedy Western College – Cheyenne, WY 2004

Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

Skills

Inventory Control with 25 years of experience.

Material Planner with 25 years MRP experience.

Experienced in SAP systems as well as MS office, excel, and power point.

Completed Project Management training.

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