Manager Supply Chain

RICK RASOR

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Grand Prairie, Texas Cell 817-***-****

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Proficient Sr. Manufacturing/Distribution Analyst/Manager/MRP Planner/Materials

Engineer/Quality Auditor

- Accomplished Leader - Superior Business Acumen - Process Evolution Skills

- Complex Problem Solving - Innovative - Results Oriented – Implementation and

upgrades of ERP software such as JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, BPCS, and MS Navision

ATTAIN

Driven Professional with Expertise in all levels of Materials Supply Chain

Strong business process skills and the ability to adapt to a changing environment

CAREER EXPERIENCE

* Performed as process functional business analyst/manager in JDE; setting up

Master Parts Attributes; Inventory Control flags; MRP installation,

configuration rules and setting up product brands, categories, type, and status;

entering BOM’s; Lead times; configuration set up; costing; Routings for Shop

Floor; and other WIP settings; order entry settings; Purchasing rules; other

attributes and MPS/MRP planning rules; as well as design, test and implement

management reports in all areas; Investigate and troubleshooting application

problems, training end-users, developing new processes, and testing in JDE

* Mapping business processes, leading process improvement teams, coordinating

with vendors and end-users for configuration of new software and upgrades, in

JDE, SAP, Oracle and MS Navision ATTAIN, then writing work instructions and

department procedures

* New Products MRP coordinator for procurement, manufacturing and process

engineers, innovator and buyer for electronic, metals, packaging, and out-

sourcing of sub-assemblies, in Oracle; Planning for Cell Phone Infrastructure

for next generation high-speed data downloads, called EV-DO

* Managed Purchasing, Planning, Procurement of Raw Materials, Capital Assets, MRO,

and JIT contracts, multiple Warehouse Stockrooms and warehouses, world-wide

distribution, shipping & receiving to multiple domestic and international customers

* Experienced in all level of Supply Chain Management, sales order entry,

product design, new products planning, purchasing, raw materials, receipt,

storage, inventory control, assembly, finished goods packaging & handling,

shipping, repair, returns, and customer satisfaction processes.

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Manufacturing and Warehouse Manager, Innerwireless, Inc, Richardson, Tx

Oct 2006 – Present

Responsible for Inventory Control, Manufacturing scheduling, Shop Order

creation, BOM creator, Supplier expediter, warehouse shipping & receiving

management, vendor selection, mapping processes, writing work instructions,

procedure and statistical reports. Master scheduler and production control for

a wireless infrastructure Manufacturer and distributor. Customers include MGM

Hotels and Casinos in LV and other casinos, US Govt DOT, NIH, FDA offices,

Citigroup, Harris Methodist and many other hospitals, Universities, and NYC

office buildings. Improved inventory accuracy from 86% to 99.995% in two

months. Set up new process to reduce order fulfillment time by 50%. Oracle

Superuser.

Materials Administrator for Trinity Structural Towers, Inc., Fort Worth, Tx

2005 – Oct 2006

Inventory Control, Manufacturing Scheduling, Shop Order creator, BOM creator,

Supplier expediter, BPCS ERP Problem analyst and solver.

Efficiency statistical analysis, Cost Accounting, MRP development, Process

Improvement and procurement analyst duties in all aspects of Manufacture of

giant Wind Energy Generator Towers, for GE Wind Energy customer. Coordinate with

Customers for delivery of finished goods and special tests/modifications.

Independent Consultant in Manufacturing, & Retail Supply Chain Departments

2001-2004

Motorola, Inc, Fort Worth, TX, Oracle MRP Mfg NPI Planner and coordinator,

Procurement and Process Improvement Consultant contract.

Successfully performed MRP New Products Introduction (NPI) Planning for Cell

Phone Infrastructure for next generation high-speed data downloads, called EV-

DO; Preformed as Master Scheduler and Product Planner in Oracle for Computer

assembly; Facilitated cross-functional Business Improvement Teams; new business

coordinator and master scheduler. Managed customer expectations for delivery of

new products, and worked closely with customer service reps to deliver on time.

Maintained key indicator metrics and briefed upper management weekly.

Keil Software, Plano, TX; Tech Writer for business Procedures

David's Western & National Roper Supply, Decatur, TX; Supply Chain Consultant

Banta Global Turnkey, Inc.; JDE Master Planner & Buyer, high volume kitting &

distribution.

Preformed as Master Scheduler and Product Planner in JDE for Waterford Crystal,

Dell Computer Peripheral Kits, reviewed MRP with all concerned to ensure

complete planning, and prepared master schedule from customer input.

Honeywell HPG Technical Contract, Roanoke, TX,

Quality Control Analyst for Aviation Parts Distribution and Returns; Established

QA processes, documentation and Inspected aircraft parts, and performed Quality

Analyst duties, during consolidation and movement of distribution centers.

Contract Supply Chain Manager/Planner/Buyer

Equibrand Corp, Granbury, Texas

Nominee for Texas Manufacturer of the Year 2003, high volume manufacturing.

Facilitated cross-functional Business Improvement Teams; Set up mapping of

processes for integrating software’s for automation, forecasting, set up MRP,

purchasing, bar-coding and customer EDI and schedule sharing with suppliers.

Contract Consultant Quality Engineer

Fluor Gulf Communications, Inc., a division of Fluor Global Services, Inc.

contractor to AT&T Wireless Services for installation of Internet and other

wireless telephony equipment; Facilitated cross-functional Business Improvement

Teams; Established returned parts Discrepancy Resolution Program that saved

1000's of dollars in parts disposition and man-hours to complete.

Materials Manager and Master Planner Implementing MRP, purchasing, and

forecasting

COMPUTALOG, USA, Inc., Precision Drilling Corp, Tx/Canada 2000-2001

* Supervised four supervisors over 18 materials, 6 planners and 8 purchasing

personnel.

* Managed Materials, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Raw Materials Warehouse,

Finished Goods, and Distribution and Production Planning groups increasing plant

production and reducing costs in JD Edwards ERP software

*Tested, Manufacturing, and costing, process improvements, integrating, and

testing various scenarios, in JDE for implementation and upgrade.

* Managed and performed duties of Business Analyst, Master Planner & Scheduler

in JDE

* Preformed as Master Scheduler and Product Planner in JDE; Electrical and

Aviation Parts Distribution; Facilitated cross-functional Business Improvement

Teams; configuration in MRP, Shop Floor, Purchasing, Finance and Distribution

modules

* Set up mapping of processes for integrating software’s for automation, bar-

coding and customer EDI and schedule sharing with suppliers; Set up mapping of

processes for integrating software’s for automation, bar-coding and customer EDI

and schedule sharing with suppliers, and audited for ISO9001 compliance.

* Company bought out by Canadian Co. and all managers let go.

SAP Business Process Analyst Contract Consultant

MAXIM Group, Fort Worth, Texas, 1998-1999

Business Analyst consultant with Justin (Boots) Industries, Footwear Management

Co. during their implementation and upgrade of SAP (AFS) to version 1.0d,

Facilitated cross-functional Business Improvement Teams; Created scenarios and

tested different modules. Mapped Manufacturing, planning and distribution

processes, during a major reorganization, making recommended changes for

improvement

Retail Supply Chain, Warehouse and Distribution Manager 1993-1998

AST Computer, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, (formerly Tandy Electronics)

* Designed /Installed RF bar-code use for manufacturing raw materials warehouses

and DC improving internal customer service from over 4 hours response time down

to less than 1 hour; Reduced Cycle Time/Improved work flows

* Closing, consolidating and moving DC's; Conducted Outsource contact

negotiations and reverse Outsourcing; and trouble-shooting problem areas

* Initiated WMS/MMS software purchasing to better control inventory and oversaw

the installation of DC/Warehouse software integration with host database;

Designed DC Processes to include Dock-to-Stock Receiving, Conveyor Systems and

material flow diagrams, Initiated recycling and other cost saving processes, and

EDI to notifying customers when shipments depart

* Internal auditor, in the first certification for ISO-9002 for Manufacturing

and subsequently as Sr. Quality Improvement Auditor (ISO 9002) training of

others to be auditors

* Established the KANBAN and JIT method of supply to production for a

manufacturing/distribution averaging $40 million inventory with greater than 99%

accuracy; Improved Inventory Control from 76% accuracy to 96% in 90 days, on $20

million inventory, 99.95% in 150 days

* Initiated Cycle Count Improvement with SKU and row audit approaches without

adding headcount reducing shrinkage by 90%

* Initiated quality improvements for re-certification for ISO 9002

* Provided materials handling engineer expertise, writing ISO 9002 procedures,

work flow analysis, facilities opening, Technician vehicle configuration

* Initiated State of the Art DC automation with Horizontal & Vertical Carousels

and Pick-to-Light order filling reducing fulfillment time from two days to 100%

same day

* Facilitated KAIZEN -continuous improvement and reduction of inventory shrinkage

* Developed and managed a multi-million dollar budget consistently reducing

expenses by hands-on, root cause solution management

Senior Operations Manager 1991-1993

Management Cleaning Controls, Inc., Louisville, KY

Account Manager/Troubleshooter 1990-1991

IPC International, Inc., Chicago Ill.

Major - Operations and Logistics Officer 1969-1989

U. S. Marine Corps Active Duty

* Held a Top Secret Government Security Clearance

* Over twenty years of worldwide requirements planning

* Supply Chain Management, automation; movement of personnel and material

* Delegated leadership training; personnel administration; employee involvement

in substance abuse, counseling, and development; inventory control; and

technical management

* Reviewing budget preparation and management.

* Software Materials Configuring in Microsoft ATTAIN, SAP Oracle, Brio Query,

and JD Edwards

EDUCATION

Masters in Military Science Equivalent, Marine Corps Command and Staff College

Quantico, VA.

Bachelor of Science, Major: Mathematics, Minors: Drafting & Geology

Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Certification Courses Completed:

APICS- JIT, MRP/CRP, and Inventory Control

Crestcom - Bullet Proof Manager

AWARDS

Armed Forces Meritorious Service Medal - 1989 U. S. Marine Corps

Citizen of the Year - 1984 Twenty-nine Palms, California

Boy of the Year - 1960 Tulsa, Oklahoma

Eagle Scout - 1959 Boy Scouts of America, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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