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Supply Chain Operations Manager in Melbourne FL Resume Leslie Dahring
Supply Chain Operations Manager in Melbourne FL Resume Leslie Dahring
Supply Chain Operations Manager in Melbourne FL Resume Leslie Dahring
DAHRING
410.991.3149
www.linkedin.com/in/lesliedahring
leslieadahring@gmail.com
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Areas of Expertise
Supply Chain Development
Kanban, Lean Manufacturing
Data & Analytics
Inventory Forecasting
Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Process Improvements
Project Management
Cross Functional Liaison
Key Performance Metrics
Warehouse Administration
Parts/SKU Optimization
Team Leadership
ERP Systems & Integration
Standards & Specifications
Sourcing Strategies
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Professional Experience
PURCHASING MANAGER Embraer Executive Aircraft 2014-2015
Managed purchasing functions for indirect materials ensuring required materials to sustain production. Priorities included
achieving goals for sourcing, cost competitiveness and lead time requirements, and maintaining supplier relationships.
Extensive use of SAP for materials planning, procurement, and cost tracking
Coordinated RFP, contract bids, price negotiations
Monitored and reported supplier and subcontractor performance
Trained and performed as Compliance Agent for Embraer North America
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & PROCUREMENT Lighting Science Group (LSGC) 2010-2014
Hands-on management team member with responsibility for supply chain including procurement, planning, inventory
management, contract manufacturing, and warehousing.
Principal contact for contract manufacturing in China and Mexico (CM and captive)
Grew a supply chain that hitherto yielded a six-year total of one million LED light bulbs to one that
supported first 4.5M annually and then 6.2M annually
Designed and implemented S&OP program including company-wide ERP systems migrations for both highvolume/low mix and low volume/high mix product families
Refined forecast process, reducing inventory on hand (RM & FG) by 48%
Eliminated over 20 shutdown days annually by implementing cycle count programs in Florida and Mexico,
increasing accuracy and improving manufacturing effectiveness
Effective manager of multiple teams including Planning, Procurement/Commodity Management, Logistics,
Inventory Control, and Warehouse
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Supervised team of materials specialists responsible for 38 global locations carrying $70M inventory
Reduced team travel by 40% with effective inventory programs including corporate physical inventories,
cycle counting, and inventory audits throughout all locations
Utilized SAP data and metrics to monitor and improve operational performance and efficiencies
Maintained SAP and inventory variances process with research, root cause analysis, corrective actions,
reconciliations, and documentation
Ensured proper handling and storage of hazmat and limited shelf life materials, as well as calibrated tools
BUSINESS ANALYST AND ERP BUSINESS MANAGER Encompass Solutions 1994-2006, 2008-2009
Project leader for multiple ERP implementations on a consulting basis for industrial clients throughout North America,
specializing in inventory control, logistics, and accounting.
Re-engineered materials management system in 7 mills for the largest plywood supplier in North America,
ERP software and implementation paid for in first 2 years of deployment savings
Implemented intensive training program that ensured project was ahead of schedule and budget with no
loss of production in all locations
Project leader including design, software development, and custom modifications
Authored software modification specifications and custom reports based on client needs
Managed a global development team with rigorous software testing, rebuilds, and deployments
Instructed end-users, from materials and production lines through executive levels
Performed needs analysis and consulting for existing software clients, survey calls, and business prospecting
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