Experience

Voltage NC LLC
• Director Of Operations USA

  • Feb 2020 - Present


Strata Solar, LLC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Manager, Supply Chain / Sr. Logistics Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2020

  Reduced logistical costs for the 213MW project by $1.3M compared to vendor quotes. Achieved a 29% inventory reduction within 1 year of inactive and active material. Realized a 50% cost reduction by transitioning from external certified tool calibration service to an in-house tool calibration. Oversaw purchasing group to ensure timely processing of purchase orders or change orders to all vendors. Worked with vendors to streamline the purchase of consumable and saftey items and to implement and online portal for the field team. Attended the newly created Employee Advisory Committee in the first year to improve company culture, benefits and atmosphere. Gained employee buy-in and altered departmental/talent mindset of new processes/procedures. Supervised #+ employees, delegated tasks, scheduled manpower, and monitored performance, ensuring productivity. Trained new staff members on best practices, operational protocol, and tactics to maximize performance. Oversaw material transportation spanning all job sites and company facilities to ensure on-time deliverables. Ensured supply met demand by managing inventory control and resolving backorder/damaged items with shipper and suppliers. Supported logistics specialists and construction team to ensure proper material tracking. Streamlined operational efficiency by improving logistical, tools and inventory operations. Monitored the progress of components, equipment and material purchase orders from order placement to delivery. Developed logistical cost analysis on managing the movement of materials and equipment. Optimized profitability by pricing negotiation with transportation companies. Conducted third party logistics RFPs and cultivated relationships with firms to drive long-term retention. Executed expediting efforts to avoid liquidated damages during delayed procured material shipments. Formulated and implemented departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Show less



Schletter Inc.

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Logistics, North America

  • Apr 2010 - Oct 2014

  - Plan, order and direct all activities throughout the Logistics Department with 31 employees in multiple North American locations - Manage and complete logistic operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees - Following up on work results - Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods - Planning and Conducting yearly inventory - Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system - Keep a good overview of warehouse items and stock levels - Make recommendations about new hires and terminations in logistics department - Training of new hires - Conducting reviews of logistics staff - Coordinate import/export of goods, by scheduling and monitoring containers - Locate vendors of shipping services - Negotiate shipping costs - SAP key-user for Logistics department - Book transactions and adjusts inventory accurately in MRP system as needed - Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task - Developing and implementing new procedures and processes to increase work efficiency in the department - Oversee all incoming, outgoing and warehouse movements - Complies with ISO and company requirements - Oversee company owned trucks according to DOT requirements - Work in a fast paced environment with fast changing priorities - Follow all safety rules and quality standards - Optimized packaging of outgoing goods resulting in 10% decrease of costs - Created new process to optimize barcode scanner utilization, which simplified the movement of goods within the company, as well as pulling material for shipments, leading to a reduction of time to finish the tasks. Skills: - Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel - Excellent organization and time management skills - Bilingual German- English - Excellent SAP skills and system implementation - Experience in domestic and international shipments - Ability to read blueprints - Inventory control Show less