Lance Olijnek
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Michael Dornhecker
I worked with Lance while I was the Vice President of Operations for ILLUME. Lance was instrumental in establishing ILLUME's first Supply Chain department. Lance tracked inventory to ensure production schedules could be met. He had an excellent relationship with our wax supplier and worked closely with engineering to automate the wax inventory monitoring system for timely deliveries. He expertly supported and managed day to day purchasing operations and managed existing vendor relationships. Lance was respected at all levels of the organization and always supported his staff. I would highly recommend Lance to any organization that is looking for a professional supply chain leader!
Kristopher Bearson
Lance and I worked together at Illume. It was a pleasure and privilege to partner with Lance on the day to day challenges and planning. Lance is very proactive, looking at issues in more than one way to cover any
Michael Dornhecker
I worked with Lance while I was the Vice President of Operations for ILLUME. Lance was instrumental in establishing ILLUME's first Supply Chain department. Lance tracked inventory to ensure production schedules could be met. He had an excellent relationship with our wax supplier and worked closely with engineering to automate the wax inventory monitoring system for timely deliveries. He expertly supported and managed day to day purchasing operations and managed existing vendor relationships. Lance was respected at all levels of the organization and always supported his staff. I would highly recommend Lance to any organization that is looking for a professional supply chain leader!
Kristopher Bearson
Lance and I worked together at Illume. It was a pleasure and privilege to partner with Lance on the day to day challenges and planning. Lance is very proactive, looking at issues in more than one way to cover any
Michael Dornhecker
I worked with Lance while I was the Vice President of Operations for ILLUME. Lance was instrumental in establishing ILLUME's first Supply Chain department. Lance tracked inventory to ensure production schedules could be met. He had an excellent relationship with our wax supplier and worked closely with engineering to automate the wax inventory monitoring system for timely deliveries. He expertly supported and managed day to day purchasing operations and managed existing vendor relationships. Lance was respected at all levels of the organization and always supported his staff. I would highly recommend Lance to any organization that is looking for a professional supply chain leader!
Kristopher Bearson
Lance and I worked together at Illume. It was a pleasure and privilege to partner with Lance on the day to day challenges and planning. Lance is very proactive, looking at issues in more than one way to cover any
Michael Dornhecker
I worked with Lance while I was the Vice President of Operations for ILLUME. Lance was instrumental in establishing ILLUME's first Supply Chain department. Lance tracked inventory to ensure production schedules could be met. He had an excellent relationship with our wax supplier and worked closely with engineering to automate the wax inventory monitoring system for timely deliveries. He expertly supported and managed day to day purchasing operations and managed existing vendor relationships. Lance was respected at all levels of the organization and always supported his staff. I would highly recommend Lance to any organization that is looking for a professional supply chain leader!
Kristopher Bearson
Lance and I worked together at Illume. It was a pleasure and privilege to partner with Lance on the day to day challenges and planning. Lance is very proactive, looking at issues in more than one way to cover any
Experience
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Voyager Industries, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Procurement Manager
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Aug 2020 - Present
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ILLUME®
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Supply Chain Manager
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Jan 2016 - Present
As Sr. Supply Chain Manager, I am responsible for leading the procurement team purchasing all domestically sourced raw materials and facility supplies supporting a growing manufacturing process. Aligned with Operations, I strategically evaluate spend across categories, identify purchasing/process opportunities, and implement change driving value to the bottom line. As Sr. Supply Chain Manager, I am responsible for leading the procurement team purchasing all domestically sourced raw materials and facility supplies supporting a growing manufacturing process. Aligned with Operations, I strategically evaluate spend across categories, identify purchasing/process opportunities, and implement change driving value to the bottom line.
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Target
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Oct 2007 - Mar 2015
In my role as Procurement Manager for Indirect Procurement, I collaborated cross functionally to specify goods and services, source and qualify suppliers, conduct strategic sourcing events, award contracts, and execute new / remodel / special construction projects in stores. I also provided online orders capabilities for 2K stores to order replacement parts and services as needed. Some accomplishments I am proud of include: • Delivered lowest total cost of ownership through effective management of 4 Sourcing Specialists and 4 operations analysts providing coaching and developmental feedback.• Achieved savings goal of 10% through effective sourcing strategy development and execution.• Delivered construction materials and services to new stores on time and on budget by managing transparent communications with suppliers and partners.• Streamlined change process, reducing change processing time 40 hours per week by creating collaborative best practice with Architecture and Engineering partners.
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Non-Retail Operations Group Lead
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Oct 2001 - Oct 2007
As Procurement Operations Group Lead for our Central Sourcing Operations, I managed 7 Analysts and 3 Coordinators that were responsible for inventory management and third-party warehouse services, supporting $10MM in operational supplies inventory for stores, distributions centers, and Marshall Fields across the nation. A few accomplishments I am proud of from this role include: • Achieved on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and account reconciliation through effective management and monitoring of supplier and third-party logistics partner performance.• Reduced inventory replenishment order processing time 30% by developing and automating inventory reporting.• Streamlined item maintenance and communications with internal and external partners by consolidating 9 processes into 1 database.Prior to my role as Procurement Operations Group Lead, I also held jobs as Senior Sourcing Specialist for Target Indirect Procurement and Inventory Analyst for Inventory Accounting & Analysis.
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Education
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University of Minnesota-Morris
Bachelor's degree, Business and Economics
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