AVAN BEISWANGER
Veedersburg,IN
Summary
Supply chain and operations professional with 5+ years of experience in inventory management, material flow, production planning, and logistics. Proven ability to analyze data, solve operational challenges, improve processes, and support material availability and business objectives. Strong communicator with experience driving measurable improvements in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Manager
Caterpillar
06.2026 - Current
- Led 25-person operation across receiving and shipping, prioritized resources and coordinated material flow across multiple locations to ensure material availability and meet production deadlines.
- Analyzed and optimized material flow, inventory, and warehouse capacity, identified operational constraints and implemented solutions to enhance storage efficiency and improve material availability.
- Led continuous-improvement initiative that reduced excess empty containers by 67%, from approximately 4,500 to 1,500, increasing facility capacity through coordinated resource allocation and sustainable process improvements.
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager / Scheduler
B&J Medical
05.2025 - 07.2026
- Managed $8M+ in inventory across multiple work centers, analyzing demand and inventory levels to enhance material availability and reduce excess inventory by 15–20%.
- Ensured 95–100% on-time delivery by prioritizing production needs, identifying material shortages, and implementing solutions to maintain workflow and service levels.
- Identified process constraints and improvement opportunities by leveraging inventory and operational data, coordinating with production, quality, customer teams, and suppliers to enhance inventory health and operational performance.
Inventory Specialist
B&J Medical
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Led an $8M+ inventory system transition supporting 50+ users, achieving 100% inventory accuracy and improving visibility for inventory planning and operational decision-making.
- Analyzed inventory discrepancies and implemented corrective actions, reducing inventory errors by 90%+ and improving the accuracy and reliability of inventory data.
- Streamlined inventory reporting and tracking processes, enhancing data availability for workload planning and replenishment, leading to more effective inventory optimization and operational decisions.
Buyer / Planner
B&J Medical
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed 15+ purchase orders weekly, coordinating pricing, quantities, supplier lead times, and delivery requirements to ensure material availability and meet production demand.
- Analyzed demand, inventory levels, and replenishment needs to identify potential shortages and excess inventory, enhancing inventory health and material availability.
- Monitored supplier performance and lead times, resolving delivery constraints and collaborating with suppliers to enhance on-time material flow and supply chain effectiveness.
Shipping Clerk
B&J Medical
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Supported 98%+ on-time shipping performance by coordinating shipment schedules, order readiness, and material availability with internal teams.
- Tracked and processed 400+ shipments weekly, ensuring accurate inventory, order, and logistics records to enhance material flow.
- Verified purchase orders, inventory, and shipment documentation to ensure material accuracy and resolve discrepancies, supporting reliable logistics data for operational decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2025
Skills
- Inventory management
- Vendor management
- Supply chain analysis
- Production planning
- Process improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
Timeline
Distribution Manager
Caterpillar
06.2026 - Current
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager / Scheduler
B&J Medical
05.2025 - 07.2026
Inventory Specialist
B&J Medical
05.2024 - 08.2024
Buyer / Planner
B&J Medical
05.2023 - 08.2023
Shipping Clerk
B&J Medical
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University