Blake E. Ruwe

* Managed the daily adjudication process for more than 140 warranty claims efficiently.

* Efficiently managed high-value claims averaging $6.6M monthly.

* Led team meetings centered on lean process improvement, achieving significant cost savings.

* Fostered relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.

* Provide management with strategic improvement recommendations based on database insights.

* Supervised and motivated a group of 12 Representatives to consistently meet the target of scheduling 60 plumbing jobs daily.

* Collaborated with financial planning team to create long-term strategies.

* Formulated execution strategies for procurement activities through meticulous report preparation.

Monitored KPIs and facilitated actionable reporting to leadership.

* Conducted meetings, crafted strategic designs, and presented to executive management.

* Achieved cost savings of $1.4M per month by documenting and implementing improved workflows and processes.

* Recognized as principal facilitator for conducting meetings.

* Engaged in strategic planning with top executives for future growth.

* Examined delivery schedules for accurate procurement planning.

* Reported customer order status to all project members.

* Analyzed and summarized data for organizational direction.

* Performed research and compiled data insights from diverse sources.

* Used various CRM tools including MS Dynamics, Salesforce, and SmartSheet for effective client presentations and relationship management.

* Created solutions using cloud platforms, monitored and analyzed numerical data, executed SQL queries.

* Created sales and production projections for Costco/Walmart.

* Managed financial planning, budgeting with proficiency in data analytics.

* Diligently reviewed schedules, ensuring timely execution of procurement activities.

* Leveraged Tableau skills to improve business operations.

* Coordinated schedule changes in real time.

* Coordinated with Procurement to implement revisions in purchase orders and supplier integration.

* Directed initiatives within cross-functional teams, achieving $2.4M in annual transportation cost savings.