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BROWNING A. BRIGGS

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Loram Technologies, enhancing supply chain efficiency and driving over 40% cost savings. Expert in strategic demand forecasting and collaborative team management, I excel in optimizing processes and forging strong supplier relationships. Achieved significant cost reductions and compliance with industry standards, demonstrating exceptional analytical thinking and negotiation skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Director – Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Manager

Loram Technologies
Georgetown, USA
07.2023 - Current
  • Develop and execute a strategic supply chain approach that aligns with company goals, driving efficiency and cost savings through problem-solving
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production, while maintaining financial goals and staying within budgets set forth by corporate headquarters
  • Forge strong supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and oversee supplier performance
  • Manage logistics and transportation to ensure on time deliveries to customers, optimizing costs with a realized >40% savings
  • Team up with the legal team to ensure supplier creditworthiness, social and ethical boundaries were met while being tasked with contract negotiations, equipment purchases and NDA’s were executed properly
  • Anticipate potential risks and implement contingency plans for seamless operations
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data for smarter, leaner processes and creating procedures for ISO recertification
  • Collaborate closely with production, engineering, sales, quality, and finance to align strategies and meet demand
  • Ensure compliance with railroad industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies

Supply Chain Manager

NXP Semiconductors
Austin, USA
10.2010 - 07.2023
  • Progressively promoted to guide supply chain management, including sourcing, contracting, procurement, inventory management, and materials management
  • Continually analyze supply chain performance and implement data-driven solutions to optimize strategy, scheduling, costs, resources, and profitability
  • Manage diverse, agile projects to create meaningful, tangible, and quantifiable value for the company and customers
  • Coach, mentor, and lead a team of 40+ (direct and indirect) logistics coordinators, contractors, technicians, and drivers
  • Innovate new solutions and strategies to procure and manage 100+ chemicals and 120+ gasses, ensuring 24/7 uptime
  • Manage relationships with 40+ vendors, communicating and negotiating contracts to achieve optimal performance
  • Develop global procurement strategy, implementing programs, processes, and technology to achieve long-term quality, cost efficiency, and customer service
  • Boosted revenue by $150K while delivering $80K+ in annual cost savings by spearheading the implementation of an internal recycling program for chemical drums
  • Deliver multi-millions of dollars in cost savings by analyzing supplier contracts and uncovering duplicate entries; currently reducing costs from $3M to $750K for 1 key vendor contract

Owner & General Contractor

Briggs Remodel
  • Built, managed, and led teams to execute diverse projects

Load Master

United States Coast Guard
  • Oversaw materials management for global and domestic air shipments.
  • Served as a liaison between pilots, aircrew members, ground staff, airlines personnel, and other stakeholders involved in the operation of an airplane.
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents.
  • Analyzed charts and computers to calculate load weights for aircraft compartments.

Owner (Transportation/Logistics)

Wildcat Trucking
  • Delivered top secret government munition, aviation, and technology

Education

Bachelor of Science - Operations, Logistics & Transport

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Strategic Demand Forecasting
  • Cost-Effective Procurement
  • Optimizing Supply Chain Processes
  • Stock Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Coordination
  • Fit-Gap Analysis
  • Transportation
  • Pricing
  • Sourcing
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Financial reporting
  • Process improvement
  • Budget management
  • Talent acquisition
  • Analytical thinking
  • Business strategy
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Contract and vendor management

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Operations

Personal Information

Specialization: Logistics & Transport

Timeline

Acting Director – Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Manager

Loram Technologies
07.2023 - Current

Supply Chain Manager

NXP Semiconductors
10.2010 - 07.2023

Owner & General Contractor

Briggs Remodel

Load Master

United States Coast Guard

Owner (Transportation/Logistics)

Wildcat Trucking

Bachelor of Science - Operations, Logistics & Transport

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