Bryan Standfuss
Clearwater
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive expertise in distribution, including customer and supplier relations and inventory management. Proven ability to cultivate and lead high-performing teams dedicated to delivering best-in-class service across diverse segments. Committed to optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction through strategic initiatives and strong relationship-building skills. Results-oriented approach ensures the achievement of organizational goals while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Dakota Supply Group
Monticello, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Manage a team of 32 associates
- Work with Regional Staff for on Budgeting and Forecasting
- Coordinate Branch Counter Days Including Grand Opening and OSWW Spring Show
- Address Customer issues and concerns
- Build relationships with customers by following up on past deliveries and working on new projects with them
- Work with Regional Operations Manager to address inventory needs and excess inventory concerns
- Support associates needs by assisting them with working through complex issues
Warehouse Manager
Dakota Supply Group
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed a team of 11 Warehouse staff and Drivers
- Coordinated delivers to customers
- Worked with inside sales staff on orders that are upcoming
- Worked closely with Branch Manager to ensure all customer needs are met
- Worked with Office Admin to clear up any and all Po Variances
- Trained new associates
Customer Service Representative
Graybar Electric
Saint Cloud, MN
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Entered Orders into SAP
- Followed up on orders to ensure they met customer timeline
- Provided pricing to customers in SAP
- Researched products for customer needs
- Worked with colleagues to determine solutions for customer's issues
- Worked with customers to ensure parts and delivery times were accurate
Outside Sales
Graybar Electric
Duluth, MN
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Reestablished underutilized accounts to increase sales
- Maintain relationships with customers
- Work with suppliers to negotiate pricing
Inside Sales
Graybar Electric
Minneapolis, MN
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Reestablished underutilized accounts to increase sales
- Maintain relationships with customers
- Work with suppliers to negotiate pricing
Counter Sales
Graybar Electric
Saint Cloud, MN
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted customers at the counter
- General warehouse duties
- Planned routes for 2 drivers
- Entered orders in SAP
- Planned counter day events
Driver
Graybar Electric
St. Cloud, MN
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Delivered packages on an established route
- Assisted customers with questions and problems
Education
B.A - Business Administration
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN12.2009
A.A - Liberal Arts
Ridgewater Community College
Willmar, MN05.2003
Skills
- Effective client relations skills
- Flexible in changing environments
- Experienced in computer applications
- Completed NAED EPEC Bronze, Silver and Gold
Timeline
Branch Manager
Dakota Supply Group
01.2022 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Dakota Supply Group
04.2020 - 01.2022
Customer Service Representative
Graybar Electric
11.2016 - 04.2020
Outside Sales
Graybar Electric
07.2015 - 11.2016
Inside Sales
Graybar Electric
01.2015 - 07.2015
Counter Sales
Graybar Electric
11.2013 - 01.2015
Driver
Graybar Electric
08.2013 - 11.2013
A.A - Liberal Arts
Ridgewater Community College
B.A - Business Administration
Southwest Minnesota State University