David Omli
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Results-driven Material Manager with expertise in inventory management, warehouse operations, and supplier negotiation. Proven ability to optimize processes and ensure material availability, contributing to efficient production and cost savings. Experienced Material Manager with a track record of achieving over $500,000 in annual savings and reducing plant backlog by $7M. Expertise in inventory management, process optimization, and supplier negotiation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Manager
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Manhattan, Kansas
01.2022 - Current
- Lead Kaizen events to create over $500,000 in annualized savings and increased productivity.
- Created material management tool to ensure material availability for production needs.
- Implemented scheduling strategies that reduced the overall plant backlog by over $7M in less than 18 months.
- Oversaw warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Zero lost-time incidents for the warehouse staff in over three years.
- Conducted regular audits of materials to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
- Generated reports summarizing material usage trends for review by senior management team.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving procedures for raw materials and finished goods.
- Managed inventory levels and related documentation, producing regular reports of activities.
- Supported efficient manufacturing by keeping inventory within optimum levels.
Process Engineer - Outsourcing [contract/temp]
Geoprobe Systems
Salina, Kansas
07.2005 - 12.2021
- Evaluated vendor proposals against internal requirements when considering outsourcing options.
- Identified areas for process optimization through outsourcing.
- Acted as a liaison between the engineering department and external vendors for weldment, paint, and machining outsourcing.
- Coordinated the outsourcing of six key weldments to increase overall production throughput by over 50%.
Sourcing Manager
Youngers and Sons Mfg
Viola, Kansas
03.2005 - 05.2021
- Developed international sourcing strategies to streamline procurement processes and reduce costs for large OEM customers.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable contract terms and pricing.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinated all forms of logistics including truckload and LTL freight and importation of items via ocean and air.
Account Executive
Johnson Controls
Wichita, KS
05.1996 - 12.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Inventory management
- Process optimization
- Warehouse operations
- Supplier negotiation
- Global sourcing
- Production scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Waste reduction
- Strategic sourcing
Timeline
Material Manager
Parker Hannifin Corp.
01.2022 - Current
Process Engineer - Outsourcing [contract/temp]
Geoprobe Systems
07.2005 - 12.2021
Sourcing Manager
Youngers and Sons Mfg
03.2005 - 05.2021
Account Executive
Johnson Controls
05.1996 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kansas State University