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Derek Hergenrader

Jamestown,ND

Summary

Innovative and results-driven Production Planner and Data Analyst with 5+ years of experience optimizing supply chain operations, production scheduling, and inventory management. Proven ability to leverage SAP ERP and advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy, streamline planning processes, and reduce operational costs. Track record of delivering measurable results, including improved service-level performance, enhanced production efficiency, and stronger supplier collaboration. Skilled in data visualization, demand forecasting, and process optimization, with a passion for transforming complex datasets into actionable business insights. Recognized for analytical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and a relentless commitment to operational excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPC Coordinator

Cavendish Farms
10.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded SPC initiatives to maintain product quality, improve process stability, and ensure full compliance with food safety standards, reducing customer complaints by 33%.
  • Leveraged SAP QM and SPC software to capture and analyze real-time production data, detecting deviations early and decreasing non-conformance incidents by 20%.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop control charts, capability studies, and root cause analyses, driving corrective and preventive actions that improved yield by 10%.
  • Delivered KPI dashboards and process performance reports that provided leadership with actionable insights, accelerating decision-making and improving efficiency by 10 hours per week.
  • Designed and facilitated SPC training programs for production teams, increasing compliance to quality standards by 15% and embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making.
  • Standardized quality control practices, enhanced audit readiness, and ensured regulatory, customer, and corporate requirements were consistently met.

Production Planner /Senior Data Analyst

Northern Plains
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Develop and maintain short- and long-term production and distribution plans to balance supply with fluctuating customer demand.
  • Coordinate with procurement, warehousing, and logistics teams to ensure timely product availability.
  • Utilize SAP APO/PP modules (or relevant SAP functionalities) to manage planning parameters, monitor capacity constraints, and optimize resource utilization.
  • Translate sales forecasts and market trends into executable production schedules, ensuring alignment with business growth objectives.
  • Monitor supplier lead times and proactively mitigate risks of supply disruptions.
  • Collect, structure, and analyze large datasets from SAP and other sources to uncover actionable insights for inventory, sales, and operational performance.
  • Develop dashboards, KPI scorecards, and predictive models to support leadership in making data-informed strategic decisions.
  • Conduct variance analyses to identify gaps in forecast accuracy, inventory management, and production execution.
  • Perform “what-if” scenario modeling to evaluate impacts of demand surges, supply delays, or strategic changes.

Education

Bachelors - Business & Finance

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
06-2021

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Communications
  • Budgeting
  • Computer Systems
  • Customer Service
  • ERP Systems: SAP (PP, APO, IBP, MM, QM modules), NetSuite
  • Analytics Tools: SQL, Excel (advanced), Power BI, Tableau
  • Other Tools: MS Office Suite, Google Workspace

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Timeline

SPC Coordinator

Cavendish Farms
10.2023 - Current

Production Planner /Senior Data Analyst

Northern Plains
09.2021 - 10.2023

Bachelors - Business & Finance

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Minnesota State University Moorhead

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