Gary Koistinen
Watertown,SD
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in ERP systems, production planning and material flow. Recognized for strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and a commitment to process improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Manager
Terex Utilities
Watertown, SD
04.2018 - Current
- Manages production control, ECN coordination, inventory control and scheduling teams. Previously managed the shipping, receiving and materials delivery teams as well.
- Primary Oracle support for purchasing, planning, engineering, materials & receiving.
- Coordinates with production planning & purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and address shortages.
- Develops and implements inventory management strategies to optimize material flow.
- Maintains data and information systems feeding live production planning and scheduling tools.
- Drives process improvements with cross-functional teams.
Materials Manager
Worthington Industries
Watertown, SD
12.2007 - 04.2018
- Managed the internal sales, production control, purchasing, receiving & shipping teams.
- Developed and implemented theory of constraints strategies to optimize material flow.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations and improve delivery.
- Reduced material lead times through strategic supplier partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Kennedy Western
Associate of Science - Business
Lake Area Technical College
Skills
- ERP Systems Proficiency
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Material Flow
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Implemented 3rd party logistics warehouse, consolidating 11 locations into 2, planning the material delivery system inside the new facility.
- Oracle implementation SME for planning, item creation & BOM maintenance, routes & receiving, supporting purchasing.
- Developed lean scheduling & material flow system from fabrication through assembly
- Created clear-to-build process for production
Certification
- Haslem College of Business, Lean Theory Of Constraints - 2016
- Harris Lean Systems, Level Scheduling Program - 2015
Timeline
Materials Manager
Terex Utilities
04.2018 - Current
Materials Manager
Worthington Industries
12.2007 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Kennedy Western
Associate of Science - Business
Lake Area Technical College