GEOFF D. LUND
Sequim,WA
Summary
20 Years broad range experience in manufacturing. Experience in shop floor production, RF receiving, picking, packing, and distribution. Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and ensure adherence to business processes. . Knowledgeable in several areas of Lean Manufacturing principles and industry safety standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and multiple MRP/ERP systems including ERP, ACCPAC, MAS500, AS 400, and M1.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
IDI Distributors Inc.
Chanhassen, MN
06.2022 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
Store Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
Sequim, WA
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Liaised with store manager to set up visually appealing layout for store merchandise.
- Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
- Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout.
Custom Order Coordinator
The Home Depot Inc.
Sequim , WA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Received and followed pick sheets to gather merchandise for customer orders.
- Assisted customers by providing tracking information and resolving shipping or merchandise issues.
- Updated company tracking system with latest information.
- Processed and handled customer complaints, answering questions and providing alternative solutions.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by checking outgoing documents and shipment labels for accuracy and conformance to outlined customer requirements and preferences.
Entrepeneur
Sel Employed
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Self Employed Palm Springs, CA
- December 2018-June 2019
- Golden Valley, MN April 2015-December 2018
- Home Remodeling and Maintenance
- Painting, Flooring Install, Landscaping
- Basic HVAC, plumbing and electrical work.
Pre-Production Manager
Blanks/USA
Brooklyn Park, MN
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Key member of team which researched and procured MRP system to increase overall efficiency company wide.
- Collaborated with team to author procedural manual for new MRP system.
- Improved estimating systems to accurately reflect true labor rates and machine speeds.
- Established production process that streamlined work flow and reduced changeover costs by 20%.
- Hired and mentored employees for successful advancement.
Buyer/Planner
Blanks/USA
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors that resulted in optimal purchasing power.
- Created and implemented process for maintaining raw material counts on a monthly basis resulting in 99% in stock accuracy.
- Produced innovative sources for product development.
Senior Buyer/Planner
Gartner Studios
Stillwater, MN
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Successfully transitioned Diversified Graphics purchasing team to Gartner Studios.
- Identified and monitored vendors for outsourced assembly.
- Brought all inventory up to optimum levels to satisfy customer demand while in transition.
Senior Buyer/Planner
Diversified Graphics Inc
Minneapolis, MN
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Analyzed product demand, and maintain inventory levels, for all import and domestic materials.
- Developed production schedules, and ensured timelines are met with optimum efficiency.
- Streamlined supply plan by tracking purchasing history and supplier performance.
- Negotiated all prices and terms relating to new and existing product.
- Developed quality control plan for receiving product, reducing errors to fewer than 2.5 %.
- Key member of team identifying and developing new overseas sources for print and packaging, resulting in significant annual savings.
- Increased in stocks of top 25% selling items from 86% to 99%, eliminating stock out and back orders.
Production Manager
Mara Mi Inc. / Diversified Graphics Inc
Minneapolis, MN
08.1999 - 03.2007
- Oversaw production of stationery /& gift division with annual sales of $20 MM, including responsibility for P&L statements quarterly.
- Implemented plan for in house sales kit production resulting in elimination of $60 M in outsourcing costs.
- Researched, procured machinery, and designed production lines resulting in 35% increase in productivity.
- Established accurate labor standards to show correct item profitability.
- Researched and established customer specific UPC database and brought UPC production in house, saving company $20 M annually.
- Implemented second shift to handle increasing workload, which reduced overtime expenses.
- Held extensive knowledge of and responsibility for adherence to major customers’ product specifications including Target Corporation, Hallmark, Marshall Fields, Michael’s, and Factory Card Outlet.
- Successfully managed $10 MM Target Corporation business including full responsibility of inventory control and fulfillment.
- Continually developed improved processes for greater efficiency.
- Oversaw all aspects of quality control.
- Directly managed all production personnel for two shifts with over 50 employees.
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated all activities of production department.
- Recruited, interviewed, and maintained proper staff levels based on customer demand.
- Tabulated and recorded daily, weekly, monthly production numbers for quality, accuracy, and speed.
Education
Statistics, Business Management, Economics -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
1994
Skills
- Excellent Technical Skills
- Strong Background in Customer Service
- Extensive experience in quality control, scheduling, inventory control, sourcing and purchasing
- Project management
- Estimating custom project costs
- Managing multi-cultural work forces
- Process and procedure development
- Leadership
- Planning and Coordination
- Cultural awareness
- Retail Management
Additional Information
Continuing Education in Lean Principals, Logistics, Supply Chain and Project Management,
Timeline
Buyer
IDI Distributors Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Store Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
02.2020 - 05.2022
Custom Order Coordinator
The Home Depot Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2020
Entrepeneur
Sel Employed
04.2015 - 06.2019
Pre-Production Manager
Blanks/USA
02.2012 - 12.2015
Buyer/Planner
Blanks/USA
01.2009 - 02.2012
Senior Buyer/Planner
Gartner Studios
03.2008 - 05.2008
Senior Buyer/Planner
Diversified Graphics Inc
03.2007 - 03.2008
Production Manager
Mara Mi Inc. / Diversified Graphics Inc
08.1999 - 03.2007
Statistics, Business Management, Economics -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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