Herbert "Bart" Miller

Dynamic supply chain leader with extensive experience in optimizing distribution, warehousing, and trade compliance operations. Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic project execution. Expertise in managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations to drive organizational success.

• 6 Sigma Green Belt Certified/6S Sponsor Certified
• Oliver Wight Training
• Advanced Management Training
• Lean Manufacturing Training / 5S
• Leadership Training
• Continuous Improvement Training

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Transportation and Warehouse Management
• Trade Compliance
• Supplier Management and Negotiation
• Leadership and Development
• Contract Manufacturing

• BORA PHARMACEUTICALS INC., 6701 Evenstad Dr N, Maple Grove, MN, 55442, (763) 315-2000, Director of Supply Chain and Customer Service, 06/01/24, Current, Site Leadership Team member. Lead overall strategic site direction., Responsible for leadership and management of the following departments: Distribution, Warehousing, Trade Compliance, Production Planning, Materials management, Procurement and Customer Service., Led the first Bora integration project, merging distribution operations resulting in $2m annual savings. Achieved the 3 month stretch goal for project completion., Workstream Leader in the Bora corporate integration., Site Designated Representative - Licensing., Responsible for the development and execution of the SIOP process., Responsible for budgeting and adherence to the Annual Operating Plan for 3 cost centers., Led Country of Origin project, mitigating $3m in duties and recovering $300k.
• UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC., 6701 Evenstad DR N Suite 300, Maple Grove, MN, 55442, (763) 315-2000, Director of Supply Chain, 01/01/22, 12/31/24, Lead Transportation, Warehousing, Trade Compliance and External Contract Manufacturing departments., Ensure Supply Chain continuity on all external contract manufactured products., Senior Leadership Team member., Budget Owner. Managing $15m in organization spends., Key team member in acquisitions and divestitures activities.
• UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC., 6701 Evenstad DR N Suite 300, Maple Grove, MN, 55442, (763) 315-2000, Associate Director of Global Logistics and Trade Compliance, 01/01/19, 12/31/22, Mitigated $494k in On-Time, In Full fees in 2021 YTD., Realized $300k in warehousing savings in 2021 through transportation and warehouse contracting., Responsible for setting and adhering to annual Logistics budget., Supply Chain lead on two product divestitures and one business acquisition., Developed international logistics strategy with global contract manufacturers., Led cross functional team to improve On-Time and In Full score from 84 to 96%., Consulted on recent 300,000 square foot manufacturing expansion.
• UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC., 6701 Evenstad DR N Suite 300, Maple Grove, MN, 55442, (763) 315-2000, Global Logistic Manager, 01/01/16, 12/31/19, Developed and deployed trade compliance policy and program. Recovered $90k in duties., Re-structured the logistic network and providers - $1M annualized savings (20% of spend)., Led cross-functional team to reduce customer non-compliance fees by 30 percent., Integrated logistics into the SOP process resulting in warehouse and distribution forecasting models., Managed FDA and DEA audits with no major findings.
• CUMMINS INC., 500 Jackson St, Columbus, IN, 47201, (812) 377-5000, Transportation Leader, Corporate Supply Chain - Americas, 01/01/12, 12/31/16, Responsibility for oversight of 300+ million in logistic spends., Instrumental in achieving 30 million-dollar savings result for Cummins over 5 yr period., Executed Cummins' first cross business unit freight forwarding bid, including CFS stations regionally, resulting in $500k of cost savings., Led Cummins Ocean contracts negotiations resulting in 13 million in cost reductions., Development and implementation of corporate logistics strategy., Develop and manage key supplier partnerships - Forwarders, 3PL's, Parcel Providers and Ocean Carriers., Oversee logistics responsibility for 30+ locations throughout the Americas., Manage a multi-location, multi-regional logistics team of 14 employees.
• CUMMINS POWER GENERATION, 1400 73rd Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432, (763) 574-5000, Global Logistic Manager, 01/01/10, 12/31/12, Responsible for inbound and outbound material movement for the Fridley plant., Responsible for implementing global logistic strategy in four key areas: Transportation, External Warehousing, Carrier and 3PL Management and Customs Compliance., Implemented a freight auditing program. Resulted in $120k in refunds., Executed multiple region freight forwarder transitions.
• UPONOR NORTH AMERICA, 5925 148th St W, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, (800) 321-4739, Logistic Manager- North America, 01/01/04, 12/31/10, Manage all North American logistics and partner relationships., Core team member of the WMS implementation project increasing warehouse efficiencies by 40%., In-sourced Uponor's transportation spend resulting in a 22% rate reduction., Successfully moved the 285,000 square foot distribution facility with no service interruptions.