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Jacob Meyer
Colorado Springs,CO
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Open to workDesired start date: Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
Senior Production PlannerSupply Chain AnalystInventory AnalystInventory Control SpecialistDemand PlannerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: Colorado Springs, CO
Open to relocation: Yes
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsWork from home optionSummary
Production planning and supply chain expert with a focus on process optimization and data-driven decision-making. Significant accomplishments include a 68% increase in on-time in-full delivery and a 38% reduction in raw inventory. Proficient in developing automated systems and tools that improve operational visibility and workflow efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Planner & Supply Chain Analyst
EPTAM Precision Metals
Colorado Springs, Colorado
06.2021 - Current
- Manage work order flow, capacity planning, and demand alignment across a high-mix medical device environment under ISO 13485.
- Designed and maintained Excel-based planning systems and ERP workflows to enhance production scheduling, inventory control, and operational reporting.
- Monitor production performance metrics including utilization, efficiency, FPY, scrap, and output against requirements.
- Developed interactive scheduling models and reporting tools to improve visibility and structure across production, purchasing, and engineering, facilitating NPI tracking and execution.
- Boosted OTIF from 24% to 92% by diagnosing FIFO breakdowns and redesigning processes by consolidating 15 SKUs into five core builds and built a custom FAS tool for batch fulfillment.
- Recovered over 1,000 labor hours annually by developing several automated KPI reporting tools across multiple departments.
- Reduced raw inventory by 38% and improved inventory turns through BOM validation, enhanced demand planning, and elimination of obsolete materials.
- Improved OTD across 17+ customers by 20% by recalibrating cycle time standards using actual production data.
- Trained junior planners on best practices and software tools for planning.
Production Planner & Customer Service
Relius Medical, LLC
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed production schedules utilizing a combination of forwards and backwards scheduling methods and led meetings to address order statuses ensuring alignment with customer priorities.
- Managed inventory control and stock levels, issuing purchase orders to prevent production delays.
- Oversaw inventory control, monitored stock levels, performed cycle counts of raw material & finished goods, and issued purchase orders to vendors for raw materials.
- Facilitated communication with clients on purchase and work orders, shipping reports, and issue resolution, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated cross-departmental discussions to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Established partnerships with clients through consistent communication, enhancing trust and collaboration.
- Created, sequenced, and issued work orders to shop floor.
Lineman
Larson's Manufacturing
Lake Mills, Iowa
05.2010 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with team to consistently meet daily production targets while upholding quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with quality control standards, supporting overall product integrity.
- Developed strong understanding of shop floor workflow and lean production practices.
- Operated assembly and packaging stations, contributing to production of high-end storm doors.
- Worked across multiple assembly and packaging stations producing high-end storm doors.
Education
CPIM (In Progress) - Certified Production Inventory Control
06-2026
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Skills
- Production planning and inventory control
- Data analysis and reporting
- Customer service excellence
- Process optimization strategies
- Strategic decision-making
- Performance metrics tracking
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Process flow mapping
- Supply chain coordination
- Workflow optimization techniques
- Production and processing oversight
- Scheduling and capacity planning
- Team communication skills
- Inventory maintenance practices
- Manufacturing procedures expertise
- Raw materials management
- Workflow management systems
- Operation monitoring and evaluation
- Cross-functional collaboration skills
- Demand forecasting methods
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Quality control standards adherence
- Effective communication techniques
- Continuous improvement mindset development
- Materials requirement planning expertise
- Team leadership capabilities
- Supplier relationship management strategies
- ERP system proficiency
Timeline
Senior Production Planner & Supply Chain Analyst - EPTAM Precision Metals
06.2021 - Current
Production Planner & Customer Service - Relius Medical, LLC
09.2017 - 06.2021
Lineman - Larson's Manufacturing
05.2010 - 08.2017
APICS - CPIM (In Progress), Certified Production Inventory Control
NIACC - Some College (No Degree), General Studies