KENT RUNKSMEIER

National Dentex NDX is the largest dental lab network in the United States with more than $400m in sales and 60+ dental labs domestically and globally that offer dentures, crowns & bridges, implants, surgical guides, appliances, orthodontics, and headache and sleep therapy products

Hired into newly created role to streamline efficiencies in both functional areas, plus to free up the five individuals that were filling in for the role. Reports to VP of Global Supply Chain and Procurement. Position was eliminated due to a organization-wide Reduction in Force (RIF)

• Control all domestic small package/parcel shipping within network with annualized spend in excess of $25m
• Manage and grow vendor relationships with global freight forwarders and brokers with annualized spend in excess of $10m
• Partner with global carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure efficient and cost-effective processing of inbound and outbound shipments & run point with US CBP & FDA on regulatory matters
• Administer and drive all of the company’s global trade compliance, including continued development and implementation of corporate trade compliance program that involve import & export compliance, customs trade, incoterms, tariff schedules, classification numbers & country of origin determination
• Serve as CTPAT Security Officer for company
• Lead the organization’s fleet operations of 375+ vehicles with annualized spend in excess of $20m
• Act as primary support on fleet, domestic and global logistics, and customs that allows us to provide support to sales & marketing, lab operations, finance, and customer service
• Champion continuous improvement through all logistics operations processes
• Create and standardize work instructions and documents
• Lead, develop and rollout KPIs to track and measure operational performance of the logistics network, managing on time delivery, operational efficiency and cost for the network.
• Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
• Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
• Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
• Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
• Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.

Northrop Grumman is the second largest defense contractor in the world, Approaching 100,000 employees and $35 billion in revenue, NG specializes in global aerospace, defense, and security

• Within the defense sector, the position oversees some of the company’s large-spend subcontractors
• Managed and developed strategic/key suppliers and owns the contractual management for the supplier
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases
• Coordinated and collaborated with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
• Developed subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
• Prepared bid packages, conducted bidders conferences, analyzed and evaluated proposals, negotiated subcontract provisions, selected or recommended subcontractors, wrote awards, and administered resulting subcontracts
• Evaluated and monitored supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• Identified strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and managed risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Managed performance of subcontracts, ensured compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
• Worked with suppliers to manage schedules, specifications and quality compliance.
• Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
• Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution.

Lift Brands is the parent company for several fitness brands around the world and a leading Franchisor with 2000 clubs in operation

Hired into Supply Chain role to replace two individuals that were performing the functions previously. Position Reported to Chief Operating Officer and Sr Director of Operations. Position was eliminated as part of a Reduction in Force (RIF)

• Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Oversaw the department’s functional key deliverables in the fields of product purchasing, quality control, inventory management, ecommerce management & development, logistics, and management of international 3PL’s and global trade compliance
• Directed the PMO team to complete an estimated 150 projects per year with new club builds, remodels, and relocations
• Managed the vendor relations both domestically and globally
• Developed pricing strategies, lead national accounts and new channel targeting, strategy development and the selling process
• Ensured strong collaborating relationships with teams and managers, and process implementation to improve business operations
• Worked with the largest global carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure efficient and cost-effective processing of inbound and outbound shipments
• Ensured all sales, inventory, and operations planning deliverables are met by providing timely communication to team and managing metrics
• Negotiated freight contracts with domestic freight, small parcel and international freight forwarding providers, while cultivating and strengthening partnerships
• Ensured brand consistency and operational excellence in multi branded environments
• Responsible for sales forecast within channel, work closely with planning/operations to monitor product forecast
• Established a worldwide logistics and supply chain strategy plan
• Improved average inventory carrying levels from $4.5-5 million monthly average, to $1.7 million in 12 months
• Researched, selected, and implemented a project management software system
• Created work instructions and training program checklist
• With the VP of Marketing, acted as Event Manager to plan and coordinate the 2019 International Franchisee Convention for the company
• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.

McGough Companies is a privately held general contractor & real estate developer of high profile, unique and complex commercial construction and real estate projects for multiple industries and arts throughout the US.

Hired into this newly created position within Field Operations to develop/implement a new long-term supply chain/ logistics road mapping strategy that would meet the needs of the company’s rapid growth & geographic expansion for equipment, supplies & machinery. Reported to VP Field Operations. Position was eliminated due to company reorganization and downsizing.

· Created and leveraged metrics for logistics operations to evaluate and continuously improve operations.

· Led and engaged team to ensure strong performance and personal development.

• Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
• Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
• Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.

· Successfully developed and led a cultural transformation between Supply Chain and Field Operations personnel through a creation of a “service first” environment.

· Built processes for each operational job function/area and documented into a standard of work format.

· Expanded the existing logistics network by utilizing third party resources (3PL) to level load of internal company resources and provide faster service across a larger geographic area.

· Developed and implemented a new long-term supply chain and logistics road mapping strategy with outlooks that will meet the needs of the company’s demonstrated rapid growth and geographic expansion

· Leveraged Operational Excellence (Lean) methodologies in the first 6 months to reduce jobsite returns processing time from 5-8 days to 24 hours & decrease inventory recounts from 150 to 20 per month. & maintained headcount levels while experiencing a 75% increase in volume

Vision-Ease is a $250M global ophthalmic lens manufacturer located in Ramsey, MN with Asian manufacturing facilities. Purchased by Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm in 2014, sold to Hoya Corporation in 2017.

Promoted to this new position due to increased global manufacturing & sales to provide leadership to the establishment of worldwide logistics strategic plan

Reported to CFO and VP Supply Chain.

• Worked with the largest global carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure efficient and cost-effective processing of inbound and outbound shipments & with US CBP & FDA on regulatory matters
• Oversaw all of the company’s global trade compliance, including continued development and implementation of corporate trade compliance program including import & export compliance, customs trade, incoterms, tariff schedules, classification numbers & country of origin determination
• Communicated/educated Senior Leadership at all global locations on changes to regulatory compliance and ensured proper process changes were implemented
• Established the worldwide logistics strategic plan for the company
• Partnered with the Sales and Marketing department to create incremental sales through the development of customized value-add logistics services and consulting
• Established an empowered culture that focuses on a drive for accountability and results
• Generated and managed the annual operational and capital expenditure budgets for the department
• Identified Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and worked closely with IT to develop/implement
• Ensured all Sales/Operations Planning deliverables were met by providing team communications, effective labor/freight planning, and collaborating with forwarders on volume/cost containment needs
• Provided P&L data analysis of logistics costs to Sales/Marketing for customer contract proposals
• Partnered with them to increase sales by developing customized value-add logistics services/consulting
• Developed training programs that were adopted company-wide, including: Leadership Training, Team Building/Team Improvement, New Hire Orientation, and Introductory Project Management training
• Drove talent & leadership development and team building through training, coaching, and mentoring
• Generated and managed the annual operational and capital expenditure budgets for the department
• Maintained the company’s ISO 9001 certification by creating dept
• ISO work instructions & SOP’s
• Implemented a raw materials FIFO lot control program resulting in improved inventory accuracy/levels
• Using Six Sigma and value stream mapping, incorporated improvement measures to reduce dock to stock time/inbound ocean/air transit times by 50% in the first 120 days plus additional 10-25% in 6 months
• Organized several operational excellence projects through process mapping exercises and FMEA
• Experienced 30% operational productivity improvement in last 5 years by process coaching/training
• Improved outbound order accuracy by 30% in the last 3 years through root cause analysis and training
• Successfully negotiated contracts with freight forwarding providers, while strengthening partnerships
• Negotiated a new FedEx contract resulting in a 25% net rate reduction & $1.25M annual savings
• Negotiated a 30-35% rate reduction in a LTL freight contract & $400,000 annual freight savings
• Hired a 3rd party audit firm to coordinate guaranteed service refunds producing $75,000 freight savings annually
• Contracted N
• American distribution processes resulting in $150,000 savings.

Requested to manage Sourcing Department’s planning process while continuing Logistics/Operations role. Reported to VP of Supply Chain

• Analyzed market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements to move international and domestic suppliers towards continuous improvement
• Managed the team to optimize inventory planning and scheduling through MRP and preforming continuous analysis
• Secured and analyzed quotations, negotiated prices and terms with international and domestic suppliers and recommended suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness
• Led the Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) process for the sourcing department
• Monitored raw material inventory levels to ensure adequate supply, and provided guidance on min/max
• Updated and implemented new purchasing and procurement procedures for the company
• Developed RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes by creation of request/approval process and staff training.
• Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
• Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
• Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.

• · Coordinated freight operations on all inbound/outbound shipments.
• · Managed department performance through data reporting and development of metrics and KPI’s.
• · Oversaw the daily operations & converted the decentralized distribution model to centralized model.
• Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
• Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.

• Led the distribution department’s portion of the company’s original ISO certification
• Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
• Active key member of ERP supplier interviews, selection, and subsequent JDE implementation
• Developed pick location system that increased productivity & simultaneously decreased learning curve for new hires.

• Worked in distribution management positions for large retailers/distributors including Musicland Group, Best Products, Toys R Us, and Parker Hannifin.