Mark Rogers
Sinister Diesel
Davis,CA
1
Language
24
years of professional experience
Results-driven Supply Chain Leader with 18 years in procurement and 15 years in supply chain management. Expertise in manufacturing, distribution, and MPS/MRP processes across various ERP platforms. Led integrations for acquisitions and cultivated a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in establishing KPIs to enhance accountability and performance across teams.
Work History
VP of Manufacturing Operations
9 Months- Oversaw a team of 35 indirect and direct reports.
- Implemented ERP solution on Netsuite, integrating forecasting capabilities for improved planning.
- Executed a warehouse management system to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Set up a scheduling process along with work orders and material short report for each department.
Director of Operations II
2 Years- Managed a total of 45 indirect and direct reports.
- Streamlined ERP processes by reducing paperwork requirements.
- Transitioned from printed pick lists to electronic versions to enhance order accuracy.
- Responsible for CPLA, FDARP, HAACP and RCRA compliance.
- Responsible for Managed compliance with CPLA regulations., Oversaw FDARP compliance requirements., HACCP and Ensured RCRA compliance procedures. compliance.
- Helped to write SOPs and implement OSMs.
- Implemented bar coding system for receiving, picking, and processing orders to improve tracking.
VP of Operations
4 Years- Led a team of 75 indirect and direct reports across 6 locations.
- Responsible for unit sales forecast, procurement and stock transfers for over 12,000 finished goods/sku locations with a +98% fill rate.
- Responsible for unit sales forecast, procurement and stock transfers for over 12,000 finished good/sku locations with a +98% fill rate.
- Instituted KPIs for drivers, Customer Service Representatives and Warehouse personnel.
- Implemented Blueridge procurement software in 2021, enhancing forecast accuracy from 82% to 98% by addressing ERP system limitations.
- Optimized routing for 11 trucks and 13 drivers through Dispatch Track software implementation, improving delivery efficiency.
- Established a structured cycle counting process to enhance inventory accuracy.
- Worked with an outside firm to do value stream mapping for office duties.
VP of Operations
14 Years- Managed a total of 250 indirect and direct reports across 2 locations and 2 shifts.
- Forecasted unit sales for over 3,000 finished good part numbers across 4 brands and conducted monthly audits for the CFO and CEO with a +97% fill rate.
- Reduced yearly spend by 9% through diversification of supply chain and outsourcing select in-house manufactured items.
- Reduced yearly spend by 9% by going from single source to a diverse supply chain and outsourcing some in-house manufactured items.
- Relocated 3 brands from 2 locations in Southern California to West Sacramento facility, achieving a 21% reduction in administrative expenses.
- Migrated 3 brands to IFS ERP system, enhancing operational efficiency and brand integration.
- Worked with Proaction consultant team and Flowmaster manufacturing to implement lean manufacturing principles on in-house Flowmaster manufacturing.
- Managed the Flowmaster/B&M/Hurst Engineering group and collaborated with sales on S&OP processes.
- Managed raw material spending of over $30M per year.
Design Engineer
3 Years- Collaborated with engineering manager to transition design from 2D to 3D in Cadkey software, enhancing visual clarity.
- Implemented Solidworks and PDMworks, organizing all current drawings within PDMworks lifecycle management for improved accessibility.
- Directed engineering department in design and release of new products, streamlining development process.
Education
B.S. Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Manufacturing software
MPS/MRP
Excel VBA
Inform DDI ERP
ERP reporting
IFS 7.5
Leadership
Dataworks
Procurement
Syteline 9.0
Value Stream Mapping
Safety Program implementation
Blueridge software
Supply Chain Management
Process Improvement
Manufacturing
Outsourcing
OSHA
KPI development
LTL
LCL
FCL
DOT compliance
Automation
Operational efficiency
Netsuite
ERP implementation
Team development
LTL
LCL
FCL
Automation
Facility Maintenance
Forecasting
Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic
Regulatory compliance
Priority management
Manufacturing processes
Leadership
Safety management
Continuous improvement
Task prioritization
Production planning
Quality assurance
Operational efficiency
Waste reduction
Operational analytics
Demand planning
Lean manufacturing techniques
MRP management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
VP of Manufacturing Operations
Sinister Diesel
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Director of Operations II
Univar Solutions
01.2024 - 01.2026Read More
VP of Operations
CFM Equipment Distributors, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2024Read More
VP of Operations
Flowmaster Mufflers, B&M Racing, Hurst Shifters and Hurst Driveline Conversions
01.2006 - 01.2020Read More
Design Engineer
B&M Racing
01.2003 - 01.2006Read More
California State University
B.S. Degree from Mechanical Engineering
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