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Matthew Krantz

Aitkin,MN

Summary

Results-oriented Supply Chain Manager with 10 years of experience specializing in procurement strategies, inventory management, and production planning. Known for high productivity, strategic thinking, and efficient task completion. Excels in problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning to optimize supply chain operations. Ready to leverage expertise to achieve operational excellence and meet organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Manager (Remote)

WoodCo LTD
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - Current
  • Oversee inventory control to maintain precise records across Woodco's main and offsite warehouses.
  • Executed periodic inventory assessments, maintaining stock precision.
  • Optimize production schedules to meet customer lead time requirements.
  • Procure lumber, plywood, and supplies through strategic supplier relationships.
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound logistical operations, including international shipments.
  • Ensured goods reached destinations promptly through effective communication.
  • Lead a small team in warehouse operations.

Production Planner/Buyer II

TSI Incorporated
Shoreview, MN
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Leveraged SAP functions for production planning and procurement.
  • Issued work orders to TSI's Machine Shop, 9 work centers.
  • Provide detailed production schedule summaries for meetings with the Machine Shop Production Manager.
  • Convert purchase requisitions and create Purchase Orders for all raw materials for the machine shop and outsourced parts at outside machine shops, requesting quotes and negotiating with suppliers as needed.
  • Consistently maintaining positive supplier relationships.
  • Manage replenishment strategies for internal machine shop parts, outsourced parts, and raw materials by utilizing Safety Stock, Reorder Points, Scheduling Agreements, Contracts, and Kanban bins.
  • Monitored exception messages, expediting actions on urgent situations

Master Scheduler/Buyer

Boulder Creek Stone
Harris, MN
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Developed daily production schedules for Wet Side, Demold, and Mold Making departments based on quick ship inventory and customer orders.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping and implemented a weekly cycle count program.
  • Secured essential raw materials for plant operations based on usage trends and future orders
  • Maintain ongoing positive interactions with suppliers.
  • Conducted comprehensive time studies for each product and established new scheduling practices to reduce overtime.
  • Participated in daily management meetings.

Production Scheduler

Tempur Sealy International
Saint Paul, MN
02.2015 - 08.2019
  • Ensure prompt preparation of daily production schedules.
  • Optimized schedules to align with production capacity and minimize overtime.
  • Executed comprehensive scheduling tasks through Manbase.
  • Anticipated upcoming holiday events to prepare efficiently.
  • Introduced sequenced scheduling to enhance production flow.
  • Procured raw materials.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Business Administration

National American University
Roseville, MN
05.2013

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Proficient in Task Organization
  • Effective Communication
  • Task Prioritization Skills
  • Data-Driven Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Supply Chain Management
  • ERP Software Proficiency
  • Kanban Workflow Optimization
  • Continuous Process Enhancement
  • Team Leadership Experience
  • Supply Chain Procurement
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Distribution Management
  • Effective Negotiation
  • Production Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
  • Financial Cost Analysis
  • 5S Methodology
  • Data-Driven Forecasting
  • Multi-plant experience
  • Logistics Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Experienced Forklift Driver

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager (Remote)

WoodCo LTD
04.2021 - Current

Production Planner/Buyer II

TSI Incorporated
09.2020 - 04.2021

Master Scheduler/Buyer

Boulder Creek Stone
08.2019 - 09.2020

Production Scheduler

Tempur Sealy International
02.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelors of Science - Business Administration

National American University

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