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Robert Bowers

Veedersburg,IN

Summary

Results-driven planner specializing in inventory management and production scheduling. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective team leadership and communication. Experienced in managing production schedules across various sectors, ensuring timely order processing and optimized inventory control.

Work History

Planner

Acuity Brands Lighting
Crawfordsville, IN
2025 - 2026

Collaborated with scheduler and buyers for timely, accurate order fulfillment.

Processed new orders for parts procurement while tracking arrival dates to maintain schedule accuracy.

  • Monitored inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
  • Assisted in creating production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss project updates and resource needs.

Buyer/Planner

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2011 - 2025

Collaborated directly with customers and scheduled production cells, managed production schedules, and made decisions based on availability of parts and supplier communication.

Performed duties across four sectors: Industrial, Architectural, Outdoor paint, and Holophane.

  • Facilitated inventory meetings and conference calls with customers and production managers.
  • Determined parts setup for Kanban systems and conducted Kanban audits for material coordinators.
  • Executed responsibilities across four distinct areas: industrial, architectural, outdoor paint, and Holophane.
  • Streamlined production schedules by aligning customer needs with supplier capabilities.
  • Implemented structured communication protocols to enhance collaboration among stakeholders.
  • Optimized inventory processes through regular audits, improving material flow efficiency.

Group Leader

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, IN
2004 - 2011

Led team in executing daily production schedules and managing workflow.

  • Managed production lines, developed daily production schedules, and communicated with buyer planners to resolve parts and schedule issues.
  • Coordinated training sessions to enhance staff skills and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory management and maintained optimal stock levels.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communication

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
05-2000

Skills

  • Reliable and punctual with a strong attendance record
  • Production scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Order fulfillment
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Materials preparation
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Planner

Acuity Brands Lighting
2025 - 2026

Buyer/Planner

-
2011 - 2025

Group Leader

-
2004 - 2011

Associate of Arts - Communication

University of Southern Indiana
Robert Bowers