RYAN BETTCHER
Brunswick Hills,OH
Summary
Accomplished supply chain professional with over 8 years of experience driving efficiency through precise inventory management, strategic & tactical purchasing, and detailed material planning. As an analytical problem-solver, I leverage data-driven insights to deliver measurable results and enhance operational flow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Analyst
PPG Industries - Automotive Refinish
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated stocking strategy for 1200+ purchased sundry SKUs and provided coordination for the $100 million annual spend
- Optimized safety stock and min/max settings for 9 distribution centers resulting in an inventory reduction of $1.4 million (22%)
- Strategically utilized promotions and rebates leading to $3.5 million of annual savings/protected margin
- Led monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings to optimize inventory levels and drive strategic decision-making
- Collaborated with various teams to ensure proper management of new item setup and obsolete product build-out
- Directed a cross-functional project team with the objective of identifying outsourcing opportunities to combat growing production backlog
Raw Material Buyer
PPG Industries - Automotive OEM
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Strategically maintained inventory of 200+ raw material SKUs to keep working capital to a minimum while simultaneously satisfying required stocking levels
- Successfully dealt with numerous supplier force majeure situations/supply chain disruptions to ensure a steady flow of material to the Cleveland facility
- Conducted root-cause analyses to determine reasons for raw material shortages
- Analyzed bulk tank utilization to guarantee purchase volumes were logical from an operational and financial perspective
- Tracked supplier performance to document and analyze on-time deliveries as well as material quality conformance
Production Planner
PPG Industries - Automotive OEM
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Analyzed inventory and customer forecasts to effectively plan/schedule production batches
- Managed approximately $8.5 million worth of finished goods inventory while avoiding product expiration and obsolescence
- Utilized Oracle MRP systems to monitor production resources and make analytical planning decisions
- Engaged in interdepartmental problem-solving/root-cause analysis to address raw material shortages, capacity issues and forecasting errors
- Developed recovery plans for material at risk of disposal leading to cost avoidance of $750K
Supply Chain Coordinator
PPG Industries - Automotive OEM
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Coordinated daily customer shipments and warehouse replenishments while achieving truckload utilization of 98%
- Facilitated daily production meetings focused on the completion and shipment of the plant’s most critical batches
- Performed root-cause analyses to provide explanations for inventory stockouts and missed customer shipments
- Collaborated with field teams to guarantee customer satisfaction and resolve grievances
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio05-2016
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Material Planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Data Analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Oracle MRP
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
Credential ID#173901 - Issued: 07/22
Supply Chain Resilience Certificate
Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) - Issued: 11/24
Timeline
Supply Chain Analyst
PPG Industries - Automotive Refinish
08.2022 - Current
Raw Material Buyer
PPG Industries - Automotive OEM
01.2021 - 08.2022
Production Planner
PPG Industries - Automotive OEM
12.2019 - 01.2021
Supply Chain Coordinator
PPG Industries - Automotive OEM
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Cleveland State University
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