Ben Olson Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

As the founder of BDO Global Rail Products LLC, I specialize in providing high-quality, cost-effective products tailored for the rail industry. By aligning our offerings with client strategic goals, we help organizations achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency. I oversee every aspect of the business, from product quality to customer satisfaction, ensuring that we consistently deliver value through a customer-centered approach.In response to evolving client needs, I expanded BDO’s capabilities through GRP Logistics, enhancing our ability to offer flexible supply chain support across various sectors. GRP Logistics empowers us to provide clients with scalable logistics solutions, allowing them to optimize the flow of products and materials with efficiency and precision.

San Mateo, California, Us

* Asset and Inventory Management: Led fixed asset management for expanding cloud storage data centers, ensuring accuracy and compliance through detailed monthly, quarterly, and yearly reconciliations. Regularly communicated results and insights to VP of Finance and CFO, supporting strategic decision-making.* Logistics Leadership: Directed logistics for the Cloud Operations group, overseeing the efficient movement of assets across data centers and ensuring smooth operational workflows aligned with company growth.* Project Execution: Spearheaded inventory count initiatives, delivering results that supported fiscal accuracy and improved asset accountability across key reporting cycles.

San Mateo, California, Us

* Strategic Project Leadership: Managed the multi-center migration of hard drives, collaborating closely with accounting, vendors, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth transitions and operational continuity.* Process Improvement and IT Strategy: Recommended and implemented IT strategies to optimize supply chain management, addressing organizational needs, identifying trends, and resolving logistical challenges proactively.

• Directed the creation and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan to increase market reach in underserved regions across North America, resulting in expanded customer engagement and brand presence. Built and nurtured collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, both within the company and across the industry, to drive strategic initiatives forward.

Lake Oswego, Or, Us

As Manager of Administration and Contracts, I led initiatives to optimize operational workflows and streamline manufacturing bids, supporting efficiency and scalability across North American sites.* Directed Bid Management for North American Manufacturing: Led a cross-functional bid group focused on pricing raw materials and purchased parts, managing resource allocation, and meeting customer requirements efficiently. Ensured accurate and competitive bids by aligning costs with market standards and operational capabilities.* Business Process Optimization: Spearheaded a comprehensive current-state mapping of business processes and data flows across the manufacturing ecosystem. Identified key areas for automation and process improvements, laying the groundwork for more streamlined operations and better data integration.

Lake Oswego, Or, Us

* ERP/MRP System Implementation: Led the company-wide deployment of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, followed by a successful upgrade to AX 2012. Ensured a smooth transition by managing cross-functional teams, coordinating training, and aligning system capabilities with operational goals. This initiative enhanced data accuracy and streamlined material planning processes.* Process Improvement and Program Execution: Proposed and implemented targeted programs and business process initiatives across four Greenbrier manufacturing plants, optimizing resource allocation, reducing lead times, and enhancing productivity. Collaborated with plant managers to standardize workflows and drive continuous improvement.

Lake Oswego, Or, Us

In my role as Special Project Manager, I focused on optimizing inventory control and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, aligning operations with GMO's corporate objectives.* Inventory Control and Standardization: Spearheaded inventory control initiatives across multi-site operations, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of standardized processes. Led comprehensive training programs to ensure consistent application across teams, enhancing inventory accuracy and efficiency.* Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Development: Created and implemented KPIs to track and evaluate inventory performance, providing actionable insights that improved decision-making and operational transparency.* Continuous Improvement Management: Directed the execution of continuous improvement plans tailored to GMO’s corporate goals, identifying process gaps, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and streamline operations.

Lake Oswego, Or, Us

* Contract Negotiation and Supplier Audits: Led contract negotiations and conducted thorough supplier audits to ensure compliance, quality standards, and favorable terms for the company. Developed strategic supply agreements that supported GMO’s long-term operational goals.* Global Supplier Relationship Management: Built and nurtured relationships with key suppliers worldwide, aligning vendor capabilities with project requirements and fostering long-term partnerships that added value to the supply chain.* Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) System Implementation: Co-developed and implemented a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system, significantly reducing on-hand inventory, increasing turnover rates, and minimizing excess. This system improved efficiency in materials for production and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration

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Bachelor Of Science - Bs, History

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