Brian Redmon Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Now a global focused role. Prior was based around the Americas.Primary Responsibilities: Supplier Relationship Management, S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) Purchasing, Material Replenishment Planning, Supplier Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Lifecyle Management and NPI (New Product Introduction)

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Primary Responsibilities: Purchasing, Supply Planning, Inventory Management and NPI (New Product Introduction)

Carlsbad, California, Us

Primary Responsibilities: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management, NPI (New Product Introduction) Program Management, Make versus Buy Analysis/Decision, Process & Supply Base (Manufacturing) Engineering• Assumed responsibility of Demand Planning, Forecasting & Inventory Management

Carlsbad, California, Us

Primary Responsibilities: NPI (New Product Introduction) Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Contract Negotiation, Contract Manufacturer/3rd Party Supplier Management, Process & Supply Base (Manufacturing) Engineering and Supplier Quality• Promoted to Sr. Director in May 2017• Direct report to SVP of Operations & Manufacturing• Senior supply chain and procurement professional for largest business unit• Work directly with President of company and VP of Operations on a daily basis to solve complex operational and business issues• Management of supply base & process engineering focused on coordinating implementation of manufacturing line set up at manufacturing sites/suppliers• Establish, maintain and improve reporting of manufacturing process metrics such as rolled throughput yield and DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Test, Assembly, etc.) at manufacturing sites/suppliers• Manage performance of all contract manufacturers and 3rd party suppliers including point of escalation issues, strategic planning, on time delivery and supplier performance• Responsible for all supplier contracts (finished goods/components/materials) and leading all contract negotiations• Coordinate negotiation and selection of component vendors with US based engineering team and procurement team at the manufacturing site in Asia• Own sourcing and delivery of entire Nortek Security & Control portfolio of products• Select and maintain relationships with manufacturing partners• Coordinate NPI (New Product Introduction) with engineering, marketing and manufacturing for a wide range of consumer electronics• Lead negotiations and make decisions on where to source products• Responsibility for accuracy of finished goods forecast shared with VP of Operations• Charged with making sure quality product is delivered on time

Carlsbad, California, Us

Primary Responsibilities: Complete responsibility for supply chain, supplier management, sourcing, procurement, logistics, fulfillment and inside sales/customer service• Direct report to Sr. VP of Operations – responsible for handling urgent delegated issues timely and to completion• Own all areas of purchasing including finished goods (consumer electronics) & materials, logistics/transportation, demand planning/forecasting, production, distribution/warehousing, inside sales/order fulfillment• ERP System - Responsible to train employees on proficiency and resolve issues. Make decisions on system wide changes and add-ons• Select freight forwarders and carriers. Negotiate rates and contracts. Review and approve all freight invoices• Responsible for approval of all outgoing Purchase Orders and corresponding inbound invoices• Hire, train, provide corrective action and dismissal as necessary, for all supply chain employees and contract employees• Select, train and negotiate contracts and pricing for 3PL’s on distribution and production requirements. Change and add new 3PL’s as business dictates• Work with contract manufacturer’s to meet correct manufacturing processes and resolve issues and material shortages• Regular travel to 3PL/Distribution Centers & and manufacturer sites globally with specific frequent travel in the US, Canada, and Asia

Carlsbad, California, Us

Primary Responsibilities: Build team and infrastructure for supply chain, logistics, purchasing and inside sales (customer service & orders) from ground up• Direct report to VP, Supply Chain & Logistics• Responsible for all purchasing activities including directing activities of other buyers• Work with customers to resolve complex issues regarding orders or logistics• Assist to plan and analyze annual forecast for inventory purchasing• Directly responsible to manage all logistics and transportation functions• Maintain and direct relationship with all vendors including inventory, NPI, warehousing & fulfillment, consumables, and logistics & transportation• Coordinate functions and interactions of supply chain and inside sales teams• Seek and provide solutions for issues faced by our team as well as the VP of Supply Chain & Logistics• Coordinate with accounting department on inventory, invoicing, and system improvements• Work as member of cross-functional team to analyze, select, and or utilize software programs or improvements• Maintain relationships with other departments inside the company to improve communication and efficiency

Provo, Utah, Us

Primary Responsibilities: Establish processes for supply chain management, logistics, international purchasing, distribution, inventory control• Direct report to VP of Operations• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products or supplies• Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management• Plan and implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements• Responsible for process management of planning, forecasting, scheduling, and replenishment • Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes and mixes, and carriers• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, and shipping• Create policies and procedures for logistics activities• Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs and services• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit and delivery• Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, and cost or benefit analysis• Apply analytic methods and tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations and processes• Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing and distribution, supplier management, and transportation• Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment rates, and inventory turns• Confer with logistics teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, and minimize cost• Travel to Hong Kong and China to meet with vendors and freight carriers

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting

Associate’S Degree, Individualized Emphasis-Computer Science & Business Management