Brian Hardy Email & Phone Number

Columbus, In, Us

Columbus, Indiana, Us

-- Change Management Champion on Transformation projects-- Training and support to mfg. materials teams for implementation / execution of process improvement for customer demand.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

-- Closed 6 projects in the working capital initiative for nearly $13M in net asset improvement.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

-- Supported strategy development by analyzing market trends, interpreting data and summarizing for discussion with marketing leaders.-- Managed both the Oil & Gas & Marine IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes. -- Analyzed market dynamics, distributor forecasts, product launch plans and customer order patterns to predict future market share and sales volume. -- Worked across regions with marketing teams to execute projects.-- Documented and understood marketing and sales systems and processes; collected and interpreted customer satisfaction data; integrated Voice of the Customer into marketing plans.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

-- Supported strategy development by analyzing market trends, interpreting data and summarizing it for discussion with marketing leaders.-- Managed the Oil & Gas IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process. -- Analyzed market dynamics, distributor forecasts, product launch plans and customer order patterns to predict future market share and sales volume. -- Worked with leaders to develop marketing communication plans & coordinate the execution of such.-- Worked across regions with marketing teams to execute projects.-- Documented and understand marketing and sales systems and processes; collected and interpret customer satisfaction data; integrated Voice of the Customer into marketing plans.-- Lead team community involvement initiatives.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

-- Managed reporting for Corporate Responsibility team-- Managed & trained users on the company website volunteering system -- United Way National Campaign Coordinator - 25 separate US / Canada United Way campaigns -- Supported the Corporate Supply Chain group as the Corporate Responsibility Business Unit Leader-- Led projects to improve Corp. Resp. initiatives and supported Corp. Resp. BU / ABO leaders

Columbus, Indiana, Us

(Materials Mgr.)-- Managed parts inflow throughout the supply chain-- Developed strategies with key suppliers to improve delivery & reduce inventory-- Ensured 100% on-time delivery to assembly lines-- Trained & developed a staff of 4 material analysts (Sub-shipping Mgr.)-- Developed & maintained excellent working relationships / agreements with customers-- Managed relationship & processes of material flow between warehouse & plant-- Measured, charted & reported performance measures (delivery, past due $’s, etc.)-- Managed sub-shipping clerk & delivery assignment process-- Acted as the voice of the customer at SEP using all available resources to best meet customer expectations

Columbus, In, Us

Instructor for evening & online business classes: - Strategy, Finance, & Int'l. Mgmt. (MBA program)- Consumer Behavior, Intro. to Mgmt., Intro to Business, Microsoft Excel / Access (undergrad courses)- Have completed 47 sections through Summer 2024

Seymour, In, Us

-- Acted as main contact for 30 customers (Tier 1, 2 & 3 suppliers for Toyota, Honda, etc.)-- Coordinated shipments and schedules for Aisin USA's customers -- Coordinated with suppliers / vendors regarding delivery issues-- Scheduled lines of production -- Performed root cause analysis to analyze & recommend corrective actions for missed shipments-- Organized special activity meetings to address abnormal problems-- Oracle, AS400, Excel, Word, PPT

Mba, Management

Bs In Public Affairs, Public Financial Management