Bryan Merrick

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Regional Continuous Improvement Manager
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Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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About Bryan Merrick

• Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of organizational behavior, business administration, manufacturing, inventory management, supply chain management, and logistics.• Highly attuned analytical skills with the ability to break down information into segments, and conceptualize relationships and/or inter-dependencies.• Extensive cross functional expertise in aviation maintenance, aviation manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, JIT manufacturing, warehousing, materials management, and distribution.• Proven completion of improvement projects on time and within budgets through root cause analysis and six sigma procedures.• Highly proficient in personal computing to include; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Bryan Merrick's Current Company Details

Regional Continuous Improvement Manager
Bryan Merrick Work Experience Details
  • Sims Metal
    Regional Continuous Improvement Manager
    Sims Metal Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
    Jersey City, New Jersey, Us
    • Integrated multiple data sets for KPI tracking across Power BI for site health metrics to include; production, inventory turns, order-to-cash, order shortages and profitability.• Launched data integration for NAM Non-Ferrous machinery to provide site level tracking and KPI reporting. End user experience increased by 80% for executive level reporting and monthly KPI review.• Executed tagging system implementation across NAM through value stream and process mapping. Yielded a 25% increase in real time inventory accuracy and 15% increase in order fulfillment and inventory turns.
  • Sims Metal
    Continuous Improvement Engineer
    Sims Metal Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
    Jersey City, New Jersey, Us
    • Developed and strengthened current value stream maps for Oklahoma region providing an 25% increase in ferrous output and profit; provided a $100,000 in quality cost avoidance chargebacks.• Built and developed data infrastructure for Power BI data services and reporting. Service was rolledout for NAM usage providing critical data for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous production, commercial and inventory across 70 sites.• Launched effective internal maintenance program for reduction in third-party services providing a $23,000 monthly savings across the Central and Southwestern region.
  • Amazon
    Procurement Operations Manager
    Amazon Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    • Within first month delivered a $130,000 Amazon waste/loss savings by reallocating non –used gift wrap from idle Amazon site’s to an active FC for consumption instead of destruction and/or loss.• Wrote 3 business successful proposal’s (one pager’s) for operations to procure more outbound/dock carts for increased throughput and delivery. Lead to a 25% increase in outbound sales and processing due to throughput availability.• Leveled out headcount cost to net zero and utilized operational supported labor shares to keep non-inventory labor costs at a minimum and removed network callouts for labor efficiency during busiest Amazon sales segment.• New offsite 3PL methodology developed for corresponding fulfillment centers leading to a reduction in lost/missing non-inventory shipments by 27%.
  • Amazon
    Vendor Operations Manager
    Amazon Oct 2020 - Sep 2021
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    • Expanded scope of Central region vendor operations by negotiating the two new launches and execution of two new major vendors for a 13% increase in regional sales.• Trained and developed an additional 4 managers to successfully execute the 25% increase in outbound and sales during vendor operations expansion.• Reduced purchase order closure lost time through process mapping and program management adherence resulting in a 59% increase in customer product availability resulting in an additional $150,000 in sales.• Reduced overtime and ad hoc manpower coverage between 7 sites through outbound leveling which produced a $15,000 month over month reduction in unplanned labor costs.
  • Amazon
    Delivery Operations Manager
    Amazon Dec 2019 - Oct 2020
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    • Improved week to week RTS metrics by an average of 83% in an 8 week period through behavioral and statistical measurement• Developed and implemented new behavioral data sets resulting in better mediated meetings between Amazon and Delivery Service Partners (DSP).• Writing new SOP’s for return to station processes to decrease the occurrences of preventable returns resulting in DSP leadership to better monitor driver on the road movement and process compliance.• Supported the launch of 4 stations in Wisconsin. Managed the entire launch of the “On The Road” Operations in Appleton, WI. Delivery Station is currently trending number one in key metrics in the region through standardized launch process and six sigma standard deviation reduction projects. These processes have been rolled out through Amazon for launch support.
  • Rockwell Automation
    Manufacturing Manager
    Rockwell Automation Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
    Milwaukee, Wi, Us
    • Improved department/cell metrics utilizing visual management techniques and six sigma methodology. 10% increase in production report-out of metrics increasing supply chain continuity to suppliers• Developed and implemented new end point packaging process to repurpose labor efficiency, labor utilization, for 25% faster cycle times resulting in productivity and shipping improvements.• Developed new standard work processes for team leads, supervisors and champions to monitor and sustain department/cell metrics to measure improvements.
  • Nemak
    Materials Profits & Loss Manager
    Nemak Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
    Villa De Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mx
    • Decreased inventory discrepancies from 4.89% down to 2.17% in a 6-month period with material process flow improvements. $35M inventory coverage.• Improved planning and timing schedules for new product launches with progressive EDI release tracking sheets and project management schedules. 25% improvement on customer scorecard.• Instituted new MRO obsolescence process improvements programs leading to a $1M savings reduction in slow moving networking capital.
  • Shiloh Industries
    Plant Materials Manager
    Shiloh Industries Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
    Valley City, Ohio, Us
    • Monitor logistics processes: Supervise day to day activities, prepare and propose the Sales and Operations Plan (PIC) to the plant management committee, assure the responsibility of the Master Scheduling Plan (PDP) with Autonomous Production Unit (UAP) managers, improve & enhance performance and relationships of suppliers and logistics partners.• Managing internal/external material flow, supplier follow-up, scheduling, and engineering change control requirements.• Incorporated and directed ERP/MRP projects to improve timing and planning between scheduling releases and JIT material flow resulting in massive improvements to customer delivery. 100% customer fulfillment and 75% improvement on customer scorecard.• Implemented a coordinated process between supplier activity (MRP) and master production schedule, leading to an 80% reduction in part shortages.• Process mapped and rebalanced materials procedures to improve workflows, facilitate on time delivery, and strengthen damaged customer relations.
  • Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Follow-Up Manager - Production Control
    Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles May 2017 - Jan 2018
    London, England, Gb
    • Manage seven salary unit members in production scheduling, scrap processing, material flow, material follow-up, inventory control and logistics cost deployment. Improved hourly inventory cycle processes resulting in accounting variance reduction.• Improved strategic design and planning of the material logistics management warehouse infrastructure driving significant synchronization between production control supply and assembly line demand. • Incorporated and directed ERP/MRP projects to improve timing and planning between scheduling releases and JIT material flow resulting in numerous supplier float and expedite reductions.
  • Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Material Area Manager - Production Control
    Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sep 2015 - May 2017
    London, England, Gb
    • Significantly directed process improvements for multiple work teams in a fast paced, high volume unionized manufacturing environment through the use of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools and processes.• Successfully elevated the logistics and customer service pillar score while managing and directing 70+ unionized hourly, unionized salary, and non-union salary employees during production control, assembly line support, and finished product distribution.• Integrated material delivery process improvements which delivered a total savings of $1,300,000+, contributing to a significant increase in the overall plant score from 20 to 51. Made significant strides to achieve Bronze plant certification.
  • Gulfstream Aerospace
    Senior Materials Supervisor
    Gulfstream Aerospace Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
    Savannah, Ga, Us
    **SAP Focused**• Meticulous supervision of 30+ personnel during final phase production operations providing material support through BOM fulfillment and KANBAN work order accuracy and punctual fulfillment of operation schedules.• Certify accurate procurement, coordination, tracking, and distribution of materials while implementing protocol projects that notably increased hourly employee accountability and productivity.• Interpret critical system data that impacts supply chain and operation processes, while effectively interacting with buyers, analysts, engineers, and operation managers.
  • Gulfstream Aerospace
    Inventory Material Specialist
    Gulfstream Aerospace Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
    Savannah, Ga, Us
    **SAP Focused**• Additional 2+ years of warehouse and logistic operations management to include 1.5 years of leadership and progressive responsibility supervising 10+ personnel.• Improved planning, directing, coordinating, transporting, storing, and distributing production materials through Six Sigma projects in accordance with organizational policies.• Developed solid economic improvement projects through research of current market procedures saving Gulfstream over $10,000 in sectional overtime wages.• Improved interdepartmental relations through quality customer service and efficient coordination to ensure production schedules are fulfilled and critical incidents avoided.• Achieved numerous awards and an in-line promotion for major improvements to the Material Action Task Team, in the areas of customer service, project management, and continuous flow.
  • Us Army
    Inventory Control Supervisor
    Us Army Jan 2004 - Jun 2012
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    • 8+ years in warehouse and logistics operations management to include 6+ years in aviation maintenance.• Multifarious supervisory experience; directing 30+ personnel; assigning responsibilities, cycle counts, yearly audits, improvement projects, and schedules to meet requirements.• Successfully developed front-line skills in inventory management, supply chain management, and FAA regulation knowledge.• Directed workers in receiving, storage, and issuing of maintenance materials. Maintained records and controlled costs on incoming and outgoing shipments. • Strengthened subordinates technical skills through training and counseling while maintaining a safe and favorable work environment.

Bryan Merrick Skills

Supply Chain Management Materials Management Logistics Social Psychology Business Sap Erp Sap Mm Six Sigma Military Logistics Supervisory Skills Leadership Inventory Control Economic Data Analysis Inventory Management Distribution Center Operations Material Handling Warehousing Expediting Social Communication Social Perceptiveness Group Dynamics Procurement Project Management Cross Functional Coordination Training And Development Management Supply Chain Access Continuous Improvement Customer Service Lean Manufacturing Operations Management Team Building Process Improvement Logistics Management Manufacturing Purchasing Cross Functional Team Leadership Supply Chain Optimization Automotive Aerospace Manufacturing Operations Management Production Management Order Fulfillment International Logistics Master Scheduling Cost Reduction Management Business Process Improvement Training Transportation Management

Bryan Merrick Education Details

  • Georgia Southern University
    Georgia Southern University
    Concentrations: Business Economics/Organizational Psychology
  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    And Supply Chain Management
  • Southern New Hampshire University
    Southern New Hampshire University
    Operations And Supply Chain Management
  • Management And Strategy Institute
    Management And Strategy Institute
    Lean Manufacturing

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