Dan Robards Email & Phone Number

United States

Expertise in optimizing transportation networks and meeting key performance indicators. Skilled in analyzing data, data visualization, developing sourcing strategies, and driving operational efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities:- Analyzed transportation data to identify opportunities for network optimization.- Developed and implemented sourcing and… Show more Expertise in optimizing transportation networks and meeting key performance indicators. Skilled in analyzing data, data visualization, developing sourcing strategies, and driving operational efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities:- Analyzed transportation data to identify opportunities for network optimization.- Developed and implemented sourcing and design strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.- Monitored and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure network performance. Developed action plans to improve areas that were below goal.- implemented solutions that enhanced efficiency and reduced costs. Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Develop production schedules that balance customer demand, run strategy, component availability, staffing needs, and many other constraints. Manage inventory levels to ensure customer service goals are met while controlling inventory costs. Optimize productivity by manipulating SAP master data including: MRP views, Scheduling Agreements, Quotas, etc. Identify supply constraints and develop action plans to avoid service impacts across multiple business interfaces. Provide training/technical… Show more Develop production schedules that balance customer demand, run strategy, component availability, staffing needs, and many other constraints. Manage inventory levels to ensure customer service goals are met while controlling inventory costs. Optimize productivity by manipulating SAP master data including: MRP views, Scheduling Agreements, Quotas, etc. Identify supply constraints and develop action plans to avoid service impacts across multiple business interfaces. Provide training/technical support on leading planning software designed to stream line planning and analysis. Root cause top loss drivers and propose systemic solutions to eliminate future loss. Collaborated daily with several departments to ensure proper direction was in place to deliver the optimal plan. Selected Contribution:• Power of You Award Recipient:o January 2013- for creative “outside the box” thinking that provided a solution to deliver the initiative on time and save over 100 hours of overtime. o September 2014- for excellent delivery of the Spring 2015 Bundleo December 2014- for excellent delivery of the Ultrasmooth initiative o September 2015- Service award for 6 consecutive months meeting customer service goalso January 2018- for excellent leadership in sustaining production during the heaviest shipping months in the past 10 years. Show less