Greg Lanning Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Ne, Us

Oversee and provide direction for multiple teams including Tech Sourcing, Procurement Operations and Third Party (Supplier/Vendor) Management.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Leading cross-functional strategic sourcing events, driving total cost of ownership improvements in Services and Material categories. Train and coach procurement teams to deliver continual cost improvements.

Omaha, Ne, Us

► Direct day to day supply chain/sourcing for activities exceeding $700M with a focus on reducing total cost, improving quality, and increasing efficiencies► Supervise a sourcing team consisting of up to 5 Buyers which requires providing coaching and guidance along with handling employee relations issues► Review and track renewal projects along with monitoring inspections, crew hauling, construction equipment services, crane services, vegetation control, emergency response, and corporate travel► Successfully reduced contract cycle time by over 25%, reduced costs by $1/5MM, and obtained over $4.8MM in TCO reductions

Omaha, Ne, Us

► Coordinated sourcing operations within the supply chain department which centered on acquiring freight cars, containers, and chassis equipment along with generating railcar repair service contracts► Created and implemented a container acquisition plan which resulted in successfully delivering 5,000 units from China to meet peak season requirements► Recognized as a member of a team tasked with reducing car swell by 10 days within contracted repair shops in addition to negotiating fixed pricing on over 1,000 new railcars

Omaha, Ne, Us

► Established the strategic sourcing direction for a fleet of over 8,500 vehicles► Managed vehicle acquisition, financing, delivery, maintenance, fueling, and replacement in addition to reviewing and streamlining current fleet processes► Analyzed and adjusted fleet size which resulted in reducing vehicle inventory by 6% and downsizing vehicles by a total of 20% ► Reduced operating expenses by $12MM within 1 year along with creating an annual vehicle replacement model repair vs. replace model

Omaha, Ne, Us

Coordinated the development of the annual operating budget as well as quarterly updates for the Western Region Operating Department and Equipment Rents.▪ Coordinated monthly account closing for the Western Region and Equipment Rents. Ensured operating expense accruals were accurate, in accordance with company policy, and conformed to all applicable accounting standards.▪ Provided senior management a weekly forecast of financial results for the Operating Department and Equipment Rents.▪ Provided tactical and strategic financial analysis to senior management on numerous ad-hoc projects and requests.

Omaha, Ne, Us

▪ Participated in comprehensive audits of accounting records and operating routines to ensure assets were safeguarded; financial statements were fairly presented; operations were conducted in an efficient and effective manner; and personnel complied with laws, regulations, and Company policies.▪ Measured and evaluated the effectiveness of management and internal controls; identified cost savings and cash recovery opportunities; investigated potentially fraudulent or unethical practices.▪ Led the activities of one or more audit team(s) comprised of 5 to 15 auditors.▪ Developed specific objectives for each audit and ensured programs were both innovative and practical to meet the objectives within time and cost constraints.▪ Advised and trained subordinates in the use of audit techniques and procedures.▪ Revised and edited audit exceptions written by team members; organized and prepared final audit reports for presentation to senior management.▪ Prepared and reviewed performance evaluations of subordinate auditors at the end of each assignment. ▪ Prepared and presented formal training material pertaining to audit techniques, use of computerized tools, etc., at audit conferences and new hire training sessions.▪ Interviewed students for potential employment by the department and participated in formal presentations to student professional organizations.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Science Business Admin, Finance