Robert Grainger Email & Phone Number

Carmel, IN, US

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralTechnology Consulting / Business Advisory

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 NAV/Business CentralManufacturing SectorI led and oversaw all client project implementations, services, and deliverables outlined in the SOW for the manufacturing sector. I established and.
• 50% increase in manufacturing throughput
• 80% reduction in direct labor overtime
• 25-40% reduction in WIP and FG inventories
• 25% increase in resource utilization
• 25-50% reduction in working capital requirements and further reduction in future capital investment through improved asset usage

Indianapolis, IN

• Key Responsibilities:In this role, I successfully led ERP implementation projects within a wide range of manufacturing environments. I ensured effective shop floor planning/scheduling, production management, supply.
• Minimized manufacturing end-to-end supply chain costs, increased on-time delivery, improved organizational efficiencies, and delivered overall business improvements by introducing and implementing lean manufacturing.
• Decreased planner activities by 50% through successful implementation of complex planning and scheduling systems.
• Optimized manufacturing pipe, eliminated waste, and increased visibility by driving and executing procedural changes.
• Achieved the highest utilization rate among all peers and application business consultants through successful project management / implementations for clients and exceptional customer service.

Glenview, IL

• Key Responsibilities:As a Supply Chain Consultant, I led the successful administration of comprehensive operational assessments of indirect supply chains with annual spend up to $25MM. I have assessed and mitigated.
• Secured fortune 500 clients millions of dollars per year by thoroughly assessing, restructuring, and re-engineering indirect supply chains.
• Reduced clients total operating baseline spend by 10-30% across the indirect supply chain and decreased waste by implementing proprietary software applications, and applying six sigma driven methodologies on all.
• Upgraded procurement practices and optimized visibility by conducting inventory E/O analyses.

Franklin Park, IL

• Key Responsibilities:During this tenure, I ensured high level management and monitoring of all global logistics freight spend totaling $50MM yearly. I have streamlined all supply chain planning and reporting processes.
• Reduced domestic transportation coast to coast by $6MM and boosted efficiency by performing investigation, conducting cost benefit analysis, and implementing coastal DC's.
• Planned, formulated, and managed a freight spend process totaling $50MM per year.
• Played an integral role with transitioning final mile D&I to an activity-based Cost-Plus model that resulted in achieving savings of over $1MM in year one.
• Delivered effective engagement in the creation of a portal for 3PL invoice automation. Additional Experience:Global Supply Chain Analyst | Life Fitness – Franklin Park, ILBusiness Analyst | DVT, LLC – Chicago.