Scott Brower, C.P.M., Cpsm Email & Phone Number

Bossier City, LA, US

Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, WA, US

• Responsible for Sourcing Strategy, Inventory Control, and Warehouse Operations for 350,000 SF production facility with a staff of two direct reports. Manage third party Contractors for on-site services and off-site.
• Increased inventory accuracy from 40% to 96% through establishment of robust cycle count process, inventory control, and training
• Ensured 100% of inventoried materials were tied to active BOMs, and reduced SKUs by 15% in three months through standardization and elimination of obsolete stock.
• Eliminated stock outs through optimization of MRP system and coordination with Planners and Maintenance staff.
• Implemented Materials Management process to maximize critical spares reliability through mechanical rotation, humidity control, and shelf life optimization practices.
• Established Vendor Management process to facilitate supplier evaluation and accountability metrics and ensure quality, service, and cost standards reliability.

Hyderabad, TS, IN

• Responsible for Global Supply Chain and Procurement activities for $250 million spend in Direct and Indirect Materials, Services, and Capital for five North American business units and multiple Contract Manufacturers..
• Achieved cost savings on identified category baselines on average of 8% per year through Strategic Sourcing, Value Management, Cost Reduction, and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Established Supplier Development/Management process implementing Metrics and Key Performance Indicators to achieve 30% increases in On-Time Delivery, 45% reductions in Supplier Quality Incidents, and increased.
• Created and Executed Raw Material Sourcing Strategy, evaluating Quality, Cost, and Risk to ensure continuity of supply and corporate goals in accordance with FDA and Regulatory requirements
• Developed and implemented Purchasing Policy and steered Training across sites to ensure compliance to both Purchasing and OPEX policies
• Developed and Implemented Contract Management and Tracking procedures, ensuring compliance and proper timelines for renewal, renegotiation, or termination of agreements as applicable

Aarburg, CH

• Responsible for Supply Chain Planning and Procurement to ensure availability and lowest total cost of all Direct and Indirect materials in support of production schedule and maintenance requirements.
• Drafted and published SOP’s for Purchasing, Planning, Receiving, and Materials Handling, harmonizing best practices and leading to increased efficiency in all areas of the Supply Chain
• Ensured availability of all Direct Materials, Spare Parts, and Consumables through establishment and maintenance of ERP System and Inventory Management Best Practices
• Published and maintained materials specifications ensuring supplier conformance to all mechanical and chemical property requirements of Direct Materials
• Monitored non-conformance and material quality issues and worked with suppliers to implement CAPA processes to eliminate root causes

Dallas, Texas, US

• Managed Procurement of Indirect Materials, Services, and Capital for six manufacturing plants nationwide. Worked closely with Engineering on Value and Design Analysis projects to reduce Capital costs and maximize.
• Led lease vs. buy analysis and contract negotiations for mobile equipment across two sites, resulting in 45% cost savings over a five year lease
• Managed relationship with in-house 3rd party MRO provider, resulting in maximized spend leveraging and 50% reduction in inventory and obsolete / surplus materials.
• Compiled and analyzed quarterly spend and savings data and reported to Corporate Management, enabling prioritization of resources and focused Strategic Sourcing initiatives

Seattle, WA, US