This document is a resume for Bryan J. Bergholz summarizing his career experience and qualifications. He has over 10 years of experience managing supply chain and operations teams at large companies like Amgen and Agilent Technologies. Bergholz holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has developed expertise in areas like process improvement, Lean supply chain management, and project management. His most recent role was as Senior Manager of Supply Chain at Amgen, where he successfully led a team and implemented initiatives to enhance operations.
1. BRYAN J. BERGHOLZ BJBERGHOLZ@GMAIL.COM
(970) 232-8880
CAREER SUMMARY
A results oriented, hands-on leader with 10+ years of experience managing several teams at
different corporations. Experience has allowed development of direct and concise
communication, an honest and convincing viewpoint, and has added to my strength of
interpersonal skills to manage and coach employees, and champion group and individual
projects.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Concentration – Production and
Operations Management
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
EXPERIENCE
Amgen, Inc., Longmont, CO 2006 – 2014
Sr. Manager Supply Chain/Department Head (March, 2011-May, 2014)
Successfully managed and accounted for a team of employees in shipping, receiving,
warehousing, sampling and inspection, central inventory, planning, and procurement
functions for the Amgen Colorado campus
Expanded and updated the job hazard analysis documents and business continuity plan
for all of supply chain, managing risks inherent within supply chain
Managed projects and teams focused on continuous improvement and operational
excellence within our organization achieving stability within the Lean Transformation
continuum, creating strong partnerships with corporate counterparts and global
stakeholders
Lead presenter for regulatory/internal audits in Longmont warehouse and Supply Chain
Catalyst to improve International Expansion shipping issues within the network
Restructured organization to support changing regulatory and company initiatives
Manager Supply Chain (May, 2008-March, 2011)
Successfully managed a team of employees in shipping, receiving, and warehousing
functions
Site representative for corporate forums and cross-functional projects
Responsible for over 200 million dollars worth of raw material and semi-finished goods
inventory
Managed projects and teams focused on continuous improvement within our
organization streamlining transportation lanes while maintaining a 100% on-time
shipment metric
Participated in and prepped for regulatory audits of our Longmont warehouse
Expertise
Strategic Planning &
Project Management
Process Improvement
Operational
Excellence
Communication
Management
High Core Values
ROI and Business
Value Modeling
Process definition
and mapping
Lean Supply Chain
Measure operational
productivity
Six Sigma waste
reduction
Develop project
charters, work plans,
budgets, and
resourcing plans
Create and deliver
executive level
presentations
Customer service
Lead presenter for
regulatory and
internal audits
Procurement,
distribution and
inventory
management
Process and
procedure quality
oversight and
ownership
On-boarding,
department
orientation, coaching
and developing
personal
improvement plans
for high potential and
under-performing
staff
2. Strategic Planner (May, 2006-May, 2008)
Planned production schedules for two primary products for Amgen – both products
being multi-billion dollar revenue generators for the company
Reduced and maintained needed inventory levels by 20% to maintain corporate
forecast levels and initiatives
Worked cross functionally with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and various
corporate functions
Sears Trostel Lumber Co., Fort Collins, CO 2004 – 2006
Procurement/Inventory Manager (August, 2004-May, 2006)
Organized a team to develop and establish a process for purchasing requests and
information requirements from sales to manufacturing
Reduced and maintained needed inventory levels 25% by implementing a robust cycle
count program and holding sales staff accountable for their material requests
Constantly researching the market to better understand trends to more effectively
negotiate prices with suppliers and report findings to management
Managed relationships with freight brokers negotiating price and handled shipping
logistics
Agilent Technologies, Loveland, CO 2001 – 2004
Procurement/Planning Associate (April, 2002-August, 2004)
Single point of contact in the procurement, planning, and order management of an $8
million product family
Supported engineering material requirements and technical specs for established
product lines
Member of a group to transfer processes and material to an out-sourced contract
manufacturer
Strategic Planner (January, 2001-April, 2002)
Worked with customer to communicate expectations and ensure consistency with
departmental operating practice/direction
Developed an understanding of customer business and their key drivers, direction and
critical elements of/for success
Provided leadership, direction and operational support to Coordinators
First point of escalation for operational and customer issues
Initiated and contributed to projects, activities, and meetings
Tools/Technologies
SAP
MRP
MS Office Suite
MS Visio
MS Project
MS SharePoint
Apple Final Cut
(Production Skills)
Certifications
DOT/IATA Hazmat
Shipping
Life and Leadership
Coaching
High Trust Leadership