1. Mark Cassen
9521 88th
ST. SW
Ellendale, MN. 56026
507-456-0628
Sparkycassen1@hotmail.com
Career objective:
To find savings and add value to a company that is a leader in their industry in terms of product and
culture. I will do this by drawing from my 30 years of Supply Chain experience.
Education:
Mankato State University – Graduated 1993
Degree = B.S. Business Administration
Concentration = Marketing
Owatonna High School – Graduated 1985
Employment:
Viracon Inc. – 1985 to present
Position = Commodity Manager (2007-Present)
Duties:
∗ Responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of $20,000,000 worth of quality product annually
for facilities In 3 states.
∗ Manage a team of 4 Buyer/Material coordinators.
∗ Conduct negotiations for 30 suppliers.
∗ Perform supplier audits as necessary.
∗ I develop and administer formal and informal quotations, proposals and bids for annual material
requirements and coordinate the vendors’ obligations of specialized materials and supplies.
∗ Coordinate supplier presentations on new products, processes or capabilities to internal personnel.
∗ In charge of filing and settlement of claims for defective materials on a timely basis for 30
suppliers.
∗ Responsible for maintaining supplier/subcontractor performance records and recommending
corrective action as necessary.
∗ Manage documentation to meet the requirements of ISO 9002.
Accomplishments:
Started an on-site consignment warehouse.
Assisted in Baan IV and Epicor ERP implementation
Super user/Trainer in Baan V and Epicor implementation
Six Sigma Green Belt
Initiated and assisted in an A3 cost reduction project resulting in a $98,000/yr. savings annualized
Key member of several successful Six Sigma projects.
- SGP ordering = $200,000 savings
- Box scheduling process = $150,000 savings
-Vinyl inventory reduction = 40% inventory reduction
Member of the corporate purchasing team
I have worked with several cross functional teams to implement:
Process improvements
New product introductions
New raw material introductions
Found and approved secondary suppliers for all managed commodities
Created a recycling program that adds $200,000/ Yr. income.

2. Position = Buyer (2000-2007)
Duties:
∗ Analyzed requirements and placed orders for raw materials to be delivered to plants in multiple
states
∗ Processed all supplier claims
∗ Processed supplier corrective action
∗ Assisted in yearly negotiations
Position = Inventory Control Specialist (1999-2000)
Duties:
∗ Scheduled inbound loads of raw material for 2 plants
∗ Assisted in forecasting raw material
∗ Processed carrier breakage claims as needed
Position = Distribution Supervisor (1998-1999)
Duties:
∗ Provided direction for 20-30 member crew
∗ Trained new employees on safety and departmental procedures
∗ Conducted employee performance reviews
∗ Created Employee work schedules
∗ Maintained paperwork for all inbound and outbound loads
∗ Assisted in creating ISO procedures for the safe unloading/loading of inbound and outbound
material
∗ Designed a trailer and unloading system for loose packed glass
Position = Warehouse Lead Person (1993-1998)
Duties:
∗ Provided direction for a crew of 8
∗ Coordinated the safe unloading and delivery of raw materials for 3 plants
∗ Processed all paperwork in the connection of inbound shipments
∗ Bill of Ladings
∗ Breakage reports
∗ Key player in moving from a manual to electronic receiving/inventory system.
Position = Shipping/Warehouse floor worker
Duties:
∗ Responsible for the safe loading/unloading of freight
∗ Assisted in processing of inbound and outbound paperwork
∗ Operated heavy equipment
Gold Cross Ambulance – 1985 to 1987
Position = Emergency Medical Technician
∗ Responsible for emergency treatment of life threatening/non-life threatening injuries.
Marks Small Engine Repair – 1982 to 1985
Position = Owner
∗ In charge of all aspects of running an $8,000 /yr small business.
o -inventory
o -finances
o -customer service
References - Upon request