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
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

Bryan Bergholz resume Dec 2014

  • 1.
    BRYAN J. BERGHOLZBJBERGHOLZ@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