Ruth Gehrmann has over 20 years of experience in inventory management, strategic sourcing, logistics, and procurement. She has a proven track record of reducing costs and improving efficiency through initiatives like Just-in-Time planning and Heijunka scheduling. Her skills include planning and procurement, MRP systems, and Microsoft Office.

1. Ruth Gehrmann
Salt Lake City, UT • 608-345-4912 • ruth.gehrmann@yahoo.com • www.linkedin.com/in/
SUMMARY
Buyer/Planner with experience in inventory management, strategic sourcing, logistics,
and procurement of raw materials, parts and components. Skilled in planning and
procurement of materials to meet forecasts, expedite orders and achieve optimal
inventory levels. Computer skills include MRP Systems, AS400 and Microsoft Office.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Weir Minerals, Salt Lake City, UT and Madison, WI
2007 - 2016
Salt Lake City, UT
Planning & Inventory Manager, 2013 – 2016
Managed four production planners and one inventory cycle counter using.
• Implemented Heijunka scheduling system for plant production resulting in reduced
costs and improved efficiency.
• Reduced past due backlog by $400,000 increasing customer satisfaction.
• Key member of team which completed successful integration of Salt Lake sister
company with Madison headquarters with minimal interruption to customers and
business operations
• Participated as planning representative on team which assumed all production activity
following closure of plant. All production activity was integrated into the Salt Lake
facility with no increase in staff size within the planning and inventory management
group.
Purchasing Agent, 2007 – 2013
Purchased materials, parts and components from largest supplier critical to operations.
Procured approximately $14 million in inventory annually.
• Strategically placed orders controlling inventory and managing cost and lead time using
Just-In-Time. Identified low, cost, high quality certified suppliers.
• Negotiated $500,000 reduction in inventory costs, for large oil-sands order
Subzero/Wolf Appliance Co., Madison, WI 2002 -
2007
Material Planner
Purchased parts, raw materials and components used to build custom appliances for residential
and commercial use. Monitored, documented and communicated supplier performance in
quality, delivery and overall responsiveness, while establishing and maintaining a professional

2. working relationship with each supplier. Visited suppliers’ facilities to observe manufacturing
processes and quality controls.
• Reduced inventory level by $500K, within the first 6 months of employment.
• Implemented and managed a Vendor Management Inventory program with 8 large
suppliers, while working on documenting a standardized program that was adopted
corporate wide.
• Applied material management concepts and controls to ensure continual flow of
material, at minimum inventory investment, for four separate sites.
• Maintained system planning parameters and system data integrity for subcontracted
services and purchased parts, with an estimated annual value of approx. $5 million.
These parts and services were used across all operating production lines and in servicing
current customers.
• Participated in and led company sponsored training seminars on Lean Manufacturing
Principals, MRP and Demand Transfer, WIP and Raw Materials Planning Methods,
Principals of Kaizen, Production Planning and MSPS, and Supply Chain Management.
Convenience Electronics, Madison, WI 1999 -
2002
Materials Manager
Sourced materials and supplies. Evaluated and certified new suppliers. Obtained quotes and
negotiated pricing and lead time.
• Achieved current status on all back logged customer orders within only six months.
• Prepared quotes from customer drawings and prints. Determined requirements and
cost for materials and labor and determined lead time.
• Scheduled daily production. Reviewed master schedule to identify priorities, overages
and shortfalls, adjusting accordingly to meet demand.
Marquip Corporation, Madison, WI 1994 -
1999
Buyer, 1998 - 1999
Production Control Lead Dispatcher, 1996 - 1998
Warehouse Lead Supervisor, 1995 - 1996
Cycle Counter, 1994 - 1995
• Improved inventory accuracy from 87% to 98%.
• Established a system for point of use parts on the production floor, reducing labor costs
related to down time due to stock-outs.
• Member of team which recommended and implemented policies and procedures
necessary for a successful ISO9001 audit and subsequent ISO certification.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
APICS Courses: Basics of Supply Chain Management, Detailed Scheduling and Planning,

3. Master Planning of Resources
Courses in Lean and Six Sigma
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