1. Bryan J. Bergholz
2307 Calais Dr., Longmont, CO 80504
Mobile: (970) 232-8880 Email: bjbergholz@gmail.com
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, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Business Concentration – Management
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Six years management experience on-boarding, department orientation, coaching and developing personal
improvement plans for high potential and under-performing staff
Certified life and leadership coach
Operational Excellence department lead
Create and deliver executive level presentations
Internal customer service representative for multiple departments and executives
Lead presenter for regulatory and internal audits; quality oversight and owner over multiple processes and
procedures
Procurement, distribution and inventory management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Amgen, Inc., Longmont, CO 2014 – 2006
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
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
2. Sears Trostel Lumber Co., Fort Collins, CO 2006 – 2004
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 2004 – 2001
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
COMPUTER AND SYSTEMS SKILLS
Windows
Office Suite
SAP
MRP
Oracle
CERTIFICATIONS
Life and Leadership Coach
High Trust Leadership
DOT/IATA Hazmat shipping certification