Benjamin Hogg

• Manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory planning for a diverse portfolio of products. • Analyze historical sales data and supplier performance to support forecasting and purchasing decisions. • Proactively communicate order updates and forecast changes to Customer Service, Sales, and internal stakeholders. • Maintain and update product portfolios, ensuring alignment with sales and marketing initiatives. • Resolve supply chain challenges, including material damages, short shipments, and returns, by collaborating with warehouses, suppliers, and internal teams. • Utilize ERP systems to track shipments, process order confirmations, and maintain forecast accuracy.

• Developed production schedules based on sales forecasts, demand trends, and customer orders. • Coordinated with cross functional teams to fulfill repair part requests while balancing ongoing production demand. • Utilized ERP and MRP tools to determine material availability, optimize inventory levels, and reduce variances. • Conducted daily inventory cycle counts, investigated discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions to improve data accuracy. • Partnered with operations and supply chain teams to ensure on time production and efficient resource utilization.

• Monitored and documented quality performance, communicating issues to leadership and recommending corrective actions. • Facilitated communication between field teams and management to ensure project timelines and quality standards were met.

• Analyzed international shipping data and optimized carrier selection, reducing freight costs. • Quoted and negotiated rates with overseas carriers and presented cost saving recommendations to management. • Supported procurement team with supplier analysis and purchase order processing.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills by reading and interpreting schematics and the building and installing capacitors in capacitor banks • Used various types of tools, including drills, saws, and hammers • Used teamwork skills when moving capacitor banks within the shop • Efficiently and effectively reported problems made in the building process

• Performed many hours of local community service • Raised money for various charitable organizations, including The Humane Society and homes for our troops • Participated in various BGSU and Greek philanthropies and charitable events