Dave Lannert

Within this job role, I oversee the MRO space for Rivian, coordinating strategic placement of stock cages and vending machines. I collaborate with design/construction teams to optimize efficiency in the manufacturing plant. I also orchestrate the selection and onboarding of a key vendor for spare parts and MRO item management. I also effectively staff stockrooms to ensure smooth operations. Moreover, I lead and negotiate annual contracts for essential services including lawn care/snow removal, uniform provision, and other services for the entire plant. A few of my key accomplishments are: • Directed procurement, stocking, and meticulous upkeep of spare parts for the manufacturing plant, managing an annual budget of $75M. • Efficiently organized and led the highly profitable sale of Mitsubishi assets, generating approximately $0.4M in revenue for Rivian. • Identified and spearheaded numerous cost-saving initiatives across all categories, achieving impressive savings of $1.967M to date. • Spearheaded culinary projects, securing a temporary on-site trailer for cooking operations and acquiring necessary kitchen supplies. • Developed and maintained a comprehensive yearly budget for MRO and spare parts, engaging closely with various departments. • Managed end-to-end contract negotiations, implemented daily purchasing activities, and initiated cost-saving measures. • Appointed as Group Purchasing Manager for the plant, providing invaluable assistance to all personnel in procurement, issue resolution, project management, and negotiation tasks.

During this tenure, I managed team of seven professionals, including five purchasing agents and two purchasing analysts. I implemented MRO cages and vending machines in five distinct plants to reduce consumables inventory consumption. Furthermore, I also spearheaded the development of robust processes and procedures for the department to streamline operations and increase efficiency. My key achievements are: • Oversaw $200M MRO spend, encompassing MRO, Contracts and Services, Tooling/Capital, and Packaging, demonstrated strategic resource allocation for cost-effectiveness and operational excellence. • Achieved substantial cost savings exceeding $0.85M through the implementation of MRO cages and vending machines. • Conducted vendor analysis, reducing the supply base by 40% and leveraging strategic sourcing strategies to optimize vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and improve supplier management. • Developed processes and procedures, leading to streamlined operations, increased efficiency, and enhanced productivity. • Lead the re-development of the capital/tooling area, exploring innovative approaches to enhance efficiency and identify potential avenues for significant cost savings. • Oversaw personnel across 5 diverse plants, conducting regular site visits to ensure execution of tasks and project completion.

As Sr. Materials Manager, I managed team comprising four purchasing agents and three warehouse associates dedicated to casing manufacturing operations. I demonstrated proficient management of materials for the Danville, IL extrusion facility, including major and minor raw materials, packaging, storeroom parts, and non-standard parts and services. I also provided direct supervision and guidance to purchasing agents located in Danville, IL, and Montgomery, AL, ensuring streamlined operations and adherence to procurement best practices. I also cultivated strong supplier relationships for major raw materials, facilitating price negotiations and receiving high-quality service. I also scheduled and monitored orders for major raw materials, utilizing consumption projections, determining delivery dates, preparing purchase orders, dispatching them to suppliers, and tracking rail shipments via the CSX website. My notable accomplishments within this job role are: • Achieved $0.42M cost savings through effective rail demurrage management and meticulous planning/receiving processes for railcars. • Prepared the annual purchasing budget for raw materials (valued at $35M) and packaging (valued at $3.5M), incorporating machine plans for quantity estimates and insights from various sources regarding price expectations. • negotiated with vendors for major raw materials, securing optimal pricing and ensuring procurement of high-quality products. • Conducted supplier audits through on-site visits to ensure compliance with company policies and standards. • Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) for purchasing, warehouse, and storeroom functions, providing insights to executive management. • Served as an active member on the Board of Managers Committee, contributing valuable insights and expertise to support strategic decision-making and organizational governance.

During this tenure, I oversaw a team consisting of two planners/buyers and four receiving associates dedicated to cabinet manufacturing operations. I managed, trained, and developed direct reports, conducted thorough reviews of NIS (non-inventory supplies) and cycle counts, and participated in NPI (New Product Introduction) launches. I spearheaded development and management of continuous improvement projects, engaged in Layered Process Audits (LPA) to uphold quality standards, and participated in Plant Leadership and Change the Business Meetings. I also led raw material levels, considering factors, such as downtime and volume changes, while resolved vendor issues to ensure uninterrupted production. Some of my key contributions are: • Initiated the establishment of a 75K sq ft warehouse for product storage, leading the entire process including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. • Steered capital planning and yearly budgeting, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets. • Prepared/delivered reports on metrics/key initiatives, supporting General Manager in achieving plant-wide performance objectives. • Plan, execute, and train teams for annual physical inventory, provide timely communication on shortages, risks, and status updates, and formulate inventory strategies to increase turnover rates and mitigate risks.

Supervise a team of 7 employees in the Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving and Purchasing Departments. Responsible for sourcing and procuring all material required for assembly of Flight Simulators. Control $2.1 million in component parts inventory while maintaining 12 inventory turns annually. Developed and implemented cycle count program and maintain 98% inventory accuracy. Establishing and maintaining vendor relationships which includes development and implemented a vendor score card and supplier survey program. Member of the ISO implementation team which achieved certification in August of 2012, wrote procedures and work instructions for all departments of the Materials Group. Developed and implemented several Lean, 5S and value stream map activities for manufacturing floor. Negotiate contracts and pricing for Shipping and Purchasing Departments.

Established a Kanban system, visual inventory management for packaging based on the green, yellow and red visual system. Developed and implemented a new cycle count program for 3 facilities based on the A, B, and C principal. Improved inventory accuracy from 64% to 93% by eliminating all dead stock, moving slow material and reorganization. Manage inventories of $12 million for 3 facilities. Responsible for ordering MRO materials for 3 facilities and analyzing cost savings. Established cost savings of $175,000 for packaging items across 3 facilities. Established cost savings of $45,000 for MRO supplies across 3 facilities. Developed and implemented several 5S, Lean and FIFO project for the 3 storerooms. Prepare and present KPI slides to executive management each month with detailed information for the purchasing department. Wrote and implemented work instructions and procedures for the 3 storerooms, logistics offices and packaging. Supervise 9 storeroom attendants, which 2 were union.

Plan and direct daily departmental operations activities for the CDC. Ensure accurate forecasting of resource requirements.Assure receiving operations are compliant with Rockwell Automation Policies, carrier requirements and legal standards.Supervise 15-20 associates. Establish productivity and quality standards and appraise individual performance. Establish communication links with Logistics groups, in other areas for efficient flow to the Distribution Center. Assisted and completed the implementation of Voice Directed Operations. Fully trained in SAP, Mainframe, SWIMS (WMS System), Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher. Serve as the main point of contact for all receiving issues and training for SAP related activities. Developed and implemented a daily carrier schedule to improve dock to stock receiving time, increase of 5% has identified since put in place.