ROBERT EMMET FLYNN

(303) 881-2011 reflynn4@gmail.com Littleton, Colorado

SUMMARY

20+ year’s progressive experience in supply chain. Resourceful problem solver able to work independently or within a group to achieve ethical results that protects the long-term interests of the company. Effective communicator with the ability to develop working relationships with all levels. Organized, efficient, and welcome new challenges. Past Certified Purchasing Manager (expired 10/10). Presently studying for APICS CSCP and ISM CPSM certifications.

EXPERIENCE Purchasing Manager & Govt. Property Administrator / ITN Energy Systems, Inc. Littleton, CO, 9/04-10/16.

Managed the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment/services, and returns using Microsoft Dynamics/Deltek software. Oversaw competitive bid process by preparing RFQs/RFPs and creating contracts. Managed an annual spend of $80M.

Awarded contracts, managed vendors and monitored their performance against defined parameters.

Reduced capital spend by renegotiating agreements, establishing more competitive suppliers, initiating bulk shipments and accurately forecasting need.

Converted surplus, scrap and obsolete equipment into charitable tax write-offs resulting in cost savings.

Resolved purchase order discrepancies and expedited purchase orders.

Conducted purchase order and supply chain audits annually to confirm compliance to company policy and procedure, U.S. law and general procurement practices.

Trimmed transport and logistic expenses 50% by changing to more competitive carriers and negotiating better rates.

Submitted inventory reports to the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for government contracts, per FAR.

Prepared and was accountable for material audits periodically conducted by DCMA – passed 4 system wide audits.

Created department policies and procedures. Supervised and managed 1-5 buyers/inventory personnel. Supply Chain Analyst / Broadband Services, Inc. Highlands Ranch, CO, 9/03-9/04.

Managed the purchase and inventory control for 30+ Charter Communications warehouses using JD Edwards software for an outsourced asset and supply chain management solutions company.

Established more efficient metrics between warehouses by implementing integrated tools that designed, monitored and analyzed network data better. Increased client satisfaction level by making available inventory more visible.

Materials Manager / ProCorp Images. Englewood, CO, 11/02-4/03.

Managed warehouse operations, inventory control, cycle counting and process improvement using Solutions software.

Supervised and trained 3 order pickers, improved Fed Ex shipping process and resolved order/shipping discrepancies. Procurement/Logistics Manager / Fluor Daniel – Telecom. Golden, CO, 2/01-7/01.

Managed the telecom purchasing/vendor relations/inventory control and sourcing between a construction and engineering company and Level 3 Communications, using MOM software. Mapped supply chain and addressed weaknesses.

Consolidated warehouses, liquidated surplus and obsolete equipment, resulting in a 50% cost saving. Senior Purchasing Analyst / ICG Communications. Englewood, CO, 2/00-2/01.

Managed inventory for multiple warehouses and a national MRO rollout of telecom equipment for an internet service provider.

Scheduled, monitored and improved intracompany equipment transfers using Oracle software.

Reconciled a third party inventory in excess of $50M and a ledger discrepancy in excess of $1M, resulting in a favorable audit.

Negotiated contracts and created company/department policies. Lead cross functional teams to optimize supply chain.

Analyzed RMA data and implemented the equipment returns process. Purchasing Manager / The Right Angle. Denver, CO, 7/97-12/99.

Managed the procurement of computer hardware/software for a computer retailer.

Streamlined inventory control, shipping and invoice reconciliation.

EDUCATION

BS, Sociology, with honors; State University of New York at Old Westbury, NY.

U.S. Army Unit Supply Specialist School.

Six months Data Processing Technician Course; Albert Merrill School, NY.

Software, Supervision, Negotiation & Inventory Control Seminars. APICS CIRM course.

HAZMAT shipping/handling/storage and Forklift certification courses.