David Bigelow

Experienced leader with proven success in supply chain management, production, warehouse, procurement, and inventory operations. Skilled at coordinating material management, optimizing processes, maintaining stock levels, streamlining production, and achieving cost savings through vendor negotiations. Committed team player who develops staff through training and consistently meets organizational goals.

CHROMALOX, North Ogden, UT                                                                                     2023-2025                                                                                                                      

Production Control Manager

Oversaw plant production planning and scheduling, leading a team of Planners to ensure smooth coordination and efficient operations.  Directed the local Customer Service team to receive and respond to inquiries concerning order status. 

• Overall plant output increased by 36% through schedule adjustments that accommodated problem solving and rework, as well as improved communication from the floor.
• Cut order backlog from over 12 months to under 6 months by streamlining production and increasing throughput.
• Helped drive a 90%+ improvement to physical inventory results.
• Played a key role in crafting quarterly forecasts in a complex, bespoke major project environment.

RK MECHANICAL, Salt Lake City, UT                                                                                                                                        2022 - 2023

Supply Chain Manager

Managed all production, warehouse, and fleet operations for the branch with a team of nine. Developed inventory procedures, implemented new production processes, and maintained fleet records. Secured vendor contracts for vehicle maintenance, ensured facility cleanliness, and upheld site security.

• Production efficiency increased by 42% after establishing process standards with specific time requirements and reorganizing the physical layout of equipment to minimize unnecessary movement.
• Enhanced material handling efficiency by 41% through systematic organization and labeling of all inventory and incoming shipments on racking and newly implemented staging lanes within the warehouse.

COVER POOLS, West Valley City, UT                                                                                                                                        2019 – 2021

Warehouse Manager

Managed daily warehouse operations for three teams (17 employees, including 3 leads) in inventory control, receiving, and material handling. Set procedures for product flow, returns, and warehouse organization; ensured timely delivery to production. Maintained cycle counts and managed year-end inventory. Applied 5S principles to optimize workspace and processes.

• Increased productivity and material flow, achieving 50% higher inventory accuracy by organizing rejected materials for streamlined tracking and access.
• Increased warehouse efficiency by 75% through reorganization and optimization of operations, implementing small parts bins to enhance tracking, accuracy, and overall productivity.
• Decreased receiving errors by 45% and elevated warehouse KPIs by documenting processes and organizing materials for efficient operations.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER, Salt Lake City, UT                                                                                                                                                 2012 – 2019 

Senior Procurement/Materials Specialist

Directed sourcing and procurement for four warehouses, set stock levels, handled requisitions and managed purchase orders. Negotiated contracts and coordinated deliveries with vendors. Supervised and trained two staff members.

• Delivered $40K+ in future yearly savings by coordinating with purchasing to send future purchase orders to manufacturers, ensuring optimum pricing, competitiveness, and high-quality products.
• Overall stockouts decreased by 55% through annual evaluations of reorder points and adjustments, while maintaining effective business relationships with various suppliers.
• Streamlined all procurement procedures by coordinating large clean-up of Material Requirements Planning settings and creating documents used to define several important terms and fields for department reference.
• Cut purchase order yearly administrative costs 30% by reducing number of open purchase orders for same items and promptly implementing significant process improvement strategies.

SCHIFF NUTRITION, Salt Lake City, UT                                                                                                                                  2006 – 2012 

Supply Chain Supervisor

Managed 2 departments with responsibility for a 10-member team and oversight of all logistical operations to include planning, receipt, distribution, inventory control, accountability, and maintenance.

• Lowered processing time for successful logistical transfer of products and materials by deftly implementing new processes that clearly defined objectives and created greater efficiency.

Bulk Planner/Scheduler

Strategized, planned, and executed production schedules to meet customer deadlines, maximize efficiency, and minimize inventory, ensuring adherence to mandatory time frame for completion of work.

• Automated production scheduling activities by coordinating the implementation of a new software designed to schedule production, resulting in smooth operational flow.
• Tracked key performance indicators by creating metrics to measure performance of production operations as well as developing a continuous improvement plan that boosted efficiency.

Inventory Control Lead

Executed daily inventory control operations to include receiving shipments and preparing and processing physical inventory and routine cycle counts while maintaining inventory records and dispensing materials.

• Increased amount of inventory that could in one year 200% with no increase in staffing by redesigning cycle count schedule for monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventory.
• Met inventory control needs by revamping inventory reporting methods to better calculate true accuracy while building upon existing measures involving safety, quality and productivity standard.

MBA w/ emphasis in Supply Chain Management - Arizona State University 2011-2013