ROD COPELAND
Supply Chain | Procurement Professional
Contact Information
918.576.4660
Rod@RodCopeland.com
Websites
www.RodCopeland.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/RodCopeland
SUMMARY
Energetic, results-oriented Supply Chain / Materials Management professional with expertise in strategic
planning and tactical execution of the full range of supply chain functions. Proven record of delivering
unprecedented results within very short time periods. Skilled at instilling in those within my teams, as well as
cross-functional teams, my passion for continuous process improvement and achieving extraordinary results.
Core Competencies:
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Category Management
Strategic Sourcing & Tactical Purchasing
Materials Management
Sales & Operations Planning / Demand and
Capacity Management
Metals | Carbon Steels, Chromes, Stainless
Steels, Duplexes, Nickel Alloys
Inventory Optimization
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Contract Design / Analysis / Negotiations
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Financial Analyses / Cost Modeling
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling
Market Intelligence
Project Management
Global Logistics
Extensive ERP Skills (SAP / legacy systems)
MRP and Advanced Planning and Scheduling
(APO and JDA)
Expert Software Skills (Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Visio)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INGRAM MICRO MOBILITY, Indianapolis, IN
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain
2013 – Current
Sr. Supply Chain Manager with direct responsibility for over $2 billion in annual spend. Managed supply of
wireless devices for national retail, authorized dealer networks, and emerging markets.
Developed system that allowed my team to effectively supply millions of mobile phones, wearables, and
other wireless devices into over 7,000 locations throughout N. America.
Implemented process improvements that enabled us to increase our volume by over 100% year over year
without increasing supporting resources.
CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOYS, L.P., Houston, TX
Vice President – Supply Chain | Materials Management
2011 – 2013
Supply chain executive with direct responsibility for Global Supplier Relationship Management, development
of strategic sourcing strategy for global locations (US, Dubai, UK, Singapore).
Primary materials sourced in various forms (e.g., billet, bar, tubing, etc.) included chromes, stainless steels,
duplexes, nickel alloys.
Led the Technical Services Group in the development of new product specifications in close collaboration
with strategic partner mills in the US, UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, China, Japan, and Taiwan.
GARDNER DENVER, INC., Tulsa, OK
Engineered Products Group
Petroleum & Industrial Pumps Division
Supply Chain | Materials Manager
2010-2011
Responsible for global materials management strategy and execution, supplier relationship management,
sales & operations planning (S&OP), manufacturing planning & master scheduling, inventory optimization,
warehousing and logistics. Procurement spend exceeded $125 million for steel forgings, castings,
fabrications, outside machining, MRO items, etc.
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Developed and implemented new S&OP process that provided visibility into overall supply/demand
requirements.
Introduced significant systems/process improvements in master scheduling process that provided
improved production/assembly scheduling and material flow.
Negotiated and implemented VMI program, improving inventory turns and optimizing record flow of
materials without increasing roofline or warehouse space.
Worked with global supply base to ensure adequate supply of scarce raw materials during a period of
dramatic acceleration in demand for high-pressure hydraulic pumps supporting O&G fracturing in various
shale plays.
Implemented improved quality review and NCR process, ensuring that nonconforming materials/products
were reviewed and processed within 24 hours of receipt. Further ensured that the Corrective Action /
Preventive Action process was executed properly and that files were completed and closed out as
quickly as possible.
COPELAND CONSULTING, Tulsa, OK
Independent Consultant
2009 - 2010
Self-employed supply chain consultant providing contract process improvement services in the areas of
Strategic Sourcing and Sales & Operations Planning.
Key project involved evaluation of purchasing processes and systems for a Native American tribe that had
grown from 16 employees and virtually no revenue to 12,000 employees and over $10 billion in revenue over
an eight-year period. Deliverables included a concise explanation of requirements for the government and
commercial entities, along with recommendations for systems, services, etc. that would be required to meet
the current and future needs of the tribe.
BAKER HUGHES, Broken Arrow, OK
Supply Chain | Materials Manager
2007 – 2009
Managed supply chain function, including Procurement, Methods (Process) Planning, Manufacturing
Planning, Contract Manufacturing, Master Production Scheduling and Assembly Scheduling. SME for
multiple company-wide process improvement projects.
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Improved on-time delivery of complex engineered-to-order products from annualized average of 68% to
annualized average of 92% in one year through creative management of cross-functional team utilizing
SCM APO, an advanced planning and scheduling system. OTD during the quarter preceding my
departure was 98.8%.
Developed and implemented lean process improvements that reduced WIP and FG inventories by 59%
and 52% respectively while producing upward trend in on-time delivery and maintaining a consistent
volume of shipments.
Worked closely with cross-functional team (manufacturing engineering, shop foremen, machinists, and
master schedulers) to design a lean / pull system that optimized material flow, inventory, and absorption,
all of which were primary KPIs assigned to the operation.
Implemented a process tracking system that managed activities within the planning group and
concurrent engineering, resulting in an 83% reduction of front-end cycle time for manufacturing planning
process.
2002 – 2007
COPELAND CONSULTING, Tulsa, OK
Independent Consultant
Self-employed consultant to small businesses in the areas of performance improvement, supply chain
optimization and marketing.
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Created online marketing system for high-end builder that served as the platform for exponential growth
in 3-year period, helping increase sales from $500K in year one to over $5 million in year 3.
Developed and implemented business / marketing plans and tools for clients in the commercial
construction, real estate investment, home building, medical, oil field services, and church markets.
MANUGISTICS, INC., Rockville, MD
Global Account Executive
2000 – 2002
Manugistics was the industry-leading developer of advanced supply chain optimization and manufacturing
planning systems. In this consultative sales position I led a team of industry consultants, business
consultants and solution demo consultants that sold, designed and implemented supply chain optimization
solution for global manufacturer of medical implant devices, expected to result in 25% improvement in cycle
times and 40% improvement in on-time delivery through improved statistical demand planning and
manufacturing execution.
I also managed relationships with existing clients through ongoing consulting to ensure the continued use of
Manugistics solutions and expansion of our solution footprint.
TERRA INDUSTRIES, INC., Sioux City, IA
Director, Supply Planning & Product Management
Project Manager, Manugistics System Implementation
Director, National Sales
Director, Product Management and Barge / Pipeline Transportation
Manager, Supply Planning – UAN Solutions
Project Manager / Supply Chain SME, ERP Implementation
Manager, National Account Sales
1988 - 2000
1997 - 2000
1999 - 1999
1996 - 1997
1990 - 1996
1989 - 1990
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1988 - 1988
Managed the supply chain function including supply chain optimization, product management, demand
planning, supply planning, procurement, production scheduling, market analysis, national account sales and
sales and operations planning.
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Improved corporate performance from well below industry averages to 20% above industry averages by
introducing and managing an effective S&OP process, and designing / implementing a supply chain
optimization system that balanced supplies and product mix with field demands while creating
opportunities to maximize profits through supplemental national accounts market. Source: McGraw-Hill,
Green Markets
Managed the integration of diverse companies acquired over time into a consolidated unit with a fully
integrated supply chain. Completed integration in 1 year, a full year ahead of projected completion date.
Led 2 corporate process redesign projects that served as the foundation for major software buys and
implementations, one involving the purchase and integration of SAP R/3 and Manugistics’ Supply Chain
solution. Served as project manager for advanced planning & optimization software implementation.
Performed complex analyses supporting M&A proposals, make-buy decisions, and modification of supply
chain infrastructure.
EDUCATION
BBA, Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Global Leadership Executive MBA at University of Texas at Dallas (Completed 16 credit hours)