CARL W.

RICH
214-949-5836
www.linkedin.com /in/carlrich
carl.rich@att.net
Professional Summary
I have an extensive background performing daily procurement activity, including processing
requisitions, issuing requests for quotes/proposals, and performing appropriate analysis.
Exhibited success driving cost saving and quality improvement projects by collaborating with
Quality Assurance, Program and Operations Engineering. In-depth understanding of planning
and procurement practices.
Skills

Reducing procurement costs

Improving responsiveness
Measuring and reporting results
Sourcing chemicals
Working and interfacing with
customers
Tracking supplier performances

Implementing corrective action

Identifying improvements
Google Office Suite
Microsoft Office
Oracle Modules

Accolades

Extensive experience providing inventory to key customers with zero shutdowns

Led implementation of Electronic Specialty Gas supply chain to a major, worldwide
semiconductor fabricator, beginning the process that increased revenue from $15MM to
$50MM with this customer
Led creation and goal setting of the Quadrant Review theory to justify inventory levels,
setting the overall inventory goal on hand at any time to $12MM
Led implementation of Pre-Critical Inventory Notifications utilizing collaboration with a
primary customer increasing overall satisfaction with the department by 25%
Zero personal accidents in many years of working with and around chemicals
Trained in ISO 9001 to be internal auditor
Trained in TapRooT root cause analysis process

Community Involvement
Secretary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles
Dallas Aerie 3108
Led the Aerie from near bankruptcy to a viable fraternal and charitable organization
Instituted a percentage of net income to give to charity each year, which will increase by
50% during the current fiscal year
Perform General Bookkeeping
Adhere to government compliance
Process payroll
Keynote speaker at our 60th Anniversary Dinner
Professional Experience
AIR LIQUIDE ELECTRONICS US
Dallas, TX
Supply Chain Coordinator IV

2004 2016

Performed inventory planning

Managed inventory levels
Planned deliveries from numerous suppliers
Troubleshot logistical issues
Effectively planned for breakdowns in supply chain
Set the standard for inventory planning
Forecasted customer need lead times and capacity
Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Enabled visibility to inventory levels, expiration dates, trends in usage by customer and
keeping carrying costs down while still ensuring supply to customer

KFAB TGCM CSR II

Dallas, TX
Planned daily deliveries and stocking levels
Interfaced with customers, suppliers and internal personnel
Managed forecasts, inventory levels, and expiration dates
Met with customer weekly and monthly, reviewing forecasts and stocking levels
Demonstrated the importance of position to management, resulting in increase in wages
for position for all CSRs moving forward
Metro Label Corp
Dallas, TX
Assistant Plant Manager
Education
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
Completed coursework in Medicine