Alex Brehmer

Alex Brehmer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Supply Chain Professional

  • Education

    • Tecumseh High School

      2009 - 2013
      High School
    • Central Michigan University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Logistics Management

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Logistics Management Council, Supply Chain Management Association, Business Residential College, Career Services Mock Interviewer I am very involved on campus with courses, professional organizations, and social functions. I am currently a member of the Logistics Management Council, Supply Chain Management Association, and the professional business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. In past years I have also participated in the Business Residential College as a participant my freshman year and as a team leader my sophomore year. During Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters I was a Mock Interviewer for CMU's Career Services… Show more I am very involved on campus with courses, professional organizations, and social functions. I am currently a member of the Logistics Management Council, Supply Chain Management Association, and the professional business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. In past years I have also participated in the Business Residential College as a participant my freshman year and as a team leader my sophomore year. During Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters I was a Mock Interviewer for CMU's Career Services Department. Show less

  • Experience

    • Tecumseh Parks and Recreation

      Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
      Site Supervisor
    • Philmont Scout Ranch

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Maintenance Clerk

      • Demonstrated leadership skills through managing 3 coworkers by assigning strength based tasks• Proactively fulfilled maintenance tasks to promote camp efficiency• Over delivered on maintenance request completions often completing 2 times the tasks assigned for that

    • Philmont Scout Ranch

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Logistics Staff 1

      • Responsible for daily radio communications with 1,200 co-workers and reviewed trek itineraries for 27,000 customers• Directed radio communications during medical emergencies, search & rescue, and forest fire emergencies• Conveyed vital information in response to unpredictable developments to response teams

    • Oshkosh Corporation

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Operations Intern

      • Developed and implemented the flow of returnable packaging for storage as well as line side use • Collaborated cross functionally to create a procurement proposal for returnable packaging infrastructure• Communicated with supervisors to reorganize materials storage to promote 5S and time cost savings

    • Central Michigan University

      Aug 2015 - May 2017
      Student Assistant
    • Oshkosh Defense

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Global Procurement and Supply Chain Intern

      • Conducted and analyzed data from an RFQ process for 200+ part numbers with 14 different suppliers • Reverse engineered 100+ parts to ensure fair an accurate prices as well as justification for government auditors • Lead a supplier consolidation and component optimization project with estimated savings of $800,000

    • Central Michigan University

      May 2017 - May 2017
      International Business Communication Study Abroad

      • Presented business solutions to a German energy company after researching the American energy practices • Experienced diverse work groups through job shadows to learn how adapt to different business cultures• Expanded knowledge of ERP and SAP systems and how worldwide businesses optimize their application

    • FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

      Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
      Materials Supervisor

      • Responsible for daily allocation of man power across 15 different union material handling positions • Coordinate bimodal transportation of materials necessary to meet shift production goals in a fast pace environment • Managed and mitigated safety risks of two rail spurs and six semi docks daily according to OSHA standards • Conveyed vital information cross functionally, to management and to team members about production threating issues

    • Gordon Food Service

      Apr 2018 - Jan 2022
      Freight Cost Analyst

      - Negotiate freight rates with hundreds of vendors multiple times a year to ensure profitability and market relevance- Lead multi-department dispute negotiations with vendors to ensure accurate repayment from respective accounts- Analyze case volume data for US and Canadian business to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities - Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers resulting in a timely annual review of over 2,000 freight lanes- Integral member of a freight lane financial review team that resulted in $22 MM growth in revenue in 5 months Show less

    • Saline Area Schools

      Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
      Business Education Teacher

      - Developed and taught curriculum for Project Management Institute Ready certification for 20 students - Empowered students in Project Management course to plan and execute an event with 40 businesses & 1,100 attendees- Consistently provided servant leadership to hundereds of students and recognized on 5 occasions by students as an impactful teacher - Taught Microsoft Office to students through practical application lessons leading to certification opportunities- Created an International Business and Supply Chain course which covers procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and quality which was supplemented by local business tours and hands on experience- Organized a field trip to CMU to compete in a high school ERP Simulation competition on SAP environment- Continuously improving classes based on regular feedback from students, peers, self exploration, and industry members Show less

    • Morgan Foods, Inc.

      Dec 2023 - now
      Supply Chain Planner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Central Michigan University
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alex Brehmer
      SAP ERP Simulation Central Michigan University Mar 2017 - Created sales, manufacturing, purchasing and distribution strategies in a simulated business world using SAP software- Continuously improved team confidence in the system by holding weekly team practices - Achieved 1st and 2nd place in the tier two bracket, beating 19 other teams for scholarships
    • Awarded to Alex Brehmer
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America Troop 632 Jul 2010