ROBERT W BROWN

P.O.BOX 622232
ORLANDO, FL 32862 US
Phone: 407-952-9565

rb54b02a@westpost.net

Objective
Progressive and diverse experience with over 37 years managing within a high-tec
h company. Demonstrated success in the area of Materials Management, Planning a
nd Warehousing. Detail oriented with strong analytical skills. Excellent writt
en, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to train
and coach staff members. Ability to influence change effectively and in a posi
tive manner.

Abilities
Shipping, Receiving, Cycle Counting, Ordering, Scheduling, Planning, (ROP measur
es using MRP practices) to control the flow of Inventory within a Warehouse. E
xperience in Warehousing at AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Agere Systems and Ferguso
n Enterprises . Oracle, Business Objects and WMS systems trained.

Employment History
Warehouse Manager
02/2006 - 07/2009
Ferguson Enterprises Inc
Orlando, FL
Set-up and managed a warehouse and supervised several associates in areas of rec
eiving, shipping, returns, cycle counting and expediting material to customers i
n a timely manner. Responsible for keeping an accurate Inventory for material i
n excess of $6M. Maintained various forklift equipment and delivery vehicles to
ensure good working order. Worked well with Sales to expedite material to cust
omers.

Account Manager
09/2001 - 05/2005
Praxair Surface Technologies
Chandler, AZ
Successfully managed a Spare Parts Consignment Program for Agere Systems in Orla
ndo Florida. Planning, Ordering, Scheduling and Billing for over 5,000 items va
lued at over $2M. Worked extensively with engineering on cost reduction for "Se
cond-Sourced" parts. Also responsible for Billing and maintaining min/max level
s of Inventory at Intel Corporation, Hudson, New York. Inventory in excess of $
1.2M.

Senior Planning Logistics Specialist

04/1996 - 05/2001
Agere Systems
Orlando, FL
Formerly Lucent Technologies, AT&T and Western Electric. Managed Inventory of s
pare/repair parts by analyzing materials usage, scrap control, transportation co
sts and inventory costs performance. Worked as liaison between engineering and
suppliers regarding production material requirements. Performed planner functio
ns for a $10M Inventory Investment of 12,000+ spare parts storeroom using min/ma
x and reorder point planning. Facilitated consignment solutions reducing invent
ory investment. Created custom Oracle Business Objects reports for internal and
external customers, which made available a more effective utilization of data f
or cost analysis and budget forecasts. Also created custom daily usage reports
for several Consignment Vendors. Managed strategies to schedule timely deliveri
es of material for the support of a high-tech manufacturing facility.

Warehouse Supervisor
03/1985 - 04/1996
Lucent Technologies
Orlando, FL
Successfully led personnel in performing various functions in the areas of recei
ving, shipping, customer service storeroom and the raw materials storeroom. Per
formed inventory cycle counts and resolved all discrepancies on a daily basis.
Responsible for outbound shipments of product in the Customer Service Storeroom.
Operational knowledge of various types of forklift equipment.

Cleanroom Fabricator
02/1984 - 03/1985
AT&T Technologies
Allentown, PA
Identified abnormalities relating to process errors in manufacturing IC processo
rs. Worked with engineering to identify problems and solutions to specific proc
ess areas.

Tool Crib Clerk

04/1968 - 02/1984
Western Electric Co.
Baltimore, MD
Responsible for all extruder tooling for 56 Copper Tandem Extruder manufacturing
lines. Kept accurate inventory levels of extruder tooling and miscellaneous fa
ctory supplies.
Education History
University of Central Florida
Master Planning
Inventory Management
Material Planning Requirements
1996-1997
Patterson High School
High School Diploma
Business Academics
1968

Certifications
CPR
Orange County
08/1988
First Aid
Orange County
08/1988