Brian Kladnick

Supply Chain & Material Management professional with over 32 years of extensive expertise in optimizing inventory and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Adept in warehouse operations, data analysis, and process improvement, leveraging skills to manage over 26,000 parts for Boeing and ensuring timely shipments. Proven leadership in cross-functional team coordination, committed to delivering high-quality customer service and achieving operational excellence.

Supply Chain Analyst - Boeing Company

(2023-04)

767 / 777 / 787 Supply Chain Analyst – Sub assemblies, Systems, Structures & Materials & Standards. 787 program Material & Standards Internal ordering. Manage 26 internal Fab companies, 2 program companies with over 26k different parts.

• Validate emergent 2nd issues, released PO's, New item set up, worked CUM disputes, Demand validations
• Work ASC surplus items, OMAT ordering, Nonconforming Material concurrences
• Coordinate with company customer support representatives, contract administration, purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, traffic, warehousing, suppliers and customers
• Facilitate returns, ensure parts ship and are statuses in the business systems appropriately
• Coordinate and replenish material held at the customer – ensure inventory aligns to contract and systems reflect inventory accurately
• Resolve any issues relating to parts arriving at the customer store locations either damaged or without correct certification
• Handle ordering and shipments to support regular and heavy check maintenance and defect activities
• Process NOPA's, Schedule adherence, Boots calls, Management and cross departmental co-ordination/collaboration of the movement of parts through the exchange and unserviceable return cycle
• Act as the Customer's 'go to' person for all operational matters
• Release and maintain orders, document and resolve order delinquencies
• Report schedule adherence issues, apply developed solutions to inventory plans
• Analyze and disposition excess and obsolete inventories
• Create schedules for products and services
• Coordinate and support process improvements
• Work under general supervision
• Analyze Supply Chain Performance: Gather, interpret, and analyze supply chain data to identify operational gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization: Develop and maintain demand forecasts and inventory models to ensure material availability while reducing excess inventory and costs
• Supplier Performance Management: Track and evaluate supplier on-time delivery, quality, and lead times; support corrective actions and supplier development initiatives
• Production Schedule Alignment: Collaborate with production planning and operations teams to ensure material supply aligns with production schedules and delivery targets
• Risk Management: Identify supply chain risks, including supplier capacity issues and material shortages; develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions
• Cost Savings & Efficiency Initiatives: Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency projects through supplier negotiations, process optimization, and lean principles
• Data Reporting & Insights: Develop dashboards, visual reports, and KPIs to provide real-time visibility into supply chain performance for leadership and key stakeholders
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)/MRP (Material Requirements Planning) System Utilization: Manage supply chain processes using ERP and MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle); support system enhancements and data accuracy initiatives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with procurement, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations and resolve issues proactively
• Continuous Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive operational excellence and strengthen supply chain resilience
• Develop and control inventory plans and optimize inventory levels
• Analyze complex material requirements and verify/incorporate bills of material into production plans
• Ensure delivery on time

TL EFDC Bulk Fulfillment - Boeing Company

(2012-07 - 2023-04)

Experience includes Bulk receiving and expedite. Sign for inspect and receive all bulk shipments. Advanced research and validation of 2nd issue replacement parts being ordered.

• Validate knowledge using Boeing systems such as REDARS, Velocity, ERPLN, Order Managers, SONIC II, PSDS, MPR, KITS, ETRAC
• Handle Bill of Materials (BOM) projects and processes
• Plan inventory transactions, LSM
• Process Data Entry, Expediting, Documentation, Disposition, Distribution, Mitigation and Component Control
• Handle 787 LRA & 767 EFDC Bulk receiving LRA – EPRLN PO receipts, planned inventory transactions, warehouse receipts, sales orders
• Process AOG warehouse transfers PC700 and or the COC
• Serve as Stacker certified trainer
• Work with QA on all items requiring a NOIP
• Receive and inspect all incoming items, break down dun-age, send to factory to support Manufacturing flow day
• Have General knowledge of Work in Process [WIP], (MOP) Inventory Burn down, modifications, Kitting, Point of Use [POU], product support and other related disciplines
• Analyze part shortages, tracking, monitoring delivery and coordinating customer kit orders
• Display Flexibility to adapt to changes and new situations as opportunities for learning and growth
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing techniques; SharePoint creation and maintenance to help improve the Teams time management, Inventory Management & communication
• Show Proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, Windows Microsoft Lync's
• Perform ETRAC shortage mitigation
• Support the flow of 767(ITAR Tanker/Freighter) Bulk
• Manage and issue stored inventory from PCAs to manufacturing, including doing put-away, ASC Production Order picks, IRA counts, R&Rs and RFAs, negative POs, and filling emergent requests
• Track incoming parts, locate missing and repaired orders and give updates on any other issues that may cause MFG delays on the DAR
• Use multiple different systems daily, including ERPLN, MPR log, eTRAC, CMES, PDM, SAT system, Pacer, Microsoft Office
• Receive PO's direct from supplier's packing slips, engage direct with the supplier/SCMA's request
• Perform Supplier Kitting, innovate new ways of packaging that saved cost, work more efficient, more safe and ergonomic
• Manage and Prioritize MPR log system through research and scope of conditions mentioned and ensure that they are fully resolved in a timely manner
• Push NCR/CAR/R&R/RFA's through their queues
• Use of multiple different Boeing systems (besides what is already listed in (Shop Floor Control/DTS/Fitted Parts Control role) Redars, KMI, KITS, Crane Schedule, MPR
• Work with multiple different support organizations to fulfill MFG's requests (ME, QA, Tooling, Test Equipment, SM, IE, EO and SCA)
• Identify and Elevate all issues regarding out of compliance issues prior to delivery of aircr

Aircraft Painter - Goodrich Aerospace - Everett, WA

(2008-01 - 2012-12)

Quality control, mixed paints, masking, worked in interior paint booth, paint hanger, paint booth spraying interior galley, & overhead bins.

• Perform Wheel well washes, buffing fixed & trailing leading edges, engine cowls, tail sections waxing entire plane
• Work sanding booth, sanding components prior to painting
• Operate a 60, 80 120ft man lift certified, scissor lifts, tow vehicles as well
• Use of chemicals & Haz mat certified
• Clean & service spray guns, paint tanks, brushes, hoses & related equipment after use
• Mask required areas to facilitate corrosion removal or painting operations
• Prepare & set up equipment & supplies to perform work assignment, such as fall protection, protective removable equipment, Etc
• Operate ovens to ensure the curing & air filter equipment function in proper mode for current process, such as oven temperature, booth pressure drop, breathing air humidity system checks of FAA guidelines & requirements before beginning work order jobs
• Perform appropriate stenciled masking to paint company logo & insignia, letters & numerals on aircraft surface

Press Operator & Shipping / Receiving Specialist - Sunrise Identity

(2001-01 - 2007-12)

Process purchases orders and daily receipts. Notify department of deliveries. Received and documented all shipments. Train new employees and delegate duties.

• Process outbound shipments for Researched competitive shipping prices with numerous delivery services
• Maintain departmental records and invoices
• Stock inventory, arrange stock for effective order picking procedures
• Perform inventory control on all special products, perform special inventory control counts, per CSR requests
• Check manufactured goods for any flaw and performed remedial mechanism adjustments as essential
• Work as independent or as team member to maximize production & capability
• Check out the final product is as per ISO standard or not
• Arrange vacation so that subdivision remains practical
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and scissor lifts, pallet jacks, cardboard recycling bin
• Review work order to assure accurate counts, order picks
• Package orders to ensure safe, neat delivery of customer orders
• Ship packages via Fed Ex, UPS, DHL, UPS International & custom freight
• Work closely with the warehouse manager on special order projects, such as set up, distribution, inventory & overall customer satisfaction
• Train new employees on correct warehouse operating procedures, special attention to detail on work orders
• Load & off-load freight, cargo containers & parcel trucks
• Prepare, operate, and maintain the printing presses. Xeikon Offset Electrostatic, web feed printing pres
• Transfer a toner feed electrostatic charge to printing drums, which transferred image to paper
• Prepare the presses to print downloading orders via a vector program, adjusting registration, color properties, loading the paper, and adjusting the press to the proper dimensions of the paper
• Change out power supply boards, and hard drives to ensure proper registration for Spartanics die cutting press
• Check to make sure paper and toners meet the required specs and made adjustment to the margins
• Send the material through the press cylinders, adjusting the feed and tension settings as necessary
• Watch presses to ensure paper feeds were stocked
• Make adjustment when issues occurred
• Perform preventive maintenance on press
• Clean Scorton's, T.E. Ds, drums, cleaning stations
• Lubricate and clean the presses and perform minor repairs needed

Everett Community College (2001 - 2001)

High School Diploma (1997 - 1997)