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RYAN G. DOERKSEN
104 Oakcrest Dr. West Savannah, GA 31405
912-349-3559 (Res) ◆ 912-755-2479 (Cell) ◆ ryandoerksen104@comcast.net

Supply Chain Management Executive successful at building corporate value for companies operating in over 25
countries. Expert at executing innovative supply chain systems and processes; including sourcing strategies, contract
negotiations, supplier Six Sigma, cost reduction, inventory control, and quality improvements. Demonstrated
operational excellence through the transformation of traditional purchasing organization to world class Enterprise
Supply Chain process. Goal and process driven accomplished professional with a broad business background in all
aspects of procurement with a proven track record for strategy development and execution to achieve corporate
directives. Broad business acumen in multiple industries and a motivational leader that engages team through
enthusiasm and excitement about the business.

Key qualifications include :

 Team Member Coaching and Mentoring
 Supplier Relationship Management
 Supply Management Centralization
 Capital Planning and Sourcing Management
 Supply Base Improvements (Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Reliability)
 Material Planning and Inventory Control

 Organizational Design and Development
 Category Management and E-Sourcing
 Business Unit Level Operational Improvements
 Indirect and Direct Sourcing Best Practices
 Spend Analytics
 Sourcing Automation\Supplier Collaboration
 Transformational Leadership

Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership ◆ Webster University ◆ St. Louis, Illinois 2008
Bachelor of Arts ◆ Mass Communication ◆ Friends University Wichita, Kansas 1989
Institute for Supply Management
Six Sigma Certified
Michigan State University ◆ Textron Integrated Supply Chain Management Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION, Savannah, GA

Director, Final Phase Materials 12/2011 – Present
Lead procurement activities to support highly complex manufacturing processes to meet stringent FAA
requirements. Team includes staff members covering planning, purchasing, contracts, inventory control,
warehousing, and advanced programs. Accountable for integrating Supply Chain objectives with Sales, Operations,
Engineering, and Design to achieve optimum ROI and cash flow. Responsible for implementing process
improvements, safety enhancements, inventory control, cost reduction, demand management planning and
forecasting, to advance company objectives. Scope of role also includes order and inventory policies that ensure

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