Austin M.

Master Scheduler at Server Products

Greater Milwaukee

About

As a Supply Chain Analyst, my job is to make processes and peoples lives better one day at a time. There is always room for improvement, and it is my goal to identify and execute no matter the size or impact. Collaboration is an integral part of how i operate and understand the value everyone's contribution has in the larger conversation. I thrive in fast moving, innovative organizations. I'm passionate about finding solutions that not only solves the problem, but benefits the common good. Outside of work, i enjoy hiking, curling (yes, the one on ice), and reading. My insights colors are Blue, Red, Green, Yellow. How can I help you today?

Experience

  • Server Products (Full-time · 1 yr 1 mo)
    • Master Scheduler
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Sr. Production Planner
      Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 · 7 mos

  • Sr. Production Planner at J.W. Speaker Corporation
    Dec 2023 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Analyze production capacity and adjust schedules to optimize resource utilization - Manage long term production plans to level inventory levels - Generate reports on company-wide metrics reporting to upper management - Address and resolve production issues promptly to minimize disruptions - Identify areas of opportunity to improve and simplify tasks

  • Supply Planner at Medline Industries, Inc.
    Jun 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    -Collaborate with plants, suppliers, and logistics to ensure a seamless flow of inventory. -Coordinate and follow-up with suppliers, operations and warehousing regarding late orders, material outages, and/or special projects. -Manage purchase order/work order size based on service commitments, existing inventory on hand, and lead times. -Manage lead times to drive operational efficiency and improve service. -Manage inventory turns and safety stock parameters, minimize surplus/obsolescence, and provide consistent input into workload plans. -Understand plant/supplier capacity, lead-time and operational plans, to ensure proper inventory is maintained. -Collaborate with demand planning to understand the impact of forecast changes and translate demand plan into inventory needs. -Communicate with peers and escalate to leadership team when potential supply issues arise. -Utilize system-generated reports to determine priorities, to identify and resolve potential issues, and to confirm/communicate results. -Create ad hoc reporting when needed. Perform weekly root cause analysis.

  • 3M (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Supply Chain Analyst
      Jan 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

      -Scheduled production for 24 work centers, generating over $190M in annual revenue -Supported a 1500% demand surge of disposable and single-use stethoscopes to help hospitals fight against COVID-19 -Coordinated phase-in/phase-out of entire product portfolio consisting of over 100 finished goods and 160 raw materials -Effectively managed concurrent projects for new product development, improvements to the customer experience, and fill rate performance -Facilitated training and supported 14 production planners for the first major US plant SAP deployment -Accurately performed new material setup and maintenance to Class III medical device per FDA regulations

    • Optimized Operations (O2) Analyst
      Jun 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

      -Assisted in reviewing and correcting master data errors for plant SAP deployment readiness -Lead sourcing initiative to reduce cross contamination risks in medical clean room environments -Planned production for drug products averaging over 150% year-over-year growth -Managed outsourced subcontractor relations and exceeded service expectations while reducing inventory by 21% -Initiated and led division-wide restructuring of non-working inventory review, with over $422K in cost savings and $1.3M in inventory reductions -Reduced consumer product cycle time from 145 to 75 days and annual transit costs by $60K

    • Supply Chain Analyst Intern
      May 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • University of St. Thomas (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Operations Manager
      Aug 2015 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Supervised 15 student employees that deal with hall-wide security. I worked with our Area Director to make sure that project deadlines are met and policy is upheld throughout the residence hall. This position allows me to be a resource for our Resident Advisers, which has given me the leadership experience that I will use throughout my career. -Analyze, evaluate, and implement creative solutions to interpersonal and administrative problems -Supervise a team of 15 student employees -Report budget and produce work schedule for 9 team members -Lead training sessions for new and returning staff

    • Shift Manager - Dining Services
      Aug 2015 - May 2016 · 10 mos