ROSS TYLER 550 Marina Parkway, D-3 Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 422-3686 rt1150410@westpost.

net MATERIALS / PLANNING / PRODUCTION CONTROL / LOGISTICS Results-driven professional with more than 20 years experience and expertise in logistics, production and materials management in diverse industries. Specializa tion as a test technician. Demonstrated success in materials and production cont rol, MRP, cost and lead time reduction. Proven abilities in inventory control an d management, quality control and assurance and factory production. Recognized for the ability to identify critical issues and implement effective solutions. Excellent communicator as highlighted by building, leading, managing and motivat ing highly effective teams. Core competencies include: Supply Chain/Materials Management - MRP Implementation - Logistics- Cycle/Lead T ime Reduction Cost Analysis/Reduction/Avoidance Factory Production - Inventory Control/Management - Manpower/Time Management - JIT/WIP/MRP/SAP- QC/QA - Author Policies/Procedures - Scheduling - Troubleshooting - Employee Communications - M icrosoft Office Suite - Cognos - Report Writer - Crystal Reports PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS SAIC, LTPS Division Learned two MRP systems in three months and led Production team in implementatio n of a new MRP system in only three months. Results: Successfully went live in C ost Point MRP six months sooner than normal, while running full production. Implemented daily cycle counting program based on ABC classifications to satisfy Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Results: Achieved SOX compliance and increased inv entory accuracy fifteen percent. Initiated and managed the Material Review Board to disposition rejected material that previously was stockpiled and not accounted for financially. Results: Actu al scrap costs were transacted to the proper account in the new MRP system and r ework orders were prioritized and created for material as required so all costs were captured. Cratex Manufacturing Implemented material requirements planning system in record time. Faced with fin ancial stress after a plant move, worked very long hours to prepare MRP and maxi mize its capabilities. Results: Increased accuracy and visibility of data; reduc ed lead times 60% saving customers and perhaps saved the company. Created data base in Q&A (Symantec) mimicking data entry screens in MRP for use in plant. Uploaded and download data seamlessly between MRP in San Diego and Q&A in Tijuana via floppy disk. Results: Problems were discovered at 1st data-entry point and corrected; increased the accuracy and timeliness of data which saved time and money. Employed new import rules to reduce tariff costs. Independently performed the re quired tasks to qualify for tariff reductions on six raw materials. Results: Sav ed the company about $22K annually in tariff costs on non-NAFTA materials. Reduced scrap on regulating wheels with recesses. Suggested that instead of mol ding the recesses into the wheels and cleaning them up on the lathes, the compan y should do the complete recess job on the lathes. Results: Saved $3500 to $6000 per month in scrap by eliminating fissure problem. Developed new programming procedure. Revised production programming to maximize

efficiency and moderate lead time increases while shutting down the boiler and p resses one day per week. Results: Saved 20% on propane and approximately 10% on electricity. SKF Condition Monitoring Solved quality problem on principle unit sold. Researched and discovered design flaw causing shorts in control panels. Results: Saved thousands in repair costs and received letter of appreciation from the V.P. of Manufacturing. Discovered inventory control errors for expensive stock. Analyzed optimum invent ory levels for various materials based on actual and forecasted usage and adjust ed inventory and purchasing parameters. Results: Minimized inventory costs, stoc k outs and lead times for final products. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER July 2009-December 2010

SAIC (LTPS Division, Electronics Manufacturer), Mira Mesa, CA MATERIALS MANAGER / PLANNER Cratex Manufacturing (Abrasive Manufacturer, Maquiladora), Encinitas, CA 1993-2009 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR PRODUCTION CONTROL ANALYST SKF Condition Monitoring (Electronics Manufacturer), San Diego, CA 3 PRODUCTION MANAGER SENIOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN Valhalla Scientific (Electronics Manufacturer), San Diego, CA

1990-199

1982-1989

Served in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician 2nd Class / Work C enter Supervisor EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Emphasis in Production Operations Management, SDSU, 3.5 GPA Associate of Arts in Business Administration Mesa College, 3.6 GPA TRAINING Material Requirements Planning Including: SAP, Scheduling, Bills of Material, Ro utings, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Database Management; Data Mining from MRP to Produce and Manipulate Relevant Reports; All facets of Inventory Managem ent; Troubleshooting and Repair of Various Types of Electronic Equipment; Techni cal Writing Including Instruction Manuals and Process Controls; Quality Control Analysis; Word, Excel, and Project; Electronics A and C Schools, U.S. Navy AWARDED Letter of Appreciation from the President of Manufacturing for Identifying a Cos tly Design Flaw, SKF; 3 Monetary/Recognition Awards for Cost-cutting Suggestions, SKF; Amigo de Baja C alifornia Norte Award for Promoting Tourism Through a Regatta in Ensenada, Prese nted by Governor Alcocer, B.C. Mexico; More Than 100 Trophies for Racing Hobie C atamarans

Affiliated with: Hobie Cat Fleet Four San Diego, Past Commodore and Regatta Dire ctor for 12 years