BRETT BEHLER

1557 Rosebank Drive, Westfield, IN 46074 · 765.891.0162

Bbehler05@icloud.com

Ensure a position in purchasing, procurement and/or inventory management. Desired position allows
further development of exceptional communication skills and the continued opportunity to thrive in an
environment requiring the ability to effectively prioritize multiple concurrent projects. Goal-driven
leader, results-driven achiever and resourceful team player.

EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2019 – PRESENT
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING, RIDGE CORPORATION
Oversees procurement of all materials necessary for manufacturing domestically and
internationally. Supervision of Materials Manager and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and
Operations) Buyer. Negotiates pricing and rates using knowledge of industry standards of
materials and operations.

JANUARY 2002 – MAY 2019

SENIOR INVENTORY ANALYST, STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS
Responsible for over 11 million dollars of inventory. Ensured quota of 10% of inventory counted
is met each month. Placed orders for additional implant devices and instruments. Assisted with
coordination of new product roll-out. Support of sales and operations team members.

JANUARY 1996 – MAY 2001

PURCHASING AGENT, WABASH NATIONAL
Sourced raw material and components for trailer manufacturing operations. Negotiated pricing
and fair market value rates with outside vendors. Controlled inventory using appropriate
systems. Streamlined operations processes while maintaining top performance.

EDUCATION
MAY 1989
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, MCCUTCHEON HIGH SCHOOL

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Subject matter expert in MRP (Material
Requirements Planning)
• Multiple system familiarity and utilization
including Web Ops, JIT (just In Time), RFID
(Radio Frequency Identification) and IQMS
(Integrated Quality Management System)
• Detail-oriented
• Effective communicator

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE BY REQUEST.