Brandon Cantu

About Brandon Cantu

Supply chain leader with 20+ years of progressive experience delivering measurable impact…

Experience

1. Senior Project & Planning Manager

   NOV

   Nov 2022 — Present · Fort Worth, TX, US

   In this role, I lead complex capital and aftermarket projects while streamlining processes and programs across a $50M+ portfolio. I manage a team of seven and get to shape both strategy and execution, which makes every project a blend of planning precision and on-the-ground agility.•By designing a single Master Schedule and consolidating five disconnected schedules, I helped generate $2M in quarterly revenue and cut turnaround times from six months to under two.•To turn a fragmented aftermarket program into a well-oiled machine, I redesigned operations to hit 90% on-time delivery, reduced meeting fatigue by 88%, and introduced a client communication approach resulting in 100% weekly communications, saving over $150K annually. •In order to drive capital project revenue from $16.4M in 2022 to ~$40M in 2025, I optimized resource planning and introduced ERP-driven tracking to increase visibility and reduce delays.•By restructuring the service and warranty program, I introduced real-time shipment tracking to help boost service order fulfillment to $1.6M and warranty claim recoveries to $664K.•While rolling out Oracle Omega ERP across global sites, I developed SOPs, led cross-functional training, and created systems to streamline project tracking company-wide.•To maintain ISO9001 compliance, I designed and executed Procedures and Quality Trackers, which resulted in zero audit findings and eliminated penalty risk.•To build a more engaged and capable team, I launched a leadership development program that included employee growth training, succession planning, one-on-one sessions, and performance reviews, which led to three consecutive 100% Pulse Survey manager ratings.•While implementing Intuiflow’s DDOM module, I identified critical system bugs leading to enhancements and improved demand planning accuracy.•By implementing a detailed scrap tracker, I initiated root causes and corrective actions, reducing quality scrap claims from $32K in 2023 to just $885 by 2025.

Education

• Hill College

  Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2000 — 2002

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Bachelor of Science Supply Chain and Operations Management

Skills

• Purchasing
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Supply Chain Management
• Materials Management
• Forecasting
• Supplier Evaluation
• Contract Negotiation
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Management
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Oil & Gas
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Energy