Dan van Arsdall

About Dan van Arsdall

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, my role as Supply Chain Manager is pivotal in driving the adoption of LEAN principles and Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring operational efficiency and cost savings. With a solid foundation in operations management, my recent success includes improving On Time Deliveries from less than 40% to greater than 98% and a 25% reduction in inventory. My team has championed continuous improvement, with a servant leadership approach fostering an AGILE working environment. This has not only optimized our supply chain but also facilitated strategic execution, empowering us to deliver exceptional service and support to our stakeholders.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Manager

   Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

   Aug 2024 — Present · Loveland, CO, US

   SUPPLY CHAIN and PROCUREMENT- Negotiate vendor contract to obtain better terms, stock & hold agreements to reduce inventory, VMI programs, and cost reduction- Responsible for in domestic and international logistics - Plan, direct, and coordinate all procurement functions globally - SIOP…Inventory control, planning, PPV forecasting - Improve cash flow through Kanban implementation and Just-In-Time supply chain management - Warehouse optimization and management - ERP improvements, utilization, and maximization as well as data integrity- Annual procurement budget of greater than - Product life cycle planning - Oversight of key vendor accounts•MANAGEMENT and CUSTOMER SERVICE- Management of warehousing, receiving, shipping, and packaging (QC) processes - Customer service skills driven to exceed expectations of internal and external customers - Critical thinking and analysis - Strategic thinking and application of business acumen - Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting•CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT- Improved OTD from 97%- Drive process improvement through Dynamic Kanban improvement and LEAN conversions to increase inventory turns- Root Cause Analysis (5 why) in manufacturing process improvement, stock outs, and OTD issues- Agile manufacturing to meet aggressive customer shipment schedules- Deployment of cellular manufacturing to drive efficiency in production processing•SUSTAINABILITY- Leading recycling and environmentally conscious business practices throughout the organization - Cooperate with vendors globally to reduce carbon footprint - Managing Environmental projects to limit impact on community and environment

Education

• Colorado State University

  Graduate Certificate, Strategic Organizational Leadership

• Colorado State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Double Major Finance & Marketing, Minor in Speech Communications

• Syracuse University

  Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma

• University of South Florida

  Graduate Certificiate, DEI in the workforce

• Colorado State University

  Graduate Certificate, Services Marketing

• Syracuse University

  LEAN Manufacturing

• UCLA

  Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Management

Skills

• Personnel Management
• Financial Reporting
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Finance
• Public Relations
• Retirement Planning
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Networking
• Marketing Management
• Program Management
• Lean Operations
• Sales
• Benefits Administration
• Operational Efficiency
• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
• Accounting
• Strong Business Acumen
• Strategic Organizational Leadership
• Financial Strategy
• Employee Benefits Design
• Financial Performance Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Event Management
• Time Management
• Operational Execution
• Employee Engagement
• Ice Hockey
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Business Networking
• Strategic Leadership
• New Business Development
• Operating Budgets
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Diversity Training
• Employee Benefits