1. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DARCY HOGLE
Accomplished and self-directed Procurement Specialist, Purchasing/Inventory Manager with
experience overseeing multi-million dollar acquisition operations, supply chain/contract negotiations,
inventory management and strategic planning.
Dedicated to maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all areas.
I help bring your visions to fruition.
Cost Reduction/Containment
Procedure Development
Process Improvement
Contract Management
Inventory Control
Budgeting and Forecasting
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word
GCMS, LotusNotes,
Paradox, PeachTree, Progression,
PeopleSoft
Lead new Purchasing Department and implemented proper inventory practices
in established lighting manufacturing company.
Managed over $2m inventory and needs for two locations.
Purchased over $1.8m inventory quarterly.
09/2016 to Current PURCHASING ASSOCIATE
3M Contingent － Maplewood, MN
Work with suppliers, requestors, commodity specialists, and other
sourcing teams to provide support and collaboration in a fast-paced,
team environment, under limited supervision.
Creating proper procedures manuals with step-by-step instructions for
new hires in efforts to reduce training productivity down time and errors.
​Oversee sourcing processes for assigned commodities, assuring proper
procedures and expense allocations are followed.
Resolve invoicing/receiving discrepancies.
04/2008 to 10/2015 PROCUREMENT/INVENTORY MANAGER
Energy Solutions International, LLC (OEM - Commercial Lighting) － West St.
Paul, MN
Created Purchasing and Inventory management procedures and tools for
new department.
Modernized inventory system that was manually paper tracked to
electronically managed and semi-automated with use of an interactive
Excel database, executed the use of a KanBan system and cooperatively
creating Paradox programming.
Reduced direct labor and overhead required for monthly inventory by 68%
with implementation of cycle-counting practices.
Created and led staff training initiatives and documentation to
facilitate and ensured compliance with new company policies and
procedures.
Generated, documented and implemented new part number scheme to
facilitate transition of two programs to an ERP/MRP system.
Maximized optimal cash flow for the business by continually improving
inventory management by creating and managing new
usage/forecasting reports.
Generated an in-depth Excel reporting system to track over 700 Sylvania
customer sales and purchases individually and collectively.
Managed and updated fiscal documents including stock, inventory,
material control, accounting, and supply reports to maintain operations
within budget and maximize profitability.

2. EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
06/2001 to 04/2008 INVENTORY/PROCUREMENT/CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Air-SERV, LLC (OEM - Coin-op Air/Vacuum & Service Manager) － Mendota
Heights, MN
PURCHASING MANAGER (May 2004-April 2008)
Updated departmental standard operating procedures and database to
accurately reflect the current practices.
Worked closely with managers to plan buys.
Performed detailed reviewed of high and low performing products.
Created and audited bills of materials for deficits to eliminate inventory
loss.
Managed team of 7 direct reports, including Customer Service
Supervisor.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR (July 2003-May 2004)
Identified and resolved system and account issues.
Formulated and enforced Service Center policies, procedures and quality
assurance measures.
Development call center operations, quality and training processes.
Led team of 5 direct reports.
INSIDE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT (June 2002-July 2003)
Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to
resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
KEY ACCOUNT REPORT AGENT (June 2001-June 2002)
Compiled statistical information for special reports.
09/1998 to 06/2000 MANAGER
Midwest Western (Clothing & tack store) － South Saint Paul, MN
Re-opened store location, recruited and trained new staff.
Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking
and reconciling cash receipts.
Developed promotions to move existing stock.
Worked closely with the CEO to formulate and build the store brand.
01/1996 to 06/2001 ACCOUNT MANAGER
Advanced Communications Design (OEM - Listening Station & Service Manager)
－ Bloomington, MN
Increased database accuracy to 100% by implementing and carrying out
new testing and auditing practices.
Reduced down time by improving releases from BMG, Virgin Records,
Sony, Universal and like with creative contract negotiations to best suit
all parties.
Developed and created a more effective filing system to accelerate
paperwork processing.
Business Management
Brainerd Community College
Heavy Duty Truck/Diesel Technician
Dakota County Technical College
Accounting
Brainerd Community College
Auto Body Technician
Saint Paul Technical College
Heavy Duty Diesel Technician
Auto Body Technician
Welding