1. R i c h a r d A . D o l s k i
(612) 817-0454 1975 Wenz Ave.
radolski@comcast.net Chaska, MN 55318
M a n a g e m e n t P r o f e s s i o n a l
Reliable, motivated and results-oriented professional with over 31 years of solid experience in supply chain planning,
management, and transportation in a global setting. Geared for a position with a leader in the industry where
commitment to excellence will have valuable application. Confident and responsible expert desires for more
challenging opportunities and tenure within a world-class and high-integrity company that will utilize honed skills in
purchasing, selling and management abilities to increase profitability and development.
Driven, communicative and decisive achiever specializes in sourcing/purchasing, contract negotiations, capacity
planning, manufacturing line planning, and supply chain management. Has deep comprehension of procurement
procedures, people management, customer service and supply chain quality control. Energetic and open-minded
team leader has acquired expertise in strategic planning and proactive management with a proven track record to
drive and maintain progressive business growth.
 Business Process Engineering Inventory & Capacity Management
 Distribution & Warehouse Logistics Reporting & Presentation Skills
 Versed in Cost Reduction Food Safety & HACCP Certified
 Sales & Operations Planning
P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e
 Managed and supervised business process implementation among 9 manufacturing facilities and several
terminal and warehouse operations; created process alignment across end to end scenarios, training and
business simulation activities; aided in trade-flow for intercompany transactions and tax rules.
 Coordinated forecast activities across departments to establish business case and design effective gap
assessment; oversaw the project management of the team, operations and sales; trained and managed
startup events.
 Analyzed and promoted strategies within the 'Fit to Grow' program; sales and operations planning and
ingredient procurement readiness; reviewed industry trends and evolving technology to analyze supply base
issues to lessen risk, protect continuity of supply and influence appropriate sourcing decisions.
 Gathered and reviewed data in order to improve tracking tools to provide and apply product flow
recommendations, inventory buys and disposition; acted as focal point for operational activities.
 Acquired and demonstrated thorough and deep understanding of the elements in business implementation
due to external factors, and the coordination required to develop a long term strategy to manage risks
across the supply channel; provided guidance to implementation teams on areas to drive clarity.
 Handled all design change deliverables and co-developed the direction on various Version 2 requirements,
garnering a base level understanding of W2 Product Test processes including HPCQ, and SAP for script
testing Sales Orders & Contracts.
 Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper alignment of product roadmap and supply chain
strategy; formulated and brought up effective and innovative ideas to manufacturing management in
determining strategy and execution of solutions.
 Planned forecasts and handled a team of functional managers, analysts, and planners to develop core
supply chain processes within sales and operations planning, inventory management and capacity
management for bulk and packaging segments; created improvements and supervised operational
performance indices in line with key metrics.
 Created opportunities to implement industry best-practices and innovations to improve the materials
management processes; analyzed the proportional contribution of vendors/partners and created
opportunities for vendors/partners to provide value; consolidated processes across pricing, available to
promise, credit, order entry, A/R and EDE; provided outstanding customer experience.
 Spearheaded demand forecasting and operations planning; oversaw improvement and implementation of
Production Plans based on Forecasts and Inventory Projections; arranged and coordinated activities
between business units to develop forecasts and manage purchases and meet sales objectives while
reducing inventory exposure and reduction in cost metrics among shipments.

2. C a r e e r H i s t o r y
Cargill, INC. Feb 1984 - Present
Progressive Positions
United States & Canada
Dressings Sauces & Oils, AVP (Nov 2011 - Present)
Tartan Process Designer, OTSC Order Management (Feb 2011 - Oct 2011)
Dressing Sauces & Oils, AVP, Supply & Optimization Leader (Aug 2006 - Jan 2011)
Food Ingredients Systems, AVP Order Management, Process Owner (June 2005 - Aug 2006)
Corn Milling, AVP Supply Chain Manager (April 2000 - June 2005)
Cargill Transportation & Logistics ( 1997 - April 2000)
Corn Milling, Bulk Liquid Logistics Manager (1996 - 1997)
Corn Milling, Blair Nebraska, Distribution Team Leader (1994 - 1996)
Saskferco, Transportation Manager (1992 - 1994)
Cargill Fertilizer, Transportation & Special Projects (1990 - 1992)
North Star Steel, Eastern Regional Transportation Manager (1987 - 1990)
Cargill Fertilizer, Assistant Transportation Manager (1985 - 1987)
E d u c a t i o n a n d T e c h n i c a l S k i l l s
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Administration; Emphasis on Transportation & Logistics
Cargill Leadership Development Program, 1998
Microsoft Office Suite  SAP  TMS Design
M e m b e r s h i p s & L e a d e r s h i p
Supply Chain Advisory Member, Carlson School of Management since 1999
Supply Chain Advisory Member, Iowa State University since 2010
Director of To the Bridge Foundation since 2012
Director of ACTA MN since 1986
N o t a b l e H i g h l i g h t s
 Provided business development implementation to aid the startup of a $100M Capital project; successfully
captured $2M in ingredient sourcing opportunities as Dressings, Sauces and Oils, AVP.
 Managed the coordination of a business process re-design that helped in streamlining operational initiatives
to see a cost reduction of $2.5M annually.
 Operationalized over 350 new product opportunities to generate $500K in additional revenue; drafted
quarterly sales forecasts and implemented processes on 5B pounds of volume across10 base oils, supporting
the inventory and demand planning.
 Established a successful network to optimize a strategic solution to produce $1.25M; captured $15M in Days
Sales Outstanding through effective team building and leadership.
 Documented and managed total supply chain spends in excess of $300M; generated $20M in cost savings
through product rationing, freight economics and reduction programs; integrated the Cerestar acquisition to
support $40M in synergy capture through networking, fleet management, and transportation improvements.
References Gladly Provided Upon Request