AVAN BEISWANGER
Veedersburg,IN
Summary
Supply chain and operations professional with experience in MRP-driven production scheduling, purchasing, and inventory management within a regulated medical manufacturing environment. Proven ability to manage inventory systems, execute demand-aligned purchasing strategies, and maintain optimal safety stock levels. Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel experience and a track record of improving forecasting accuracy, vendor coordination, and production efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager / Scheduler
B&J Medical
Kendallville, IN
05.2025 - Current
- Manage vendor-managed inventory for key medical device customer, overseeing $8M+ in inventory using forecast-driven MRP planning
- Execute daily production scheduling across multiple work centers, aligning capacity, lead times, and due dates to ensure on-time delivery
- Create and manage purchase orders based on demand forecasts, ensuring material availability for uninterrupted production
- Maintain safety stock levels while reducing excess and obsolete inventory through continuous demand monitoring
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and customer teams to resolve supply chain constraints and scheduling conflicts
Inventory Specialist
B&J Medical
Kendallville
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Led migration of $8M+ inventory system, improving real-time visibility and data accuracy across 50+ users
- Reconciled inventory discrepancies through detailed reporting and analysis, achieving 100% accuracy prior to system transition
- Enhanced forecasting and inventory tracking processes to improve demand planning and reporting reliability
Buyer / Planner
B&J Medical
Kendallville
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Created and managed purchase orders based on demand forecasts, ensuring accurate quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines
- Coordinated with suppliers on lead times, order updates, and delivery schedules to maintain production continuity
- Supported dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk and improve material availability
- Monitored forecasted requirements to prevent delays and ensure on-time execution
Shipping Clerk
B&J Medical
Kendallville
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed daily shipments with 100% accuracy, ensuring proper packaging, inspection, and release of medical components
- Performed in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools to ensure compliance with specifications
- Maintained cleanroom standards in support of regulated manufacturing operations
Education
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2025
Skills
- MRP & Production Planning
- Purchase Order Management
- Inventory & Safety Stock Control
- Vendor Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Excel data analysis
- Forecasting
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager / Scheduler
B&J Medical
05.2025 - Current
Inventory Specialist
B&J Medical
05.2024 - 08.2024
Buyer / Planner
B&J Medical
05.2023 - 08.2023
Shipping Clerk
B&J Medical
08.2021 - 08.2022
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University