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Brek Balentine

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Dynamic Production Planner with a proven track record at Pellerin Milnor, adept at optimizing schedules and reducing waste through effective ERP utilization. Strong organizational skills and cross-functional collaboration led to improved throughput and timely delivery. Skilled in negotiating priorities while maintaining excellent communication with teams to resolve production challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Planner

Pellerin Milnor
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained production schedules to meet operational demands.
  • Analyzed inventory levels to optimize material requirements and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address production issues and implement solutions.
  • Utilized ERP software to track production progress and manage workflow efficiently.
  • Adjust schedules in response to changes (e.g. engineering change orders, urgent orders, supply delays, machine downtime).
  • Work closely with procurement to anticipate material lead times, order long‑lead items, and avoid stockouts
  • Identify bottlenecks (e.g. if a weld station is overloaded, or assembly is delayed) and plan around them.
  • Track production progress vs schedule; report on whether throughput, lead times, delivery dates are being met.

Supply Chain Analyst

Epic Piping
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supported vendor relationship management through effective communication and issue resolution
  • Build and maintain project specifications in drafting software for detailing in accordance with project documentation (JD Edwards).
  • Manage the preparation and analysis of material forecasts, interpreting MRP output and negotiating purchases.
  • Reviewed procedures, such as distribution or inventory management, to deliver maximum efficiency or minimum cost.
  • Maintained logistics records in accordance with corporate policies

Sales Associate

Totem Mats
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems accurately for efficient transaction processing.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays to attract customer attention and drive sales.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and improve store performance.
  • Increased customer retention and renewal growth by revitalizing existing business in segment.
  • Researched market trends to remain current with industry and competitor information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Skills

  • Strong organizational, planning, and scheduling skills
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, assembly, electrical, controls)
  • Excellent ability to work cross-functionally (engineering, procurement, production, quality, sales)
  • Proficiency with planning systems / ERP / MRP, BOMs, routing, capacity planning
  • Communication skills: being able to communicate delays, negotiate priorities, escalate appropriately

Certification

  • Six Sigma certification in process

Timeline

Production Planner

Pellerin Milnor
05.2023 - Current

Supply Chain Analyst

Epic Piping
08.2022 - 03.2023

Sales Associate

Totem Mats
11.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

University of Arkansas

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