Blake Derks Pmp, Cpim

Blake Derks has an extensive work experience spanning over a decade. They started their career as a Quality Control Intern at Pierce Manufacturing in 2013. In 2014, they joined Plexus Corp. and held various roles, including Supply Chain Intern, Tactical Supply Chain Specialist, Demand Analyst, Master Scheduler, Regional Commodities Specialist, and Transition Manager. During their time at Plexus Corp., they gained expertise in supply chain management and scheduling. In 2022, they joined Ultra Clean Technology as a Materials Project Manager. Additionally, they also worked at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh as a Community Advisor, where they demonstrated strong communication and conflict resolution skills while improving the living experience on campus. Overall, Blake Derks has a diverse background in supply chain management, project management, and quality control.

Blake Derks, PMP, CPIM obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 2011 to 2015. In addition to their degree, Blake has also obtained several certifications. Blake completed the Lean Enterprise Certificate from Fox Valley Technical College in December 2015. Blake then became Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) through the Association for Supply Chain Management in January 2020. Most recently, Blake obtained their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in August 2022. Furthermore, they have also completed the Effective Negotiating course from KARRASS® Effective Negotiating in August 2019.