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Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESupply ChainLogistics & Cost ControlInventory ManagementStrategic PlanningQuality AssuranceEffective Issue ResolutionProcess ImprovementsTeam Training/LeadershipKaizen & Six Sigma MethodologiesHR and Financial Mgmt.Organizational ManagementPersuasive NegotiationSafety & Compliance OSHA, DOTWMS TechnologyLotus NotesSAP, Oracle, EDI, ASNMS Office Suite: Visio, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, WordImplement ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949:2016 requirements.Military ExperienceEarly career roles included 4 years in United States Air Force (Honorable Discharge)Education & CredentialsBachelors Degree, Marketing (Minor: General Business), Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MISix Sigma Green Belt Certified, CTI/TNT LogisticsProfessional ExperienceStellantis / Fiat Chrysler Automotive Centerline, MI 10/2011 9/2018Materials/Warehouse and Logistics Manager - Leads high-performance team of up to 150 employees in the Packaging, material handling, inbound - outbound shipping and customs departments. Orchestrate packaging of 100K+ pieces daily. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and capitalize on opportunities to reduce errors and streamline workflow. Analyze all facets of packaging management, and communicate new strategies/processes across team and management.Working in business process model and managing the whole process.Reduced material truckload backlog from 50+ to zero.Continuously maximized efficiency and productivity by scheduling and monitoring working hours.Human Resource duties include grievance resolution, discipline, workforce management of UAW members.Changed/setup the cycle count process with additional checks, thus improving the overall inventory accuracy to 98.4%.Responsible for over 6,000 Part numbers in a 200,000 Sq. Ft Warehouse.Makes decisions on Logistics costs with LTL/TL and Small Package carriers, spend is $2 Million yearlyMaterials Management process is guided by the principal of productivity; Continuous Improvement (Kiazan) and the process of Lean Six Sigma; Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC).Implement all required OSHA regulations and ISO 9001and ISO 14001 standards.Responsible and implementation of IATF 16949:2016 standardsA123 SYSTEMS, Livonia, MI 3/2010 10/2011Buyer (Independent contractor)Supported agile product lifecycle management for $100M Battery Manufacturer for Electric Cars. Applied in sourcing and purchasing Nano phosphate Lithium-ion Battery Technology for Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Executed purchase orders, requisitions and new supplier set-up. Worked across engineering, production, materials management, accounting and IT to drive organization-wide process improvements.Led expert negotiations with suppliers to ensure profitable, compliant deals.Subject matter expert in Oracle and MRP oversight, negotiations with suppliers, Purchase Orders, Requisitions, Agile-Product Life Cycle Management, Low-Cost Country, Quality, Price, Delivery. Oracle/ MRP Supply Chain ManagementEvaluate Suppliers- Sourcing for new suppliers and evaluating their capability of pricing and utility that we were looking forNanophosphate Lithium-ion Battery Technology, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, AutomotiveBuying direct materials and Indirect Materials for Production and Support operations for 20+ yearsCost estimating and cost reductionsUse Microsoft Excel for charting demand, usage, the capabilities of production that supplier can do, meeting the MRP requirementsProven history of reducing overall costNegotiations with suppliers, Purchase Orders, Requisitions, Agile-Product Life Cycle Management, Low-Cost Country, Quality, Price, Delivery. Oracle/ MRP Supply Chain ManagementEvaluate Suppliers- Sourcing for new suppliers and evaluating their capability of pricing and utility that we were looking for.Proven history of reducing overall costLeading special project teams Purchasing, Production, Engineering, QualityBlanket Purchase Orders, Spot Buys, (NDA) Non-Disclosure Agreements, New Supplier Set UpImplementation Commodity StrategiesMultiple departmental interfaces- Engineering, Production, Materials Management, Accounting, ITPricing and tooling negotiations, RFQ, RFPPricing analysis of partsCost estimating and cost reductionsEvaluate Suppliers- Sourcing for new suppliers and evaluating their capability of pricing and utility that we were looking forKERR CORPORATION/METREX RESEARCH CORP., Romulus, MI 6/2005 8/2008Distribution and Warehouse Manager/Traffic ManagerDirected the logistics of 60 trailers, 15 sea containers, and approximately 1800 small packages weekly for this $300M medical and dental manufacturer and distributor. Managed 70+ personnel including UAW members, four supervisors, Inventory Control Analysts, and an international shipping staff, in a two-shift operation in two facilities covering 250K Sq. Ft. Drove continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. Ensured adherence with aggressive quality systems, included cGMP quality system, ISO standards, and FDA standards. Drove shipping and receiving processes for both domestic and global markets, including Canada, Central America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Far East (China, Japan, and Korea) and South Pacific (Australia and Philippines).Implemented JIT schedule based on orders, collaborating with key suppliers and buyers to optimize.Reduced logistics cost by $1.4M, increased productivity by 7%, and improved inventory accuracy to >99%.Improved delivery times by setting a logistics schedule with carriers, which resulted in increased quality due to a reduction in material handling.Oversaw $30M+ for RM and FG / logistics with $10M+ budget over six facilities for Sybron Dental Corporation.Special Projects Managements Companywide Logistics review, Implementation of automated cycle counting, Discrete Ordering, Companywide ordering of Indirect Supplies and Packaging.Responsible for 70+ people including UAW members, 4 supervisors, Inventory Control Analysts and International shipping staff, in a two-shift operation in two facilities covering 250,000 Sq. Ft.Continuous Improvement (Kiazen)Oversee 3PLs - making shipments in Canada.Ship Medical and Dental Products Kerr, Consumable dental and restorative materials, Metrex, Consumable infection control products for Hospitals and Dental practices.Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste and minimize errors.Ensures the efficient movement of raw materials through the warehouse, and production areas.Responsible for Receiving, Shipping, Inventory Control, International Shipments, and OSHA Safety regulations, ISO 9001 Regulations.Lead functional team members from Warehouse/Inventory, Purchasing, and Production planning to improve order fulfillment.Review inventory levels and product aging report with Planning.Financial/Budget responsibilities exceed 30+ million dollars for raw materials and finished goods and Logistics spending budget of 10+ million over 6 facilities for the Sybron Dental Corporation. Include LTL, TL, LCL, FCL, and Small Package-UPS, Fed Ex, DHL. Ship product US domestic and internationally to Canada, Central America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Far East (China, Japan, and Korea) and South Pacific (Australia and Philippines). Reduced logistics cost by $1.4MERP - Oracle Warehouse Management 11i, Bill of Materials (BOM)Discrete Ordering for raw material flow for Production/Manufacturing process in Oracle.Ship/Unload 60 trailers weekly; ship 15 sea containers weekly and ship approximately 1800 small packages weekly.Improve and support internal and external customer relations and communications.Implemented Oracle Warehouse Systems Cycle Counting Program.Improved Inventory accuracy from 97.5% to 99.00+%.Improved labor productivity by 7%.Additional responsibilities include hiring, discipline/grievances, reviews, payroll controls, scheduling.Quality systems include cGMP quality system, ISO standards, and FDA standards. Audit warehouse processes to ensure all sampling in receiving and inventory is maintained in accordance with FDA standards.Review all customer complaints on shipment shortages, overages, and wrong items.Direct all safety audits/reviews and implement changes/improvements from internal and external OSHA inspections. Implements ISO 14001 standards.Hazardous Materials Training, CFR 49 and IATA International Air and SeaMember of the Counsel of Supply Chain Management ProfessionalsFOXCONN ELECTRONICS, Indianapolis, IN 2/2004 6/2005Senior Warehouse ManagerTrained, mentored and managed 110+ people including seven supervisors and staff in a 24/7 facility for this $132B China-based contract manufacturer. Supervised and optimized logistics of 80 trailers and 40 sea containers as well as Vendor Management Inventories (VMI), managing pipeline of 50+ suppliers and 4 customers.Improved productivity and customer relations by setting and enforcing benchmarks and standards, continual communications, ongoing employee training, and implementing KPIs metrics and process improvements.Boosted inventory accuracy from 92% to 99.70% and improved labor costs by 30%.Achieved 100% inventory accuracy for high dollar parts including HDD, memory, mother boards, optical drives, CPUs & COA labels.Resolved issues involving EDI and ASN systems issues between SAP systems.8D ProcessDevelops and implements KPIs metrics and drives process improvements.Responsible for Receiving, Shipping, Inventory Control, Customer Service, MISFinancial responsibilities exceed 45+ million dollarsResponsible for the development and training of all employees. Set productivity benchmarks and standards.Manage Vendor Management Inventories (VMI), 50+ suppliers, four customersUnload 80 trailers weekly; unload 40 sea containers from China weekly.Improve and support internal and external customer relations and communications.Improved inventory accuracy from 92% to 99.70%.Improved labor costs by 30%.100% Inventory accuracy for high dollar parts: HDD, Memory, Mother Boards, Optical Drives, CPUs and COA Labels.Additional responsibilities include hiring, discipline, reviews, payroll controls, schedulingSystems SAPISO 9001 certification, training, implementation, and process writing.Candidate's Name Consulting, Indianapolis, IN 1/2003 12/2003Distribution/Logistics ConsultantDelivered expert distribution and transportation recommendations to cross-industry clients. Analyze and rewrote retail warehouse distribution processes across Receiving, Put away, Picking, Shipping, Inventory Control measures. Evaluated equipment needs and manpower requirements.Wrote procedures and processes for use with the High Jump WMS system.Implemented Warehouse Management System (WMS), High Jump for retail client.LOCKHEED MARTIN/THE BAER GROUP, Indianapolis, IN 6/2002 12/2002Logistics Manager (Contract Role)Performed site assessment for strategic airport security rollout for Transportation Security Administration. Built positive relationships with key stakeholders, including Federal Security Directors, Interim Federal Security Representative, Airport management, Local Law Enforcement Officers and Airline Management.Subject matter expertise over wide range of materials, including; Explosive Detection Systems, Explosive Trace Detection, Hand-held Metal Detectors, Walk-Through Metal Detector, X-Ray equipment, Shoe X-ray equipment construction materials and miscellaneous materials for airport security checkpoints.Point of contact on inventory control, facility startup, shipping, receiving and storage.Site assessment for the Strategic Airport Security Rollout (SASR) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).Interact with key Stakeholders- Federal Security Directors (FSD), Interim Federal Security Representative (IFSR),Airport management, Local Law Enforcement Officers, Airline Management,Performs site assessment and materials analysis.Order, Inventory and Manage construction materials and Security Checkpoint equipment.Responsible for establishing area depot, shipping, receiving, inventory control and secure storage of materials.Materials include: Explosive Detection Systems (EDS), Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), Hand-held Metal Detectors (HHMD), Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD), X-Ray equipment, Shoe X-ray equipment construction materials and miscellaneous materials for airport security checkpoints.Hold Secret Security Clearance for TSA. Laid off project completeTNT LOGISTICS NORTH AMERICA/CTI LOGISTX, Normal, IL, Indianapolis, Lafayette, IN, Wixom, MI 2/1988 11/2001Project Warehouse/Logistics ManagerPromoted to Project Warehouse/Logistics Manager in 2001 for $1B 3PL Logistics Provider for Warehousing, Transportation fleet, instrumental in startup operation to launch a 60K sq.ft. Returnable Warehouse. Handled recruitment, hiring, on-boarding training and development of high-performance teams. Oversaw negotiations, client services and account management, as well as support of RFQ and RFP processes. Six sigma DMAIC, GreenbelltPromoted through various roles of increased leadership, including Logistics Warehouse Manager and Logistics Manager.Earned multiple performance awards, including Presidents Ring of Quality Honor, Most Improved Quality Award, Top Manager for cost variance achievements and Outstanding Safe Work Record award.Purchasing Capital Equipment for OperationsInvolved in startup operation to launch a 60,000 sq.ft. Returnable Warehouse.Part of team to launch Transportation portion of start up for Mitsubishi, plant shuttles, collection routes and linehauls.Screening and hiring of Operational Managers, Supervisors and support staff.Outsource transportation lanes to 4th party carriers, negotiated rates, monitored and rated services to client.Held accounts management responsibilities.Responsible for RFQs and RFPs for clients.Excellent communication and leadership skills.3PLContinuous Improvement (Kiazen)Six Sigma Green BeltLogistics Warehouse Manager, Lafayette, Indiana 1999Managed 196,000 square foot warehouse for Caterpillars Large Engine Center (Power GeneratingEngines)Warehouse uses RF technology, performs Sub-Assembly, Sequencing and Parts kittingSet up schedule for audits and cycle counts of parts.Assure customer service and maintains customer relations by directing operations to meetcustomer needs for Caterpillar.Manage one Operational Manager and 3 Supervisors for 24/5 operations.Manage the staffing levels for 65+ employees and controlled labor costsManaged Greenbush Industries, a Sub-Contractor that employs the mentally handicapped, doingsimple sub-assemblies.Accomplishments:Increased profits 3.9%, 1999Successfully closed operation.No production line shutdowns.Logistics Manager, Lafayette, Indiana 1989-1998Managed all Transportation operations including, staffing, equipment selections, equipment needs, dispatching, pickup times, delivery times to meet JIT systems at Japanese automotive assembly plantDesigned all transportation Routing, Pickup times, Delivery time schedules, Routing of lanes, haul traffic coming into Indiana from eight mid-western states, three Southern states, Canada and Mexico.Hired all company drivers, reviewed and completed all driver qualification files.Worked with Packaging group to design and implement packaging requirements on automotive parts with Tier 1 suppliers.Manage one Operational Manager and three Supervisors.Supervised 50 employees and controlled labor costs.Outsource transportation lanes to 4th party carriers included 40 drivers. Negotiated rates, monitored services to client.Implemented preventative maintenance programs to control costs of equipment.Expert knowledge and ensured compliance with all DOT /OSHA regulations for operation. Knowledgeable in the transportation of hazardous materials.Responsible for all current and new sales activity for the Subaru-Isuzu account.Assure customer service and maintained customer relations by directing operations to meet customer needs for Subaru-Isuzu Automotive.Proficient utilizing Microsofts Office Suite- Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Windows, XP/Vista. Lotus Notes.Provided RFQs and RFPs for clients. Excellent written and oral skills.Worked with Packaging group to design and implement packing requirements on automotive parts with Tier 1 suppliers.Accomplishments:Received Presidents Ring-of-Quality Award, 1997Led operation through two contract renewals, 1992 & 1995Operation exceeded financial business plan, 1989-1997- No production line shutdowns, 1989-1997Received Most Improved Quality Award, 1994Operation recognized for excellence in quality and injury-free work record, 1992Recognized as Top Manager for the least cost variance projections over 40 managers, 1992Increased revenue 112%, increased profits 161%, 1993-1995Operation received Outstanding Safe Work Record Award, 1990Launched operation in 1989.Double operation size in one year.Zero production line shutdown in 9.5 years.Logistics Supervisor, Wixom, Michigan 1988- 1989Oversees 80 drivers on 2nd Shift |
