EDWARD M. PELSHAW

*** ******** **** *****, *********, Florida 32141

Mobile: 407-***-**** ~ E-mail: acrfae@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/edward-pelshaw/2/a48/969

PROFILE

A Global Supply Chain/Sourcing executive with the experience, knowledge, focus and energy to readily engage the Global Supply Chain Organization and to recommend strategy and implement improvements to develop a World-Class Supply Chain Organization. Experienced in all aspects of Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing/Operations Management with the leadership ability to significantly and positively impact customer delivery, operational costs, and the overall organization’s financial performance. Areas of expertise include:

Strategic Sourcing Inventory Management Negotiation

Global Sourcing MRP/ERP Experience International Experience

Staff Development Sales and Operational Planning Lean Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Severn Trent (FTSE 100 Company, London Stock Exchange: SVT) – (virtual/travel position)

Director of Global Sourcing & Director of Global Supply Chain 2007 - 2014

Worked directly for MD and with Regional Business Unit Directors and key staff around the global to execute business plan to meet financial and other KPI goals by developing supply chain strategy resulting in a reduced cost base while simultaneously streamlining product/project delivery. Manage Supply Chain Management personnel in 10 different countries and Global Sourcing Teams in Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Involved in management of +$200 million in spend and consistently met group cost reduction KPI with annual savings of between 5% - 7% for past 6 years

Sit on Project Board managing ~$100 million in Indirect Spend with strategy developed to realize savings of over $11 million during the next 3 years

Developed Supply Chain and Global Sourcing Strategy to support growth plan, improve customer satisfaction, and achieve 25% Cost Base Reduction across all major product lines

Travel 75% to Global BUs and Manufacturing Facilities and work with stakeholders in continuous improvement of the supply chain consistent with the overall business strategy

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) – Orlando, Florida

Manager, Supply Chain Management 2006 - 2007

Managed a staff of ten supply chain professionals responsible for annual spend of approximately $300 million.

Developed complex bidding documents and negotiated multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts with annual savings of greater than 10% while following State and Local Procurement Regulations

Worked closely with Distribution and Transmission Operations VPs to introduce new technology and new suppliers into business while simultaneously minimizing risk exposure.

Led the Supply Chain Management team in implementation of upgrade of J.D. Edwards ERP software to improve and facilitate processes and functionality of the system as related to procurement

Global Sourcing & Consulting Inc. (GSCI) – Sanford, Florida

President & Founder 2003-2005

Responsible for all aspects of a global sourcing and consulting company that provided consulting, sourcing, and import services to U.S. Customers, including several Fortune 500 companies.

Managed the successful start-up of this company by meeting all budgets, deadlines, and goals while consistently maintaining profitability and growth

Developed database of more than 500 companies in low cost countries to meet customer requirements with a focus on China and India

Consistently achieved net profit of 10% or more for all full operating years.

Developed lead generation and sourcing strategy that including B2B, Reverse Auction and eSourcing tools to ensure consistent growth in both customer and supplier base

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Faro Technologies (NASDAQ: FARO) – Lake Mary, Florida

Vice President, Manufacturing 1999 - 2003

Served as a member of the Executive Team responsible for the worldwide manufacturing operations for this leader in the precision measurement industry. Major responsibilities included P&L, Budgeting, and Global Operations and Supply Management. Responsibilities also included: management of all production planning and control, purchasing, inventory, quality, assembly, shipping/receiving, calibration/certification, assembly and facility departments. Reports included 11 directors/managers and approximately 150 associates.

Consistently achieved annual gross margins of approximately 50% - 60% of sales.

Developed Operations Strategy and Policies and consistently delivered with 20-30% annual growth.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing and improved factory throughput as much as 50%.

Implemented Global Supply Chain Strategy that resulted in various commodity savings of between 10% - 70%

Responsible for all distribution and transportation functions that led to +10% in cost savings four years running.

Implemented new MACOLA ERP system and reduced inventory over 10% (+$1 million) by better SIOP

Faro Technologies (NASDAQ: FARO) – Lake Mary, Florida

Director of Materials & Purchasing 1996 - 1999

Promoted from Purchasing Manager and responsible for procurement of approximately $25 million of highly engineered precision products including castings, forgings, machine parts, bearings, optical encoders, printed circuit boards, plastic injection molded parts, and other items. Managed the production planning, inventory control, and shipping and receiving staff. The staff included 4 managers and 17 associates.

Personally sourced goods in low cost countries resulting in a +20% reduction of material costs.

Developed and implemented a forecasting model that reduced delivery time from 8 weeks to 1 week.

Supervised 18,000 sq. foot expansion of the manufacturing facility and improved layout and flow of goods that increased efficiency almost 20%.

Developed system to track non-conforming material that resulted in quicker reporting and return to vendors for replacement or repair of goods decreasing probability of production slow down or stoppage.

Implemented Cycle Counts improving inventory accuracy to approximately 99%.

Worked with IS dept to implement enhancements to ERP system that resulted in subsequent productivity, reporting, and functionality improvements.

EDUCATION:

1998, Webster University, MBA, Concentration: Procurement & Acquisition Management.

1994, Hawaii Pacific University, BS Degree, Business Administration, Major: Management.

1991, U.S. Army, Supply and Service Management Officer’s Course, Honor Graduate

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M), hold lifetime certification, (Institute of Supply Management)

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), (American Production & Inventory Control Society)

READ, WRITE, AND SPEAK ELEMENTARY GERMAN, EXPERIENCED WORLD TRAVELER

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