CHRISTOPHER M. SHARRARD

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI *8236

832-***-**** actc6g@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissharrard

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Supply Chain professional focused on the planning, design, engineering, execution, and continuous improvement of supply chain and procurement programs. A proven and savvy leader implementing LEAN principles and methodology into supply chain management systems. Easily collaborates with all program/project stakeholders including: Business Planning/Development, Sales & Operational Planning, Executives, Engineering, Purchasing, I.T., Materials Management, Production Control, Finance, and Customers/Suppliers. Program/Project management expert utilizing hands-on/discreet manufacturing and logistical experience combined with superior analytic talents insuring profitability, cost reductions, KPI improvements, and increased Customer Satisfaction within scope and budget. SME in driving continuous process improvements and permanent corrective actions by utilizing root cause analysis, Total Quality Management, and Plan, Do, Check, Adjust processes. Extensive experience with IT system launches, enhancements, and integration projects -including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics A/X, CMMS, and others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BASIN SUPPLY CORPORATION, Houston, TX

Global Procurement - Process and Systems Leader 02/2014 – 09/2015

Created, launched, and managed the evolution of strategic procurement and supply chain processes for Sales and Distribution teams providing goods and services to oil and gas and other energy producing customers located globally.

SME for supply chain, program, project, and procurement management excellence

Increased 2014 revenue by 30% from $320M to $417M

Led tactical negotiations with suppliers resulting in win-win strategic alliances and cost saving agreements

Insured 100% compliance to all U.S and International Governmental agencies’ regulatory requirements – inclusive of FCPA, EAR, CBP, ECCN/HTS, etc.

Project manager for company’s successful ISO:9001 Certification, internal and 3rd party auditing, and re-certification efforts

Led implementation and management of company’s Quality Management Operating system cultivating a visual and data-driven procurement and supply chain management culture

Designed, launched, and maintained company’s SharePoint site providing a central communication tool for global team

Performed continual market analyses to keep abreast of trends and related conditional factors

Direct oversight of operations at 3rd Party Logistics and Freight Forwarding locations managing the containerization, customs clearance, and processing for material to be exported

Streamlined A/R and A/P functions resulting in significant improvement to the integrity and timeliness of cash applications

Hired, Trained, mentored, and developed team members in embracing LEAN principles and tools leading to supply chain and procurement excellence

Sarbanes-Oxley champion insuring compliance to regulatory and legal requirements

Champion of Value-Stream Mapping process

GENERAL MOTORS, Warren, MI

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer 2012 - 2014

Driver of systemic process improvements and project leader of transition to Microsoft Dynamics A/X 2012 system for GM's Global Die Operation's Staff Planning and Management Systems. Led creation, management, and implementation of LEAN initiatives into core business and vendor operations.

Utilized project and programs status data to drive improvements and operational efficiencies

Facilitated program reviews w/supplier base to proactively manage all program objectives from prototype thru all build event milestones

Champion of master data cleansing project resulting in an accurate data catalog and increased system performance

Coordinate training/on-boarding to extended business partners for Dynamics A/X System

Conducted training workshops at contract-manufacturing locations

Led integration efforts for transition from 1st generation Dynamic platform to A/X 2012 system

Created SWIs for departments providing a benchmark supporting evolution of functional roles

VISTEON CORPORATION, Van Buren Township, MI

Sr. Global Supply Chain Specialist – VDSO 2005 - 2012

Directed the Supply Chain team's work activities and insured the optimization of SAP system functionality and performance. Implemented process improvements at partner-vendor, 3RD Party Logistics, and Freight Forwarding locations. Led performance of Operational teams at all suppliers shipping to multiple Customer locations globally.

Managed and tracked programs and projects scope and requirements in MS Project – inclusive of prototype thru post-SOP

24X7 Supplier/Customer point of contact for forecast, release, ASN, label, EDI, and all delivery-related issues

Drove improvement of KPIs by analyzing Customer data/feedback and implementing permanent corrective actions

Eliminated 99% of chargeable premium freight by implementing a cost ownership policy

Define, implement, audit, and adjust standardized work practices to insure transactional integrity

Brought transaction variance from >10% to less than .002%, supporting SOX audit requirements

Implemented a supplier EDI compliance program which allowed us to increase our EDI integrity from <60% to an average of >96%

Developed and implemented an obsolescence program- significantly improving forecast integrity, premium transportation charges, and mitigating obsolescence costs

Utilized LEAN tools and LEAN Principles to drive out cost, improve quality, and increase profitability

Implemented robust Quality processes and procedures for receiving discrepancies

Held continuous reviews with partner-suppliers fostering win-win partnerships

Increased inventory turns year-over-year by 5%/avg by enforcing strict inventory policies

Saved over $500k via recycling, internal transfers, and sales of superseded material

SME for strategic sourcing decisions based on past performance of potential candidate vendors

Issued charge-backs to responsible plants for all non-conforming parts and related costs

Sarbanes-Oxley and M.M.O.G. champion for business unit

Supply Chain Analyst, VDSO Plymouth, MI 2003 - 2005

Focused on improving partner-supplier performance metrics to insure all program requirements were met.

Project leader for SAP ERP system implementation, enhancement, and evolution as VDSO grew and customers’ requirements demanded significantly improved performance.

Managed and maintained master data and systemic functionality in SAP modules including SD, MM, SCM, BW, FI/CO, and others.

Developed and implemented robust policies, procedures, and processes for the manufacture and delivery of VDSO parts from multiple corporate and supplier locations

Implemented program/project management tools and methods - requiring the engagement of stakeholders - to monitor and track key deliverables leading to success of program and projects

Championed Cash-Flow improvements by implementing consignment, improving consumption billing, and extending payment terms

Drove the APQP, FMEA, and PPAP processes for new partner-suppliers

Required 8Ds to be completed and resolved for all Quality events

Directed project to recover $50K in packaging costs related to container management issues

Manufacturing Production Supervisor, Chesterfield Twp, MI 2001 - 2003

Supervised 30+ U.A.W. employees in the production of seating kits. Coordinated the synchronization and operational performance of materials management and complex production control systems.

Decreased manpower by 15% through implementation of LEAN Principles

H.S.E. champion for manufacturing/production operations fostering a safe work environment

Responsible for delivering quality products utilizing a JIT inventory, production, and logistics systems

Scheduled department and employee workloads to insure production requirements were met

Coached and counseled employees when performance was in need of improvement

Provided and maintained accurate parts control, inventory management and quality procedures

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Packaging Production Supervisor, Centerline, MI 1999 – 2001

Led Packaging re-engineering project driving substantial increases in volumes of parts shipped

Project manager for re-designing of raw material process flow resulting in significant decreases of machine and manpower downtime

Night Warehouse Manager, Orlando, FL 1998 – 1999

Project leader of re-warehousing efforts resulting in significantly lower labor costs

Increased Dealer Satisfaction Ratings >15%/avg by decreasing 3rd party logistics’ transit times

EDUCATION

BBA, Integrated Supply Management

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

SAP, Microsoft Dynamics A/X, CMMS, and other ERP systems

LEAN Principles/ Methodology, EDI, TQM, ISO 9001 & TS-16949, SOX, APQP, PPAP

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LEAN LEARNING CENTER - Professional Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of A.P.I.C.S., ISM - Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager Professionals

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Community Volunteer

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