Christopher P. Tatten

*** ********* *****, ************, ** 30215

318-***-****; acujs7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experienced leader with expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement and contracts management, global supply chain development and hands-on experience implementing lean based systems. Formerly with Danaher and Newell Rubbermaid; over 15 years of achieving significant results through global sourcing initiatives in automotive and medical device manufacturing organizations. Possess extensive international business experience, including multisite leadership responsibilities in China and Europe. Versed in general management and accounting principles with strong capabilities in operations management.

Strengths and Career Highlights:

APICs CPIM

Lean Manufacturing

Creative problem solver in reducing costs.

Team Leadership & Development in Union & Non-Union environments

S&OP Development and Leadership

Proven record of improved inventory accuracy

Supplier development both domestic and offshore

Master Blackbelt – DBS Material Process(s) & 5S

Government Compliance Training

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Vernay Aug 2012 to Present

Vernay is a privately owned ISO13485, TS16949, ISO9001 manufacturing organization focused on engineered materials for molded components servicing the medical device, automotive and specialty markets in the area of flow control solutions.

Director of Global Supply Chain – Headquarters, Atlanta, GA

Supply Chain, Procurement, and Materials management responsibility for 5 manufacturing sites located in the US, Europe, and China with 20 direct reports and P&L responsibility of $150M.

Improved material turnover from 8 to 14 turns resulting in lower manufacturing costs and improved material flow via implementation of end to end Kanban replenishment improving FIFO, manufacturing lot control and inventory accuracy improvement from 82% to 99.2%.

Implemented S&OP process improving replenishment and scheduling processes resulting in customer lead time reductions from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. Secondary improvement to on time delivery of 30%.

Purchasing contracts negotiations for direct materials and freight costs yielding 17% reduction in costs. Negotiations also yielded supplier consolidations, reduced supplier lead times, and improved delivery.

Business Process Owner for successful ERP system (Epicor) launch transitioning from 4 separate ERP systems to 1 globally integrated system while incorporating individual platform best practices.

Thomas, by Gardner Denver Sept 2010 to July 2012

Thomas is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered compressors, blowers, and pumps servicing OEM manufacturers in the medical device, automotive and fluid transfer markets.

Supply Chain Manager, North America - Headquarters, Sheboygan, WI

Supply Chain, Procurement, and Materials management responsibility for 3 North American operations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Louisiana with 10 direct reports and P&L responsibility of $100M

Managed the Procurement value engineering team delivering projects totaling $2.1M savings over a 2-year period through product design, supplier value added processes, and scrap reduction.

Negotiated annual contracts with key suppliers to leverage commodity fluctuations and reduce financial exposure. Contract negotiations yielded $1.6M savings based on Aluminum and Copper markets.

Implemented spending controls for materials resulting in inventory reductions of $7.5M (25%).

Launched S&OP process to improve manufacturing planning resulting in an on time delivery improvement from 40% to 80% while reducing past due backlog from $20M to $2M.

Christopher P. Tatten

Ideal Tridon, Division of Tomkins

Ideal Tridon is a leading global engineering solutions designer and manufacturer of stainless steel worm gear and specialty clamps for automotive, heavy duty industrial equipment, and plumbing applications.

Global Materials Manager – Headquarters, Smyrna, TN Sept 2009 to Sept 2010

Leadership responsibility for Scheduling, Inventory Control and Customer Service for sites in the US, Europe, and China with direct 20 direct and matrixed reports.

Implemented weekly capacity planning review to drive optimum manufacturing staffing based on man hours/unit resulting in a savings of 7500 man hours per month ($90K labor savings monthly). Proper staffing also improved on time delivery from 83% to 95%.

Hired and trained Inventory Control Team to conduct daily cycle counts, bill of material audits, and accurate work order recording leading to reduced physical inventory variances. ($50K/quarter)

Developed and trained a 7-person customer service department in conjunction with plant consolidation/closure minimizing disruption for over 3000 customers.

Implemented Syspro ERP system at Ideal Suzhou, CN. Developed SOP’s and trained materials and customer service teams on processes allowing for improved labor management and reduced customer lead times (6 weeks to 2 weeks)

Setup, launched and managed distribution center in Germany to support EU market launch ($0 to $180K/month)

Danaher Corporation Nov 2003 to Aug 2009

Danaher (NYSE: DHR) is a diversified worldwide leader operating in 4 segments: Professional Instrumentations, Medical Technologies, Industrial Technologies, and Tools & Components.

Director of Materials, Hennessy Ind., Inc. LaVergne, TN - March 2007 to August 2009

Hennessy Industries is one of the world’s foremost aftermarket manufacturers of wheel-service equipment. Hennessy designs, builds and markets equipment, accessories and consumables under three renowned brand names: AMMCO®, Coats® and BADA®.

Lead the Procurement (USA & China), Planning, Distribution, Receiving, Logistics groups in a UAW shop environment. Responsible for setting and managing the delivery of departmental goals for Cost Savings (PPV), Working Capital Turns, and Inventory Accuracy with P&L responsibility of $200M.

Delivered 5% ($10M) cost savings year over year through supplier negotiations, reverse auctions, low cost region sourcing, and kaizen improvements (in house and at supplier locations)

Manufacturing Lean Conversion of Materials resulting in: Point of Use implementation (Kanban), Material Flow improvement (reduced storage), Inventory Turns Improvement (4.2 to 7.6), Opened 25,000 sq-ft of floor space allowing for 3rd party distribution to be eliminated.

Materials Manager, Accu-Sort Systems, Inc. Telford, PA - July 2005 to March 2007

Accu-Sort Systems, a leading manufacturer in the design, integration and maintenance of Automatic Identification (Auto-ID) systems for high speed/high volume applications.

Lead the Danaher Business Systems integration for supply chain and materials management after Danaher acquired Accu-sort Systems. Areas of responsibility included Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, Maintenance & Safety.

Developed Standard Work (SOP’s) for areas of responsibility using DBS processes and tools.

Standardized vendor contract terms and conditions, negotiated cost savings of 4% YOY ($8M)

Improved working capital turns from 6.8 to 9.2 through supplier rationalization (400 to 190 suppliers) and Kanban implementation.

Launched low cost region sourcing initiative leveraging Danaher businesses and predeveloped supplier database.

Christopher P. Tatten

Materials Manager, Matco Tools Jamestown, NY (Danaher Co.) Nov. 2003 to July 2005

Matco Tools is a manufacturer and distributor of quality professional automotive repair tools, diagnostic equipment, and toolboxes.

Manage materials department daily work supervising 8 people.

Negotiate and facilitate vendor contracts and purchasing agreements. Steel, aluminum, and MRO supplies.

Supplier Quality Control – Liaison between manufacturing issues and suppliers.

Low Cost Region Supplier development through the use of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools. Outsourcing of established products and designs for lower acquisition costs. Cost Savings of 6% year over year.

Supplier Lead time reduction through DBS training at supplier sites, Improved Inventory Turns from (12 to 19),

Levolor Kirsch Home Fashions, Newell Rubbermaid

Levolor is a manufacturer of custom window blinds and shades, stock blinds and shades, custom draperies, and drapery hardware. It is a division of Newell Rubbermaid, falling under the business unit of Newell Rubbermaid.

Production & Inventory Control Manager – Athens, GA April 2000 to May 2003

Lead the Purchasing/Planning, Distribution, Order Processing, Warranty & Repairs departments with a P&L responsibility of $100M and 8 direct reports.

Balanced workload scheduling for best production results minimizing changeovers and maximizing material yield - resulting in savings of $550k.

Implemented 5S for 179,000sqft warehouse improving efficiencies 25% ($150k annual savings).

Improved inventory accuracy from 94% to 98.6% in custom product manufacturing.

Reduced inventory levels by 35% ($4.5 million) while maintaining customer service levels.

Initiated corrective action plans for material discrepancies and vendor quality issues.

Special Project leader for: Bar Coding introduction, Kan Ban implementation, back flushing, manufacturing site relocation to Mexico.

Logistics Manager (Temporary/contract) Jan 2000 to Apr 2000

Penske Logistics, Ford Motor Company, Edison, NJ- Temporary position

Responsibilities: Just-in-Time materials management, created pickup routes and schedules, traced inbound freight and carriers, expedited freight.

Inventory/Distribution Manager (Contract Roll- New Site Launch) Feb 1999 to Dec 1999

Johnson Brothers/Franciscan, Division of Waterford Wedgwood USA, Cranbury, NJ

Setup and implementation of new distribution center. Responsible for sourcing of equipment and materials.

Inventory Control/Operations Management Honorable Discharge May 1999

United States Navy - Storekeeper

Supply Chain and Logistics Responsibilities

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelors of Science, Operations Management Almeda College 2003

Good to Great Leadership Training

Karrass Effective Negotiating, Negotiating 2, & negotiating Effectively Within Your Own Organization

Lead/Trained/Participated in kaizen events with various disciplines: Variation Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, Value Selling, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, SMED, 3P/DFMA

TQM courses: The Right Way to Manage, How to Organize a Team, Facilitator Workshop, How to Use Teams to Improve Quality, Team Leader Training, Team Skills and Concepts

Lean Manufacturing and 5s courses by Georgia Tech

Naval training courses in Warehouse and Personnel management

Advanced Management Training Course for Middle Managers

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