Manager Supply Chain

Kyle R. Martinson, CPM ********@***.***

**** ********** ***** ****: 815-***-****

Rockford, IL 61108 Cell: 815-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Supply Chain / Purchasing Professional with proven success achieving on-

time delivery metrics while minimizing on-hand inventory levels.

Comprehensive background in purchasing, distribution and demand and supply

balance. Disciplined problem-solver with excellent analytical and

negotiation skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accuride Wheel End Solutions, Rockford, IL 2012 - 2013

Commodity Manager

Sourced and purchased all foundry supplies such as steel scrap and

chemical, packaging. Supervised one MRO buyer. Reported directly to

Executive VP Supply Chain at corporate offices.

. Analyzed operations, identified areas for improvement and developed

strategies for reducing costs.

. Implemented pull card system for monitoring critical foundry supplies

resulting in eliminating material stock outs.

. Secured price decreases on major commodities in excess of corporate

objectives.

Rockford Park District, Rockford, IL 2010 - 2012

Purchasing Manager

Managed procurement of goods and services for the second largest park

district in the state of Illinois with operational budget in excess of

$33M. Charged with ensuring all Request for Bid, and request for Proposals

complied with Park District code, and the laws of the state of Illinois

with regard to public procurement.

. Reduced staffing levels first year in excess off 33% netting $85K in cost

savings.

. Renegotiated utilities contracts resulting in savings in excess of $125K

per year.

. Achieved year end positive variance for departmental budget.

. Initiated co-op purchasing consortium among other county procurement

officials to deliver increased buying power and negotiating leverage.

Anvil International, University Park, IL 2009 - 2010

Contract Purchasing Agent

Managed sourcing and procurement activities for Korea and Japan.

Identified and qualified new suppliers including onsite visits and

financial status verification. Assisted in new sourcing for steel

castings.

Rockford Products, LLC, Rockford, IL 2008

Purchasing Manager

Supervised a staff of 6 in the procurement of goods and services for the

manufacture of cold headed steel parts. Major commodities included steel

wire rod in coil, services such as heat treating and machining, plating.

Significant effort devoted to re-establishment of credit terms with supply

base. Major emphasis on developing additional mill sourcing with priority

given to LCR (low cost regions). Dollar spend in excess of $20M.

. Achieved cost saving in excess of $385K.

. Reduced supplier base in excess of 20% increasing quantity discounts with

remaining supply base.

. Increased supplier on-time delivery performance and reduced material

stock outs in excess of 15% through establishing performance metrics and

objectives.

Kyle R. Martinson, CPM Page Two

Modern Metals, Loves Park, IL 2007 - 2008

Senior Buyer

Procured $12M in Steel for Illinois and Juarez, Mexico facilities as well

as sister company in CT.

. Delivered $638K in annualized cost savings.

. Instituted and implemented supplier consignment program.

. Analyzed current raw materials to recommend lower costs alternatives for

engineering approval.

Navistar International Truck and Engine, Warrenville, IL 2006 - 2007

Commodity Manager, Steel

Planned, negotiated and implemented a $225M steel purchase program for

multi-plant Fortune 500 industrial truck manufacturer.

. Expanded steel brokerage program valued between $125M to $400M.

. Assisted in sourcing new software program for enhanced brokerage program.

Smith & Loveless inc., Lenexa, KS 2005 - 2006

Manager, Purchasing / Inventory Management

Directed multi plant procurement of goods and services with a staff of 5

direct reports.

. Implemented cycle counts and improved inventory accuracy from an initial

74.3% accuracy to a level of 90.8%.

. Implemented commodity pricing and tracking for major purchased items such

as motors, steel, and corrugated packaging for benchmarking comparison

purposes.

. Reduced active supply base 15%.

. Instituted procurement card policies and procedures for MRO purchases.

. Managed departmental budget to targeted zero variance.

Revcor Companies, lnc., Carpentersville, IL 1995 - 2005

Director, Purchasing

Directed multi-plant purchasing department, with a staff of 8 with purchase

dollar authority in excess of $20M.

. Directed departmental implementation of ISO policies and procedures.

. Created supplier rating system on line.

. Implemented on line ordering system with major suppliers.

. Implemented electronic consigned inventory system.

. Consistently, year after year lowered the percentage of Cost of Goods

sold.

. Renegotiated supply contracts yielding savings in excess of $330K for

C2004.

MILITARY

. US Army Captain, Command Staff Leadership roles in Europe and the US

. Awarded Commendation Metal with Oak Leaf Cluster for Meritorious Service

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. BS, Political Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

. Materials Management Certification, Harper Community College, Palatine,

IL

. Accredited Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager

. Leadership Development

. Continuous Improvement

. Cosby Quality College

. Kanban

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