Supply Chain Customer Service

MICHAEL S. THOMAS

**** ******** ***** *: 336-***-****

Trinity, NC 27370 E: *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Supply Chain Management Professional with in-depth experience driving

continuous improvements and successful purchasing initiatives for large

manufacturing companies. Proven track record of performance delivering

bottom line results through effective contract negotiations, supply chain

management, new product development, materials management and customer

service in matrix level organizations. Possess solid knowledge and hands-

on experience utilizing SAP and ERP business system applications to achieve

sales and operational excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chesapeake Packaging Corporation, Lexington, NC

(Lay-Off) 1/2013-7/2013

Plant Buyer

Planning and tactical buying responsibility for folding carton manufacturer

with spend responsibility of $15MM. Purchased SBS board, lightweight

papers, inks, corrugated containers and MRO supplies.

Implemented and managed corporate raw material buying strategy through commercial

supply agreement to control costs for 4 manufacturing sites. Monitored industry trends

and reported cost results monthly.

Collaborated with global sourcing team and conducted supplier negotiations to identify

lower cost board sources to achieve operational objectives. Conducted engineering

reviews and raw material testing.

Managed sourcing and RFQ process to evaluate and select corrugated box suppliers for 3

purchasing sites. Recommended strategy resulting in a 50% reduction of SKUs and

savings of $75K annually.

Issued purchase orders in ERP system to suppliers based on production schedules,

inventory levels, supplier lead-times and customer deliveries. Expedited orders when

necessary to secure line fill rates.

Volvo Trucks North America, Greensboro, NC

(Lay-Off) 1/2008-10/2012

Corporate Commodity Buyer

Commodity manager role with spend responsibility of $45MM for 2

manufacturing plants and service centers. Commodities included plastic

injection moldings for truck interior, exterior, engine and chassis

applications.

Negotiated long term agreement with supplier organization in 2012 for plastics

business involving different manufacturing technologies resulting in $9.5MM savings

over 6 years. (2012-2017)

Managed business transfer during supplier financial crisis covering contracted

purchases of $25MM. Worked with suppliers, executive management, legal and third

parties to complete business transfer.

Led and managed major supplier negotiation of injection molded parts with savings

exceeding $500K, (15% over 5 years); Implemented value engineering strategy to

enhance savings opportunity.

Managed new product development projects for truck interior part applications.

Worked effectively with technical staff to develop solid sourcing strategies to

implement projects on time and within budget.

Collaborated with key stakeholders, (i.e.: product management, engineering, quality,

plants) to plan, implement and manage engineering change orders across the

organization.

Prepared and delivered supplier and industry cost trend data to sales, marketing,

operations management and finance on a monthly basis to monitor costs, negotiations

and supply chain decisions.

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Michael S. Thomas

Gilbarco/Veeder-Root, A Rubbermaid Company, Greensboro, NC

(Career advancement) 2/2004-12/2007

Buyer/Planner

Planning, purchasing and production scheduling responsibility for metals,

plastics and fastener commodities. Spend responsibility of $40MM annually.

. Implemented global supply strategy to increase on-time delivery

performance by 36%, (70% to 95%) in 2006. Installed/managed kanban

process, "2-bin system" to achieve customer delivery requirements.

. Set-up and managed supplier consignment operation of purchased steel

and aluminum sheeting components. Eliminated stock-outs, reduced

inventory ($500K) and streamlined line order fill rates.

. Utilized kanban to support MRP planning and production line

fulfillment rates. Required close collaboration with engineering,

production, purchasing, customer service, shipping, and suppliers.

. Participated in lean kaizen events to drive process and productivity

improvements. Results included current/future state process maps, KPI

targets, standard of work measurements and work cell changes.

Lifestyle Furnishings International, LTD., High Point NC

(Company Sold) 9/2000-10/2001

Materials Supervisor

Responsible for centralized lumber operation encompassing sourcing,

production planning, purchasing, quality and supply chain management. Spend

responsibility of $40MM covering 4 locations.

. Rationalized supply base for development and implementation of

effective supply strategy for raw lumber purchases. Reduced supply

base 50%, (200 to 100) through spend analysis and supply base

rationalization.

. Developed/implemented "best in class" supply strategy achieving $1MM

in annual savings.

Sealy, Inc., Trinity NC

(Career advancement) 7/1998-9/2000

Senior Buyer

Corporate procurement responsibility for textiles and raw materials

exceeding $80MM for 24 sites.

. Negotiated and implemented major supply agreements for (ticking,

fiber, foam, bedding components) covering 17 plant locations. Supplier

negotiations resulted in 3 major contracts exceeding $50MM.

. Delivered savings of $3MM through commodity spend analysis and value

engineering activities.

Levolor Home Fashions, a Newell-Rubbermaid Company, High Point, NC

(Career growth) 8/1994-8/1997

Senior Corporate Buyer, Responsible for supply chain management

supporting 10 manufacturing plants.

Purchased woven, non-woven, knit, dyed and printed

fabrics, finished goods and extruded plastics.

Kendall, a Tyco International Company, Asheboro, NC 3/1991-7/1994

(Plant closed)

Purchasing Manager, Managed purchasing and planning function for a multi-

site hosiery manufacturer.

Material purchases included yarns, woven fabrics, dyes, chemicals,

packaging, corrugated containers and MRO.

Hewlett-Packard Company, Cary, NC 8/1984-11/1990

(Job relocation)

Buyer (1988-1990), Buying responsibility for MRO, office furniture,

capital equipment over 27 locations

Inventory Control (1984-1988), Managed electronic part kitting operation

for multi-site service centers.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, NC Wesleyan College,

Rocky Mount, NC 1989

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING/SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Certified Purchasing Manager, Reg. No. 34969; TRAINING: Negotiations

Training I, II & III (Volvo 2008-9), Kaizen/Lean Manufacturing, APICS

Background & Training, Kanban Process, Cost Modeling, Chester Karass

Negotiating Course, Sales & Operations Planning, E-Commerce, Transportation

& Logistics, International Sourcing, MRP/ERP Systems, TQM, ISO 9000,

TS16949, Supervisory Training; SOFTWARE: MAPICS, BPICS-AS400 Mainframe,

Oracle V.8, Demand Solutions Forecasting, Microsoft Office Products

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