Jim Henson, C.P.M.
Lexington, SC ***** * ***.***@****.*** * 803-***-****
Linkedin.com - "Jim Henson, C.P.M."
Senior Buyer/Planner with several years of successful
Procurement/Scheduling experience in Manufacturing and IT
Cost Reduction / Inventory Reduction / Lean Manufacturing / Continuous
Improvement
Summary of Qualifications
. Team player with demonstrated talent for every aspect of Supply Chain
Management process, including Sourcing, Cost and Process Analysis,
Bidding, Negotiating, Contracting, Outsourcing, Expediting, Problem
Resolution, and Inventory Control
. Time Management and Organizational Skills, with expertise in handling
many projects and deadlines simultaneously
. Proven leader to work within cross-functional teams, supplying direction,
motivation, and project collaboration.
. Fifteen Plus Years of Purchasing and Supply Chain Experience -
Electrical, Electronic and Computers
. Ten Years Inventory Management Experience
. Six Years of Production Planning - Transformer, Metal Stamping and
Boating Industries
. Seventeen Years of Manufacturing Experience
. Institute of Supply Management C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)
Certification
. Managed, Supervised and/or Directed over two dozen Personnel
. Total Documented Purchasing Savings of over $1,000,000 and Inventory
Reduction of over $800,000
. Software Program Experience
. Proficient in Multiple Procurement and ERP/MRP Systems; Macola(Similar to
SAP), Growth Power, Made-2-Manage, HK, Softrax
. Crystal Reports; Microsoft Office(Excel, Word, Access); Changepoint
Project Management
Education
. Electrical Engineering - Devry Institute of Technology; Stanley Community
College
. Institute of Supply Management (ISM/NAPM) C.P.M. Training Courses
Selected Career Achievements
Cost Savings
. Led Purchasing Team generating $1,000,000 in savings, including $500,000
personally - (HealthPort)
. Reduced number of main suppliers to three that handle approximately 80%
of purchases - (Kuhlman)
. Negotiated for a 18% cost reduction and 75% shorter lead time for steel-
cores - (Kuhlman)
. Negotiated for a 20% cost reduction and 84% shorter lead time for
magnetic steel - (Kuhlman)
Inventory Management
. Reduced Finished Goods 75% - $150,000 - (Kuhlman)
. Tripled Inventory Turns and reduced inventory over $400,000 - (Kuhlman)
. Reduced inventory over 50% and $600,000 - (Misys)
. Improved Physical Inventory Accuracy to better than 99% - (Misys)
Continuous Improvement
. Improved several processes and procedures from days to hours
. Improved communication, visibility and trust with departments and
managers
. Found and corrected MRP problems less than 50% accurate (item master
flags, BoM errors, scheduling errors)
. Evaluated and documented ISO-9000 purchasing processes & procedures -
(Kuhlman)
. Improved labor forecasting processes and spreadsheets
Professional Experience
Owner
October 2008-Present
Henson Procurement Solutions - Lexington, SC 803-***-****
Responsibilities included: Procurement Support/Consulting
Project Manager July 2009-September 2010
Southern Management -Columbia SC 803-***-****
Responsibilities included: Managed Multiple Janitorial Personnel,
Responsible for: Hiring/Firing, Training, Safety, Inspections, Customer
Contact, New Account Startup, Bids, Audits, Up-sales, Inventory Management
Provided training, development, and performance evaluations of staff
I/S Purchasing II / Senior Buyer
March 2003-September 2008
HealthPort - Columbia, SC - 803-***-****
Responsibilities included: Supplier Evaluation and Negotiation, Contract
Management, Item Master Management, Hardware and Software Maintenance
Management, Internal Purchase Requisitions and Special Projects
Product Purchasing Responsibilities: Microsoft, IBM, Linux and additional
Software, Dell Servers and PC's, Toshiba Tablets and Laptops, Modems,
Routers, Hard Drives, Memory Sticks
Led Team of Three Buyers and Averaged $200k in Savings per Year.
Purchasing Team generated $1,000,000 in savings, including $500,000
personally
Reduced Excess Software Licenses from $300k to $100k in Two Years
Purchasing Agent / Inventory Manager
January 2000-February 2003
Misys Healthcare Systems Columbia, SC - 803-***-****
Responsibilities included: Purchasing for Production and MRO, Controlling
Warehouse and Van Inventories. Product Cost Controls and Standardization
Product Purchasing Responsibilities: Microsoft, IBM, Linux and additional
Software, Dell Servers and PC's, White Box PC's, Toshiba Tablets and
Laptops, Modems, Routers, Hard Drives, Memory Sticks, Custom Motherboards
Managed purchasing and warehouse functions with one warehouse person,
including service van inventories. Reduced warehouse inventory in half and
accuracy to 99.8 percent
Purchasing and MRP Consultant
July 1999-November 1999
Kuhlman Electric Corp. Crystal Springs, MS - 601-***-****
Responsibilities included: Preparing Instrument Division for better
efficiency and planned growth
Developed and Supported ISO-9000 documentation for Purchasing department.
Production Scheduler
January 1999-June 1999
Hydra-Sports, Inc. Columbia, SC
Responsibilities included: Production Planning, Labor Forecasting
Product Responsibilities: Salt Water Fishing Boats, 18 - 35 feet, Center
Consoles
Reorganized Production Planning and Labor Forecasting processes
Production Planner / CSR
September 1998-January 1999
EMR, Inc. West Columbia, SC - 803-***-****
Responsibilities included: Customer Service, Production & Material
Planning, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving
Product Responsibilities: Metal Fabrication, Stamping and Machining
Managed one warehouse person, Implemented new Production Planning
Software, Reduced Excess Inventory
Buyer/Planner - Instrument Transformer Division June
1994-August 1998
Kuhlman Electric Corp. Crystal Springs, MS - 601-***-****
Responsibilities included: Production Planning, Material Planning,
Inventory Control, Improvement Charts, Supplier Evaluations and
Negotiations
Managed two warehouse personnel, Established, documented and improved
inventory turns, Established numerous cost savings through effective
negotiations
Product Responsibilities: Metal and Tank Fabrication and Machining,
Aluminum Castings, Magnetic Steel and Wire, Electrical Components, Ceramic
Insulators, Nuts, Bolts, Paper and Tape
Reduced number of main suppliers to three that handle approximately 80% of
purchases
Negotiated for a 18% cost reduction and 75% shorter lead time for steel-
cores
Negotiated for a 20% cost reduction and 84% shorter lead time for magnetic
steel
Tripled Inventory Turns and reduced inventory over $400,000