Project Manager Supply Chain

Bridget Grewal

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Packaging, material handling and logistics in the automotive

Summary industry. Focusing on cost avoidance and cost savings theories

that require innovation and a deep understanding of financial

investment strategies for this non-core required area of

manufacturing. Partnering with suppliers, sales, product

engineers and the production facility to define the best solution

and implement according to the launch schedule. Analyzing the

entire supply chain to ensure the lowest overall project cost

with regard to packaging, transportation and material handling.

Experience

2009-Present Consultant/ Sales Bridget Grewal LLC.

Southfield, MI

Assist tier 1s in defining the best packaging/ logistics strategy

for new model vehicles

Compare transportation costs of clients competitors with client

part pricing strategy

Manage supply base to ensure timely deliveries of packaging.

Analyze cost of transportation for customer facilities located in

North America

Identify cost savings initiatives, create system design for

implementation

Negotiate capital claim submissions for tier 1 customers with

OEMs

2008-2009 Manager, Sales Development Celerity Automation

Southfield, MI

Celerity Automation owns patents for linear servo technology that

is applied to material handling automation applications using

electromagnetic propulsion.

1998-2008 Sr. Manager, Material Handling Engineering

Troy, MI

The Budd Co., ThyssenKrupp Budd, Continental Structural Plastics

Material Handling, logistics and supply chain management for 7

stamping and plastics plants

Negotiate pricing and cater to OEM's, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota,

Nissan

Managed material handling solutions for 140+ launches.

Implemented multi-modal transportation, $4.4 MM in savings

Work with suppliers to find best financial solutions

Lead and participated in team environment to reduce overall

capital investments

1995-1998 Project Manager Detroit Center Tool

Troy, MI

Launched rack programs ($200 million total budget), Managed team

of 7 engineers

1993-1995 Project Engineer, Ford (Ghafari& Assoc.)

Troy, MI

Created cost savings from implementing returnable container

systems with tier 1 suppliers

Education Michigan State University

E. Lansing, MI

B.S. Packaging, College of Ag and Natural Resources

Packaging GPA 3.5

Current Past President, Board of Directors, MSU School of Packaging

volunteer Alumni Assoc.

positions Regional Vice President, Institute of Packaging Professionals,

Great Lakes Region

Packaging Industry Advisory Council Member

"Bridget has been a consistent contributor to our organizations. Even in

challenging times, she has developed unique material handling solutions to

resolve cost and technical hurdles" Kim Hamner, Engineering Manager, The

Budd Company, TK Budd, CSP

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