Manager Supply Chain

THOMAS MORENZ

*** ****** • Park Hills,MO *****

*********@*********.*** • 573-***-****

PURCHASING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Successful Management Professional with diversified, hands-on work experience and a

thorough understanding of materials planning, warehouse processes, distribution techniques, and

inventory control. Able to consistently monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines. Cost-

conscious, team-oriented, and dependable professional with a history of seeking out more

responsibility. Solid training, motivational, and supervisory skills that develop highly productive

employees. Strong organizational, teambuilding, and production-management qualifications that

consistently lead to productivity improvements and increased profitability. Excellent oral and

written communication skills and strong technical abilities. Proven ability to create accurate

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Staff Leadership • Strategic Planning • Training and Supervision

• Inventory Control • Process Reengineering • Shipping and Receiving

• Audit Procedures • Productivity Improvement • Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS– MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO

MATERIALS MANAGER

2009

SUPERVISED PURCHASING, WAREHOUSE, SHIPPING AND RECEIVING DEPARTMENTS FOR A MEDICAL

DEVICE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED KANBAN SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN 10% INVENTORY

REDUCTION, WROTE SOP’S AND WORK INSTRUCTIONS, ESTABLISHED CYCLE COUNT PROGRAM

WHICH RESULTED IN AN INCREASE FROM 30% ACCURACY TO 90% ACCURACY IN 10 MONTHS.

TRAINED PERSONNEL IN USING SAP MRP SYSTEM. SET UP BOM’S FOR MANUFACTURED ITEMS

AND CORRECTED EXISTING BOM’S THAT WERE INCORRECT.

Company closed operations in St Louis to move to Chicago.

SURE SEAL, INC - Mineral Point, MO 2006 – 2008

Supply Chain Mgr

Responsible for Supply Chain for a $23 million valve manufacturer with over $15 million in

annual purchases. Established VMI program that resulted in $45,000 reduction in inventory to

date, kanban and stocking programs that have netted another $75,000 reduction in inventory or a

total increase of 1.2 turns to date. Working with international sources – China, Korea, Malaysia,

and IndiaMade monthly visits to suppliers to shore up Supply Chain issues – both domestic and

international. Working with Oracle system – set up MRP planning and forecast. Supervised 2

Buyers and one clerical person. Reduced costs through programs established by 2.5% across the

board – net annual savings of $350,000. Made Power Point presentations and attend corporate

meetings.

ORSCHELN PRODUCTS – Moberly, MO 2002 to 2006

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for the operation of Purchasing and Materials functions for this $50 million+

operation with $22 million in annual purchases across three plants. Utilized excellent

management and organizational skills to direct daily activities of department. Managed all aspects

of sourcing and negotiated Kanban agreements, consignment agreements, and blanket orders.

Evaluated domestic and international suppliers and products, analyzed facilities and capabilities

for providing reliable products and services at a competitive price and tracked vendor

performance in order to make better purchasing decisions. Set and controlled budgets. Managed

computer systems to effectively organize purchasing, inventory, and distribution and trained staff

to properly use them.

Key Achievements:

Implemented a consignment program on large volume components.

Lowered supplier base by 24%, purchased inventory by 28%, and subsequently submitted

$400,000 in cost savings each year as a result.

Helped implement a new MRP system and wrote procedures for proper usage within the

department.

HENRY TECHNOLOGIES – Chatham, IL 1990 to 2001

Materials Manager

Anticipated upcoming sales and merchandising needs and ensured that inventory levels were

adequate to achieve high order fill rate. Tracked over 10,000 SKU’s of raw material and finished

goods. Placed and confirmed orders, coordinated shipment times, and assisted the sales,

engineering, quality, and production teams. Maintained records of orders, delivery schedules, and

inventory counts. Managed activities of 13 direct reports in the Purchasing, Materials, and

Production Control departments.

Key Achievements:

Successfully doubled inventory turns (raw material was 12.5 turns and finished goods

was 25 turns).

Averaged a 2 to 3% reduction of material and MRO costs per year.

Assisted with the implementation and recertification of ISO 9001.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

J&A AEROSPACE – Glendale, AZ 1975-1990

Purchasing / Warehouse Manager

Key Achievements:

Reduced inventory levels by over 30%.

Reduced materials costs by 2% per year.

Negotiated freight rates for savings of $30,000 per year.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BBA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ALMEDA UNIVERSITY

JULY 2006

CPP Certified Member – American Purchasing Society

Former Certified Member APICS

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