Supply Chain Manufacturing

Harold D. Mason

**** **** ***** *****, ******* Ohio 43528

(H): 419-***-**** (M): 419-***-**** E-Mail: abij9o@r.postjobfree.com

PURCHASING / SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL

Resourceful and versatile Senior Purchasing and Supply Chain Professional

with extensive domestic, international purchasing/supply chain experiences

and networks - Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Thailand, South

Korea, Vietnam), Europe (Romania, Russia, Slovakia, United Kingdom, Italy,

Poland), and South America (Mexico, Brazil). Experienced in high volume and

low volume/ high mix manufacturing operations. Proven track record managing

supply chain to provide added value and increased profits to the

organization.

Extensive experiences managing cost reduction programs, leveraging

purchasing spend, rationalizing supply base, and utilizing total cost of

procurement.

Advanced metals knowledge to include but not limited to chemistries,

mechanical properties, impact strengths, microstructures, and fatigue/life

testing.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Domestic Sourcing Lean Manufacturing Inventory Control

Global Sourcing Strategic Planning Supplier Development

Negotiations Staff Development Cost Reduction

Project Management Team Building Strategies

Commodity Management Customs Regulations Value Analysis

Logistics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JWM International (Current)

Purchasing and supply chain consultant. Services to include but not limited

to sourcing (domestic and international) cost reduction strategies,

contract negotiation/renegotiations, supplier lean engagement,

implementation of supplier rating/certification programs, spend map

analysis, buy versus make analysis, and inventory management.

American Industrial Partners (AIP) New York, NY (2007 - 2010)

Part of an executive management network (employed by each portfolio

company) implementing operational objectives on behalf of the private

equity group. Assignments consisted of joining the senior staff,

evaluating/mentoring employees, implementing processes and systems to

improve purchasing and materials resulting in improved material

availability and improved profitability.

Fleetwood RV, Decatur IN Director of Sourcing

Manufacturer of Class A and Class C Motor Homes (AIP Portfolio

Company)

o Key commodities included Chassis, Appliances, Fabrications, Metals

(Carbon and Aluminum), Windows, Cabinets/Woods, Hardware, Wire

Harnesses/Electrical, Fiberglass, and Room Slide out Systems.

o Saved $2 million dollars in a 4 month assignment.

o Addressed supplier issues associated with the business startup out of

bankruptcy.

o Implemented tracking process to prioritize resourcing efforts of

products previously supplied by Continental Imports (internal import

division).

E-One Inc., Ocala FL Director of Materials

Manufacturer of Fire and Rescue Vehicles - Domestic and International

Markets (AIP Portfolio Company)

o Key commodities included Chassis, Metals (Carbon and Aluminum),

Fabrications, Water Pumps, Engines, Transmissions, Axles, Wire

Harnesses/Electrical and Lighting.

o Led and developed employees within supply chain group to include

Scheduling (Master Scheduler), Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse

Operations, and Logistics.

o Successfully completed 18 month turn-around in11 months to include the

addition of a bolt-on business that was purchased and moved to FL

operations.

o Monetized $20 million of excess inventory (allowing manufacturing to

change production line flow).

o Established chargeback system for defective materials (collected money

previously owed the company).

o Implemented line side storage for standard parts (supported by a water

spider) which targeted 70% of material usage.

o Established virtual line system (tracking flow of vehicles through

multiple buildings).

o Resourced MRO products providing SKU reduction, improving material

availability, and reduced project spend by 25%.

o Held Kaizen events to improve business practices, material flow, and

reduce inventory.

Collins Industries Inc., Hutchinson KS Chief Procurement Officer

Leading manufacturer of Specialty Vehicles - Domestic and

International Markets. Subsidiaries - Collins Bus, Wheeled Coach and

Capacity of Texas (AIP Portfolio Company)

o Key commodities included Chassis, Metals (Carbon and Aluminum),

Plywood, Engines, Heaters/AC, Wire Harnesses/Electrical, Seats and

Lighting.

o Responsible for outsourcing seat manufacturing operations at Collins

Bus ($6 million project). Successfully negotiated cost savings,

reducing inventory to less than a day, and utilized manufacturing

space to expand small school bus operations.

o Built procurement department at Collins Bus to support consolidation

of 3 small bus facilities.

o Implemented a supplier evaluation (rating) system.

o Developed systems to support each subsidiary Procurement Manager (cost

analysis, commodity tracking, and supplier qualification).

o Planned and executed supplier initiative to engage top 20 suppliers in

each subsidiary to implement Kanban pull systems.

Dexter Axle Company, Elkhart, IN 1986 - 2007 Director of Purchasing (1994

to July 2007)

Leading Manufacturer of Axles, Suspensions, and Trailer Frames (subsidiary

of Tomkins PLC)

o Led corporate procurement function supporting 11 plants with annual

purchases exceeding $200 million and supporting production of 1.6

million axles annually.

o Key commodities included Castings, Forgings, Coil Steel, Tubing, Steel

Bar Products, Taper Roller Bearings, Leaf Springs, Stampings, Friction

Materials (brake linings), Fasteners, and Machined Components.

o Developed supply base to support sales tripling during a 7 year period

(addition of 2 manufacturing facilities).

o Spear headed, developed and expanded international supplier base.

Developed the first direct sources in mainland China (to include but

not limited to brokers, warehousing, and logistics).

o Developed and managed Supplier Evaluation (Rating) Program.

o Cost reduction efforts to include sourcing in low cost countries, make

versus buy analysis, product re-design, and value analysis.

o Created Purchase Price Index (PPI) tracking past, current, and

forecast pricing (all major commodities).

o Member of the Tomkins procurement council creating leverage across

commodities, benchmark pricing, and review of best practices.

EDUCATION

Olivet College - Olivet, MI

BA Business Administration

Additional Course Studies and Seminars:

Lean Manufacturing, Negotiations, Problem Solving, and Supplier

Performance/Certification

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