Michael M. Kane, C.P.M., CPIM

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Lexington, OH 44904

419-***-**** cell / 419-***-**** home

abl4cl@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: A dedicated and results-oriented, professional with

over 20 years of experience in Purchasing, International Sourcing, Supply

Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing Principles, and Inventory Management.

Also experienced in Global Supplier Selection, Supplier Administration, and

Supplier Certification. Strong ability to analyze technical data; good

communication, negotiation, and mathematical skills, and the ability to

perform financial analysis. Experienced in SAP, JDEdwards, and other MRP

and ERP systems.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:

Success oriented and outgoing with a positive attitude, customer focused

Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation, continuous improvement

focused.

Problem solver / team builder with proved leadership qualities

APICS and ISM professional Certifications (C.P.I.M., CPM.)

Lean Leader for over 8 years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009 - Present Supply Chain Manager - Tyco Electronics - Mansfield, Ohio

I am primarily responsible for the complete supply chain to support

production within an aerospace manufacturing plant. I am focused on the

logistics of materials management, purchasing, commodity management,

production control,warehousing, shipping and receiving, and inventory

control. I have daily hands on interaction with manufacturing, engineering,

new product development, sales and marketing, key world wide customers,

and other key divisions of the business. I also focus on overall global

commodities, with particular focus on mechanical assemblies and electronic

components with the understanding of how to match global commodities with

local sourcing requirements. I have responsibility for lean implementation

and responsible for continuous improvement process for all departments

within my span of control in order to drive large scale cost savings and

inventory reductions plans. I have been a successful leader in a central

role in driving the process improvement programs throughout the supply

chain.

Additional responsibility and activities include:

The development of Supply Chain initiatives, best practices and strategies,

ensuring effective implementation and execution.

Manage supplier relationships (including scorecards, internal metrics and

inventory control)

Integrate large scale cost savings, driving those through the business unit

Oversee the Business Unit logistics function including developing and

maintaining inventory controls

Review and ensures that the appropriate financial metrics are monitored and

that proper fiscal controls are in place to maximize cost savings.

Participate with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and

objectives and makes final decision(s) on administrative or operational

matters and ensures operations' effective achievement of objectives.

Recent result:

implementation of lean "go" meetings and 5S events, for all departments

under my scope of control

implementation of kanban and other lean continuous improvement programs

improved customer service levels from 45% to 88%

inventory reduction of 18% within 8 months.

created a strategic plan for purchased commodities and more

2006 - 2008 Director of Materials - Warren Rupp Division of Idex

Corporation, Mansfield, OH

Responsible for the management of the supply chain for both the Mansfield,

Ohio and Export, Pennsylvania facilities. Transformation of the Production

Control, Scheduling, and Purchasing Departments through the implementation

of many Lean Management programs and kaizen events to improve supplier on

time performance, increase inventory turns and maximize asset utilization.

Responsible for the realignment of the purchasing staff to global commodity

based management. Lead and participated in numerous value-stream mapping

events to improve the entire supply chain (external and internal).

Developed Supplier Selection Process, Supplier Scorecard, Supplier

Performance criteria. Create, implement and track key performance metrics.

Total annual spend $55 to $ 60 million.

Global material cost saving initiatives - reducing material cost by over

$700,000 in 2007, $1,250,000 in 2008

Implemented new JDE system to drive MRP, scheduling, purchasing, and

forecasting data

Implementation of first Supplier Score Card to rate supplier performance.

Resulted in 15% improvement of OTD

Implemented Kanban programs with five key suppliers to reduce inventory

levels by $ 120,000

Organized Purchasing Department for a strategic focus for a global

procurement approach

Work with suppliers to improve on time performance and control cost. OTD

performance increased by 27%

Negotiated with key suppliers on cost control and supplier development,

resulting in annual savings of $ 1.2 million

1999 - 2006 Materials & Administrative Manager - Ashland Chemical,

Ashland, OH

Managed and purchased raw materials used in the manufacturing of specialty

chemicals and adhesives. Create, implement and track key performance

metrics to meet corporate goals and objectives. Developed process

improvement and cost savings initiatives that included supplier development

and partnerships development..Facilitate, develop, and manage materials

functions at multiple locations within a specialty chemical manufacturing

facility. Responsibilities include Purchasing, Toll Manufacturing, Plant

Scheduling, Payroll, Warehousing, S&OP, and Material Handling Functions.

Support the complete cycle of material flow - from raw materials purchasing

through delivery of finished product to the end customer. Implemented an

internal improvement program for inventory reduction and supply chain

improvements - improved on-time delivery performance to all time high of

98.5%. (Overall 47% or $3 million reduction in inventory). Tier 1 and

Tier 2 supplier to the auto and truck industry. Support QS9000, ISO9000,

ISO14000 and TS 14569 and Lean / Six Sigma certification. Total annual

spend $70 to $80 million.

Member of implementation team for SAP and SAP power user.

Active key member in divisional steering committees for Purchasing and

Logistics.

Managed Sourcing project of $100 M across three Business Units.

Achieved $150,000 goal in direct material cost reduction spend from Low

Cost Countries.

Improved total spend Low Cost Country direct material procurement spend

from 11% to 15%.

Cross-functional team build, development of a standard sourcing process.

Identifying/qualifying global sources, RFP, Cost negotiation, Logistics,

PPAP, thru Production.

Standing monthly metric presentation to VP of SCM and VP of Business Unit.

Generated Quarterly Sub-Commodity Risk Analysis report

Management of cross-functional team, outside vendors, Sales and marketing.

Created training material and lead training for 30+ SCM personnel.

60% of all RFP's and sourcing projects are created online, which is a new

process for the Sourcing team in 2005.

1996 - 1999 Manager, Profiling and Inventory Control - Williams-

Sonoma, Memphis, TN

Full responsibility for the control and accuracy of $125MM in inventory,

(implemented a certified cycle count program). Focused departmental goals

and objectives to improve customer service levels. Responsible for

planning and implementing strategies to maximize production capacities

within multi-functional areas. Facilitate stock replenishment, monitor

existing inventory levels, and maintain inventory accuracy for three

warehouse locations, while maintaining excellent productivity. Created a

new department, which included staffing, procure development, and training

to optimize throughput.

1993 - 1995 Senior Buyer / Planner - Thomas & Betts Inc.,

Memphis, TN

Govern the complete operation of a Mexican based manufacturing facility

generating $28MM in annual sales. Prepare master production schedules to

maximize plant capacities while meeting customer requirements. Plan and

purchase materials to meet the master schedule through DATA3 MRP system.

Work with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing Departments to assure supplier

and production capabilities meet the development of new products. Insure

integrity of master parts list and bill of materials while supervising the

flow of all materials through the production process. Manufacturer of

telecommunication equipment and systems, based in Mexico.

1984 - 1992 Senior Buyer / Traffic Manager - Eagle Industries,

Pfaudler-US Inc., Rochester, NY

Establish integrated purchasing and manufacturing plans using MRP

principles. Purchasing (domestic and international) over $7MM annually of

all the mechanical, electrical, ASME code and non-code fabrications, as

well as all castings, forgings, and motors. Member of JIT and Kanban

implementation programs that reduced inventory 30% and improved throughput

by 22%. Created a competitive advantage in all service levels.

Manufacturer of very large pressure vessels and fluid mixing system. Make

to order work environment, low volume high mix.

EDUCATION:

MBA, Union University, 2000, GPA 3.67

BS, Business Management, St. John Fisher College, 1989

Negotiation Training from Gibson & Associates, (80 hours)

Lean Leaders Training - Ashland Inc.

APICS re-certification in July 2008

2 ASSOCIATIONS

National Association of Purchasing Managers (C.P.M. certification)

American Production of Inventory Control Society (CPIM certification),

board member of local chapter

Boy Scouts of America - Scout Master Troop 131 (Scout Master of the year

2007)

Lexington Festival Committee - Chairman (7 years)

North Central State College - Adjunct Professor for two years - Purchasing

and Logistics

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