Manager Management

Darrell M. Sundstrom

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Results-oriented, procurement management professional with a Master's

degree in International Business Management and a C.P.M., offering long

term experience with leading manufacturing organizations holding senior

level management positions in the areas of strategic sourcing, subcontract

and commodity management as well as materials operations.

Familiar with all aspects of manufacturing/material operations and project

management, establishing continuous improvements in cost, on-time delivery,

productivity, performance, and quality. Offering a variety of unique

qualities and strengths:

Strong negotiator and contracts manager Knows international markets and

cultures

Successful team builder Knowledgeable in ERP/MRP

systems and implementation

Career Overview

Ingersoll Rand (formerly Trane), Tyler, TX

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Hermetic Motors (2007-2009)

Functional areas of responsibility: Within Trane's Compressor Center of

Excellence, responsible for strategy, sourcing and contracting for all

hermetic motors for both residential and commercial compressors utilized in

Trane's air conditioning products. The total spend is approximately $120 M

annually supporting 5 worldwide manufacturing locations.

. Established improved working relationships with supply base and with

site material teams. Improved communications and supplier performance

at manufacturing facilities.

. Lead review and update of overall motor strategy for the CCOE.

Introduced additional competition that drove lead time reductions and

cost improvements.

. Lead development of an Asian source for a major product resulting in $

2 M annual savings. Successfully completed contract negotiations.

Emerson Electric, St. Louis, MO

Cross Divisional Commodity Manager (2000-2007)

Functional areas of responsibility: Developed strategy and identified

opportunities for improving global supply chain performance. Established

plans and project managed the implementation process to support continuous

improvement. Developed, negotiated and managed international contracts and

supply agreements with EMS suppliers to achieve targeted results. Global

commodity management responsibility for assigned electronics, working with

multiple suppliers and divisions in North America, Europe and Asia.

. Negotiated and implemented supply agreements with key international

suppliers on spend of $60M that resulted in reduced pricing (5-10%

year over year) and improved lead-times.

. Identified and developed offshore supply sources for $30M in projects

that resulted in cost savings of 25%.

. Transitioned a major electrical/mechanical product from Europe to

Mexico resulting in annual savings of 15%, reduced lead times and

lower inventory levels.

Sanmina Corporation, Richardson, TX

Material Manager (1999-2000)

Functional areas of responsibility: Managed all material operations

supporting high volume manufacture of Printed Circuit Boards. Responsible

for the strategic and tactical operations of purchasing, production

planning and materials logistics for spend of $150M annually. Supervised 5

managers and a staff of 35.

. Reorganized, hired and improved staffing in all operations.

. Re-defined processes and facility layouts that improved material flows

and increased efficiency.

. Implemented barcode automation in receiving, stocking and kitting

which improved moral, increased accuracy and improved output.

Raytheon, (Formerly Texas Instruments, Defense Systems & Electronics),

Dallas, TX

Subcontract Manager (1997-1999)

Functional areas of responsibility: Established and implemented supply

strategy for the electro-optics supply management team. Evaluated,

selected and managed suppliers for corporate-wide leveraging. Negotiated

and administered domestic and international contracts and agreements in

compliance with FAR and DFAR guidelines.

. Outsourced components and major assemblies that resulted in 1998

saving of $500,000 with potential savings of several million dollars

during the term of the contracts.

. Created a long-term supply agreement with a strategic supplier that

projected savings of $400,000 over the life of the agreement.

Material Manager/Subcontract Manager (1985-1997)

Functional areas of responsibility: Managed subcontracts and procurement of

components, services, and capital equipment for manufacturing operations.

Planned, scheduled, and managed all internal and external suppliers

supporting production and development programs. Supervised a team of 10

manufacturing engineers, buyers and support staff with a $50M budget.

. Led a cross-functional team responsible for planning and implementing

a new manufacturing floor control system. Successfully procured

computer assets, trained 250 operators and support users, and

transitioned the existing data base on schedule and within budget with

no negative impact to ongoing operations.

. Created and implemented an Oregon Productivity Matrix to measure and

improve operations. Improved OTD by 15%, reduced shortages by 60%,

and improved quality levels to >90% LAR.

. Re-organized the material team and hired additional personnel to

improve team capabilities.

Additional Relevant Experience

Manufacturing Manager, Production Control Manager, Proposal Manager, Texas

Instruments Defense and Electronics Group, Dallas, TX.

Education

MA in International Management from the University of Texas @ Dallas,

Richardson, TX

BBA in Management and Marketing from the University of Texas @ Arlington,

Arlington, TX

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

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