Manager Supply Chain

Clark M. Leonhardt CPIM CPM MBA

** *** ****** ***** . ********, South Carolina 29910

Phone: 843-***-****

E-mail: ablkjb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Energetic supply chain executive with broad business perspective and

extensive experience in complex, customer driven companies. Demonstrated

strengths in multi-facility divisional management, plant management, lean

manufacturing, operations, materials, procurement and distribution. Proven

track record of continuous improvement in quality, safety and financial

results achieved through hands on leadership and team building ability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Midwest Airlines, Inc. Milwaukee, WI

2005 -2010

Commercial Airline Carrier

Director of Purchasing & Materials Management

. Oversees and controls the consolidated spare parts inventories, and

all material support solutions for airline operations. Responsible for

$120MM annual spend

. Managed the: Purchasing, Technical Services-Stores, Technical Services-

Purchasing, Engine Maintenance and Uniform Center consisting of 45

employees with a $50MM expense budget.

. Accountable for both strategic and tactical supply chain management

standards, vendor negotiations, and vendor management programs

. Facilitated Midwest Synergy opportunities with NWA, TPG and Delta

Airlines.

. Enhance income generating activities via rotable loans, equipment

leases and surplus sales

. Improved inventory replenishment policies which reduced inventory

levels

. Developed cost conscious procurement team.

Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, GA 1998 - 2004

Manufacturer of Premier Corporate Aircraft

Senior Manager - Materials

. Developed inventory management programs and lean initiatives that

achieved 40% annual cost reduction.

. Commenced corporate wide initiative to procure consumable inventory and

tool assets - $535,000 annual savings.

. Developed and implemented tool policy and procedures eliminating

$1,500,000 tool loss.

. Designed inventory policies and streamlined reorder process to maintain

12 inventory turns annually.

. Implemented consumable parts automation in manufacturing, completions and

service operations, improving production efficiencies and cost savings of

$100,000 per year.

. Developed Intranet and Internet solution for asset identification,

transfer and auction sales, reducing capital expenditures and providing

cash flow for depreciated assets.

Allied Diagnostic Imaging Inc., Atlanta, GA 1994 - 1998

Manufacturer of Medical, Dental and Graphic Arts Photo Chemicals

Plant Manager (1995-1998)

. Provided strategic direction & leadership for all manufacturing,

materials and logistics functions.

. Improved safety, plant efficiency, cost of product and supply stream

reliability through introduction of many lean initiatives.

. Devised and launched employee bonus plan.

. Created innovated packaging in conformance with DOT UN hazardous material

regulations.

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Materials Manager (1994-1995)

. Developed opportunities between vendors and multiple divisions of the

Corporation.

. Strengthened vendor relations as lead negotiator for major commodity

products.

. Introduced and managed cost reduction/containment programs improving

scheduling and waste reduction.

. Implemented the manufacturing and procurement modules of SYMEX MRP

software.

Strategic Business Solutions, Inc., Atlanta, GA 1993 - 1994

Consulting Company

Management Consultant - Owner

. Client services; Inventory Management, Procurement, Supply Chain and

Quality.

. Improved vendor relations by mediation of company/vendor disputes.

. Structured quality and schedule improvements to meet customer

requirements.

Royal McGoun Chemicals, Inc., Montreal, PQ 1987 - 1993

Manufacturer and Distributor of Laundry and Dry Cleaning Products. $5mm

sales, servicing Quebec and Ontario.

Manager of Operations (Owner)

. Responsible for facility and fleet operations.

. Managed procurement, contract negotiations, payroll and other financial

activities.

. Implemented computerized inventory/accounting system, reducing inventory,

accounts receivable and improving cash flow management.

Slater Electric Inc., Glen Cove, NY 1987 - 1987

High Volume Manufacturer of Electrical Wiring Devices.

Director of Materials

. Managed the Production Planning, Material Control, Procurement, and

replenishment of five regional warehouses.

. Coordinated the operation of one Caribbean and two domestic production

facilities.

. Directed Corporate Inventory Reduction Program, achieving 15% reduction

in inventories.

. Coordinated the implementation of a MRP/DRP system (American Software).

Corporate Manager of Production Planning - Finkel Outdoor Products, Inc. -

NY, NY (1984-1987)

Materials Manager - Polychrome Corporation - Clark, NJ (1982-1984)

Production Control Manager - Slater Electric, Inc. - Glen Cove, NY (1979-

1982)

Production Coordinator - Leviton Manufacturing Company - Melville, NY (1973-

1979)

EDUCATION

. Master of Business Administration/Finance, Mercer University, Atlanta,

GA

. Bachelor of Science/Marketing, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY

. Lean Manufacturing Training Series, Georgia Institute of Technology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. American Production and Inventory Control Society - Past Treasurer of

Sea Island Chapter

. Institute of Supply Management - Past Treasurer of Savannah Chapter;

current contributor of monthly ISM non-manufacturing "Report of

Business"

. Society of Manufacturing Engineers

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