Manager Supply Chain

JOHN A. MIDDLETON

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Cell: 515-***-****

Webster City, IA 50595 **********@*******.***

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Ansell Hawkeye, Inc, Fort Dodge, Iowa March 2009 to Present

Manufacturer of tactical and utility gloves

Supply Chain Manager

Responsible for supply and logistics for (5) production

locations. Responsibilities include Inventory management & planning,

sourcing & supplier management, capacity planning support, support &

lead operational improvement initiatives, and logistics.

SAUER-DANFOSS, Ames, Iowa August 2004 to January 2009

Manufacturer of hydraulic and electronic components

Procurement Specialist

Provided purchasing support to the Product Teams, monitored

production requirements utilizing MRP system, made recommendations to

purchase the highest quality parts that meet cost and delivery

requirements, coordinated and implemented pilot runs with selected

suppliers to confirm they are capable and have repeatable production

processes, monitored over all delivery performance, scheduled visits

to key suppliers, developed and maintained long term partnerships with

suppliers, helped suppliers with PPAP and 8D problem solving plans,

responded with commitment to satisfy requests from internal and

external customers, organized and prioritized work assignments,

maintained a safe, clean and organized work area, understood the

elements of negotiation skills, and executed contractual obligations.

HACH COMPANY, Ames, Iowa November 2001 to August 2004

Manufacturer of analytical instruments and reagents

Senior Purchasing Agent

Responsible for developing strategic relationships with

suppliers, contract negotiations, cost reductions, inventory management,

domestic and foreign source development, vendor reductions, improve

quality of purchased raw materials (chemicals

and analytical equipment)

GOODRICH CORPORATION, West Des Moines, Iowa August 2000-November

2001

Manufacturer of aerospace components

Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Responsible for procurement of complex, high dollar steel and

machine casting components, including price, quality, and schedule

assurances, experience in facilitating cross-functional terms,

implementing supply chain management concepts including supply base

reductions, long term agreements, and supplier development.

Position required leadership in coordinating activities related to

Small Business Plan, assist in training internal ISO audits, and

responsible in the manager's absence

EDUCATION

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa BA -

Business/Marketing

National Association of Purchasing Management, Inc

Certified Purchasing Manager, (C.P.M.) 1988-2001

APICS Training

Knowledge of ERP Systems (SAP, JD Edwards, and Simon)

8D Training

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Training

Lean Manufacturing

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