Manager Supply Chain

Dave Scheele, C.P.M., CPIM

abm842@r.postjobfree.com 909 Annabelle Street, McHenry, IL 600**-***-***-

6471

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER SENIOR PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL

Accomplished, versatile Procurement Professional with top industry

certifications and 15+ years of experience optimizing the value of supply

chain for diverse manufacturing operations.

. Highly effective Project Manager Change Manager who improves

processes and productivity of supply management organizations. S&OP

Facilitator.

. Strong analytical skills, resulting in accurate forecasting and

planning activities that optimize productivity and cash flow while

minimizing inventory exposure.

. Positive, flexible communicator with excellent teambuilding,

negotiation, and vendor relations skills.

. Well-versed in Outsourced / Contract Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing

and Lean Supply Chain, Kanban, Ekanban, VSM and SMED, Inventory

Control and ITO. Solid understanding of electro-mechanical components;

able to interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics

. Advanced technical skills, including requirements gathering,

customization, training and support for the implementation of ERP and

MRP global planning software. BPICS, JD Edwards, Visibility, Syspro

EXPERIENCE

EMERSON TOOLS KNAACK Manufacturing Company, Crystal Lake, IL 2005 -

2010

Leading manufacturer of jobsite, truck and van storage equipment

Materials Manager

Promoted from initial role as Senior Production Planner to lead a team of

five, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain. Optimize an annual spend

of $60M, sourcing robust, high-value supplies of ferrous and non ferrous

metals stampings castings extrusions from the U.S., China, Mexico, and

South Africa.

. Planning, analysis, and implementation of supply chain for a

Material/Inventory Control areas. Inventory velocity and turns for

inventory supporting $130 million in sales revenue.

. Leverage Lean Enterprise techniques within the supply chain including

Kanban and Ekanban.

. Consult with Plant Manager to develop line rate techniques for

schedule performance management.

. Instituted daily performance dashboards and line rates for 11 product

lines, enhancing performance and reporting capability.

. Customized ERP software to ensure a reliable production schedule.

Incorporated MPS procedures within the production process resulting in

raising weekly fill rates from under 70% to over 95%.

. Created an Automated Carrier Manifest, reducing cycle times by over

50%

. Established and trained a remote supply chain planning team in the

Philippines, achieving 60% labor cost reduction.

. Opened an international finished goods warehouse in Canada resulting

in over 25 ITO. Achieved 90%+ service level; Canada warehouse serves

as a logistical model for future international operations.

. Recognized as division leader in asset management for three

consecutive years.

LUND International, Chicago, IL 2004 - 2005

Manufacturer of Light and Heavy Truck Accessories

Senior Buyer

Supervised 3 Buyer/Planners. Controlled an annual spend of $6 million for

direct and indirect commodities.

. Improved utilization of existing MRP application by developing

processes and conducting training.

. Increased in fill rates from below 90% to 99% percent with six months.

. Implemented purchasing procedures to reduce cost and improve vendor

performance.

. Incorporated daily Excel spreadsheet procedures in conjunction with

shop planning

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Intertractor Passini Group, Elkhorn, WI

2002 - 2004

World's largest manufacturer of undercarriage components for the

construction, mining, and agricultural industries

Planner / Master Scheduler

Analyzed and forecasted production requirements to optimize manufacturing

schedules with yields of 80,000 units per month.

. Directed sourcing, purchasing, import logistics, and inventory control

for steel importation.

. Utilized AS/400, BPCS DRP, and MRP applications to ensure attainment

of key performance goals.

. Planned punch press, flame line, heat treat and all secondary and

outside operations.

CSI, Inc., Elgin, IL

1999 - 2002

Value Added Computer System and ERP Integrator

Consultant

Served as Functional Consultant in ERP manufacturing software and hardware

integration.

. Provided project planning, implementation, training, and technical

support for customer accounts, small to mid-sized manufacturers

located in the Midwest and East Coast. Developed and implemented

manufacturing procedures in conjunction with software.

. Developed custom reports and spreadsheets using Microsoft Access and

Excel.

. Trained 100+ users in MRP, planning, inventory control, purchasing,

and accounting applications.

Quarter Master Industries, Inc., Lake Zurich, IL

1993 - 1999

Manufacturer of High Performance Drive Line Components for the Racing

Industry

Buyer / Planner Production Control Manager

Managed annual spend of $4 million for purchase of raw materials including

castings, extrusions and stampings.

. Delivered cost savings of up to 50% per category through negotiation

of volume purchase agreements.

. Organized production planning, and planned over 500 contract

manufacturing jobs annually.

. Minimized stock shortages producing a considerable advantage over the

competition.

. Sourced and integrated new ERP software within all departments.

Trained all operators resulting in a $30,000 savings for computer

integration fees.

Education Certifications Technical Skills

Bachelor of Science, Technical Management - concentration in Business

Management.

GPA: 3.8/4.0, DeVry University, Addison, IL

Certified in Purchasing and Inventory Management (CPIM) - American

Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) - Institute of Supply Management (ISM)

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project; Advanced Presentation and

Report Writing

Cognos Impromptu Advanced Report Writing and Administration

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