Manager Management

Kathryn H. Taylor

*** ***** **** **** ? Clinton, Tennessee 37716

************@*******.*** ? 865-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced procurement professional skilled in managing Raw Materials,

Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies, and Logistics needs for a plant

with gross sales of over $94 million. Proven ability to manage staff,

develop and oversee budget and communicate with other departments, vendors

and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met. Experienced

with sourcing suppliers for raw materials with an annual spend of $55

million, negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and bulk

commodity pricing agreements. Knowledgeable and proficient in ISO 9001

compliance. Certified by both the Institute for Supply Management (C.P.M.)

and the Association for Operations Management (CPIM) with 12 years of

purchasing experience in manufacturing. Additionally, 15 years experience

in the transportation sector managing the operations of a 42 vehicle fleet

of over the road tractors leased to a major contract carrier.

Professional Experience

Carlisle Tire and Wheel-Clinton, TN, 2001-Present

(Formerly Titan Tire-Clinton, TN, 1997-2001)

Purchasing Manager

. Manage the purchasing, scheduling and transporting of production

materials within corporate guidelines to ensure continuity of supply

and quality of product while working to minimize cost and excess

inventory levels

. Procure MRO supplies at lowest total cost, manage the receipt and

distribution of these supplies and reduce inventory and overhead

associated with MRO supplies

. Negotiate all service contracts and long-term lease agreements

. Select vendors, assess vendor capabilities, develop alternative

sources and evaluate vendor performance, negotiate price and delivery

. Interact with suppliers as needed to continually remain updated on new

products and improvements available

. Recommend major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in

prices or unusual availability situations

. Provide support to all departments in forecasts and pricing data as

needed including, but not limited to: PPV, future pricing trends, and

material needs

. Negotiate all required services for new production facility slated to

open in 2010

. Work jointly with multiple divisions and plants to develop purchasing

synergies

. Support and actively participate in ISO 9001 standards as required for

purchasing

. Ensure that purchasing documents are completed and the terms and

conditions of purchases are appropriate

. Develop cost containment tracking processes to capture all supply

chain initiated savings

. Work with local utilities to minimize utility expense through

reduction of transportation charges and price hedges

. Maintain insurance and safety files on all independent contractors

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H&H Trucking Company-Clinton, TN, 1982-1997

Owner/Manager Over-the-Road Tractor Fleet

. Managed all aspects (except freight solicitation and assignment) of a

42 unit, $3 million/year, trucking company leased to Crete Carrier

Corporation

. Negotiated with dealers on over 150 fleet purchases of equipment,

trade-in allowances and warranties

. Negotiated with lending institutions on terms of loans that could

exceed $1.5 million dollars

. Recruited, interviewed and screened over 300 potential applicants by

application review, telephone and/or personal interview and reference

checks, hired qualified applicants as needed

. Developed and updated benefit and incentive programs in response to

ever changing factors in the industry (i.e. fuel costs and economy,

safety issues, production and competition)

. Designed consolidated management reports and financial statements that

monitored and compared revenues, costs, operations, cash flow and debt

reduction

. Resolved, on a daily basis, all types of issues and conflicts with

personnel

. Facilitated on road and local repair equipment failures and breakdowns

. Recognized as1995 Fleet Contractor of the Year at Crete Carrier

Corporation for superior management, excellent operations and safety

record of fleet

Education and Credentials

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) ? APICS

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) ? ISM

Master of Business Administration ? University of Tennessee-Knoxville,

Tennessee

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ? University of Tennessee-

Knoxville, Tennessee

Continuing Education

30 hours per year

Professional Development

Member of Multidivisional Purchasing Team, Carlisle Tire & Wheel

40 hours of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training

Participation in multiple lean manufacturing Kaizen events

Professional Associations

APICS: The Association for Operations Management, Board Member 1998-2002

ISM: Institute for Supply Management

Skills

Strong negotiating skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Working knowledge of other basic programs and software including JD Edwards

Exceptional professional, organizational and project management skills

Keen ability to multi-task and prioritize demands

Excellent analytical, oral and written skills

references available upon request

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