Manager Supply Chain

David Simons

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PROFILE

Supply Management Professional with recognized leadership ability to drive strategic initiatives. Proven ability in

implementing and executing Supply Management strategies to achieve world-class results. Highly qualified and

knowledgeable with excellent communication skills.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• 20 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Contracts working for domestic and foreign owned

companies.

• Experienced ISO/QS auditor and process owner; integral part of gaining ISO recognition.

• Broad exposure in the development, implementation, and use of automated purchasing, operations, planning,

production control, inventory management and accounting systems.

• Background in commercial and government environments, including DOD ground support equipment and

aerospace commodities. Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, Bills of Material, Engineering Change Notices,

Non Disclosure Agreements, and a variety of Contracts.

• Extensive background in sourcing specialty and commodity chemicals, electronic and mechanical components,

optics and metals fabrication in a job shop environment.

• Ability to utilize a personal computer in a LAN/WAN/Wireless environment and have a thorough

understanding of Windows 95/98/NT/XP, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Project

Scheduler 6 as well as AS400 based programs.

• Trained in various LAN and mainframe based enterprise business software such as DELTEK, MAPICS,

Oracle, SAP. Process owner and key user for both Oracle and SAP implementations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Oct 2004 – April 2009 BYK USA Inc. Wallingford, CT

Supply Chain Manager

Manufacturer, importer, and distributor of specialty chemical products for the paint and plastics markets. High

Volume, Low SKU.

Responsible for Purchasing, Logistics, Planning, Storage, Warehousing, Inventory Management. Reporting to

CEO.

Highlights and Achievements:

• Managed multiple Supply Chain groups consisting of 6 people.

• Main contact point for the procurement of all key materials. Personally managed all negotiations and

pricing discussions.

• Generated contracts for supplies and services for price, volume, and/or delivery.

• Member of SOX implementation team; responsible for ensuring all purchases and documents complied

with SOX regulations.

• Member of corporate global procurement team and participated in various NAFTA activities including

transportation, bundling, and freight payment service projects.

• Generated cost analysis tools to facilitate the change from average costing to job costing.

• Developed Key Performance Indicators to assist in daily process monitoring and future strategy.

• Developed Vendor Rating System to meet ISO objectives.

• Consolidated NAFTA warehousing to reduce cost of inventory, transportation, and storage. Realized

annual recurring savings of $120,000.

• Negotiated significant savings by bundling commodities to achieve purchasing value maximum value.

Realized annual recurring savings of $400,000.

• Consolidated freight carriers to reduce total cost. Realized recurring savings of $300,000.

• Lead self directed work teams focusing on warehouse locations, inventory reduction, and distribution

initiatives.

• Brokered agreement with major producer to buy key raw material that was earmarked for scrap. Realized

recurring annual savings of $250,000.

• Process Owner for Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Management for SAP implementation.

• ISO 9000-2000 Process owner.

Feb 2004 – Oct 2004 The Siemon Company Watertown, CT

Purchasing Manager

Manufacturer of LAN/WAN wiring solutions and hardware. High Volume, High SKU

This assignment specifically to oversee the installation of Oracle Business software. Reporting to CFO.

Highlights and Achievements:

• As Process Owner, participated in the design, testing, go-live, and hyper care phases of a successful Oracle

implementation.

• Participated in development of KANBAN system.

Oct 2001 – Jan 2004 MacDermid Inc Waterbury, CT

NAFTA Procurement Manager

Manufacturer of Specialty Chemicals for the printed circuit board and industrial coatings markets. High Volume,

Low SKU

Responsible for Purchasing and Logistics. Reported to General Manager.

Highlights and Achievements:

• Managed the Purchasing and Logistics groups with a total of 9 people.

• Developed metrics to report cost savings and avoidance activities.

• Negotiated all major contracts for supplies and services.

• Saved $600,000 in 2002 via negotiations and contract restructuring.

• Assisted in relocation to Michigan during 2004 as a contractor.

Feb 1998 – Oct 2001 Circuit-Wise Inc North Haven, CT

Procurement Manager

Manufacturer of printed circuit boards and assemblies used in automotive and commercial applications. High

Volume, High SKU

Responsible for Purchasing, Traffic, and Inventory Management. Reporting to the President.

Highlights and Achievements:

• Managed 5 direct reports.

• Installed automated purchasing system

• Purchased and installed new telephony and network LAN architecture

• Streamlined purchasing process to achieve optimal efficiency. Resulted in the elimination of 1 position.

• Developed standard contract language to be used for all future negotiations of goods and services.

• Developed Vendor Rating System.

• Assisted in business matters during period of bankruptcy.

May 1992 – Feb 1998 Barnes Engineering/Goodrich O&SS Shelton, CT

Manager, Material Control and Purchasing

Manufacturer of navigation systems for space vehicles for government and private industry. Job Shop, Low SKU,

Engineering project environment.

Responsible for the purchase and control of materials in a contract setting. Reporting to Director, Materiel.

Highlights and Achievements:

• Generated needed materials list using materials lists from contracts

• Purchased materials in accordance with FAR.DFAR regulations.

• Reported purchasing activity to DCAS and DLA to comply with milestone payment schedules.

• Worked closely with local machine shops to ensure mechanical items were produces at the lowest cost and

highest quality.

• Actively monitored supplier quality and participated in source inspections.

• Negotiated the purchase of high technology ASICS and a variety of low volume passive components

• Developed Vendor Rating System to meet contract requirements.

• Lead the implementation of a LAN based ERP system that complied with Government Accounting

practices.

May 1988 – Feb 1992 Image Graphics Shelton, CT

Manager, Material Control and Inventory

Manufacturer of DOD ground support and printing equipment for government and private industry. Job Shop, Low

SKU, Engineering project environment.

Responsible for the purchase and control of materials in a contract setting. Reporting to General Manager

Highlights and Achievements:

• Assisted in implementation of DELETK ERP system

• Led the reorganization of storage areas

• Hired and trained personnel for key positions within the material handling & distribution organization

• Managed the facilities group and actively negotiated building maintenance services

EDUCATION

B.Sc., Management, Summa Cum Laude, Post University, Waterbury, CT

A.Sc., Manufacturing Engineering Waterbury State Technical College, Waterbury, CT

Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society of Connecticut

Member of American Production & Inventory Control Society

Member of National Association of Purchasing Managers

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