Supply Chain Manager

RON SIEGRIST

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Belpre, OH *****

**********@*****.***

740-***-**** home 540-***-**** cell

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I want to work for a company in Supply Chain or Operations Management that

has a team environment, utilizes modern manufacturing technologies and

processes and is growth oriented.

CAREER SUMMARY

Leader well versed in Operations, Supply Chain, Budgets, Materials,

Purchasing, Distribution, Production/Demand Planning, Inventory Control and

Strategy with 20 years in manufacturing. With a strong background in

customer satisfaction, team building, safety, cost reduction and Lean

Manufacturing. A Leader experienced in International Business and Global

Operations and Supply Chain. Additional areas of expertise:

. Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement

. ISO 9001

. ERP/MRP/Demand Planning design and implementations

. MAPICS, BPICS, MFGPRO, Baan and two company written systems

. Strategy and Direction

. Strong Leader, Coach and Team Builder

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Woodmark Corporation 9/2006

- 7/2009

AWC is a leading manufacturer of quality cabinets for homes.

Materials Manager

Responsible for all plant material including plant purchasing, raw

materials and WIP storage and retrieval, cycle counts, on time shipping,

cost reduction and improved flow for the plant. Responsible for Small

Parts Department preparing and shipping parts and specialty cabinets with a

team of 1 supervisor and 20 employees. Led team of over 70 people, on two

shifts, driving positive change using Lean and Continuous Improvement

tools. Improved deliver to over 99.9% and inventory accuracy from 68% to

over 92%.

. Led transition from make to stock to make to order programs for the

plant materials group

. Implemented metrics and tracking processes for critical issues and

process in Materials.

. Led teams for layout and storage to improve flow and efficiency.

. Led and participated on Lean Kaizen Events adding value to the

product by removing waste.

. Developed Team to be proactive and viewed as a value added part of

the Company.

. Drove cycle count accuracy from <70 % to 92 % while improving OTC and

turns.

. Raised On Time and Complete from 98.5 % to over 99.9 %

. Responsible for inventory turns, 30, and reducing inventory by 10 %.

Adelphia Communication

9/2005 - 7/2006

Adelphia was a leading provider of cable television and high speed internet

service.

Area Manager Logistics and Supply Chain

Managed Area materials and supply chain from warehouse ordering, receiving,

storing and supplying to internal customers to prepping for and completing

quarterly physical inventory. My primary goals were to improve on time

delivery to internal customers, developing and implementing positive

process improvements, building strong proactive teams, coach/mentor,

reducing inventory and cost control. I achieved excellent results

including the below. Responsible for over 50 employees.

. Directed consolidation of eleven system warehouse locations into four

major hub warehouses which resulted in reduced inventory while meeting on

time goals of the systems.

. Directed and planned the close of a hub warehouse with the result of

reduced resources and inventory.

. Responsible for proper inventory levels and purchasing items to

support business needs.

. Designed delivery routes resulting in good service and better

resource use while controlling cost.

. Led inventory rationalization at stocking locations to a two week

level from eight week level.

. Utilized root cause analysis to develop process improvements and

focus on quality.

. Led inventory improvements for the area by approximately 90%

accuracy.

Snap-on Incorporated 12/2004

- 9/2005

A world leader in hand tools, diagnostic equipment and storage cabinets.

Materials Manager

Responsible for all plant shared manufacturing operations, planning,

shipping, receiving, stores, and material movement. I implemented changes

in storage, unloading and cycle counts which led to better use of resources

and increased productivity.

. Directed operations of Blast, Heat Treat, Vibratory Finish and

Plating departments moving from a push to a pull process

. Led the establishment of a forge supermarket helping maximize forge

department resources and flow to machine centers.

. Responsible for installation of new plating line.

. Led outsourcing of MRO/tool handling, purchase and issue to the shop

floor resulting in $1m annual savings.

. Led the first complete physical inventory in twenty years with 50%

better results actual to book than expected.

NEW PARKS A DIVISION OF ZINSSER 4/2004 -

12/2004

Leaders in the Manufacture and distribution of wood stain and sealing

materials.

Purchasing, Scheduling and Inventory Control Manager

Responsible for all plant purchasing including raw materials and MRO items,

planning and inventory control.

. Member of staff improvement team that implemented Class A and 5S.

. Developed processes to track materials to insure proper ordering,

receipt, inventory level and turns.

. Developed daily/weekly production plans and ensured raw material

availability.

. Developed and used competitive bids and quotes for raw materials and

packaging material selecting the best value vendor.

. Negotiated raw material and Packaging pricing utilizing bids

received.

. Purchased all raw material, packaging and MRO items for a high volume

consumer plant.

UNION METAL CORPORATION, Canton, OH 2/2003 -

8/2003

Designs, manufactures and markets tapered steel and aluminum poles for

traffic, lighting and decorative applications.

Distribution/Logistics Manager

Managed all logistics including finished product shipping, raw material

warehouse, outside toll processors and external and internal product

movement. Directed staff of three supervisors, clerk, and 38 union hourly

personnel. Planned shipping schedule. Led on-time shipping, cost control,

and implemented new processes and lean principles into logistics

operations.

. Negotiated outsourcing resulting in $700k annual savings as member of a

team.

. Optimized warehouse space by removal of $500k obsolete inventory.

. Developed processes and lead times required to support shipping

operations meeting customer request delivery dates.

. Negotiated rates for truck load deliveries.

MONSANTO and FLEXSYS AMERICA L.P., 2/1985 -

12/2002

Monsanto an $8 billion global manufacturer of agricultural and specialty

processing chemicals and Flexsys a joint venture formed by Monsanto and

Akzo Nobel in May 1995 is a $500 million global manufacturer of chemicals.

FLEXSYS AMERICA

North American Supply Chain Manager

Leader of North American Supply Chain operations including strategy,

budgets and purchasing of transportation, warehousing and third party

logistics services for four plants, nine external manufacturing sites, and

five public warehouses. Directed professional staff whose duties included

master scheduling, planning and inventory control, importing products,

operations of warehouses, and management of transportation. Leader for

positive process improvements.

. Negotiated, wrote and approved contracts transportation, warehousing and

logistics services with 15 % plus cost savings/reduction.

. I was the North American Supply Chain department approver for the

implementation of MFG/Pro QAD

. Led team through Logistics Analytical Process with major customer,

resulting in $750,000 annual savings.

. Implemented cycle count processes in NA resulting in accuracy of 99.9%

and elimination of physical inventories. Resulted in improved on time

shipping from 75% to over 95%.

. A leader for lean manufacturing/continuous improvement in NA generating

$2M savings.

. Utilized models to determine best global sourcing and transportation

mode, distribution chain and supply point.

. Proposed Supply Chain organization to Senior Management focusing on

customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and meeting business needs and

strategy. Plan was successfully implemented.

. Directed analysis and led team to consolidate warehouses resulting in a

$500 K annual cost savings.

. Demonstrated strong personnel development and team building resulting in

high performance personnel.

MONSANTO COMPANY

Production Planning/Logistics Manager

Designed and implemented planning and forecasting processes in $360 million

international business unit as strategic for growth.

. Co-led team in implementation of S&OP for North American division.

. Co-led team to develop and implement global planning providing visibility

and improved customer service.

. Co-led team that selected and implemented a demand forecasting system

. Responsible for 3 car to truck transfer terminals and cars.

. Responsible for 5 external warehouses, inventory levels and service.

. Responsible for Plant warehouse and shipping operation.

Production Planner/Master Scheduler

Plant Receiving, Warehouse, Shipping Manager

EDUCATION

Bachelor, Glenville State College, Glenville, WV

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

APICS

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Karrass Negotiation Skills

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