Manager Electrical Engineer
Resume:
HAROLD HUNTE
GREENVILLE, SC ****5
Home: 864-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced purchasing and logistics professional with experience in the areas of negotiation, budget
reduction, and strategic planning. Success with Lean Manufacturing principles and cost benefit analysis.
Systems experience with SAP. Strong organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
M.B.A., Finance, 1985
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1976
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MITSUBISHI POLYESTER FILM, subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Formerly Hoechst Diafoil),
Greer,SC Large global supplier of PET films with in-line coating treatments for wide range of customer
applications.
Purchasing Manager, 1999 - 2008
Managed expenditures of up to $160 million annually. Coordinated warehouse/supply chain and
transportation activities. Experienced in negotiating long term agreements with suppliers ensuring
the best pricing, delivery, and quality. Provided strategic leadership and operating support to
influence business managers to accept better practices and sourcing processes.
• Hired, trained, and supervised purchasing staff of five and a warehouse staff of five.
• Developed and implemented improved policies and procedures, resulting in improved
efficiency and productivity through use of SAP and Lean Manufacturing.
• Achieved annual savings target of $2 - $3 million.
MITSUBISHI POLYESTER FILM, Greer, SC
Purchasing Agent, 1998 - 1999
Assisted customers with inquiries, issues, and complaints. Analyzed and implemented a
materials resource program based on historical and future requirements. Created and
presented reports to upper management relating to goal attainment.
• Contracted for volume discounts from vendors, yielding 5% cost savings.
• Utilized project engineering background to lead team charged with objective to reduce
vendor base. Reduced vendor base by 15% leading to increased volume discounts.
HOECHST DIAFOIL (JV of Hoechst Celanese/Mitsubishi Chemical Corp), Greer, SC, Large global supplier
of PET films with in-line coating treatments for wide range of customer applications
Marketing Manager, 1995 - 1998
Developed customer base through prospecting and networking. Managed 6 reports and $150
million Thin Films PET business involving packaging, windows, labels, electrical and shingle
release among others. Led all aspects of strategic planning, project execution, budget
management and evaluation.
• Participated in business development initiatives, which resulted in expanded customer base within saturated
markets.
• Coordinated efforts of marketing team to grow annual sales to over $150M with a marketing
budget of $20M.
HOECHST CELANESE, Charlotte, NC, multi-billion dollar supplier of high-tech fibers, among which
there are liquid crystal polymer fibers.
Sales Representative, 1994 - 1995
Developed loyal customer base and increased sales volume through personal attention to
customer.
• Received Sales Associate of the Month award and numerous customer accolades.
HOECHST CELANESE, Charlotte, NC
Manager, Business Analysis, 1990 – 1994
Maintained the general ledger, produced budgets, and prepared profit and loss, balance
sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Uncovered and corrected erroneously allocated assets causing understated depreciation figures.
HOECHST CELANESE, Portsmouth, VA
Engineering & Maintenance Section Leader, 1989 - 1990
Directed activities and personnel responsible for Plant Engineering, Instrument/Electrical
Engineering and Central Maintenance.
• Managed staff of twenty mechanics and ten engineers.
HOECHST CELANESE, Portsmouth, VA
Sr. Instrument/Electrical Engineer, 1986 - 1989
Provided instrument and electrical engineering design, project and maintenance staff support
at the Portsmouth Plant.
• Coordinated activities of the electrical and instrument portion of the Maintenance/Engineering
Department.
PROCTOR & GAMBLE, Staten Island, NY, Multi-billion dollar consumer products company.
Plant Automatic Controls Engineer, 1983 - 1986
• Designed machine control and process control systems for all plant departments.
PROCTOR & GAMBLE, Staten Island, NY
Mechanical Manager, 1980 - 1983
• Responsible for maintenance, upgrading and expansion of the highest case per year
producing department in the plant.
PROCTOR & GAMBLE, Staten Island, NY
Project Engineer, 1978 - 1980
• Contributed to the design, testing and start-up of installations involving packing and making
equipment and machinery.
PROCTOR & GAMBLE, Staten Island, NY
Warehouse Supervisor, 1976 - 1978
• Responsible for: receipt of product from local and other plants; shipments to other plants and
customers; storage of product in four buildings; scheduling of work assignments.
AFFILIATIONS
Institute for Supply Management.
VOLUNTEER WORK
United Way, Greenville, SC
CHAIR CARING FOR NEIGHBORS IN CRISIS IMPACT COUNCIL, 2004 - 2006
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