Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Mike Beeler
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Raleigh, NC 27616
abmyj2@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL Summary:
Results oriented, self-motivated, Black Belt certified leader with a
track record of success initiating change and developing teams. A proven
professional with a varied background in Supply Chain Management and
Finance who brings a highly analytical approach to problem solving. An
excellent communicator and teacher who is comfortable working with all
levels of the organization.
EDUCATION 2007 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC
Master of Business Administration
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor
Society
(top 20% of class)
1986 Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
EXPERIENCE
2004 - Present Ericsson (acquired Nortel 11/09) Research Triangle
Park, NC
Supplier of telecommunication equipment
Global CDMA Demand Planner (5/2008-Present)
Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt
Implemented statistical forecasting process for global
demand ($1.8 billion annual sales), improving demand
forecast from 60% accuracy to 95% accuracy.
Implementing demand driven operations (re-order point
replenishment) with primary supplier, Flextronics -
Guadalajara.
Accounting Manager - Intercompany Reconciliations, Global
Ops (2/2007-5/2008)
Led team of six accountants in maintaining financial
transactions related to intercompany inventory sales in
excess of $1 billion per year.
Managed team through finance system conversion from Oracle
to SAP.
Financial Analyst, Global Operations (7/2004-2/2007)
Drove improvements in Supply Chain processes that resulted
in reduced in-transit inventory account balances by 63%
and improved accuracy of financial reporting.
Promoted to Accounting Manager position.
2003 Nomaco / K-Flex Insulation Division Youngsville, NC
Manufacturer of Engineered Polymer Foam specializing in
polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane and rubber.
Non-union facilities employing 200 people.
Materials Manager
Turned around failing warehouse operation through physical
reorganization and manpower restructuring that eliminated
10+ day order backlog.
Located and negotiated contracts for nation-wide warehouse
and distribution services that saved the company 30% in
logistics costs.
Managed materials organization of 60 associates assigned
to multiple manufacturing facilities and warehouse
operations.
2001 - 2002 Boston Gear
Louisburg, NC
Manufacturer of industrial gears and speed reducers
(ISO-9001 Certified). Union facility employing 150
people.
Materials Manager
Led an inventory reduction strategy by implementing Kanban
systems and coordinating demand with product manager that
reduced inventory by 20% ($700,000) while increasing on
time delivery from 88 to 96%.
Coordinated China sourcing project, which resulted in
total cost savings of more than 50% for component parts.
1995 - 2000 Hayes-Lemmerz International, INc.
Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of steel and aluminum
wheels (QS-9000 Certified).
Steel Wheel Division
Bowling Green, KY
Materials Manager (1998-2000)
Steel Wheel facility producing 6,000,000 wheels per year.
Non-union facility employing 250 people.
Established supplier rationalization and reduction program
that resulted in 70% reduction of supply base.
Developed and implemented supplier rating system that
resulted in improved delivery and quality performance by
main suppliers.
Implemented innovative ideas that reduced slow-moving
(obsolete) inventory by 67%. Identified atypical
customers outside of the auto industry to buy slow moving
product.
Materials Coordinator / Buyer-Planner (1997-1998)
Planned manufacturing operations and purchased raw
materials for automotive manufacturing facility as plant
production increased by 400%. Established Just-In-Time
delivery from suppliers to prevent significant increase of
raw materials.
Developed and maintained long range (5-year) production
and sales forecasts, including expansion of plant
facilities and new business opportunities.
Completed Toyota Production System Workshop (lean
manufacturing) provided by Toyota for Tier 1 automotive
suppliers.
Promoted to Materials Manager position.
Steel and Fabricated Aluminum Wheel Division
Romulus, MI
Production Planner (1995-1997)
Steel and Fabricated Aluminum Wheel facility producing
7,500,000 wheels per year. Union facility employing 500
people.
Scheduled manufacturing operations and planned maintenance
for twenty assembly lines.
Military Surface Warfare Officer, U. S. Navy
Service Final military assignment was as Shipboard Operations
1986-1995 Officer responsible for leading 50+ Operations / Combat
Systems personnel whose duties included operations and
maintenance of the ship's weapons, communications and
navigation systems.
Taught Six Sigma techniques to senior naval officers
during assignment as Naval Weapons Instructor.
Held Top-Secret Security Clearance.
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