Project Manager Supply Chain

Daniel S. Schenavar

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Monroe, Michigan 48162 **********@*****.*** Cell: 734-***-****

I would like to thank you in advance for considering me in your search to

fill this critical position. Hopefully you will agree that my

qualifications below are a good fit for the type of person to successfully

support your organization in this position. I would be glad to elaborate

further on any of this information if you require additional

clarifications.

During my career at NSK Corporation, I gained extensive knowledge and

experience in Materials and Supply Chain Management. My experience was

accomplished at both the Corporate and Plant levels, in both expanding and

contracting economic periods. The NSK Corporation Supply Chain environment

included product flow from International, Domestic and Internal Suppliers.

My Leadership, Analytical and Communication skills contributed

significantly to my success at NSK Corporation over this employment period.

I have listed below several of my accomplishments during my tenure at NSK

Corporation. I purposely included items that demonstrate my ability to

excel during both positive and negative economic conditions. This

experience provides an excellent foundation for me to be effective during

all phases of an organization's business climate.

. Project Manager for the Materials Management and Information Systems

areas in accomplishing the consolidation of two manufacturing facilities

($180 million in sales revenue) from 2006 - 2008.

. Managed steel commodities within the Corporate Procurement Group where $6

million in cost reductions/avoidance were achieved from 1997 - 1999.

. Managed the Materials Group at a Manufacturing Plant during multiple

expansions and systems implementations to accomplish sales growth at this

facility from $22 - $94 million.

. In every position assigned during my career, I was given leadership roles

to accomplish critical company objectives/projects to assure the future

stability of the organization.

In the next phase of my career, I am looking for a position that allows me

to make effective use of my skills in accomplishing company objectives

within an organization that is committed to the establishment and execution

of effective business strategies. I look forward to meeting with you to

discuss how we both can achieve our objectives, and assure the long-term

stability and growth of your company.

Sincerely,

Dan Schenavar

Daniel S. Schenavar

155 Arbor Avenue

Monroe, Michigan 48162 **********@*****.*** Cell: 734-***-****

MATERIALS/PROCUREMENT/PRODUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

. "Project Management" leadership skills to accomplish New Business

Introduction, Production Relocation and Cost Improvement activities

. Significant experience in Supply Chain Management activities to

improve Product/Process Flow effectiveness to shorten "Make-Market

Cycle" times

. Extensive Leadership and Team Building background in Managing

Manufacturing Expansions/Contractions, Cost Down Activity & New System

Implementations

. Skilled application of "Time-based Management" principles to improve

Productivity and Quality

. Supplier partnerships, utilizing JIT concepts and point-of-use

stocking techniques to reduce inventory

. Skilled Negotiator with record of achieving Cost Down objectives

. Proven ability to "Demonstrate the Expectation" to team members in

order to achieve identified workplace improvements and the

accomplishment of "Lean Manufacturing" objectives

. Repeated Success in accomplishing business objectives in a "Multi-

Cultural" environment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NSK CORPORATION, Ann Arbor, MI 1981 -

2009

World leader in Precision Bearings and Wheel Hubs for Automotive and

Industrial applications

Materials Manager - Franklin & Liberty Indiana Plants (Temporary Position)

Aug. - Jan. 2010

Responsible for the Management of Inventory, Production Control and Direct

Material Purchasing areas for these two facilities.

. Managed Production Control operations that supported a pre-processing

Machining Operation and Automotive Wheel Hub Bearing production

. Responsible for approval and coordination of supply chain that

included imported/domestic components, internal and outside processed

parts

. Requested to support improvement and stabilization of the supply chain

condition for these facilities during this period of unexpected growth

in automotive demand

Senior Procurement and Supplier Development Specialist (Contracted

Position) Jan. - Mar. 2009

Manage sourcing and supplier development on domestic and imported products

related to seals, metal stampings, sensors and associated components

. Led team of Corporate Engineering, Quality Assurance and Plant

personnel to accomplish evaluation/qualification of new domestic

suppliers, supplier location transfers and activities to eliminate

impact of increased raw material costs and the struggling economy

. Support transition and training of newly assigned permanent employees

due to economy related restructuring

Manager, Production Planning Division - Corporate

2001 - 2008

Managed Production, Inventory, New Product Introduction and System

Development in the Corporate Manufacturing Group for the Bearing Division

. Coordinated assessment and management of internal/external capacities

related to manufacturing locations

. Established Manufacturing Inventory Targets with Manufacturing

locations based upon Global objectives

. Served as Manufacturing Lead on Program Management activity related to

targeted business and development of domestic production capability to

support this demand

. Participated in Lean and 5-S initiatives at Manufacturing facilities

to reduce cost and improve profitability

. Conducted needs assessment, tool search and product implementation to

improve internal/external supply chain management capabilities

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. Project Manager to consolidate two Manufacturing locations - Leading

activities in the following areas to assure effective control, timely

execution and minimal customer impact during the restructuring

project:

o Identification of tasks and responsible individuals to support

production, system, supply chain and customer support activities

o Develop and Present Project Status documents for Global

Executive Management updates

o Coordinate Customer Approval activities with Engineering,

Marketing, Quality and Manufacturing

o Publication of At Risk areas, with identification of

countermeasure activities

o Provided on-site support at the consolidation location to assure

effective implementation of process/system controls,

identification of critical production activities and achievement

of personnel training requirements

Senior Procurement and Supplier Development Specialist

1996 - 2001

Managed sourcing and supplier development on domestic and imported products

related to steel and associated components

. Led team of Corporate Engineering, Quality Assurance and Plant

personnel to accomplish evaluation/qualification of new domestic

suppliers to eliminate impact of fluctuating exchange rates

. Conducted extensive communication with Overseas Procurement operations

related to effective use of Global knowledge in the sourcing of steel

and related components

. Utilized significant understanding of supplier production processes to

improve negotiating position when pricing and process control issues

developed

. Coordinated departmental activities related to improving

process/program management with Corporate Groups and Manufacturing

locations

. Assigned Leadership role for Procurement on the team that accomplished

the on-time implementation of a new Purchasing & Finance system,

including the development of documentation & conducting training for

the entire corporation

Materials Manager - Ann Arbor, MI Plant

1988 - 1996

Responsible for the Management of entire Inventory and Production Control,

Purchasing, Central Stores and Shipping/Receiving activity for this

location

. Supported multiple product line and process removals/expansions at

this facility

. Implemented MRP and Manufacturing Systems during this period

. Managed production, purchasing and inventory activity to support sales

growth from $22 million to $94 million on Ann Arbor Plant product

during a four year period

. Responsible for approval and coordination of supply chain that

included imported/domestic components and outside processed parts

. Managed department that consisted of 25 employees - salaried and

hourly (UAW) personnel

System Adjustment Team Manager - Bearing Division

1985 - 1988

Managed the Department responsible for Scheduling Domestic Manufacturing

locations, import of all components and finished goods for the Division in

support of customer requirements

. Coordinated Supply Chain & System Development Strategy to support

company efforts to penetrate the Automotive Industry

. Directed the implementation of a new finished goods allocation and

forecast system

. Supported development and accomplishment of the Corporate Business

Plan, including identification and implementation of plan

modifications related to market adjustments

Inventory Analyst - Bearing Division

1981 - 1985

Master Scheduler for a domestic manufacturing plant, and imported material

from several affiliated plants in Japan to support production and customer

requirements

. Participated in multiple project teams to implement programs related

to newly awarded customer business.

. Trained new personnel and served as Departmental Project Leader

whenever new programs were initiated.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.S. Business Administration - Accounting, Eastern Michigan University,

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Extensive Development Dimensions International (DDI) Training

Lean Manufacturing (MMTC, Ann Arbor, MI)

American Production & Inventory Control Society - CPIM Certified

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