Director Fleet Operations, Procurement Professional

MICHAEL G. BAESSLER

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LOGISTICS / TRANSPORTATION / PROCUREMENT LEADER

A results-oriented, multi-disciplinary leader who has consistently reduced costs, minimized risk and ensured high

quality and customer satisfaction by leveraging significant Logistics, Transportation and Purchasing expertise.

Background in consumer goods and service industries, including one of the world’s largest service delivery

companies and a premier automotive glass installation and service company. Fleet Management e xperience in

developing vehicle maintenance programs, and vehicle design and upfit processes.

An experienced Procurement Professional, covering a broad spectrum of materials and supplies, including

designing RFI and RFP programs with excellent negotiating skills. Ability to coordinate vehicle and purchasing

processes between multiple suppliers, leasing companies and operational locations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Logistics / Transportation • Sales / Key Account • Process Improvement

M anagement

• Supply Chain Management • Strategic Planning • Process Design /

Reengineering

• Fleet Management • Budget Planning / • Quality Assurance Control

A dministration

• Operations Management • Change Management • Leadership / Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAFELITE

Director Fleet Operations (2012 – 2013)

Directed All Fleet related activities, from vehicle selection to disposal, including monitoring vehicle repair and

maintenance. Managed fuel card program and developed ongoing relationship with numerous Fleet Management

Companies. Managed $500,000 plus Annual Department Budget and $75 Million plus Annual Spend.

• Reduced Fleet size of over 6,000 vehicles to 5,500 vehicles to meet operational needs,

selecting vehicles that met the operational needs as well as providing options that meet

special needs

• Worked with risk management to ensure vehicles were designed to meet field’s ergonomic

requirements

• Managed Total Cost of Ownership data to assist with vehicle selection and life cycle

costs

• Developed a Fleet Preventative Maintenance Program with a specific schedule of

required maintenance for each vehicle type

• Improved DOT Compliance from less than 50% to over 90%

• Directed design an RFP for new Box T rucks

• Reduced cost 30% by designing an RFP for new Vehicle Graphics package

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• Developed and maintained relationships with multiple Fleet management companies;

P HH, GE, ARI, Enterprise, Wheels

• Managed vehicle disposal and remarketing

• Managed parts program with selected suppliers; batteries, inverters, etc.

• Negotiated supplier agreements including service level requirements

SERVICEMASTER COMPANY

Director of Purchasing and Fleet – American Residential Services (2005 – 2012)

Managed a Fleet of 3600 vehicles with responsibility for vehicle selection, acquisition, upfit, repair

and maintenance and disposal. Managed National Accounts, including contract negotiations,

service level agreements and rebate for companies such as Goodman, Carrier, Honeywell, Cintas

and others.

• Developed vehicle selector options and annual department budget

• Managed the Original Equipment Manufacturer vehicle acquisition purchase process and managed

vehicle maintenance & repair for both third party and in house maintenance locations

• Developed an alternative fuel vehicle program, including fuel sourcing and identification of

available Federal, State, Local and Industry grant sources

• Managed vehicle logistics, vehicle pools, vehicle delivery, tax, title and registration

• Managed vehicle accident repair process with outside supplier

• Managed vehicle disposal and remarketing process

• Managed vehicle fuel card program, bulk fuel purchasing and emergency fuel requirements; card

distribution, exception reports and payment approval

• Developed and maintained relationship with Fleet Management Companies, including PHH,

Leaseplan, Wheels, ARI; monthly invoice review and payment approvals

• Managed national account purchasing programs for materials, supplies and equipment for all ARS

branch locations (represents over $250 Million in annual procurement)

• Provided support to marketing group

Division Fleet Manager (2004 – 2005)

• Worked with in house mechanics maintenance branch locations; identifying and developing best

practices; implement those best practices across the Enterprise.

• Reviewed third party maintenance practices to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

• Worked with fleet design process and all business units to ensure new vehicles met business unit

requirements

• Prepared presentations and presented to business units status updates regarding; organization, goals

and accomplishments of the Fleet Department

Six Sigma Black Belt – Terminix (2002 – 2004)

Completed Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Two Six Sigma projects:

• Unstructured Expenses – Reviewed and identified a resolution to the existing AP

Voucher process: PCard was the best solution the DM IAC process identified. Developed

t raining program with sourcing department for company wide Deployment

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• Vehicle Disposal/Cycle t ime – Reviewed the vehicle disposal process, vehicle repair

costs and life cycle costs, and determined the number of months service vehicles should be in

service. Worked with f leet department as a subject matter expert on vehicle disposal process

Division and Training Director Technical (1989 – 2002)

Led a group of 10 technical specialists to ensure regulatory compliance for 17 states and manage fleet

operations for over 100 branch locations. Interviewed, hired and trained technical personnel.

• Conducted technical training for all employees within the Division

• Mentored region managers and developed annual department budget

• Reviewed branch & region P&L regarding vehicle and equipment purchases

• Served as the primary contact with state regulators across the Division

• Coordinated all technical legal matters with internal legal department and outside counsel

• Coordinated activities with National and State Associations

• Designed Wells and Water Ways program for the Department of Environmental Protection for the

State of Pennsylvania; which has become the industry standard.

• Developed and implemented Terminix’s Kentucky Compliance Program

• Complete state Certification/Licensing in all states assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Iowa Central College, Pella, Iowa

AFFILIATIONS

Pi Chi Omega (Pest Control Fraternity)

Mechanic and pit crew for Winston Cup, Indy 500, Daytona, Lemans and other top flight races

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