Project Manager Sales
Resume:
P AUL N ICHOLAS V AN D AM
**** ******* ***** ~ Washington, Michigan 48094
*********@*****.***
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Program Manager, Project Manager, Director of Purchasing, Buyer
Versatile, high-performance professional with 14 years of exceptional contributions in Program/Project Management,
Procurement and Supply Chain positions. Self-motivated professional who effectively interacts with cross-functional
teams/organizations and surpasses expectations; significant history of identifying and seizing opportunities to streamline
and improve bottom line through process improvements and resource efficiencies. Stellar negotiator with exceptional
communication skills; expert sales analyst with a consistent track record of maximizing profits. Demonstrated creative
problem-solving skills coupled with proven strengths in assuring accurate, on-time completion for multimillion-dollar
projects.
Sales Forecasting Strategic Sales Planning Contract Negotiations
Inventory Control Cost Reduction Vendor Relations
Supplier Relations Production Scheduling Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL DYNAMICS – LAND SYSTEMS, Sterling Heights, Michigan 9/2005 – 12/2012
Global leader in design, development and production of military vehicles for the United States Armed Forces and its allies.
Supply Chain Project Manager
• Served as Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leader for Project Material Management initiatives with oversight of; material
and labor budgets, supplier funding, proposal estimating, EVMS tracking, build scheduling and supplier deliveries.
• Aligned internal project metrics with overall corporate objectives as the Supply-Chain Design Team Lead.
• Invited to participate in Project Management and Leadership Development Programs by senior management.
• Managed Engineering and Development, Production, After-Market and Spares, and Obsolescence Programs.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office, including MS Project to detail plan resourse allocations and budget.
• Integral team member of RFQ development, proposal review, and source selection team.
• Participated in Lean Six Sigma projects for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Created comprehensive briefings / reports and presented to senior management and clients.
LEAR CORPORATION, Rochester Hills, Michigan 5/2002 – 9/2005
Leading Tier 1 supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems.
Launch Manager (2005)
• Shepherded all program launches and new models in the Lear Manufacturing plant.
• Harmonized all prototype builds; scheduling, material procurement, cycle time evaluation, quality and build processes.
• Conducted weekly launch review meetings for local and nationwide plants, to review plant readiness.
• Designed process and product flow for new products as a member of a multi-plant team.
• Appointed member of a multi-plant launch manager team charged with oversight of product line launches at multiple sites.
• Named Project Team Lead to direct product line packaging solutions such as incoming parts, final products and transportation
requirements.
• Realized savings through scheduling enhancements and diligent vendor management.
Program Manager (2004 – 2005)
• Maintained complete oversight of multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Developed detailed schedules, material acquisition needs, project labor requirements, sales and profit.
• Ensured the obtainment of financial objectives as well as engineering design completion.
• Forged relationships with clients to provide status updates, reviews and mitigate issues.
• Orchestrated the procurement of hardware and labor to facilitate timely completion of build process.
• Incorporated effective quality manufacturing processes into projects.
• Managed a highly-skilled team, comprised of a procurement agent, engineer and sales professional.
Buyer (2002 – 2003)
• Led the procurement of numerous parts for different vehicle platforms; seats, interiors, electrical components.
• Sourced product and negotiated pricing with vendors through all product stages.
• Appointed to sourcing committee for engineering and future production programs.
• Developed comprehensive schedules from purchase order to final shipment.
• Instrumental in onsite supplier evaluations and approvals.
CRAWFORD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Fraser, Michigan 6/1998 – 5/2002
Small, family owned design and build shop specializing in robotic welding platforms.
Head of Purchasing (2000-2002)
Created purchasing department for Crawford Technologies, Inc. which included responsibility for:
• Developing all forms, processes, quality standards for purchasing department.
• Procurement of all company resources including all plant and office needs.
• Procurement of all heavy equipment, machinery, robots, automation ferris wheels, electrical and pneumatic
components, fabrication and machined parts, and metals.
• Annual acquisitions in excess of $15 million.
• Development and processing of RFQs, receiving quotes, selecting vendors, and sourcing work to suppliers.
• Setting up accounts for vendors and suppliers beginning with negotiation of terms through product delivery.
• Timing and scheduling of all shipments and deliveries in compliance with project timeline.
• Creating project timelines for large and small projects.
• Qualifying vendors through company audit procedures.
• Developing procedures compliant with ISO/QS requirements.
Project Manager (1998-2000)
Oversight of multiple complete projects, including responsibility for:
• Timelines and resource requirements with project plan.
• Oversight of design and redesign of automotive fixtures of tooling.
• Facilitating design review meetings.
• Coordinating procurement of parts and labor for build process.
• Setting up schedules and timing of complete project from purchase order to shipment.
• Insuring quality manufacturing processes integrated into project
E D U C AT I O N
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, Valparaiso, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts – Business Management
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