JESSIE M. EPPS

***** ****** *****. - ********** *****, MI 48334

Ph. 248/932-8443 – © 248/302-9740

ac007n@r.postjobfree.com

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

Commodity Manager; Purchasing Agent; Purchasing Manager; Senior Commodity, Program and MRO Buyer and HR responsibilities

Extensive procurement and supply experience in Commodity, Aftermarket/Service, and Indirect Purchasing.

Reputation for effective organization and management of program cost and timing.

Manage business case objective, lead for regional purchasing groups (China, Mexico, and US) working with other Corporate departments and plants.

Additional automotive purchasing experience: Interior trim, seats, metal and mechanisms, Diesel engines, brakes; exhaust, steering and suspension systems, air induction and clutch systems.

Purchase Electrical parts for Infotainment Systems - Electrical components Purchase.

LBCM: Interior wire harness (X-mas tree) harnesses, Multifunctional switches I/P assembly

LIN - American television broadcasting group

GPS, Phone, automotive: The Controller Area Network (CAN) The Local Interconnect Network (LIN), communication devices – tools that allow the vehicle to function appropriately. Harmon the key infotainment systems.

Summarize my commodity area; Summarize top 10-projects; commodity progress plan for short and long term, LCC Strategy – Cost Walk for top 10-suppliers

Evaluate Risks and opportunities - Lead in sharing best practices with team and to learn from group experience.

Experience purchasing castings, stampings, forgings, and machined components, chemicals, filtration and NVH.

Aftermarket Programs: Casting/Molding ferrous and non ferrous materials. Tools: expendable & permanent, dies, patterns, cores, and molds (included are both ferrous and nonferrous metals).

PCN and ECR product validation to print. Contract negotiations, terms and conditions, Organize Supplier Tech and Gate Reviews; ensure suppliers are capable of meeting program timing, materials, and production schedules.

Supply Chain Management; proven record in supplier cost reduction, supply base and product consolidation, and Business Process Enhancements. Supervisory ability, Commodity Management and Global Supplier/Product selection, evaluation, development, and approval.

7-Step Corrective Action Process: Root Cause, analyze problem for “root Cause” describe problem, evaluation, prevention, and approval.

Ensure supplier’s ability to meet quality, service, tooling, pricing objectives. Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills.

Formal Training: APQP Chrysler; Supplier Development and performance Management – Chrysler / Daimler Chrysler; Project Management Training (PMJ201) no certificate; Six Sigma Training – Incomplete).

Competency in: SAP, Excel, MfgPro, Word, Access, Powerpoint, and MS Windows Software.

Excel and Power Point was used for presenting spreadsheet calculations and presentations.

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CAREER HISTORY

SAMSUNG – ELECTRIC BATTERY Auburn Hills, MI 10/2015 – 08/2016

Senior Buyer – Program / Production Contract

Stampings / Injection Moldings, Electrical /Electrical Wiring

Develop Regional strategy to support Corporate Purchasing Strategy.

Develop qualified, source selection to meet lead time, pricing and shipping time lines

Ensure supplier quality, budgetary requirements met or exceed requirement and supplier guidelines

Managed Mechatronics, stamping.

Qualify suppliers processes, tooling, equipment, and staff met or exceed requirements.

Ensure all engineering changes were communicated and when required coordinated meetings to review print changes.

Established tech review meetings.(SQE, DRE, Packaging, Logistics and Purchasing)

Purchased tools, equipment for production of parts

Lead supplier / Supplier quality engineering/ purchasing meetings and Tech Reviews.

Purchase Serial production tools, (Presses) NDA,

Review supplier D&B to determine financial stability

Evaluate RFQ cost break down to calculate material cost, production timing, and quality meet print demands.

KIEKERT USA Novi, MI 07/2013 – 08/2015

Program/Commodity Manager Contract Agency

Global Commodity responsibility for Mechatronics, Stampings, Cold Headed, and Screw Machine components

MRO Plant Purchases

Develop Regional strategy to support Corporate Purchasing Strategy, Communicate all commercial, supplier, and material issues with recommended resolution to Kiekert Global Corporate leadership in Germany, Mexico, Asia, and China.

Manage supplier base by evaluation supplier performance, and their ability to meet program quality, service, tooling, and pricing objectives. Escalate issues to management when appropriate.

Managed Mechatronics, stamping. Travel to Mexico and Germany for critical meetings and events.

Support program launch to meet or exceed launch requirements (budget, timing, material, and engineering specification).

Manage supplier and plant purchases – timely delivery of quality products - tooling, repair components, maintenance and spare parts for tools and equipment.

Supplier visits to ensure APQP processes are followed, include SQE to assess and ensure vendor compliance

GKN DRIVETRAIN Auburn Hills, MI 02/2012 – 01/2013

Commodity / Program Manager Contract Agency

Global responsibility for Bearings, and Mechatronics – Develop, and manage regional strategy to support corporate commercial goals; support global, Commodity Purchasing Team, develop budget and strategies to support global commodity goals. Develop and manage strategic supply base; lead regional purchasing teams in developing and launching strategies to achieve commercial objectives. Resolution of supplier, commodity team and plant buyers issues, negotiate LTA’s, with global bearing and metal suppliers, support VP goals and objectives. Use of Continuous improvement and Problem solving tools to resolve all commercial, and quality issues.

GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES Auburn Hills, MI 07/2008 – 11/2010

Senior Commodity, and MRO Buyer - Human Resource Support (Direct position)

Program Purchasing for the Savior Amphibian program. Identify, and recommend a cost effective global supply base to support the unique commodities required for mule build, prototypes, and production builds. Participate in cross functional teams to meet program timing and identify suppliers to provide new part specifications.

Commodity Purchasing Quadski Amphibian program interior and electrical. Procure off-the-shelf parts from global supply base; EBay and other part suppliers and distributors located on the internet.

MRO Purchasing Responsibility Included: Procurement of tools, (Presses, hammers, Rolling Machines, Draw Benches) equipment, fixtures, software (hypermesh, Pro-E and other engineering test software); hardware (computers; copier, fax machines projectors, and Printers); office furniture; building maintenance, janitorial, and building renovation. Establish long term contracts and salaries with MRO suppliers. Establish long term contracts with MRO suppliers and distributors.

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IAC – Metals and Mechanisms Dearborn, MI 08/2006 – 07/2008

Senior Buyer, Advanced and Current Programs (Direct Position)

Support customer requirements via seamless flow of product to each plant globally

Metals and Mechanisms include: Brackets, I/P assy., console ducts, demister ducts, NVH seal, hinges, latches, and welded assemblies. Fasteners, hinges, latches, and springs, decals, name plates, clamps and control knobs.

Supplier evaluation against performance targets - Supplier visits to inspect tools and manufacturing processes

Procure most cost effective products delivered on time with the best quality possible

Develop strategy to meet corporate budgetary goals

Resin suppliers – DuPont, BASF, Bayer, Honeywell, and Amoco were the largest raw material suppliers.

Fuel Rails, Storage and Delivery Systems - Buyer, Advanced Programs (Project)

Support Visteon plants (Indianapolis, Milan, Utica, Saline, and El Jarudo, Mexico) for Machined, Stampings, Rubber,

Plastic components and interior trim (I/P, Door Trim, Inner Dash, and console).

Sourced new program and negotiated cost savings initiatives and long term agreements

Select vendors who meet all measurables: delivery, cost, technology and quality

Coordinate supplier, engineering and purchasing gate reviews and resolve timing issues

Manage year-to-date price change analysis report, weekly commodity team metals/mechanisms meetings to track new model and current production program changes and communicate to management, sales, and plant.

GENERAL MOTORS P’train Hqtrs. Pontiac, & Warren 06/2002 -10/2005

SR. Prog. Buyer – Chemical Buyer - (Contract)

Filters, Rubber, & Plastic components, Cam, Engine and Beauty Covers

Manage $170 Mil APV – Procure filtration (air, oil, & fuel), miscellaneous rubber and plastics (Engine, Cam, shipping, and Transmission Covers; tubes, seals and hoses) components for GM assembly plants. Negotiate cost reduction and track supplier performance to stated goals; mitigate supplier cost increases; select, and develop a global supply base; lead and participate in weekly creativity team meetings, conduct tech reviews for new product and global sourcing, resolve internal and external customer issues. Work with Engineering, and product team to establish sourcing time lines and support launch dates. Develop strategy to meet department goals. Global sourcing plastic and rubber components to low cost countries (Asia, Europe, Mexico, & Canada)

Standardize/commonize mechanical tool components and assemblies – indirect purchasing/MRO CCRW (Controls, Robotics, and Weld equipment).

Leverage global supply base to create a more competitive environment in product cost.

Leverage raw material: volume purchases; used PM and aluminum for weight and rust reduction.

Lead Purchasing and Manufacturing to reach a common goal, develop strategy to meet North American targets– Supplier selection, development, and strategic planning.

GENERAL MOTORS P’train Hqtrs. Pontiac & Warren MI 06/2002 - 10/2005

SR. Prog. Buyer – MRO North America Plant Consolidation (Contract)

Filters, Rubber, & Plastic components, Cam, Engine and Beauty Covers

Senior Buyer: Machined Components and Assemblies

Develop a competitive global supply base – target low cost countries for turned steel and assemblies.

Develop and present pre-source and sourcing package for management approval.

Develop strategies to support cost reduction target for North America.

Support Delphi plants (Mexico, Portugal, Rochester, Flint, Coopersville, and Anderson).

Negotiate and mitigate supplier cost, quality, packaging, and logistics.

Procurement and Supply responsibilities for the Kautex Fuel Systems Division – Fuel sending unit, fuel tubes, fuel tanks and electronic components.

Annual Financial budget $85 Million; primary customers: DaimlerChrysler, Delphi, Ford, and GM.

Centralize purchasing for five component/assembly plants located in Mexico, US, and Canada.

Developed cost-reduction strategies to support corporate goals and objectives.

Led task force to develop an electronic reporting process to track costs and supply base reduction.

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CHRYSLER & DIAMLER CHRYSLER Auburn Hills, MI 09/1990 – 03/2001

Senior Buyer - Purchasing Procure & Supply (Direct Position)

Fastener / Steering & Suspension / Fuel Management / Filters / Tires & Wheels

Castings and Forgings, - Hot forged hammer, drop, press, extrusion with horizontal press, bar stock and casting

(hubs, ball joints, control arms, stabilizer bar, ball joints and knuckles – Ferrous Metals) and Bearings.

Steering and Suspension – Interior steering wheel column, air bags, adjustable steering column tilt, couplers, shafts, air bag lead, clock springs, inflator, sensors, and ignition controls.

Stampings: brackets, support beams, miscellaneous metal fasteners, springs, clips and.

Responsible for supplier development and approval, sourcing and procurement of Steering & Suspension, machined chassis components, AIS Motors, Fuel Tanks and related assemblies, Tires and Wheels, Electrical: Window Regulators and switches, I/P Clusters, wiring harnesses, and components, engine harnesses, spark plugs, sensors, and Power Train/Transmission Mounts, filters, tubes, hoses and driveshaft components from a global supply base. Negotiated material and tool pricing. Audit and analyze potential supplier quality, capability, capacity, cost, and systems readiness targets. Coordinated design changes with engineering, supplier, Releasing Department; and all phases of supplier development and cost reductions. – Resins – Solvay – Fuel Tanks

CHRYSLER & DIAMLER CHRYSLER Auburn Hills, MI 09/1990 – 03/2001

Senior Buyer - Purchasing Procure & Supply (Direct Position)

Fastener / Steering & Suspension / Filters / Tires & Wheels

Mopar Division of Chrysler: Managed service and aftermarket parts for the Mopar Division of Chrysler – Establishing a unique supply base that was committed to supplying aftermarket and past model parts for the customers that needed parts, components, and assemblies for older model vehicles. Acquiring tools for new suppliers to continue supporting the customer; moving tools from high volume production suppliers to smaller suppliers that has the expertise to produce parts more cost effectively.

FORMAL TRAINING: Central Mich. Univ. / Detroit College of Business: APQP Chrysler; Supplier Development and performance ; Continuous Improvement; Problem Solving; Management – Chrysler / Daimler Chrysler; Project Management Training (PMJ201) no certificate; Six Sigma Training – Incomplete

Certificates: Creative Problem Solving; Effective Business Communication; Effective Negotiating; Win-Win Negotiating

Program Management; APQP; Business Process Redesign (improvements); Blue Print Reading, Supplier Evaluation,

SAP, DGSS, MCIP, Lean Manufacturing’ MFGPro, RFI, MRP

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