JAMES K. HICKCOX

Mars, PA ac2393@r.postjobfree.com 412-***-****

PURCHASING and LOGISTICS

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

An experienced Purchasing and Logistics professional who has developed strong and lasting supply-chain partnerships, including internationally, in the metals, parts manufacturing and transportation industries. Extensive practical experience using analytical skills in problem solving, contract management and negotiations. Has earned an MBA degree and two professional certifications. Competencies include:

Providing leadership with the ability to motivate others and build an engaged team to quickly achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Effective communication skills, written and verbal, to persuade others internally for coaching and mentoring and externally for negotiations.

Strong project and program administrative skills to achieve desired results with goal oriented focus.

Broad understanding of business metrics and industry trends to employ benchmarking practices for long term improvements.

Hands-on experience to provide value as either a manager or an individual contributor.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McCONWAY & TORLEY, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 1995-2016

Division of Trinity Industries - a railcar parts manufacturer and a unit of the largest railcar builder in N. America.

Director of Purchasing and Logistics 2000-2016

Responsible for all procurement and logistics functions (HQ) and operations at Mexico finishing plant.

Utilized negotiation process and alternate source of inventory, resulting in 2016 cost savings exceeding $5 MM; purchased part inventory reductions exceeded 19% in 2015 and 10% in 2014.

Performed as chief U.S.A. liaison with company’s Mexico manufacturing facility. This high volume plant typically exceeded 99% on-time shipments to customers and had inventory accuracy performance with lower than .5% absolute variances.

Developed sources from China, South Korea, and India, thus facilitating international sourcing and best in class quality standards. Was key member representing Purchasing and Logistics on New Product Development Team providing for use of international suppliers and globally-competitive costs.

Accomplished personally the purchase of all raw materials (scrap and alloys) and inventory products (steel, forgings, castings) exceeding $50 MM annually in addition to overall administration of the department and staff.

Implemented special projects including Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs and Conflict Minerals Compliance providing the division with conformance to corporate and government directives while providing lower overall costs with reduced lead times.

Successfully imposed and negotiated favorable Terms and Conditions on construction contracts exceeding $20MM yearly while keeping all projects on schedule.

Extensively used and assisted with implementation of POINTMAN and BPCS ERP systems.

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Director of Quality Assurance 1999-2002

Lead the QA Department concurrently while also managing Purchasing, Logistics, and Materials Management Departments for a three-year period. The company achieved the initial ISO 9001 Certification during period.

Director of Materials Management 1995-2000

Responsible for all supply chain functions during the rail industry’s highest demand period.

Achieved successful record of managing change and fostering team-based culture. Oversaw 98+% on-time delivery to customers.

Led the division through the successful acquisition process by parent company, instituted necessary cultural changes to the benefit of the organization.

SUPERIOR VALVE COMPANY, Washington, PA

Division of Amcast Industrial Corp. and a manufacturer of specialty valves for the compressed gas industry.

Director of Materials 1990-1995

A senior staff position reporting to the VP and GM with responsibility for distribution, logistics, production and inventory control and purchasing at one (1) manufacturing site and three U.S.A. distribution centers. Managed 17 staff members using more than 4,000 SKU’s.

Consistently reduced inventories by 5+% per year through leveraging spend and implementing shared best practices.

Developed contingency plans for potential supply chain disruptions.

As change agent, administered zero defects acceptance policy on inbound purchased products with suppliers displacing AQL acceptance policy.

OTHER PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

BESSEMER and LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO. and affiliates, Monroeville, PA

Formerly the transportation subsidiaries of USX Corporation.

Materials Manager, Assistant Materials Manager and Senior Buyer

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Various positions at Canoga Park, CA (Aerospace Operations) and Winchester, KY (Automotive Operations).

EDUCATION

MBA, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA

B.A., Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, Adrian College, Adrian, MI

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

American Production and Inventory Control Society

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

National Association of Purchasing Management

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