Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager
Resume:
Steven W. Diddle
Milford, OH 45150
Over eighteen years of diversified experience. Specific strengths include strong pricing background, resolving customer problems, effective negotiator and international experience. Creative and analytical problem solver with excellent communication skills.
Some Accomplishments:
Negotiating:
. Analyzed pricing data and supplier quotations. Identified and negotiated cost savings by commodity which resulted in raising overall profit margin by 5%. (Toyota Boshoku)
Pricing:
. Created and maintained Pricing Models for all licensed brands and products. Increased profit margins by 20% by packaging products in China and Mexico. (Galerie Inc.)
Administration/Operations:
. Achieved reduction of 25% in product lead-time by streamlining technical link
between customers and engineering. (Allied Signal Aerospace Co)
Professional Experience:
Toyota Boshoku America, Erlanger, KY - Manufacture door trim, carpet, seats and headliners for the automotive and trucking industry
Corporate Strategy Specialist/Purchasing Specialist 2007- 2009
. Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for 18 manufacturing facilities in US, Canada and Mexico and publish results at agreed intervals.
. Designed database from supplier quotations which resulted in a 20% improvement on pricing errors and adjustments.
. Developed and maintained a cost reduction program with the supply base to meet
corporate goals.
. Worked with Product Development to bring more work in house which helped increase overall profit margin and increase plant capacity by 20%.
Galerie Inc., Hebron, KY - Designed novelty items for the retail industry
Sr. Pricing Analyst (Acting Manager) 2005 - 2007
. Responsible for all estimating/pricing for over 200 products, prepared sales proposals, executed sales models and coordinated changes to items for the entire License Products Division. Managed staff of 3 pricing professionals.
. Analyzed daily and monthly financial information to insure maximum profitability.
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. Developed strong working relationships with suppliers in Asia and Europe which resulted in lowers costs and improved proft margins.
Comair, Sub. Delta Airlines, Cincinnati, OH – Regional Airline Sr. Maintenance Coordinator 1998 - 2005
. Executed and performed duties in various areas of the Systems Operations
Department in support of aircraft maintenance.
. Responsible for preparing cost estimates and work orders. Conducted daily status
reviews to ensure all commitments were achieved.
KDI Precision Products, Inc., Cincinnati, OH – Manufacture of ordinance devices
Contracts Manager 1996 - 1998
. Reported directly to the Vice President, Mechanical Products Division. Managed
staff of 3 contract professionals.
. Responsible for all pricing, generating proposals, negotiations, contract/financial
management and reviewing terms and conditions for the entire division.
Computer Sciences Corporation, Moorestown, NJ – Computer integration systems Sr. Contracts Administrator 1994 - 1996
. Collaborated with Marketing, Engineering and Purchasing in the pricing, preparation
and submission of sales proposals.
. Responsible for all negotiations, contract briefs, amendments, terminations and
terms and conditions (FAR and DFAR).
Allied Signal Aerospace Co., Teterboro, NJ – manufacture flight instruments Sr. Contracts Administrator 1988 - 1994
. Planned and coordinated proposal efforts from design stage to completion. Responsible
for all pricing and preparing of proposals and sales models.
. Counseled management on issues associated with customer’s terms and conditions.
Education:
BS, Business Administration, Edison State College, Trenton, NJ
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