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Manager Supply Chain

Location:
West Bloomfield Township, MI
Posted:
April 07, 2019

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Stacy A. Distel

West Bloomfield, MI

ac80z8@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Experienced, results-driven Supply Chain Manager with over 18 years in global material management, procurement, global logistics, scheduling, inventory and proven expertise in:

• Manage and lead teams of supply chain roles to support material and flow movement to meet business unit objectives and goals

(buyers, commodity leaders, material managers, supply chain leaders, master schedulers, logistics)

• Coordination/integration of cross-functional groups in optimizing performance and bottom-line profitability

(SIOP, sales, procurement, financial, management and production)

• Lead and utilize lean manufacturing process to improve processes, strategies to maximize overall productivity and services

• Build, develop, lead and evaluate employees

• Containerization planning, design and maintenance

• Contract sourcing, development, negotiation and administration

• Multi-million dollar budgeting, forecasting, conducting budget meetings, cost analysis/containment, financial reporting, auditing and reconciliation of accounts

• Develop effective vendor/supplier relations and maintain strong professional networks

• Coordination and management of domestic and international inbound/outbound shipments

• Troubleshooting and expediting timely solutions

• Multiple project planning/coordination/management and achieving on-time completion

• Operation of computer systems – MS Office Suite, MS Project, SAP software, EPICOR, Vantage, Outlook, Oracle, AS400, QAD, Peoplesoft

• Staff training/supervision and strong team building, leadership, motivation

• Effective union relations

• Compliance, security and quality control

Dedicated to the importance of professional integrity and exceeding all performance goals PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Walbro LLC, Cass City, MI / Los Mochis, MX 11/2016 – 5/2018 North American Supply Chain Manager – small engine components and fuel systems manufacturing

• Provide leadership for supply chain functions in North America Plants that meet supply chain and individual plant targets

• Direct, hire, train, mentor and evaluate 25+ supply chain teams consisting of commodity buyers, fulfillment buyers, material, supply chain and master scheduling plant leaders

* align master schedules and purchasing activities to achieve expectations of customers, development and production needs

* review and update raw material and FG PFEP, buffers and order strategies

* manage the new and existing supplier selections, negotiations and payment terms

* create and communicate critical material shortages and supplier/material business risk assessments

* manage material flow from customer order to delivery

* weekly and monthly analysis and KMI reporting OTD, cost reductions, OSM, inventory, PPV, PPM, forecast vs spend to budget and special projects

• Achievement highlights:

* 2018 cost savings in Cass City $1.2M and $700K in Los Mochis. Largest cost savings was implementing raw material LTA agreements.

* implemented a level-loading master schedule process in Los Mochis due to fluctuations in sales and stabilize workforce

* reorganized Cass City warehouse floor plan reducing movements, safety concerns, utilizing equipment feasibility and material planning

* reduced expedites and transportation costs by $500K from 2016 through 2018

* improved on-time delivery performances from 88% to 95% Stacy A. Distel

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GE TRANSPORTATION, Grove City, PA / Monterrey, MX 6/2015 – 10/2016 Fulfillment Leader – locomotive diesel engine and rebuild operations

• Expedite the research and purchase of material for 5 global plants in compliance with all On-Time-Delivery and performance standards

• Train, direct and mentor Fulfillment team of 8 Buyers in all material delivery needs to support production

* create buying and production strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency

* manage overall purchase order process

* maintain on-hand inventory levels (consistent with business objectives)

* coordinate defective materials returns and reduce premium costs

* conduct weekly reviews with Buyers on performance metrics and cost reduction opportunities

* establish processes, identify critical parts and coordinate workflow between Procurement and Plant Directors to establish and maintain shared accountability

• Achievement highlights:

* reduced inventory from $80 million to $50 million through streamlined processes, improved production strategies, reduction in excess & zero demand orders and the implementation of alternative re-sell/re- use options)

* achieved 98% OTD target

* created standardized Buyer training tools

ITT CORPORATION – PROCAST, Zachary, LA 8/2013 – 1/2015 Materials Manager (multi-million dollar, in-house pump manufacturing operation)

• Recruited to re-organize, streamline and manage all aspects of the procurement and materials management functions, providing inter-departmental leadership and control

* issued all POs, negotiated multi-million dollar contracts and monitored supplier performance

* worked with vendors to achieve proactive and sustainable improvements

* implemented/integrated Lean Manufacturing Leadership practices and improvement plans GENERAL MOTORS, Pontiac / Warren, MI 6/1998 – 2/2013 Throughout successful 14-year tenure, progressed through positions of increased responsibility and skill Powertrain Buyer – Global Transmission Production Plants (2012 – 2013)

• Researched/approved qualified vendors and purchased transmission mechanic seals

* negotiated/issued/updated contracts

* analyzed products for potential cost savings and created cost benchmarking metrics to compare costs

* implemented engineering product redesign changes

* conducted supplier meetings for the 2013 cost savings initiatives (projecting over $78,000 in savings) Global Logistics and Containerization Manager – Vehicle Pre-Production Operations (2009 – 2012)

• Responsible for managing global transportation and containerization, working closely with carriers, suppliers, budgeting and engineering to meet material delivery goals for build events

• Achievement highlights:

* reduced North American premium freight costs by 20% ($100,000 / year)

* consolidated international shipping locations from 20 to 4 shipping docks, resulting in a significant reduction in staff training/certification costs and government penalties

* improved the shipping approval processes and reduced vehicle shipping expenditures by $4 million

* implemented effective containerization processes to store, refurbish and build pallets and containers

* reorganized clean-out and storage protocols to increase safety, capacity and cost savings

* created/implemented carrier delivery windows at distribution docks to stabilize inbound, level out receiving workload and balance receiving space capacities Global Logistics and Indirect Material Manager – Vehicle Pre-Production Operations (2005 – 2009)

• Managed third party commodity supplier’s providing indirect material and supervised support personnel

* negotiated contracts, achieved $5 million in cost savings through improved sourcing and purchasing and implemented other cost savings initiatives, including bar coding and database control

* assisted in the installation of Warranty Part Center to streamline services and performance Logistics Coordinator – Pre-Production Operations (2004 – 2005)

• Primary responsibilities included:

* budget forecasting, review and compliance

* adherence to carrier and packaging standards

* facility consolidation initiatives

* development of transportation plans

Materials Management Specialist - Pre-Production Engine Builds (1999 – 2004) Stacy A. Distel

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• Gained valuable hands-on experience in all aspects of supply chain management EDUCATION

MS Business Administration, Central Michigan University 2006 Concentration: General Management

BS Business Administration, Central Michigan University 1998 Concentration: Supply Chain Management

OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Negotiations Advanced Global Purchasing Poke-Yoke

Supplier Sourcing Benchmarking

PERSONAL

Willing to travel

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