Manager Customer Service
Resume:
Rex Harrison
Macomb, MI *****
***.**********@*****.***
Education:
Michigan Technology University
BS Metallurgical Engineering Feb 1978
History of Employment:
Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
July 2017 to present
IATF Lead Auditor certified Omnex No. 17859
Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
November 2018– present
Global Strategic Commodity Manager – Iron Casting & External Processing
Direct reporting Commodity buyer(s)
$143 M in annual global spend
Signed 1 LTA in 2018 with 2 additional outstanding
exceeded 2018 cost reduction; $3.61 M target $3.64 M actual while in S Korea assignment
Annual strategy development with shareholder agreement
Global lead for LTA discussions both internally and external with supply base
Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
May 2018 – November 2018
S Korean Strategic Commodity Manager – Electric Motors
Special Assignment S Korea to manage series of suppliers to meet Magna requirement for capacity, quality, delivery while maintaining serial production and existing commercial terms
Developed a turnaround plan, implemented and executed plan in 6 months
Was Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the S Korean motor supplier(s) for Magna Powertrain
While SPOC additional capacity was installed
Managed a major quality spill to determining root cause and implementing solution
Maintained responsibility for commodity KMIs
Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
Dec 2015 – May 2018
NA Strategic Commodity Manager – Iron Casting & External Processing
Direct responsible for one Commodity buyer including succession planning
$135 M in annual global spend
Each year exceeded cost reduction targets
o2018 target $3.61 M actual $3.64 M
o2017 target $2.09 M actual $2.24 M
o2016 target $0.184 M actual $0.43 M
Cost mitigation is not tracked
Net Supplier Consolidation
2017 conducted lean event in China
2018 China supplier in 2 locations were transformed from Worst of Worst to best of best in 16 months
Oshkosh Corporation
Oct 2010 – Nov 2015
Global Commodity Manager – Casting, Machining, Forging and Extrusion
Individual components purchased that fall in the above commodities
Responsible for $290 M for corporation supporting the 4 segments: Aerial work platform, Firetruck, Defense Tactical Wheel Vehicles and, concert placement and refuse vehicles, manufactured on 3 continents America, Asia and Europe.
Worked in a Matrix organization supporting 5 direct and 12 indirect employees
Managed $243 to $290 M in annual spend of which 45% was from China, Mexico, Korea and, India
Exceeded performance metrics Net Increase, Net Decrease, net cost reduction
o2011 to 2015 $ 28.1 M Target $ 37.4 M actual 133% of target over 5 years
oPrice increase mitigation average mitigation past 5 years 31.5%
Supplier new and renewed long term agreement negotiation $125 M in previous years
Net supplier consolidation
Quality reductions PPM reductions from 2845 FY 11to 348 in FY 15
FAR and DFAR exposure
Managed team, > 6, of associates in a matrix organization
Freudenberg – NOK
Feb 2008 to Oct 2010
Supplier Quality Manager
Improvement for supplier metrics including OTD and PPM
oSupplier performance improved
oAssigned tactical responsibility for trouble suppliers with requirement to improve performance
Program manager for supplier launch
oManaged critical line down conversion for bracket to Ford with launch and PPAP ahead of date
May 2005 to Feb 2008
Commodity Manager
APV $125M for all metal component products to support automotive component supply
oIncluding casting, forgings, stamping, powder metal
Assigned to be main International purchasing representative for division traveling to China, Mexico and Korea
American Axle and Manufacturing
August 2002 to May 2005
Sr. Buyer – Casting and Extrusions
APV $125 M Global responsibility to source all raw and machined casting and added extrusions
August 1999 to August 2002
Buyer – Casting
APV $75M Global responsibility to source all raw and machined casting
Additional Accomplishments
2018 AFS Detroit Board of Directors
2018 Co-author AFS on line training – The Buyer and Supplier
2011 to 2015 Oshkosh – Continuous Improvement Event Facilitator
2014 to 2018 Numerous Technical and Management presentation to AFS (Metalcasting Industry)
FNGP – Green Belt Six Sigma
State of Michigan – Fire Fighter 1 1999 to 2005
Seasoned Automotive Purchasing veteran – IATF lead auditor
Build and maintain relationships with key Aerospace industry OEMs, individual airlines, and suppliers to maximize procurement opportunities
Maintain valid and well-planned negotiation points to minimize cost and maximize sales GPM % potential
Identify new procurement opportunities based on Market Intelligence
Provide input and evaluation analyses for package procurement opportunities
Identify rebate volume, discount, distributorship opportunities from our procurement activities
Participate in industry events (i.e. trade shows, conferences, networking events, etc.) to build and maintain corporate and individual presence
Manage, coach and mentor the Strategic Sourcing Department
Model and monitor all teardown aircraft to ensure profitability after acquisition
Support Global Sales and Business Development teams via sourcing or inventory solutions
Minimum 10 years of Management experience
Bachelors Degree
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent communication skills
Target-oriented
Ability to network across the company effectively and maintain good working relationship with all departments and employees
Self-motivated with strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
Proficient with current software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum
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