Manager Management

MARK A. KIMBER

**** ***********

Ct. S.E.

Grand Rapids, MI

49546

(616) 977-

0031

EXPERIENCE:

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Leader

Operations Leader of Incoming Inspection, Final Inspection,

Coating/Paint production cell, Production and Engineering

Stock Rooms, and Shipping and Receiving. Responsible for

meeting production, quality, DTS and inventory goals.

Ensuring on-time delivery of quality products to GE's

customers. Currently coaching two teams in GE's Value Stream

Teaming organization.

2008-2012 Manager, Sourcing/Global Commodity Leader

Leader of the electro-mechanical,

machining, and Aftermarket sourcing teams. Formulate and

implement strategic goals, policies, and procedures to ensure

that Sourcing is meeting and exceeding its goals in support

of our customers and corporate goals. Led successful supplier

negotiation teams, achieving cost reductions and favorable

terms. Implemented supplier improvement plans and inventory

reduction initiatives. Responsible for leading, coaching, and

mentoring team members. Coordinate with cross functional

teams to manage commodities. Initiated and supported Green

Belt and Lean projects, implementing best practices.

2001-2008 Senior Subcontract Administrator/CCA Outsourcing Manager

Responsible for forming and negotiating major subcontracts,

which includes supplier selection and management. Direct and

mentor production Buyers. Team with program and engineering

managers to support and develop new aerospace programs.

Responsible for planning, placing and expediting initial

production orders for new products. Small Business Liaison

Officer and audit responsibilities. Also responsible for

contract labor administration and procurement of non-product

MRO including capital equipment, computer hardware and

software. Procurement Team Leader for multiple projects

including implementation of e-procurement program and

production outsourcing. Achieve significant annual cost

savings, including a price reduction worth $1.3 million for

one contract alone.

1995-2001 Commodity Administrator

Responsible for planning and buying electronic components for

manufacturing aerospace products. These responsibilities

include developing and executing acquisition strategies,

forecasting, contract administration, supplier management,

and negotiation. Also responsible for planning/placing

purchase orders and ensuring optimum inventory levels.

Achieved significant cost savings through negotiations and

supplier management.

1994-1995 ROWE INTERNATIONAL, INC., Grand Rapids, MI

Buyer/Planner Temporary Position

Responsible for buying components for CD

jukeboxes, vending machines, and dollar bill changers.

Also responsible for determining the future component

requirements for service and distribution operations,

utilizing a MAPICS system.

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MARK A. KIMBER

6758 Tricklewood

Ct. S.E.

Grand Rapids, MI

49546

(616) 977-

0031

1987-1994 NBD BANK, N.A., Grand Rapids, MI

Assistant Purchasing Manager

Responsible for buying capital equipment, MRO, and

services, which included supplier selection,

negotiation, contract administration, and expediting.

Supervised inventory control, warehouse, and shipping

staff. Assisted Purchasing Officer in formulating

budgets and the department's financial control.

Achievements:

* 35% reduction in inventory levels by implementing

JIT supply programs.

* 15% increase in staff efficiency and productivity.

* 10% reduction in staff turnover rate.

EDUCATION: B.A. Business Management

Davenport University

CERTIFICATION: Green Belt-Lean Six Sigma

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:

* MTO/WDS MRP

* Word

* Excel

* PowerPoint

REFERENCES: Will be furnished upon request.

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