Michael E. Klaus, Jr.

*** ***** *** ******, ********, IL, 62010

618-***-****

Email: acc8rz@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeleklausjr

Professional Profile

Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on experienced Global Logistics and Supply Chain Professional with a successful record of

accomplishments in the domestic and international logistics and supply chain profession. Team player with major strengths that

include strong leadership, superb communication skills, excellent critical thinking ability, extremely organized, superior attention to

detail, exemplary ability to follow through with all tasks, robust systems knowledge and application skills, and admirable

management skills.

Core Competencies:

Manufacturing Supply Chain Global Transportation Transportation Management

U.S. Customs/Trade Compliance Procurement/Fulfillment Contract Negotiation

3PL Management MRP Planning Lean Six Sigma Principles

Project Management SAP/ERP Implementation Technical Documentation

Professional Experience

Novus International, Inc., St. Charles, MO 2008 - Present

Global leading manufacturer and distributor of animal feed supplements

Senior Global Logistics Supervisor (2012 - Present)

Manage North America global supply chain group responsible for $1B/annual revenue from five manufacturing sites and 40

distribution centers in the U.S. and worldwide. Manage an annual logistics budget of $70M. Manage ISO-tank fleet of 300 units, rail

car fleet of 155 units, 25 distribution centers and toll manufacturers, 13 bulk chemical shore tank operations, and 12 rail car terminals.

Key Accomplishments:

• Strategically negotiated contracts with transporters, distribution centers, bulk chemical shore tank operators, and container

providers to save in excess of $2M over a two-year period. Increased free time with equipment owners by three days.

• Improved delivery performance by 30% in a two-year period. Achieved consistent 95% international and 98% domestic on-time

performance.

• Identified a key opportunity to increase the efficiency in the supply chain by appointing a dedicated drayage company to service the

main export plant saving $100,000 thus also completely eliminating canceled bookings due to carrier trucker issues.

• Effectively managed distribution center operations to achieve 27 consecutive months of zero inventory discrepancies.

• Decreased global ocean container demurrage time by average of three days and saved $50,000 annually.

• Developed 25 detailed standard operating procedures to improve management of third parties and internal functions.

• Consolidated three export packaged product distribution centers into one newly nominated export distribution center saving

$600,000 annually and creating a more efficient supply chain.

• Negotiated rail rates with competing rail carriers in the same trade lane to save $100,000 annually.

• Successfully reconciled month/quarter/annual closing activities for global logistics department each period.

• Scaled and automated the TMS (Transportation Management System) globally by leveraging the model developed for North

America during the global roll out of SAP leading to a reduction in mistakes due to end-user manual entry and interaction.

• Serve as Business Process Owner and subject matter expert for global LE enhancements, master data integrity and entry, and break-

fix support for all world areas.

• Effectively developed two direct reports to receive promotions within the organization.

SAP (LE) Logistics Execution Business Implementation Lead (2009 – 2012)

Led design and implementation business and consulting teams of the SAP LE (Logistics Execution) module for a SAP global roll out.

Gathered business/user master data globally, performed master data cleansing, and loading of data for seamless transition from global

legacy systems. Identified and gathered new master data that was not captured in legacy systems. Designed solutions for business

requirements not offered in standard SAP.

Key Accomplishments:

• Achieved a day one global roll out while successfully maintaining continuous operational status and no disruption to the supply

chain.

• Successfully organized and led global super-user and end-user training on four continents.

• Reduced the physical output of documents by 50% implementing XML outputs directly to 3rd party vendors.

• Created technical documents and functional specifications for all LE processes and created test scripts for all phases of testing and

end user work instructions and training manuals for LE processes in the production client.

• Designed custom user reports that consolidated supply chain costs globally allowing for visibility of total landed costs that

provided the regional sales managers and product managers increased ability to successfully negotiate terms of sale.

• Developed enhancement that updated transporter booking details in real time that allowed for vastly increased accuracy in material

requirements planning and product available to promise.

• Coordinated with seven international transportation providers to set up XML interfaces allowing for the seamless B2B flow of

logistics and transportation information.

• Developed enhancement to correctly determine Schedule B and harmonized tariff codes on all shipping documents for submission

to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and receiving countries customs entity.

• Led collaboration with SAP to analyze current supply chain quantitative data against market data to provide management the

details and trends needed to shift capital and resources in the supply chain to better manage our exposure in the market.

Global Logistics Coordinator (2008 - 2009)

Coordinated transportation of import/export activities of bulk and packaged goods from six U.S. distribution centers, two bulk

chemical shore tank terminals, and three foreign free trade zone distribution centers to 30+ replenishment distribution centers, bulk

chemical shore tank terminals, and indent customer sales globally. Coordinated with global freight forwarder on shipping and

regulatory documentation for import/export activities.

Key Accomplishments:

• Worked with domestic and global corporate entities to gather and maintain all supply chain costs for total landed costs across all

product groups for the first time in the companies 20 year history.

• Provided analysis of the current market in the RFQ and nomination of a single global freight forwarder. Reduced the number of

freight forwarders from seven to one enabling global visibility to shipments.

• Performed supply chain analysis of shipper-leased ISO-tanks based on turnaround time. Optimized fleet with a 30% reduction of

ISO-tanks resulting in $30,000 in annual savings and increased average turnaround time with existing fleet.

• Implemented MRP strategies for six export and three foreign trade zone distribution centers that led to decreased stock-outs by

50% on critical materials that were on allocation.

• Trained logistics coordinators on new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filings (10+2) and Importer

Returnable Container Residue requirements. Achieved 100% compliance since CBP began enforcement.

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Edwardsville, IL 2004 - 2007

Leading 3PL provider to top North American auto manufacturers

Logistics Coordinator

Coordinated and planned daily replenishment and JIT truck and van shipments from 3PL to seven North American plants for the big

three American auto manufacturers. Scheduled daily inbound shipments of material based on master manufacturing plan. Managed

distribution center personnel at 3PL in all picking and loading activities.

Key Accomplishments:

• Effectively managed distribution center operations to achieve 30 consecutive months of zero inventory discrepancies.

• Strategically identified three new transporters to add to the current portfolio and leveraged the rates against competing transporters

to realize a savings of $20,000.

• Maintained customer requirements of completing advanced shipping notifications at 100% accuracy for 30 consecutive months.

• Analyzed top reasons for product rework and optimized process that led to 30% reduction in temporary staffing levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Finance and Economics, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL

Advanced Supply Chain Management Certificate, Saint Louis University, St, Louis, MO

Best Project Award, Fall 2012

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