Supply Chain Engineering
Resume:
Willie Ham
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OBJECTIVE
A position in Supply Chain Management where Shortage Reduction,
Inventory Control, Production Control, Timely Launches, System
utilization and Record Integrity are concerns.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled at master scheduling, supplier scheduling, managing
critical/complex issues, coordinating launches, projects and leading
teams in developing and implementing improvements.
EXPERIENCE
Consultant
Stant Inc, Troy, MI
09/2013 to 01/2014
Develop and implement daily planning tools that provide daily build
quantity by parts, actual build to plan, customer requirement and
actual quantity shipped. Seven tools were developed, Five are being
used and two are in the final stage of implementation. Tools were
developed to allow planning for 100% build and ship attainment.
Senior Buyer
MSXI American Axle and Manufacturing, Auburn Hills, MI
04/2013 to 09/2013
Source parts and maintain Prototype components availability to support
the development of State Of The Art drive line products for Chrysler.
Compute requirements across multiple projects in an environment for
frequent changes Organize and conduct component availability reviews
Resolve issues with suppliers and work with engineering to resolve part
shortages Works effectively with cross functional teams Implement
purchasing strategies to contain cost, reduce inventory and improve
delivery performance
Material Planner
MSXI American Axle and Manufacturing, Detroit, MI
06/2011 to 04/2013
Developed systems and practices to manage inventory within planned
inventory level while were: managing inventory levels, parts
reordering, engineering changes, Bill-of Materials development, parts
availability and systems development. Created Business metrics and
reports Developed tools to facilitate material flow activities.
Developed job aids and procedures Developed structures Coordinated
Engineering Scheduled parts through complex processes Developed and
implemented systems improvements
Corporate, Master and Supplier Scheduler
American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, MI
12/1996 to 09/2009
Developed systems and practices to manage inventory within planned
inventory level while were: managing inventory levels, parts
reordering, engineering changes, Bill-of Materials development, parts
availability and systems development. Created Business metrics and
reports Developed tools to facilitate material flow activities.
Developed job aids and procedures Developed structures Coordinated
Engineering Scheduled parts through complex processes Developed and
implemented systems improvements
Account Manager
Higley and Company, Mentor, OH
04/1989 to 11/1996
Managed Supply Chain issues, published business metrics, and
coordinated system changes for the Materials Department. Created and
led interdepartmental teams to resolve major material flow issues.
Developed and published integrated daily and quarterly schedules for
multiple plants which optimized production efficiency and delivery
performance. Managed and coordinated shop floor changes from equipment
moves to major model changes in high volume machining and assembly
plants. Managed Master Schedules for five plan, with a planning horizon
of twenty weeks. Managed supplier scheduling actives. Reduced critical
parts shortages from foreign and local suppliers; and resolved
suppliers, customers and scheduling issues. Identified and implemented
best in class infrastructure, practice and discipline that consistently
reduced cost and improved performance. Published business tracking
metrics that senior management relied upon while making decisions on
capital expenditures, manpower adjustments and operational planning.
Coordinated major multi-site ECNs and model changes; maintained a 98%
service part delivery performance score; implemented bar code
solutions; and led systems improvement efforts for the materials
department. Improved business metrics, practices and information system
functions. Reduced planning time and increased collaboration with
customers and plants. Implemented an internal pull system and achieved
50 turns from 11. Successfully managed on-time deliveries. Established
and maintained credibility with business constituents and suppliers.
Effectively coordinated ECNs and model changes with suppliers and
plants.
Supervisor Inventory Control/Receiving
Volkswagen Of America, New Stanton, PA
01/1983 to 11/1988
Implemented ERP Manufacturing systems and designed and developed
solutions to improve accuracy, reduce cost and improve customer
service. Implemented nine ERP systems and restored integrity to the
implementation team. Implemented systems for the following
manufacturers: furniture, toner, plastic, toy, cable, robot and ship
building. Conducted training in modules from order entry to accounts
receivable including financial reporting. Designed, developed and
implemented an MRP system that provided a shortage report by day and
available-to-promise based on material shortage at the operation level
considering due dates and priority. Configured financial reporting by
job, department, entity and corporate; although the same account number
was used to capture a specific activity. Created and implemented a shop
floor labor tracking/attendance system that interfaced with Payroll.
The system provided real-time attendance and what job/operation each
employee was working on.
Supervisor Scheduling/Material Handling
Volkswagen of America, New Stanton, PA
07/1977 to 12/1983
Coordinated engineering changes, pilot builds, new model startups and
product structure development. Maintained inventory integrity,
conducted cycle counts and ensured that transactions were made timely
and accurately. Supervised Receiving and Picking functions and
coordinated planned needs with Inventory Control. Computerized the shop
floor counting system which improving accuracy to 98%. Eliminated
receiving errors. Contributed to the development of an in-house
Inventory Control System. Reduced inventory from two weeks to three
days Eliminated chronic past due service orders through improved
scheduling, collaboration, prioritization and aggressive expediting.
Designed and implement an integrated shipping system that improved
shipping accuracy.
Buyer/Merchandiser
Ford Motor Company, Livonia, MI
07/1971 to 05/1976
Sourced parts, negotiated prices and resolved supply issues. Forecast
demand, developed releases and expedite parts. Setup contract pricing
on past model upholstery. Created a repaint program on service
upholstery. Eliminated a chronic shortage on consoles.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MBA, Business Administration, Atlanta University, GA
BA, Business Administration, Allen University, SC
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
CPIM, APICS, MI
HONORS, AWARDS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Graduated number one from leadership school
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