Manager Supply Chain
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GARY A. MILLIKIN
Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Promote flow of information and communications throughout the organization getting employees input and engagement in all aspects of the business process
• Reduced supplier PPM from 4500 to 117 in the first year
• Implemented global processes/policies on OEM aftermarket parts and assemblies for country quality, compliance and regulatory requirements for China, Argentina, Russia & Turkey
• Improved supplier “On Time Delivery” from 68% to over 95% in one year
• Developed a cycle count inventory process in selected areas to eliminate the need for an annual physical inventory and achieving over 97% inventory accuracy
• Reduction of 30% in manpower while increasing shipments by 8% equaling cost savings of over 3 Million dollars a year
WORK HISTORY
GE Healthcare 2009 to 2014
Pewaukee, WI. 53188
Global Supply Chain Leader (China)
Global Parts & Repair Service Operations
• Responsible for the operational activity of all GE Healthcare aftermarket product to countries requiring specific compliance and regulatory needs of quality components and assemblies controlling inventory cost of over 80 million dollars utilizing Oracle WMS
• Leading Global team initiatives and building relationships with other business partners to ensure uninterrupted supply of components and assemblies meeting both country specific quality standards and maintaining required supply chain levels while implementing processes over multiple business segments and countries satisfaction by 30%
Southwest Metal Finishing 2007 to 2009
New Berlin, WI. 53151
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
• Coached and mentored the materials management team of 8, leading by example with a hands on approach making improvements in operational activities to include supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, supplier evaluations, product deliver metrics while setting short & long term strategic and tactical plans/goals for my staff
• Lead operational initiatives to improve current material and inventory best practices for planning, purchasing, warehouse stocking as well as logistics shipping & receiving warehouse flow
GARY A. MILLIKIN
Helgesen Industries Inc. 2005 to 2007
Hartford, WI. 54227
Supply Chain Leader (Materials & Logistics Manager)
• Operations manager for a supply chain staff of 24. Leading improvements in both demand planning and order management while improving processes and incorporating new policies for specialty items and overall commodities/services
• Tutor, coach, mentor on process improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing processes, tactical purchasing to reduce costs and to improve lead times for material for the heavy equipment industry. Engaged in supplier evaluations and developing metrics for analysis to support the organizations key result areas and financial goals.
GE Healthcare 2002 to 2005
Waukesha, WI. 53188
United States Ultrasound Demo Equipment Manager
• Responsible for 22 million dollars in Demo assets across the United States using an Oracle based MRP system managing 24 Hub locations and Fleet Vehicles
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING 1999 to 2002
Franklin, Wisconsin
• Plant Operations Manager Responsible for 260 employees manufacturing high volume product with a multi-facility company including all purchasing, maintenance, buildings & grounds to include negotiations for capital equipment
MODERN MACHINE WORKS, INC. 1994 to 1999
Cudahy, Wisconsin
• General Manager of Support Services managed operational activity for sourcing, logistics, tool & die makers, maintenance, buildings & grounds and all contract negotiations for shop labor contracts, capital equipment, sourcing activities as well as professional services with full P&L responsibilities
CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Purchasing Law in Wisconsin
• UW Madison Quick Response Manufacturing Techniques (Lean)
• Six Sigma …Green Belt
• Journeyman – Tool Maker (Tool & Die)
• Associate Degree Mechanical Design Engineering candidate
• U.S. Marine Corps (Vietnam Era) Honorable Discharge.
• Dr. Deming “Quality, Productivity and Competitive Positioning”
• Decision Process International – Critical Thinking Processes (Lean)
Cover Letter:
GARY A. MILLIKIN
W301 S1489 Brandybrook Road
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
With over 25 years experience holding responsibilities as Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Operations Manager I have been engaged in a host of sales initiatives, inventory control methods, supplier regulatory and compliance evaluations, policy development, lean manufacturing techniques, warehousing flow processes, quality initiatives and setting goals and objective for my staff. Developing base line strategies for supplier capabilities and quality expectations, I have always acquired phenomenal results.
I know with my leadership skills, process management techniques and strategies along with material management background, I know I would be a tremendous asset to your organization. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Gary Millikin
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