SCOTT A. WARD

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Newnan, GA 30265 Email: acena6@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Result oriented strategic procurement professional proficient in all aspects of Supply Chain Management, complemented

with a strong cost modeling & technical understanding of many component manufacturing processes including electrical

components and assemblies. Skilled in developing Sourcing Strategies including Supplier Development, Contract

Negotiation/Implementation and Improved Supply Chain Effectiveness. Experienced in short term & long range strategic

planning as well as building highly motivated productive teams. Recognized for outstanding ability to create and

implement global supply chain strategies that achieve corporate objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Global Strategic Sourcing New Product Development & New Production Launch

Sourcing Strategy Development/Implementation Raw Materials Forecasting & Tracking

Total Cost of Ownership Improvement Team Building & Leadership

Complex Supplier Contracts & Negotiations Supply Base Rationalization

On Site evaluation of supplier Capability & Capacity VA/VE Activities & Lean Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cooper Lighting LLC, Peachtree City Ga. 1993 –

2012

Cooper Lighting is one of 7 divisions of Cooper Industries and is recognized as a high quality and innovative leader in the

lighting industry. Cooper Lighting has sales in excess of $1.1 Billion with many well respected brands sold through

multiple channels. Cooper Lighting operates 10 manufacturing locations in North America as well as 2 operations in

China. Cooper was purchased by Eaton in Q4 of 2012.

Materials Manager, July 2011 – November 2012

Materials Manager responsible for the production planning strategy and procurement of all direct and indirect materials

required in the process of all new LED Pilot Manufacturing operations.

New raw materials development (PPAP) by selecting vendor, achieve pricing and implementing inventory

management strategy.

Manage the planning and purchasing of components and products to satisfy production and customer requirements.

Manage the planning and scheduling of new product pilot runs and manufacturing processes until product assembly

process is fully vetted and documented.

Coordinate with the production and purchasing teams at the selected manufacturing site to successfully transition all

materials and production equipment for a seamlessly transition of manufacturing operation and materials

replenishment strategies.

Strategic Sourcing Manager, December 2008 – July 2011

Strategic Sourcing responsibilities included all North American operations. Responsible for development, publication and

execution of Global Sourcing Strategies that incorporate short and long term action planning to meet business objectives.

Global Commodity Spend of over $130M with primary sourcing responsibility for Ballasts, Lamps and Sockets.

Developed and led commodity teams with representation from 10 sites (US, Mexico & China) to drive strategy

execution and supply base metric improvements including OTD, Turns, Lead Time, New Items, YOY Productivity &

Supply Base Rationalization.

Negotiated and implemented Master Supply Agreements (MSA), Stocking/Consignment Agreements with all

Core/Strategic Suppliers (Top 80%). Also implemented Non-Disclosure Agreements with all new supplier

investigations.

Activity participated in quarterly cross divisional commodity team meetings to leverage commodity strategies, and

development of strategic suppliers across Cooper Divisions (Bussmann, Crouse Hinds, Power Systems, B-line,

Safety, Controls & Lighting).

Worked closely with project teams during New Product Development from Explore toll gate through Implementation

tollgate.

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Responsible for commodity inflation/deflation tracking, budget forecasting and developing action plans for changes

in market conditions.

Scheduled and led supplier VA/VE events for cost reduction with cross functional teams (Supplier, Eng., Marketing &

Quality).

Planned, scheduled and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with core suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsible for developing annual capacity analysis and sourcing strategies based on inputs from NPD-

Sales/Marketing for demand spikes and seasonality to assure uninterrupted supply and proper inventory levels.

Senior Buyer, October 2003 – December 2008

Responsible for $30M Annual Spend in Electrical Materials.

Developed and implemented standard work procedures to strengthen the procurement function of the purchasing

department.

SAP power user for the purchasing department.

Developed and implemented consignment and stocking agreements to reduce overall lead times and total inventory.

Visited and coordinated with core sites to develop and implement best purchasing practices.

Placed purchasing orders in accordance with MRP – blanket and discrete.

Reviewed shortages and expedited materials as needed.

Worked with vendors on pricing, scheduling of materials and planning of future orders.

Performed cost savings analysis and volume planning.

Developed new sources in conjunction with SCOE organization and new product service plans.

Partnered with Engineering for changes and revisions of material.

Determined and issued corrective actions for excess and obsolete material.

Managed inventory levels to maintain a balance of material availability.

Resolved accounts payable issues.

Buyer, January 2000 – October 2003

Responsible for $30M Annual Spend in Electrical Materials.

Placed purchasing orders in accordance with MRP – blanket and discrete.

Reviewed shortages and expedited materials as needed.

Worked with vendors on pricing, scheduling of materials and planning of future orders.

Performed cost savings analysis and volume planning.

Developed new sources in conjunction with SCOE organization and new product service plans.

Partnered with Engineering for changes and revisions of material.

Determined and issued corrective actions for excess and obsolete material.

Managed inventory levels to maintain a balance of material availability.

Resolved accounts payable issues.

Master Production Planner and Scheduler, August 1995 – January 2000

Responsible for production planning, production scheduling and inventory control.

ISO Internal Auditor.

Planning and managing stock orders for forecasting to ensure raw materials availability for assembly operations.

Production planning for a labor force of 320 workers utilizing 2 shifts.

Schedule and manage work orders to achieve assembly efficiency goals.

Plan production to maintain finished goods safety stock levels and MTO orders OTD goals.

Production Planner and Scheduler, September 1994 – August 1995

Responsible for production planning, production scheduling and inventory control.

Planning and managing stock orders for forecasting to ensure raw materials availability for assembly operations.

Production planning for a labor force of 320 workers utilizing 2 shifts.

Schedule and manage work orders to achieve assembly efficiency goals.

Plan production to maintain finished goods safety stock levels and MTO orders OTD goals.

Shipping Expeditor, February 1994 – September 1994

Shipping Expeditor ensures all orders get shipped out on time and using appropriate shipping sources. Search for missing

product and update system locations. Coordinate with production control to issue repair or rebuild order for lost product.

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Production Inventory Control Clerk, July 1993 – February 1994

Control clerk confirms production and verifies materials identification and quantities coming from the assembly

operations. Assigns and ensures materials are placed in appropriate storage locations or coordinates direct shipping

opportunities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, Dothan AL, 2003

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