Timothy A. Huwer
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EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Major: Supply Chain Mgt, May 2013
Minor: German, December 2010
Major GPA: 3.64
Overall GPA: 3.25
Aalto University, Study Abroad Helsinki, Finland
1/2011-5/2011
WORK EXPERIENCE
Danaher - Fluke, Everett, Washington 6/2013-
Present
Buyer/Planner
> Managed over $2M in spend across 8 manufacturing cells, initiated new
inventory sourcing and monitored supplier performance
> Led a cross functional team in an MRP redesign resulting in increased
order accuracy, increased inventory turns and 40% reduction in line
down shortages
> Reduced inventory in responsible manufacturing cells by 110k year to
date
> Achieved monthly OTD goals by developing tools to supplement MinMax
and Kanban ordering
> Analyzed inventory data and resize inventory levels monthly based on
forecasts and seasonal trends
> Kaizen experience including Standard Work, Variance Reduction and 5S
> Oracle ERP system usage
Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
6/2012-8/2012
Procurement Intern
> Facilitated weekly Commodity Council Impact Team meetings
> Supported commodity manager with pre RFQ bid package
> Assisted in development of Engineering and Advanced Purchasing Process
Model
for GPSC Academy
> Worked collaboratively with global commodity manager on
long term agreement with strategic supplier
Kimberly Clark, Neenah, Wisconsin
1/2012-5/2012
Distribution Operations Analyst Co-Op
> Managed two 3PL distribution centers
> Led daily team meetings with distribution centers through dashboard
analysis
> Analyzed dynamic space and throughput capacity requirements
> Extensive SAP software usage for data analysis
> Completed intro to LEAN training and used LEAN techniques for problem
solving
> Facilitated cross-departmental communications, ensuring efficient
distribution
Michigan State University Culinary Services, East Lansing, Michigan
2/2010-12/2011
Store Manager
> Managed 100 part time student employees
> Communicated with top management for expansion and strategic planning
> Restructured managerial staff, increasing efficiency while
strengthening work force
> Designed and implemented comprehensive training manual for employees
> Led site specific new hire training and evaulations
Enerix Alternative Energy Technologies, Nittendorf, Germany
5/2009-8/2009
Translator
> Translated company's website from German to English
> Developed and implemented an English website using 1&1 web hosting
> Created presentations for prospective customers and licensing partners
LANGUAGE
Proficient in German