Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Matthew A. Theissen
Washington, Mo 63090
***************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-theissen/4a/35a/bb3/
Qualifications Summary
Sourcing Supply Chain Manager tracking commodities and Programs where my
Strategic Business and negotiation experience facilitates the company's
focus and growth in core competencies through innovative solutions that
surpass our customers' expectations in quality, on time delivery while
using lean practices.
. Experienced in Strategic Purchasing several different commodities from
electronics, stepper motors, Machined parts, chemical products Branded
as part of a wholesale distribution category utilizing a 3PL service.
. As the departments subject matter expert for all Supply Chain related
issues, often used a cross functional team to build upon my
interpersonal skills for internal departmental problem solving related
to efficient resolve of supplier Quality, Engineering and
Manufacturing issues for new product launches.
. Division Category Strategy Development and Implementation of 5% annual
cost savings programs, $5 million.
. Proficiency in negotiating Strategic long-term agreements with best
cost suppliers internationally or locally to stabilize the supplier
base performance.
. Negotiated Inventory control processes with supply base to maximize
inventory turns through efficient planning procedures by using Long
Term Agreements and on-line tools with suppliers.
. Negotiated delivery and pricing structures with suppliers to reduce
total cost of ownership and save $550,000 to the bottom line with in
managed commodities.
. Manage brass and stainless steel screw machine parts such as fittings,
rubber and non-rubber engineered hoses, powder metal and injection
molded and electronic components for manufacturing and MRO items.
. Applied the AT Kearney 7 step process to sourcing/procurement
methodology within spend categories to achieve organizational
objectives for targeted ROI that delivered best value for the
enterprise.
Professional Experience
GKN Aerospace, Supply Chain Manager, St. Louis, MO September 2013 to
Present
. Developed a Strategic Supplier Score Card for monthly metric tracking
of 4 key features (Monthly Spend, Monthly RPPM, Out sourcing delivery
and Supplier On-Time Delivery)
. Implemented weekly reporting for key issues and daily meetings to
track improvements to standard work objectives.
. Facilitated a physical inventory site wide for 2 million is facility
space with $90 million in assets.
. Recognized as the subject matter expert on sourcing discussions for
the department.
. Developed training program for employees that required technical
training. This implementation of new Personal Performance guidelines
allowed for technical improvement overall in the department.
. Recommended Demand planning improvements by working with programs and
customer demand to align expected shipments to what operations can
truly build monthly and quarterly.
. Managed 10 direct and 2 indirect buyers educated and trained using
planning tools to insure standard work processes are in line by
communicating our lean and strategic corporate objectives to improve
On-time delivery to customer.
. Rolled out new payment terms on $149,000,000 spend to help reduce
total cost of ownership.
. Signed long term agreements with key suppliers to facilitate
improvement for on-time delivery.
. Organized outside process to reduce internal errors and improve
supplier communication.
Parker Hannifin Corporation; Divisional Commodity Manager, St. Louis, MO
April 2006 to September 2013
. Developed a Strategic supplier score card for monthly metric tracking
of 4 key features (Spend, RPPM, Project Savings and OTD )
. Promoted from managing the Division's two largest suppliers, one
finished goods (18million) and one machining supplier (5 million)
using Strategic planning goals and material aggregation that helped
contribute $350,000 of savings to our deflation goals.
. Consolidated suppliers to improved supplier relationships by providing
web-based forecasting and reduce cost by $150,000; these actions
contributed to improve over all On-time delivery
. Managed 6 planners to educate and train using planning tools to insure
standard work processes are in line by communicating our lean and
strategic corporate objectives to improve On-time delivery for 5
locations from 68% to 94% by aligning directly with the key suppliers
to our corporate objectives.
. Strategically managed purchase of Swiss, CNC machine and powder metal
parts to insure transition dates and cost objectives are achieved by
using weekly scheduled conference calls
. Strategic New Product Development team member, work side by side with
Product Manager's and new product engineers to launch new products for
growth and increased profit margin by 20% over existing products using
new technology and manufacturing methods found from around the world.
. Worked with several Product Managers as the Program Manager to develop
new packaging for branded chemical products.
. Improved On-time delivery performance from 75% to 99% to customers at
our 3PL by managing communication and logistics to support $9 million
in worldwide distribution of Parker branded retail chemical products
while lowering inventory by $750,000 in a 12 month.
Hubbell Power System, Materials Purchasing; Aiken, SC January 2005 to
April 2006
. Negotiated strategic pricing for national and international contracts
with suppliers to reduce cost and save $480,000 to the bottom line for
managed commodities
. Inventory control through maximizing inventory turns with knowledge of
our production process with productive planning through efficient
communication.
. Analysis of buying trends, market conditions, budgets, material
policies with department leads.
. Ensured that purchased orders were in line with company standards and
audited orders from each department to insure savings within all MRO
purchases using on-line tools.
. Purchased screw machined, forged and injection molded parts and all
MRO purchases.
. Worked closely with planning to insure orders shipped 95% on time
delivery to customers.
Global Technical Solutions, Materials Purchasing, St. Louis, MO August
2001- January 2005
Contract Employment
. Negotiated pricing for national and international contracts with
supplier to reduce cost and save $123,000 to the bottom line
. Used SAP to process, enter and verify payments along with account
information to help insure accurate vendor information
. Handled inquiries into the department for software support during
system conversion
. Responsible for training users on the use of SAP
. Managed PPV to insure pricing month over month stated at or below 1%
Work NET Communication, Purchase order and A/P Specialist, St. Louis, MO
2000-2001
. Negotiated contract agreements designed to result in positive outcomes
for the company and contribute $200,000 to the bottom line. (Managed
vendor relationships)
. Responsible for the Information Technology purchasing (hardware and
software)
. Double checked PO's to the request and invoice
. Worked with controller and business unit manager to coordinate payment
terms for new suppliers
. Recognized and awarded with the "Above and beyond" recognition for the
Quarter
IMAX Products, Manager, St. Louis, MO 1993-2000 (company sold and closed
office)
. Developed business plan, budget and sales training program for
company.
. Managed vendor/company relationship and negotiated contract agreements
. Performed collection activity on 90+ accounts monthly before they
rolled over using a Access database to secure payments and documented
action taken with client
. Employee of the quarter
Marriott Corporation, Accounting Manager, St. Louis, MO 1988-1993
. Implemented operational design changes in order to trained department
associates on new procedures and policies for efficient work flow
behaviors to improve department productivity and promote a positive
guest relationship.
. Lead for the Quality design team during which was Recognized as
Associate of the Quarter.
Education
Webster University, St. Louis, MO ~ M.A. - Management Strategy and
Procurement
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO ~ B.S. - Finance
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