Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Paul J Corby
Howell, MI ****3
***********@*****.***
Accomplishments
Led 5 Global ERP implementations (Baan, PLEX, MfgPro, QAD, Navision)
Identified, qualified, sourced suppliers in SE Asia, Eastern Europe, and
Mexico while launching on time and under budget
Developed and implemented S&OP (SIOP) processes and databases resulting
in improved forecast and demand visibility
Improved Customer OTD metrics from 68% to 95% in 14 months through
improved forecasting and communications.
Improved Supplier OTD metrics from 74% to 97% in 18 months through
scorecard analysis and supplier development initiatives
Professional Experience
Stant USA Corp Troy, MI 7/13 8/14
Executive Director of Global Materials and Logistics
Led Supply Chain activities for 8 manufacturing sites in 5 countries
Reduced direct inventory by 30% over 14 months
Managed 38 direct reports
Negotiated and implemented 3PL solution to reduce overall freight expense by
15% year over year
Improved customer relations (OE and AM) through improved delivery
performance and better communications
Led multiple Lean projects (PFEP, Kanban, Supermarket)
Led PLEX implementation for Supply Chain and Logistics functions
Dow Kokam Midland, MI 12/10 7/13
Global Director of Supply Chain and Purchasing
Managed start up and launch activities for 4 manufacturing sites in 3 countries.
Identified, developed, negotiated with, and sourced complete supply base in Asia
and Europe to support renewable energy sector
Developed logistics strategy to manage inbound product from Asia
Led strategic purchasing activities resulting in overall reduction of launch expense
by 60% to target
Led SIOP development and implementation for Global Operations and Navision
ERP in France
Managed 18 direct reports
Developed and implemented WMS for all sites including lot traceability, FIFO, and
bar coding for all inbound and WIP materials
Netlink Global Supply Solutions Madison Hgts, MI 4/05 12/10
Director of Operations and Materials
Led implementation of 3rd party SCM program for GEMA (Chrysler
engine plant) including purchasing and inventory management of all indirect
materials
Launched similar program for Hawker Beechcraft (26 plants in 11 states)
Managed 56 direct reports, 8 offshore analysts, and 88 indirects
Developed and managed distinct sets of metrics for each reporting location,
per customer request
Achieved overall reduction of purchased costs of 37% first year, 12% each
year after.
Ensured customer delight and implemented additional initiatives due to
outstanding performance
Johnson Controls, INC Plymouth, MI 6/02 9/04
Director of Materials
Led Materials functions for 4 seating lines and 8 new product launches
Managed 14 direct reports and 29 indirects
Ensured OTD goals were met and adequate communications with
customers
Let implementations of supermarkets and line side storage plans resulting
in reductions of on hand inventory exceeding 20%
Led MfgPro implementation for regional facilities
Eaton Aeroquip, INC Jackson, MI 3/98 6/02
Supply Chain Manager
Managed supply base for 2 manufacturing sites building couplings and
hoses for Industrial and Defense contractors
Reduced overall direct materials inventory levels by 33%
Reduced supply base from 225 to 95 while improving overall delivery
metrics and costs
Member of Supplier Council
Responsible for supplier engagement in design phase of new product
development
Tower Automotive Products Plymouth, MI 9/93 3/98
Materials Manager / Purchasing Manager
Managed Greenfield launch of truck frame facility
Led sourcing activities for stampings and logistics program
Led implementation team for Baan ERP system
Managed 4 direct reports and 48 indirects over 3 shifts
Designed and implemented material layout for new facility to optimize
flow.
Education
BA – Business Administration
Trinity College 1989
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