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Manager Supply Chain

Location:
Guthrie, OK
Salary:
90K+
Posted:
June 17, 2015

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Jerry A. James, CPSM, C.P.M.

**** *. ********* ***

Guthrie, OK 73044

918-***-****

acp98p@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

I have aproven track record aligning the Supply Chain with the organization objectivesdeveloped in strategic SIOP planning with executive leadership. I utilize myin-depth knowledge of execution functions and value stream mapping to achievelean process improvements throughout the organization.

Relevant Experience andAccomplishments

Supply Chain Manager

Project Mgr. forBusiness System implementation and new plant transition.

Leadcross-functional cost reduction team.

Participated informulation of SIOP plan with President and Controller, et.al.

Implemented / executed Lean strategies throughoutorganization

Increased ITRfrom mid- 20’s to 38 in less than 2 yrs

Negotiatedreductions of direct material / services through development of cost models andLTA / SLA contracts

Purchasing Manager

Achieved 34%Inventory reduction in less than 2 years with minimal write-offs.

Implemented LeanSupply techniques to reduce inventory, increase throughput and conserve cash.

IRA consistentlyat 95% or better and improving.

InstitutedCorporate Contracting Plan not previously in place.

Maintained MasterSchedule, inventory levels, order policy and production planning.

Monitored MRPreports for execution of material needs and procurement execution.

TechnicalTraining Instructor

Taught APICS bodyof knowledge in support of ERP implementation.

Served asconsultant to Manufacturing Business Units in key areas of Inventory, Set-UpReduction, JIT / Kan-Ban Methods.

Presentedseminars to local APICS chapter.

Article onPurchasing and JIT Methods published in Mid-America Commerce and Industrypublication.

Employment History

Southwest Electric – Transformer Division. – Oklahoma City, OK July. 2013 – May 2015

Supply ChainManager (Reduction In Force due to falling demand – huge BakerHughes supplier)

Responsible forP&L metrics for organization while leading day to day purchasing functions,inventory and all phases of materials mgmt., including Shipping / Receiving andTransportation.

Successfullyimplemented LTA’s with key suppliers and developed new suppliers throughcompetition to drive cost reductions.

Performed valueanalysis, cost models and value engineering in the execution of cost reductionefforts. Developed several metrics for the organization and created /implemented a Supplier Quality Program and Supplier Evaluation methodologies inorder to qualify new suppliers.

Established aFirst Article Inspection and Approval process in conjunction with DivisionalQuality Manager, Conducted site surveys and evaluation of strategic suppliers, implementednew physical inventory process to improve counts and accuracy and administeredexcess of $1M annual scrap program with high value raw materials.

ClimaCool Corp. – Oklahoma City, OK Nov. 2010 – April 2013

PurchasingManager

Led MRP systemimplementation for transition of company to new plant set up.

Led day to daypurchasing functions, master scheduling and all phases of materials mgmt.

Work withengineering to determine best sourcing strategies for cost, quality anddelivery. Performed value analysis and supported value engineering for costreduction efforts.

Worked closelywith President and Controller to ensure execution of business plan as relatedto supply chain.

AAR – OklahomaCity, OK June 2010 – Oct. 2010

PurchasingManager (Reduction In Force - Lockheed wanted a de-centralizedPurchasing Team)

Responsible formulti-site execution of strategic procurement plan and policies for theMilitary KC10 Tanker Program involving 2 major US Air Force Bases and 2 largemaintenance facilities conducting over-haul maintenance with annual spend of $600ml +.

Conductedproposal analysis to identify most cost effective procurement solutions for theprogram. Provide guidance to procurement agents at various sites to executeprocurement strategies involving bench stock and repairable inventory.

Worked withsupply base to resolve shortages, engineering and technical issues, as well as scheduleand pricing issues. I worked daily with Operations Manager to supportoperational needs for jet deliveries. Analyze inventory posture to planreplenishments for program start-up.

BizJet International – Tulsa, OK June 2008 – June 2010

Supply ChainManager (wasrecruited by AAR)

Executed operationalgoals for an international aviation company operating an FAA 145 Repair Stationwith emphasis on the overhauling of 4 major jet engine lines and airframemaintenance for three different business units with annual material spend of$25 mil and inventory in excess of $13 mil.

Responsible fordirect reports in purchasing, sales, materials mgmt., shipping and receiving,reviewed MRP reports for execution of material and procurement plans, lead-timesand stock levels. Maintained item master for all direct materials withininventory and planning modules.

Establishedpurchasing policies and procedures in support of ISO Certification thatsupported overall strategic goal of low cost sourcing and supplier relations. Responsiblefor cost-savings initiatives and reporting results quarterly to corporate inHamburg, Germany.

Worked withAccounting and Operations to accommodate changes in the business climate andwork in concert with them to resolve the impact of material cost as it relatedto job costing accuracy and value. Identify errors in material handling,issuing, receiving, costing and assist employees in identifying define rootcause so inefficiencies can be eliminated.

Spirit Aero Systems – Tulsa, OK November 2006 – June 2008

ProcurementAgent (wasrecruited by Biz Jet)

Committed companyresources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods andservices domestically as well as internationally based on MRP reports whileworking closely with material planners to validate requirements,.

Oversaw supplierrelated activities, interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions forprojects. Defined performance expectations and establish relevant metrics.

Conductedsupplier performance reviews, monitor supplier capability, capacity andbusiness health, while maintaining positive supplier relations.

Developednegotiation strategy based on proposal analysis, negotiate pricing, prepare andexecute negotiated contractual documents saving $5 mil on $30 mil of value.Assisted in development of supply chain strategies and supplier controls.

Attended school full-time to finish Bachelor’s Degree Jan 2004 to Aug2006

North American Mechanical, Inc. - DeForest,WI April2000 - January 2004

DistributionManager - Reduction In Force

BoeingCommercial Airplane – Wichita, KS October1997 - March 1999

TechnicalInstructor, Employee Training andDevelopment - Reduction In Force

Taught APICS CPIM courseware

D-JExtruding, LLC – Conway Springs, KS June1997 - October 1997

GeneralManager – Responsible for all facetsof operations for Aerospace raw

material supplier with 23 employees.

Boeing Commercial Airplane – Wichita,KS Sept1984 - June 1997

PurchasingAgent – May 1995 - June 1997

Purchased 3 and5 Axis machined parts in support of 737 NG program.

Attended school full-time completing 65 Hrs. Oct 1992 - May 1995

Boeing Commercial Airplane– Wichita, KS September 1984 - October 1992 (Reduction In Force)

ProcurementAnalyst

SparesProduction Planner /Scheduler

FinanceEstimator

ModificationPlanner

Modification Mechanic

Education

Bachelor of Technology – Summa Cum Laude Conferred December 16, 2006

NortheasternState University Tahlequah,OK

PittsburgState – 65 hours Completed Oct1992 to May 1995

Institute of Supply Management Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) AwardedApril 2008

CertifiedProfessional in Supply Mgmt. (CPSM) AwardedJune 2009

APICS Certified Purchasing & InventoryManager (CPIM) - expired Awarded1997



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