Summit A. Pahlas

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

937-***-****

Clayton, OH 45315

acpi5o@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Manager and Business Analyst with deep expertise in ensuring a profitable

operation by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the course of

operations by integrating and coordinating operations functions and

processes with business goals. Additional notable experience in software

development and financial management, including receivables management and

capital expenditures.

SKILLS / SYSTEMS

. Warehouse Management (EWM WMS)

. SAP (full functionality sans coding)

. Kronos (workforce management system)

. Business intelligence reporting

. Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement

. CPS (Production System Methodology)

. Metrics / KPI oriented

. Picking, Packing, Kitting operations

. Inventory / Receivables management

. Multi-shift management (union & non-union)

. Heavy Machinery / Automotive

. Low and High Volume Logistics (high quality)

. Budgets / P&L / Variable Margins

. Rolling Business Plan Management (RBM)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS INC. Mar 2013 - Mar

2015

Inbound Processing Center (IPC) Parts Operation Manager Clayton, OH (since

Mar 2013))

Provide leadership for a 3 shift inbound operation with 23 management, 6

support, and over 350 FTE and agency hourly associates packaging and

distributing supplier parts in sellable units to dealer network.

. Ensure consistent parts supply for large dealer network (Modernized

Cat Parts Network) managing $5.5M/day of inbound inventory and

processing into sellable units

. Ensure satisfaction of over 1,000 worldwide customers (over 25% of

Cat's supply base) by reducing shipment errors to 10 or less per 10k

lines (IPC) and less than 5 for DC, and maintaining supply chain

velocity of less than 6 days (improved from 13+ days)

. Continuous improvement of the warehouse management system (WMS) in

conjunction with the Service Parts Management (SPM) team, including

assisting with the implementation of SPM (SAP) throughout the

distribution network (Clayton IPC was the pilot facility for this new

system)

. Ensure timely and accurate facility compliance with reporting,

Caterpillar Production System (CPS) metrics, and operational

activities

Achievements:

. Decreased trailer backlog from 140 to 0 within 2 months of accepting

role by setting a strategy with a new target for trailers in doors,

managing labor and processes to meet new metric

. Inventory savings of $40M+ per year by improving Supply Chain Velocity

from 13.5 days to average of 5.8 days ($5.5M for every day saved)

through labor and system optimization and creating efficiencies in

operation (eliminating waste)

. Reduced variable costs by increasing production and reducing OT from a

monthly average of 35% to just under 10%

Inbound Value Stream Manager (VSM) Clayton, OH (Apr 2011 - Mar 2013)

Provided leadership for a 3 shift inbound operation with 7 management, 2

support, and 80 hourly associates receiving and warehousing Caterpillar

parts for the Modernized Cat Parts Network.

. Managed inbound parts and ensured supplier inventory remained at

appropriate levels to ensure completion of facility start up

. Continuous improvement of the warehouse management system (WMS) in

conjunction with the Service Parts Management (SPM) team, including

assisting with the implementation of SPM (SAP) throughout the

distribution network (Clayton IPC was the pilot facility for this new

system)

. Ensured timely and accurate facility compliance with reporting,

Caterpillar Production System (CPS) metrics, and operational

activities

Achievements:

. Promoted from Assistant VSM to VSM within 6 months of start-up

. Worked with planned levels of headcount to complete initial material

transfer 1 month ahead of schedule while meeting all other metrics /

KPI's

. Hired and trained 19 coaches and over 200 associates across value

streams during start-up

. Utilized previous knowledge to assist in other areas of the start-up

(CPS and CI strategies)

Logistics Center Manager (LCM) Roseville, MN (May 2008 - Apr 2011)

Facility Manager providing leadership to 1 manager and 15 hourly associates

represented by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace

workers (unions)

. Warehousing and distribution of Cat parts to a dealer network of 518,

including emergency orders

. Ensured timely and accurate facility compliance with reporting,

budgeting, Caterpillar Production System (CPS) metrics, and capital

administration requirements

. Worked with the SPM team to continue improvement of the warehouse

management system and aided the implementation of SPM throughout the

distribution network

Achievements:

. Aided in increasing productivity 7% with increased volumes of over 20%

. Implemented CPS and Continuous Improvement (CI) processes successfully

and ensured 100% of associate ideas were investigated and executed

prior to deadlines

. Increased facility CPS score from 29 to 54 during 2010

. Applied analytical tools to find urgent SPM system issues and worked

with the SPM Implementation and Support teams to ensure continued

system stabilization throughout the Caterpillar Distribution Services

(CDS) network

Staff Consultant - Americas Operations Morton, IL (Aug 2006 - May 2008)

Internal consultant supporting Cat Logistics managers with operations

coverage, continuous improvement efforts, and application of best practices

to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction metric. Clients

included Nissan (small parts) and Ford (small and high dollar parts -

engines, transmissions)

. Monitored / Combined / Reported results relating to Cat Logistics

management achievements in quality and customer satisfaction goals

. Actively assisted facilities in achieving productivity gains by

sharing best practices throughout the network via regular interactions

with facility and general mangers, including on-site visits

. Provided management coverage during vacations / special circumstances

. Developed staff, mainly facility and general managers, through

training and knowledge transfers where appropriate via sessions and

discussions on SRC, capital, and ad hoc needs

Achievements:

. Aided the Cat Logistics - Baltimore Nissan facility increase

productivity and reduce headcount

. Created and implemented monitoring and reporting tools for efficient

processing of dealer returns at the Cat Logistics - Baltimore Nissan

facility

. Covered as the facility manager at the Cat Logistics - Ford AERO

facility and maintained business as usual, meeting all metrics / KPIs

for a full year

. Created and implemented reporting tool to help upper management better

analyze and explain variable margin and variable margin variances

. Created and implemented monitoring and reporting tool for the Cat

Logistics parts network to use when evaluating and improving dealer

satisfaction

Global Capital Coordinator - Business Analyst, Morton, IL (Jul 2004 - Aug

2006)

Managed $130M capital per year for all of Caterpillar Logistics worldwide

and Commercial clients

. Worked with internal and external facilities to prepare capital for

business plans

. Worked with the Commercial group to determine necessary capital for

new deals

. Defined changes to accounting processes and systems with user groups

and technical analysts

. Maintained and monitored global capital expenditures

. Assured that capital requests were warranted and, if found

economically justifiable, that they were approved in accordance with

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

. Completed all capital and contract inception reporting that rolls up

to Corporate Caterpillar Inc.

. Presented pertinent information to the President of Cat Logistics and

all Direct Reports monthly

Achievements:

. Created and implemented a more efficient and user friendly capital

process within the first 7 months on the job

Staff Accountant, Morton, IL (Apr 2003 - Jul 2004)

. Completed monthly invoicing of over 35 external clients - estimated

$7M per month

. Ensured all activities that Cat Logistics performed in third party

client warehouses were billed for each month according to service

agreements

. Documented and tested internal control structures

. Completed tax returns and insurance forms for all Cat Logistics

facilities, including property, sales, and claim functions

Achievements:

. Implemented a receivables management system in order to sell

receivables to Caterpillar Financial. This process allowed Caterpillar

Financial to purchase receivables at a discounted rate as well as take

liabilities off of Cat Logistics books.

. Chosen to train management on the system's capabilities

. Strong contribution on the first Sarbanes-Oxley team at Cat Logistics;

chosen to visit the UK to ensure the region was prepared for the PwC

audit

IT Analyst, Morton, IL (Jul 2001 - Apr 2003)

. Provided software assistance on the Dealer Business System (DBS)

created by Cat Logistics for use by global dealers

. Defined and developed enhancements to the system; provided fixes for

system errors

. Participated in requirement and design phases of new projects

. Developed and ran test scripts to ensure product efficiency

Achievements:

. Designed and coded a new field in DBS that allowed dealers to save a

customer address using a jobsite name, allowing for look-up on future

orders and automatic shipping to registered addresses

EDUCATION

Luther College, Decorah, IA Aug 1997 -

May 2001

Bachelors of Science Degree (double major) in Accounting & Management

Information Systems

Minor: Economics

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Six Sigma Green Belt

. Six Sigma Project Sponsor

. Certified Targeted Selection Interviewer

. Powering Up (nominated for course by Division Vice President)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

. Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, and Lotus Notes

. Two years experience with COBOL programming

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