Manager Sales
Resume:
MARK A. SYLVESTER
Clinton Township, MI 48036
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
YANFENG USA AUTOMOTIVE TRIM SYSTEMS
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Materials Manager / Logistics Manager - 5/2011 thru 2/2015
• Manage Materials and Logistic Workforce consisting of Materials Planner, Logistics Engineer, Inventory Analyst, BOM
Analyst, Warehouse Supervisor and Material Handlers.
• Controlled and managed budgetary constraints developed through annual and quarterly executive meetings.
• Responsible for planning and daily distribution of shipping schedule considering EDI releases and broadcast
sequencing.
• Monitor and maintain perpetual inventory accuracy, reconciling through continuous cycle counting and training to
alleviate repeat issues.
• Author and update departmental processes and procedures in accordance with ISO, TS and MMOG standards.
• Participate in bi-weekly material conference calls with parent company in Shanghai, China developing continuous
improvement initiatives relating to supply chain inventory.
• Maintain NAFTA requirements including Certificate of Origin.
• Report monthly KPI measures via Business Score Card data reporting to Corporate. Identify/Implement goal/budget
opportunities.
• Perform annual personnel reviews identifying accomplishments and development criteria. Distributed bonuses and
pay increases.
• Monitor and develop career path of managed workforce.
Accomplishments:
• Successful launch of new ERP system.
• Lowered inventory value from 30M to 25M.
MARTINREA INDUSTRIES
Detroit, MI 48223
Materials Manager / Logistics Manager - 11/2007 thru 1/2011
• Manage Materials and Logistic Workforce consisting of Production Buyer, MRO Buyer, Master Scheduler, Shipping
Supervisor, Shipping Associate and Material Handlers.
• Controlled and managed budgetary constraints developed through annual and quarterly executive meetings.
• Responsible for planning and daily distribution of production and shipping schedule, considering equipment capacity,
manpower constraints and customer requirements.
• Monitor and maintain perpetual inventory accuracy, reconciling through continuous cycle counting and training to
alleviate repeat issues.
• Author and update departmental processes and procedures in accordance with ISO, TS and MMOG standards.
• Participate in weekly material conference calls developing continuous improvement initiatives relating to supplier
consolidation, corporate processes and minority spending.
• Monitor and develop career path of managed workforce.
Accomplishments:
• Managed workforce reductions and budgetary constraints through industry and economic downturn.
IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE
Pontiac, MI 48341
Account Manager – 11/2003 thru 9/2007
• Controlled Operations, Sales and Purchasing for aftermarket sales.
• Responsible for overall aftermarket company performance.
• Develop, Author and Implement Processes and Procedures.
• Chaired Monthly meetings dedicated to success monitoring and problem solving.
• Negotiated/Formulated customer pricing establishing Blanket Purchase Orders.
• Presented at Executive Staff Meetings the state of aftermarket business including rating performance, cost
reduction/avoidance and profit improvement.
Accomplishments:
• Improved ratings from ‘new business hold’ to excellent status.
• Successfully managed plant closings and openings from customers and company.
• Lead in aggressive 500K Profit Improvement Plan, initiated current Fiscal year.
VENTURE INDUSTRIES
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Materials Manager / Logistics Manager - 11/1998 thru 11/2003
• Develop capacity plan for current and future demand based on General Motors, Ford and Chrysler releases and
forecasts.
• Develop and monitor department budget considering business plan forecast.
• Analyze scenarios based on customer request resulting in recommendations.
• Monitor schedule adherence to customer demand and interplant pull system.
• Develop and monitor procedures in accordance with QS9000, MS9000 and IS4001.
• Negotiate with current and future suppliers considering pricing and demand.
Accomplishments:
• Developed Plant Pull System coordinating 42 molding presses, 130 current tools and past model service.
• Reduced inventory by 50%
• Member of Launch Team implementing four new programs successfully.
JABIL CIRCUIT, INC.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Master Planning Manager – 2/1998 thru 8/1998
ROCKTRON CORPORATION
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Manufacturing / Materials Manager – 1/1997 thru 2/1998
GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS DIVISION, INC.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Master Scheduler (Division) - 4/1993 thru 1/1997
Manufacturing Planning Specialist (Division) - 12/1989 thru 4/1993
Production Control Analyst, Senior (Plant) – 2/1985 thru 12/1989
EDUCATION:
College: Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science
Major – Business Administration
Computer Expertise: Operating Systems:
TSO, IBM, DOS, Personal Computer
Microsoft Applications:
Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Word
Specialized Training: Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP/MRP II), JIT,
KANBAN, Supervisor, Capacity Planning, Statistical Process Control
(SPC), GM Supply Power, Ford DDL, Chrysler Smart System.
References: Available upon request
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