supply chain expert

Bruce E. Hastings

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Port Aransas, TX78373

Cell: 224-***-****

Email: *****************@*****.***

Objective:

Management with emphasis on team building and operations

Experience:

1997-July, 2015 Handy Button Machine Co. Wheeling, IL

Director of Operations

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations for major commodities including steel, plastics, corrugated and textiles. Manage operations for new product development projects. Manage domestic and international sourcing operations. Manage 3PL companies. Facilitate U.S. Customs C-TPAT compliance.

Accomplishments:

Developed supplier certification program.

Facilitated C-TPAT certification and validation.

Implemented buying processes based on sales volume.

Negotiated and implemented third party logistics operations.

Directed new product development project team.

Directed product testing protocols.

Reduced supplier base by over 60% while maintaining personal diversity goals.

Implemented supplier managed inventory programs for corrugated and MRO supplies.

Implemented operating procedures for areas of responsibility.

Developed and implemented training programs for team dynamics.

Oversaw the consolidation of systems with the acquisition of another company.

Promoted three times from Shipping Manager to Purchasing Manager to 3PL Logistics Manager.

NAPM, Shelly Rising Star Award

1194-1997 Suncast Corp. Batavia, IL

Distribution Manager

Accomplishments:

Developed loading procedures with LTL carriers.

Implemented hiring procedures for distribution employees.

Implemented training course for new employees.

Acting leader on several project teams.

Managed a team of supervisors, assistant foremen and union lead people.

Education

QCI International Facilitator Leadership I & II.

DePaul University Purchasing Management Certification.

APICS/Oakton Collage CPIM.

Interests

Gardening, church, recovery programs, family

References provided upon request.

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