ROBERT PEABODY

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Grand Rapids, MI 49503 acufqm@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

A results-focused Supply Chain Manager with extensive domestic and international business experience. Leadership background includes Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics/Transportation, Commodity Management and Production Planning. Demonstrated expertise in global sourcing, cost reduction, profit enhancement, quality improvement and supplier relationship management. Well-developed interpersonal communication and work team leadership skills. Analytical thinker and problem solver with a unique ability to seize opportunity with enthusiasm and determination.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relations

ERP Systems

Team Development

Materials Management

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Purchasing and Finance

Contract Negotiation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN AUTOCOAT, INC. Hudsonville MI 2013 to 2015

A privately-held Tier 1and 2 supplier of painted, molded plastic, class A components to the automotive, transportation and appliance industries in North America (www.americanautocoat.com).

Supply Chain Manager

Plan, organize and direct all supply chain management activities. Manage all purchasing procedures relative to procurement, supplier development, RFQ and product launch. Responsible for negotiating agreements with suppliers and developing/implementing strategies for maximum value, including cost improvements. Report to the Director of Finance and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team.

Played a key role in various operational improvement initiatives including the establishment of a cycle count program which reduced overall variance 68%.

Generated cash flow in excess of $500,000 by successfully negotiating new terms with vendors, significant freight savings and favorable lead times.

Secured $343,000 in cost savings on the purchase of injection molding machines, uniforms, office supplies, copier management, freight/logistics, CAPEX projects, air filters and paint.

ENGINE POWER COMPONENTS Grand Haven MI 2011 to 2012

A privately-held specialty supplier of precision machined parts to multiple industries with facilities and key alliances in the US, Mexico, Spain, China and India (www.engpwr.com).

Materials Manager

Recruited to establish a new supply management team to turn around the material control function. Directed all supply chain and purchasing activities, negotiating agreements with suppliers and developing/implementing strategies for maximum value, including cost improvements.

Transformed the department through robust policies, procedures, mentoring and coaching.

Stabilized inventory fluctuations from $200,000 variance to under $7,500.

Initiated a cycle count program which sustained inventory accuracy at 99.8%.

Reduced past due by 50% through product focus and schedule attainment.

Spearheaded the review and clean-up of routing, BOM and standards for ERP upgrade.

Controlled the flow of raw materials from offshore sources at 21% of sales.

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CASCADE ENGINEERING Grand Rapids MI 1999 to 2011

A global manufacturer serving a wide diversity of markets including automotive, commercial truck/bus, solid waste/recycling, furniture and material handling (www.cascadeng.com).

Supply Chain Manager

A key leader of the supply chain management function including all purchasing procedures relative to procurement, supplier development, RFQ and product launch activities. Negotiated agreements with suppliers and implemented strategies for maximizing value, securing an average of $500,000 in annual direct material cost savings. Additionally, chaired monthly Purchasing/PICS meetings to coordinate joint activities.

Established departmental policies/procedures and developed a highly competent 9-member supply management team to support the business needs of multiple manufacturing locations.

Led the development of new supply sources for product launches including electronics, offshore purchasing, steel components, injection molding and decoration of plastics.

Created highly effective commercial strategies for commodities including outside processing, steel/metals, fasteners, painting, plating and hot stamp foils.

Coordinated the supply chain activities for new product launches in the automotive, office furniture, retail and safe water business units.

Created and co-chaired the West Michigan Sustainable Purchasing Consortium and initiated a program to develop sustainable business practices within Cascade’s supply base.

Increased inventory turns from 8 to 41 in one year and led the development of diverse sourcing from less than 1% to 8.6% of the supplier base.

Collaborated on the development of PICS and Money Management training for all Cascade employees, facilitating classroom sessions for these training modules.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (1996-1999)

As the Materials Manager for L&W Engineering of Holland MI, co-led the implementation of an ERP system, including the development of user processes. Other key contributions included reducing delivery PPMs from 4,468/month to 128/month, cutting inventory investment by 8% to secure $800,000 savings and leading employee development activities for an 18-member staff.

Earlier, as the Materials Manager for Tower Automotive of Bluffton OH, key accomplishments included securing $659,000 in negotiated savings, increasing turns from 15 to 21, decentralizing purchasing activities to the divisional level, initiating Lean Manufacturing and leading Lean training activities which resulted in $2 million in savings.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION and MEMBERSHIP

AS Materials Management Macomb Community College Clinton Township MI

West Michigan Supply Chain Certification through Michigan State University and Steelcase, Inc.

Member of the Institute for Supply Management

Continuing education/professional development includes: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Karrass Negotiating, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing and the APICS Continuing Education Curriculum. Bachelor’s B.S.

Technical competencies include MFG Pro/QAD, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Project.

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