Manager Management
Resume:
Lawrence D. Hendricks, CPIM
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
************@*****.***
Home: 734-***-****
Cell: 734-***-****
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Leader in the conceptualization, development, implementation and management of material handling and logistics solutions. Proficient in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize solutions to difficult situations, and employ practical, cost effective strategies.
SAP ERP Implementation;
SAP Expert User
Master Scheduling
Purchasing / Procurement
Material Requirements Planning
Inventory Control & Management
Work Flow Analysis & Management
Logistics Management & Control
Process and Performance Optimization
Production Planning and Scheduling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MATERIAL PLANNER 2015 to 2016
DMS (Detroit Manufacturing Systems), Detroit, MI (Corporate Restructurings / position eliminated)
Responsible for planning and monitoring the materials for multiple production lines. Manage the flow of inventory, and make sure components are delivered to the plant. Using customer information, you help to set up a schedule for ordering materials and maintaining an efficient inventory. Communicated with Master Schedulers as a JIT Sequencing Supplier maintaining 100% On-Time Delivery Broadcast Vehicle Sequencing.
MATERIAL PLANNING & PRODUCTION CONTROL SUPERVISOR 2014 to 2015
Valeo, Highland Park, MI (Reorganization of Management Team / position eliminated)
Managed Master Production Schedule, MRP, ERP and led MPS weekly meeting as a Chrysler Supplier.
Implemented upgrade to SAP and managed Customer and Supplier Releases
Communicated with Customer as a JIT Sequencing Supplier maintaining 100% On-Time Delivery using In Line Vehicle Sequencing.
Oversaw Mopar, Egypt and Venezuela Production and Shipments and attained 100% Customer satisfaction
significant accomplishments
Reduced number of employees needed for Service and Overseas Production by 50%
Developed and maintained 15-week forecast used for developing Financial Forecasts
INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER 2012 to 2013
Faurecia, Saline, MI (Contract)
Managed operations for Implementation of SAP for Planning, and Inventory, Logistics, Warehousing as a Ford Supplier.
Served as SAP Key User
Managed cycle program to ensure that all parts were cycled to meet the financial guidelines; Included inventory estimates and analyses, maintenance of tracking metrics and resolution of inventory issues
Administered the development and implementation of all procedures related to the cycle program.
Supervised an Inventory Team of four associates
significant accomplishments
Improved cycle count accuracy from 50% to 90%
Served as SAP Key User
MATERIALS MANAGER 2011
Constellium, Novi, MI (Contract)
Managed Operations for Materials, Inventory, Logistics, and Warehousing
Developed a training plan to provide staff with beginner to intermediate SAP training to increase their ability to use SAP effectively
Supervised a Delivery Team of eight associates
Managed and led all activities associated with Production & Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving and Material Handling
significant accomplishments
Trained subordinates and staff in other department in use of SAP
Served as SAP Key User
PLANNER/BUYER 2010 - 2011
Alpha Technology, Howell, MI (Plant Closed / Moved to Mexico)
Responsible for Inventory Control, Master Scheduling, and Material Planning using SAP
Communicated daily with customers regarding customer requirements
significant accomplishments
Improved on-time service delivery from 70% to 95%
Developed and implemented plan to reduce amount of inventory to transfer to Mexican plant
PLANNER 2007 to 2009
MTU Detroit Diesel, Detroit, MI (Contract w/potential to go Permanent / Economic downturn, position eliminated)
Responsible for planning and scheduling supplier materials from Germany and the United States to meet engine build plans.
Analyzed and communicated customer requirements through SAP planning, IMS and releasing functions.
significant accomplishments
Involved in two phases of the implementation of SAP
Reduced lead time on German orders from 3 months to 3 weeks
MATERIALS MANAGER 2006 to 2007
TRW, Toledo, OH (Contract w/potential to go Permanent / Toledo, OH Plant Closed)
Responsible for Inventory Control, Master Scheduling, and Material Planning using SAP and In Line Vehicle Sequencing as a Chrysler Supplier.
Assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing processes to support plant efficiency
Used SAP for managing and controlling materials
significant accomplishments
Led a team that designed new plant layout resulting in an additional 5M in annual sales
TRW was used by Chrysler as a Benchmark Supplier as a result of the Materials Management, Sequencing, Production and Quality Departments
MATERIALS MANAGER: 2003 - 2005
Eberspaecher North America, Brighton, MI (Corporate Restructurings / position eliminated)
Developed a strategy and trained users on SAP (Enterprise Resource Planning system). Managed the startup operations for Materials, Inventory, Logistics, and Warehousing. Supervised a Delivery Team of five. Managed and lead all activities associated with Production & Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving and Material Handling.
Reason for leaving: Corporate in Germany let North American management team go from the President down.
MATERIALS MANAGER: 2001 - 2003
Futura Medical Corporation, Livonia, MI (Corporate Restructurings / Plant Closed)
Assisted assisting the General Manager in running the plant. Managed the Plant shutdown due to Research & Development not launching a new product on time.
MATERIALS MANAGER: 1998 - 2001
Chivas Industries, Canton, MI (Corporate Restructurings / Plant Closed)
Managed use of AIM (Enterprise Resource Planning System) in the Materials Management Department.
Reviewed shipments and receipts were properly entered, and our department was running efficiently.
Managed the Plant shutdown due to declining customer volumes.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Business Administration
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Certified in Production and Inventory Management, (CPIM), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
Dale Carnegie Program - Leadership/Effective Communication
Fluent in German
Contact this candidate