MARK KANTOR, C.P.M, A.P.P

**** ******** *****

Auburn, AL 36830

acwmkm@r.postjobfree.com

334-***-****

Summary of Experience

Procurement, Planning, Raw Materials, Project Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, MRO, SRM, Facilities Management.

Employment History

Mando Corporation (2012 - Present)

Sr. Manager, M.R.O. Purchasing, Capital Equipment, General Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Facilities

I have 5 Direct reports and responsible for 6 locations. .

I have direct responsibility for all equipment purchases, service related purchases, maintenance and parts related purchases, as well as all project management responsibilities. I manage a car fleet of 122 vehicles, 696 cell phones, Guest House, T&E coordination, Tax & license related activities as well as outside functions with local, state and national officials.

In 2014 we negotiated and managed $536 Million dollars in capital and service related purchases.

I manage the Steel & Metals recycling and Raw material purchases for our Foundry facility as well as all chemical and fluids for all facilities. We have direct responsibility for a wide variety of Production items that are unique and/or common to suppliers we currently deal with on a day to day basis. My scope as Senior Manager is broad and my department is the catch all for most activities. Uniforms, Facilities improvements and repairs, Company Picnic and Events planning, Temp Employment Services contract management, Insurance Management, Asset Management.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (2006 – 2012)

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for the total spend for the Auburn Manufacturing Plant ($160 Million Dollar Plant Spend).

I am a Key member of the Auburn Operations Team. I Manage 3 Salary and 4 Hourly employees in a dynamic manufacturing environment. I select, develop and manage supply base for raw materials, parts, and services. Prepare cost models, RFQ’s, RFI’s, and Long Term Agreements for the Auburn Plant. Maintain supplier metrics for tracking PPV, PPM, PITS and CRTS activities. Maintain spend as it relates to plant AOP (Annual Operating Plan). I manage plant tooling and overhead assets.

For the past 5 years I have exceed corporate Cost Reductions goals ($2.5 Million in 2012)

Reduction in MRO Crib Inventory from $5.2 Million to $1.8 Million

Reduction in Raw Material Costs ( Raw Materials include HR/CR Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Zinc)

Manage commodities and steel for supply base. ($1.2 Million in yearly savings)

Manage plastic resin cost for supply base.($700K yearly cost avoidance)

IMC Holdings, Inc. / IMC Global Trading Pte. Ltd. (2003-2006)

Global Director of Materials, Planning & Purchasing

My position is responsible for both tactical and strategic, global planning and procurement leadership of all commodity teams and be a key member of the IMC management staff. The primary objective of my position is to provide focused leadership to strategic sourcing personnel, buyers, planners, expediters, and brokers in their pursuit of reliable, cost effective and high quality suppliers globally. My job is international in scope and requires broad business acumen and up to date knowledge of the latest planning, procurement and sourcing strategies. This position involves proactive supplier management and judicious use of IMC funds when spending to procure commodities globally.

Manage 250,000 SKU’s and 1100 commodity codes.

Responsible for $42 million dollars in inventory

Manage personnel in 6 countries.

Measure all staff to goals and Key Performance Indicators

Review and initiate corrective measures to poor company metrics.

Facilitate aggregate demand project with SAP, JDE, Unit IV, Spring & Microsiga MRP systems.

Create and set up new offices and distribution centers and integrate new acquisitions.

Due diligence investigations on acquisitions

Firearms Training Systems

Commodity Manager

Responsibilities included: RFP & RFQ preparations, price analysis, MRP analysis, production planning, corrective Action reports, inventory analysis & supervise Jr. Buyers and Purchasing Administrator.

Commodities purchased are: Machine Parts, Raw material & metals, Sheet Metal, Capital equipment, Castings & Plastics. Very familiar with CAD & Pro Engineering blueprints and mechanical drawings.

Re-hired without another interview to start on the following day.

Negotiated $1.2 Million Dollars in savings on machined parts in 1 year.

Negotiated $900,000 savings in outside processing costs in 1 year.

Improved on time delivery performance ratings.

Files rated Superior by Government and internal auditors for the 3rd time.

Selected as an Internal ISO Auditor.

Numerex Corporation

Director of Purchasing, Materials, Planning, Logistics, & Supply Chain Management

Responsibilities include: Develop a World Class Organization, establish corporate policies and procedures in order to comply with Sarbanes/Oxley, develop a process control program, develop and implement a Strategic Sourcing initiative, develop and manage a logistics strategy, create and organize the materials group, Supply Chain Management organization, Inventory control and production planning group, fulfillment control and planning partner, Logistics & Shipping administration, Contract Administration & Development, Instruct and develop staff personal development goals.

Identified and & captured $780,000 in cost reductions in first 90 days

Established a logistics plan and captured reductions in freight cost exceeding $850,000 per year

Purchased and Implemented MAS200 ERP & Accounting system and Modules.

Created Purchasing and Procedures Manual

Established a Contracts Management Discipline.

Organized and created materials, planning and warehouse group.

Consolidated inventory and product line.

Established a materials management protocol.

Created a Contract Manufacturing contracts model.

Verso Technologies

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities included: Direct strategic sourcing initiative, supervise and mentor staff of buyers & expediters, develop processes for company personnel, develop procedures for new financial system, coordinate internal & external organizational purchases, direct the software & hardware maintenance contracts with Verso’s customers, initiate renewals and add on support.

Negotiated $450,000 in savings on company cell phones.

Negotiated $150,000 in savings on print materials.

Created a Contract administration organization, which earned $500,000 in revenue.

Created an asset management organization which saved the company $75,000.

Developed and negotiated a new travel policy which saved the company $600,000.

Installed a Procurement card program saving 60% on soft dollar administrative costs.

Recipient of Employee recognition award.

Scientific Games International

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities included: Procurement of all material & services for the manufacturing plant, oversee receiving and personnel & direct all premium mail shipments and logistic contracts.

Negotiated $2.5 million dollar savings on Solvents and Chemical raw materials.

Negotiated $500,000 in savings on premium mail shipments.

Developed drum recycling program saving $55,000.

Negotiated $400,000 savings on cylinder engraving.

Negotiated $250,000 savings on point of sale printed material.

Developed a facilities management program saving $125,000 in service and maintenance costs.

Negotiated logistics contracts saving $400,000

Developed new ERP system.

Recognized with outstanding achievement award.

Firearms Training Systems

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities included: RFP & RFQ preparations, price analysis, MRP analysis, production planning, & supervise buyer.

Negotiated $400,000 in savings on machined parts.

Negotiated $50,000 savings in plating costs.

Improved quality to 98% in machined parts.

Files rated Superior by Government and internal auditors.

Employee of the month 2 times.

Education & Achievements

Auburn University, BA Political Science

APP Certification (Accredited Purchasing Practitioner)

CPM Certification (Certified Purchasing Manager)

ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems & Internal Auditor Certification

ISM-GA (Institute for Supply Chain Management) Board of Directors

ISM 2000, 2001-2005 Recruitment Champion

NAPM-GA (National Association of Purchasing Management) Board of Directors 2001-2007

NAPM-GA Treasurer 2005-2007

Grove Hill Home Owners Association Board 2010-2013

Lee County Auburn Club Alumni Association President 2010-2012

Auburn Dixie Youth Baseball Board of Directors 2011-Present

Auburn Chamber of Commerce Diplomat 2010-2013

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