Tim Lee

Shorewood, IL

acxme4@r.postjobfree.com - 815-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Materials Planning Analyst, Logistics Planning Analyst, D&O Scheduling Analyst Caterpillar - Joliet, IL - July 2004 to December 2015 Specializing in procurement for Logistics/Manufacturing leading and supporting supply chain logistics, supplier relationships, and material availability in the heavy equipment sector . Knowledge and experience in all aspects of logistics, supply and value chain including shipping to receiving, inventory control, and supplier quality. Experienced in supplier development, supplier performance tracking, and customer support. A record of accomplishment in material availability regarding procurement functions working with distribution, logistics, and inventory management functions on a day to day basis. Served as Lead New Product Introduction Analyst and worked with purchasing, NPI, and suppliers on NPI jobs and Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to ensure a smooth transition for operations and minimal impact on inventory. Collaborated with suppliers, supplier quality, and purchasing to resolve issues relating to PPAP, capacity, machine failures, lead time issues, component shortages, and PO issues.Coordinated metric tracking, participated in Continuous Improvement Initiatives, and provided hands on activity procurement coaching. Facilitated "even the load" practices with procurement analysts across 2 facilities. Maintained inventory control by viewing daily shortages as well as excessive material. Controlled suppliers on a daily basis to assure availability of new or already in process material. Industrial Apprentice / Materials Specialist

Caterpillar - Joliet, IL - February 1996 to July 2004 Completed 6 years of on-hands training in materials, working in all phases of inbound and outbound material, on all of the docks located at Caterpillar Joliet. Extensive on hands training in assembly, machining, welding, fabrication, and high tech manufacturing.Excelled in shop math, blueprint reading, hydraulics, and group dynamic studies.

Department Supervisor

Folger Adam Co. - Lemont, IL - June 1990 to December 1995 Accountable for two shift operation consisting of 50 personnel. Supervised welding, fitting, fabrication, and painting of security hardware and devices.

Shift Supervisor

Russell Stanley Corp. - Romeoville, IL - June 1986 to May 1990 Responsible for the night shift operation for the manufacture, quality, and shipping of plastic drums. Supervised a crew of operators/ technicians.Trouble shooting (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic ) utilizing programmable controller. Helped start up new facility utilizing technologically advance equipment for compression blow molding. Directly involved with the R&D of the first all 1 piece 55 gallon drum. "Super High Density High Molecular Polyethylene Plastic"

Lead Technician / Technician / Setup Mechanic

Brockway Plastics - Rockdale, IL - June 1983 to December 1986 Operation and set-up of extrusion blow molding-equipment, solving process problems, supervising a crew of technicians, writing reports, etc... Contributed numerous cost-saving and safety suggestions; rated highest producing crew in the plant; maintained excellent employee relations EDUCATION

Assembly lines, Hydraulic assembly and testing, Metal fabrication, Blueprint reading, shipping and receiving, high tech manufacturing.etc... Caterpillar Industrial Apprenticeship Program - Joliet, IL 1996 to 2002

High school or equivalent

Minooka High School

SKILLS

Purchased finished part procurement. All phases of dock operations., blow molding, Supply Chain Management, Supervisor, Mechanical Assembly, Fabrication and machining, Logistics, Lotus Notes, Excel, Customer Service Skills, MRP, MRC, FOM, Yard Spotter, Dock operations, Plastics, Product Development, Materials Management

CERTIFICATIONS

6 Sigma Green belt

Blueprint Reading

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Achieved 99.9%-100% accuracy processing inbound and outbound material utilizing MRP in "B" building at Caterpillar Joliet. (1.3 million square feet manufacturing operation) Turned around numerous under performing suppliers as an LPA, achieving high metric standards for Supplier Shipping Performance, (SSP) Elevated the Supplier Shipping Performance (SSP) of cab fabrication suppliers from 28.5% to 96.5% . Recognized Subject Matter Expert as the Senior LPA utilizing hands on training in MRP for junior analysts.