Manager Account
Resume:
Christopher J. Blackman
***********@*****.***
Waterford, MI 48328
Cellular 248-***-****
Objective
Seeking full time employment in Purchasing.
Experience
Motus Integrated Technologies, Holland, Michigan
Purchasing Manager, January 2015 – Present
Exceeded cost reduction goal for FY15 by 50% and FY16 by 100% and sourced on average 15% below target
Implemented $1.4M cost save on headliner fabric resource/material change
Responsible for $60M current model turnover (includes meeting cost reduction targets, quality, ppm, etc.)
Led Sourcing and Commodity Strategy for North America for all automotive coverstock materials (headliner and sun visor fabric/foam, Armrest, Console lid and Cluster hood PVC, Leather, TPO, PU, vinyl and all lamination), Sun visor labels, Scrims, Fiberglass rovings and fiberglass mats, Foam boards, Die Cut foam/felts/tapes/flocking, and Vanity mirrors
Managed many crisis situations including supply chain/delivery of parts, alternative/new suppliers, and quality issues
Sourced suppliers based on TDC located in NAFTA, Japan, Europe, China, and leading cost countries
Reported to all levels of executive management
Lear Corporation, Southfield, Michigan
Senior Buyer, September 2013 – January 2015
Led the 2014 leather crust resourcing activity with $2.5M/year savings while securing capacity for doubling production
Responsible for $150M current model turnover (includes meeting cost targets utilizing Hidenet/Jacobsens, as guides to quarterly negotiations, quality, ppm, etc.)
Led Sourcing and Commodity Strategy for North America automotive leather crust (25,000-30,000 crust/week), leather finishing chemicals, and seat spacer fabric
Schedule, attend and facilitate global engineering, materials, logistics, quality, purchasing, and supplier meetings
Managed many crisis situations including supply chain/delivery of parts, alternative/new suppliers, and quality issues
Sourced suppliers based on TDC located in NAFTA, South America, and Europe including the following:
Reported to all levels of executive management
International Automotive Components (IAC), Southfield, Michigan
Senior Account Manager, March 2013 – September 2013
Responsible for $160M current/new model turnover with Nissan (includes quoting new parts/design changes, meeting cost reduction targets, quality, ppm, etc.)
Met internal sell price targets while managing to customer expectations
Managed multiple product line (interior hard trim, door panels, door trim, garnish trim, lug box floor, carpet, vinyl mats)/platforms day to day internal/external account issues
Nissan North America, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Buyer I, II, November 2008 – March 2013
Identified, led, and implemented multiple $1M/year cost saving ideas (packaging, logistics, cost reduction, complexity)
Responsible for $250M current model turnover (includes meeting cost reduction targets, quality, ppm, etc.)
Led Sourcing and Commodity Strategy for North America Inside mirrors (auto dimming and prism), Outside mirrors, Front end module (Front Fascia, Head Lamps, Blinker assembly, Engine Cooling System including Radiator, Condenser, Evaporator, Dryer, Stamped metal and Plastic Brackets, Wire Harness, Plastic Air Guides, Power Steering, Transmission, and Oil Tubes, Radiator, Power Steering and Automatic Transmission Hoses), Hybrid Electronic Water Pumps, Circuit boards, Condenser, and Seating Assy
Schedule, attend and facilitate global engineering, purchasing, and supplier meetings for cost and design changes
Managed many crisis situations including supply chain/delivery of parts, alternative/new suppliers, and quality
Sourced suppliers based on TDC located in NAFTA, Japan, Europe, China, Thailand, Philippines, and other LCC
Reported to all levels of executive management
Nissan Technical Center North America, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Cost Analyst, I II, III, July 2005 - November 2008
Schedule, attend, facilitate and report on internal cross-functional meetings related to VA/VE events, line walks, bench marking, specifications, features, and localization
Vehicle cost manager for multiple new/current model year global programs (budget, cost fluctuation, future risk, etc.)
Schedule, attend, facilitate and report engineering, purchasing, and supplier meetings related to cost and design change
Reported to all levels of executive management
Randstad, North America. (Contract at Nissan Technical Center North America), Farmington Hills, Michigan
Cost Analyst I, April 2004 - July 2005
Vehicle cost manager for multiple new/current model year global programs (budget, cost fluctuation, future risk, etc.)
Jim’s Auto Repair, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Mechanic, September 2001 – December 2003
Diagnose problems and perform repairs to various makes and models of vehicles including semi-trucks and trailers
Interact with customers on a daily basis explain repairs and maintain accurate repair logs
Sand Bay Marina, Presque Isle, Michigan
Mechanic, Mechanic’s Assistant, June 1995 – October 1999 and April 2001 – September 2001
Supervised three employees and had a high amount of customer interaction
Performed repairs on various makes and models of boats and engines, constructed boat docks and hoists, forklift operator
KDS International, Southfield, Michigan
Account Manager, May 2000 - December 2000
Prepared sales forecasts, handled current account problems, worked on new business opportunities
Worked with Ford Motor Company on a Tier 1 basis (Flex-n-gate) and Tier 2 basis (Bruss and Plastic Specialties, Inc.)
Army National Guard, Alpena, Michigan
Infantryman, January 1994 - November 1995
Education
Central Michigan University, Mr. Pleasant, Michigan
Master of Business Administration, General Business, May 2003, Overall GPA: 3.71
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Corporate Finance, December 2000, Overall GPA: 3.30
Alpena Community College, Alpena, Michigan
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting, May 1998, Overall GPA: 3.22
Associate of Applied Science, Business Management, December 1997
Computer Skills
Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), SAP, Quick books pro, AS400, GTOP21, PLEX, MAPICS
Business Accomplishments
Mentor of buyers while in Purchasing at Nissan North America, Lear, and Motus Integrated Technologies
Numerous achievement and recognition awards at Nissan Technical Center North America and Nissan North America
Completed Kepner Tregoe and Karrass Seminars/courses
References available upon request
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