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Steve Charles

Global Commodities Manager

Oxford, MI 48371• 248-***-****

ad2o1t@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/steve-charles-55a9457/

Business-savvy and accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in business development and procurement management. Proven success in spearheading large-scale projects from start to completion. Expert at building leadership development programs, workforce planning strategies, and competency models. Adept at sourcing global suppliers and negotiating favorable prices, terms, and conditions. Demonstrated ability to understand industry trends, supplier capacity, and innovation to create roadmap for current business allocation. Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional and cross- culture groups, including integrated supply chain, outside service providers, quality control, compliance, and product support. Skilled at training, leading, and encouraging cross-functional teams. Areas of Expertise

Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager

New Business Development

Strategic Planning & Execution

Product Design & Engineering

Shipping & Receiving Management

Supply Chain Management

Patent Development

Senior Project Management

Operational Excellence

Auditing & Compliance

DISC Assessment

PESTEL Analysis

Purchasing Mgt. Certified

Production Process Management

Performance Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Auditing & Compliance

SWOT Analysis

PMP Certified – John Maxwell

Professional Experience

Salvation Army Rochester Hills Mi. 2022 – Present

Regional Manager – All Store Operations

Essential duties include overseeing 5 stores departments as well as store managers an all departments:

• Supply chain management and logistics

• Inventory control

• Controlling production of the items donated, including clothes, electronics, tools, etc.

• Control of all financials of sales and deposits

• In charge of hiring / firing / evaluations / testing

• IT problem / solutions with computer software’s

• Dealing directly with corporate policies and adhering to rules and regulations with residents

• Running meetings in person / or Teams

Innovative Patent & Product Design, Oxford, MI 2006 – Present Senior Manager – Procurement / Intellectual Property Build business catering to intellectual property, enhancing growth and productivity. Create patent drawings and CAD driven conceptual designs in conjunction with inventors and patent attorneys. Develop patents for multiple countries such as Japan and China to stop others from copying, manufacturing, and selling business inventions. Provide consultation to companies and individuals regarding CAD software selection in accordance with platform needs.

● Succeeded in publishing patent holder USPTO No: US20070050892.

● Maintained and diversified small business during pandemic through strategic planning and execution. HMS Co. Troy, MI 2014 – 2018

Senior Manager – Project & Quality

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Developed and implemented appropriate technical and functional program management strategy to measure performance and mitigate risk of failure. Led staff for $25M automated assembly design and manufacturing business. Ensured on-time project delivery by contributing to review and approval process, including core and non-core customers. Identified and evaluated potential failures of process by conducting Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) meetings with three countries, involving USA, Canada, and Mexico. Secured special projects with new revenue flow by devising strategic branding and implementation plans for outside markets. Collaborated with HMS ownership, dealing directly with intellectual properties of companies such as new/current inventions, figures for patents, and trademark office protection.

● Improved 50% management efficiency by executing core business management strategy Vital Business Change Initiative.

● Achieved 100% retention of headcount through the development of current college tuition assistance program College Employment Sustainability Program.

● Received more qualitative feedback from staff through new performance management approach of utilizing nine block assessment process.

● Saved significant costs for HMS and customers by restructuring company procedures. General Motors Pontiac, MI 1993 – 2000

Manufacturing / Product Engineering / Dimensional Engineering Buyer Diversified Management Position at General Motors that required to be responsible for several diversified competencies. Truck and car were in transition to combine both platforms. In charge of full truck division and reporting progress to upper management on the cross over suppliers that are on the bid list to do work for GM.

• Buyer responsibility to all GM body shops domestic and international

• Following General Motors code of conduct for health and Safety

• Oversee responsible parties of IATF policies with all vendors driven by ISO 14001 / ISO

• Complied with all rules and guidelines set forth in the General Motors handbook

• Overseeing all dimensional Engineering suppliers for CMM related requirements SMC Partners Inc. / SHAG Salon, Royal Oak MI 2018 – Current Senior Manager – Procurement / Intellectual Property Drove operational excellence by leading overall business activities, including purchasing, human resources, accounting, marketing / promoting, education, liability, and safety. Additional Experience

Senior Manager - Product Engineering / Project Management / CAD, Tur-Tech Inc., Troy, MI. 2001-2006 Detailing Project Manager / Designer – CAD, HMS Co. LLC, Troy, MI. 1990-1993 Designer - Manual & CAD, Stellar Engineering Troy, MI. 1985-1990 Product Detailer / Master Section Developer, Koltanbar Engineering Troy, MI. 1985-1990 Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management - Graduated Lawrence Technological University

Associate Degree in Autobody Design with Styling - Graduated Macomb Community College

Trainings & Certifications

John Maxwell Advanced Business Management PMP Certified, Black Belt Certified – Tina Black “Next Level ” Certified - PFMEA Management, Knowledge of ORACLE, UG CAD Certified Trainer / Instructor, STAR behavioral based Interviewing, Page 3 3

Green belt ISO 9001, and strategic management & supplier planning. Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (especially Word & PowerPoint),Microsoft Teams, TcAE Plant Structure. PLM/SDLC, GMD-1, PPAP, APQP, GEP-1, IATF 16949

● Increased business growth by changing mindset to smarter not harder and analyzing suitable market for business in surrounding demographics.

● Worked with Salon schools (Paul Mitchell, Elevate, and David Pressley) to cross educate graduates and give them opportunity to get educated as per standards company handbook and organization chart.

● Engaged with product and equipment suppliers, including negotiating for lower product prices and efficient delivery logistics, liaison for in house product distribution in North America AMIKA and Katty International (VAYDA).

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