PAUL WEISENBURGER 651-***-****

ad2usv@r.postjobfree.com 15726 Chasewood Court, Rosemount, MN 55068 Summary

Supply chain professional with demonstrated strength to reduce costs and optimize inventory levels. Broad knowledge base of business and technical experience, education, and product technologies.

Supply Chain Management

ERP SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE: NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

SAP/ORACLE/EPICOR/INFOR, GLOBAL SHOP

Mechanical & Electrical Commodities

Performance Management

Logistical Support

• SUPPLIER SOURCING/QUALIFICATION

• VALUE ANALYSIS/VALUE ENGINEERING

• CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADER

• NEGOTIATIONS

Microsoft: Word, Excel, Project, Power BI

PDM Software: WINDCHILL, AGILE, TEAM

• TOOLING IMPLEMENTATION

• DFMA ISSUES

CENTER, UNI-SEARCH • FAR & DFAR REQUIREMENTS

• GAAP REGULATIONS

• QUALITY AUDITS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER 10/24/22 - 04/2023

Advanced Exhaust Solutions (Contract - Aerotek)

• Managed $6 million inventory of production materials

• Purchased raw materials and hardware

• Sourced new suppliers

• Implemented cost reduction strategies

SUPPLY CONTINUITY SPECIALIST 05/2021 - 10/21/22

Cummins Power Generation (Contract – Cynet Systems)

• Provide project management leadership for special projects

• Conduct daily inventory status meetings with key suppliers

• Coordinate support for ongoing supply, engineering and quality issues

• Report weekly to senior management on critical parts issues BUYER II

Nott Company (Contract – PPI Search Consultants) 11/2020 – 02/2021

• Issued purchase orders to maintain inventories at optimum levels

• Contacted suppliers to resolve late orders and delivery issues

• Expedited purchase orders with suppliers as needed SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Ecolab (Contract – Acro Service Corporation) 07/2018 – 12/2019

• Tracked freight and notified distribution centers of delivery status for 5 warehouses.

• Collaborated with logistic teams to insure 99.5% service levels.

• Updated critical data in SAP ERP system during corporate software implementation. SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

Innovize Solutions (Contract – PPI Search Consultants) 11/2017 – 05/2018

• Purchased roll and sheet stock of raw materials for medical printer/ converter.

• Optimized inventory based on production schedule and development forecasts.

• Negotiated MOQ’s and pricing to achieve mutual business goals.

• Utilized Epicor MRP for inventory management and procurement functions. SENIOR BUYER/PLANNER

Ritchie Engineering Company – Bloomington, MN 04/2015 - 6/2017

• Managed $16 million inventory in support of commercial and residential refrigeration systems.

• Lowered vacuum pump assembly costs by $250k by sourcing a vertically integrated supplier.

• Lead member of NPD team. Successfully introduced automotive system to marketplace. SOURCING SPECIALIST

Industrial Distribution Group – (On-site at Honeywell Aerospace Mpls.) 04/2014 – 04/2015

• Sourced raw materials, finished goods, tools, and industrial equipment for multiple sites in support of the Trades and Facilities department.

• Issued purchase orders, reconciled invoicing issues, and managed supplier base, while creating cost savings of 10% annually.

BUYER

THE TORO COMPANY (Contract – PPI Search Consultants) 08/2012 – 03/2013

• Supported company acquisition project and sourcing efforts for multiple manufacturing cells.

• Analyzed quotes, awarded business, and created scheduling agreements for large scale sheet metal, machining, and OEM componentry. Maintained inventory at multiple production facilities.

SENIOR BUYER (Contract – PPI Search Consultants)

ELECTRIC MACHINERY/WEG GROUP 03/2011 – 07/2012

• Managed $10-$20 million of forgings and machined components, sheet metal, OEM, and electro-mechanical commodities in support of large-scale power generation systems.

• Optimized SAP sub-contracting system improving throughput by 50%.

• Coordinated consignment inventory to insure continuous material flow to production. COMMODITY MANAGER

TSI, INCORPORATED 2008 – 2009

• Managed materials for manufacturing, engineering, field service, and product development strategies in SAP to support medical, automotive, government, and research markets.

• Established milestones, tasks, sub-tasks, and timelines in MS Project. Utilized Toyota lean model to create solutions, improve processes, and track progress on projects.

• Coached buyers on source selection relative to quality, cost, delivery, value added services.

Commodities: OEM products, pumps, gases, electronic heaters, sheet metal, stampings. SENIOR BUYER

STRATASYS, INC. 2007 –2008

• Procured materials to support large scale development project.

• Served as supply chain leader for cross functional product development team.

• Purchasing representative for manufacturing readiness reviews with senior management.

• Mentored purchasing staff on sourcing, cost reductions, on-time delivery, and lead-times. Commodities: sheet metal, machining, motion control devices, OEM, custom fasteners. PURCHASING AGENT – MATERIAL III

GOODRICH SENSOR SYSTEMS (Rosemount Aerospace) 2003 – 2006

• Leveraged spend with key suppliers to accomplish 3% to 7% annual cost reductions.

• Sourced sub-contractor for custom design of aircraft wingtips to provide client a first article sample and production plan in 3 weeks. No technical documentation provided.

• Employed “lean” concepts to optimize inventory and improve service levels. Commodities: stampings, sheet metal, wiper assemblies, tubing, and process chemicals. SENIOR BUYER – MANUFACTURING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DATACARD GROUP 1993 – 2003

• Developed sourcing strategies for the successful launch of 11 product releases. Created strategic alliances with key suppliers to decrease prototyping cycle time by 50%.

• Delivered 3%-10% annual savings through supplier negotiations and process improvements.

• Outsourced industrial design of new product, resulting in a one-time savings of

$100,000.

• Two-time Outstanding Contributor Award recipient for expeditious component management.

Commodities: machining, sheet metal, stampings, PCBAs, injection molding, molded rubber, investment castings, powdered metal products, motion control devices, fasteners. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mini Masters – Project Management

St. Thomas University, Minneapolis, MN

Mini Masters – Lean Enterprise

St. Thomas University, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts – (Business) Metro State University, St. Paul, MN Associates Degree – Electronics Technology (Computer Systems Major) NEI Dunwoody MPLS. CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification in progress PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS

Contract Law & Negotiations Purchasing and Materials Management Basic & Descriptive Statistics Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Statistical Process Control (SPC) Real World Negotiations Zenger Miller – Working Suite ISO Auditing

Win/Win Negotiations

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