Timothy P. Deranek

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South Bend, IN 46614

574-***-**** ad322q@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A straightforward, pragmatic, accomplished supply chain professional with hands-on procurement experience within all functional areas of the supply chain. An individual who believes the strength of the company comes from strong cross-functional cooperation between all departments. From that you supply the customer with the best-in-class products. A strong leader who possesses strengths in the following skill sets: SAP, MRP, ERP Systems Supplier Validations Supplier Control Documents Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Supplier Scorecard Metrics Quality Systems Supplier Certification Supplier Contracts Global Supply Chain Strategy Cross Functional Team Leader Inventory Control/Cycle Counting Economic Value Analysis Continuous Improvement Supplier Managed Inventory TQM Certification New Product Launches Turnkey Supplier Development

Professional History

Utilimaster, Bristol, IN 2019-Present

Utilimaster is a manufacturer of walk-in vans, parcel delivery vans and truck bodies. Senior Sourcing Analysis

Responsible for all contract negotiations regarding seating, glass, aluminum metals and fabricated parts that support manufacturing requirements.

• Over saw $50M in metal contracts in 2023

• Expanded metals supply base by 50% which protected flow of materials availability.

• Procurement lead for 2 new product launches in 2021. 1 in 2022 and 2 in 2023. Truck Accessories Group LLC (TAG), Elkhart, IN 2017-2019 Tag is North America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneaus for residential and commercial applications.

Purchasing/Materials Manager

Directly responsible for performing all planning and acquisition functions regarding supplies and raw materials in order to support manufacturing requirements. Primary goal is to buy goods or services at the best available cost, which is also consistent with quality, schedule requirements and corporate initiatives.

• In first year, improved line fulfillment from 91% to 97.2% through improvements of cycle counts.

• Reduced the number of physical inventories from 12 per year to 4 per year. This was achieved through the improvements in reliability of cycle counts. This resulted in an $8,000.00 per month in labor savings from not having to do monthly physical inventories.

• Documented cost savings in 2017 of $325,000 based on a monthly inventory value of $1.8M.

• Assisted in the creation of the company’s retail sales warehouse which also supplied various Amazon warehouses.

• Ran the plants parts department which required assuring that replacements parts shipped in a timely manner.

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Godfrey Marine, Elkhart, IN 2014-2016

Godfrey Marine is a manufacturer of aluminum pontoon boats, fishing boats, as well as fiberglass cruisers and sport boats, with annual revenues of $180M.

Corporate Commodity Manager

Supports the company’s manufacturing and R&D organizations in developing new suppliers, maintaining current supplier relationships, and finding the best overall value for the company’s sourced parts.

• Developed and implemented the strategy that moved the company away from the possessing of aluminum coils to procurement of aluminum sheet stock. This resulted in improved process flow, improved material lead times as well as manpower redistribution, with an estimated annual savings of $150k - $225k.

• Worked on supplier consolidations and scorecards along with development of supplier agreements and supplier rationalization by commodities.

TAG, Truck Accessories Group, LLC, Elkhart, IN 2012-2014 TAG is a manufacturer of fiberglass, plastics and aluminum automotive components, from Truck Caps and Toneaus, to doors, hatches, hoods, windows and accessories. Global Supply Chain Specialist

Responsible for establishing strategic sourcing initiatives and their execution to capture cost downs as well as new supplier development. Focus of supplier development is finding valid suppliers in South America and Southeast Asia who possess the proper qualifications in manufacturing and inspection processes. I also took this initiative to the domestic supply base to ensure products meet total quality requirements.

• Developed First Article acceptance criteria. Prior to arrival no process existed.

• Worked with key supplier in development and launch of a new window system which resulted in a 45% reduction in cost when compared to current process.

• Work with company’s corporate Chinese sourcing group to develop new overseas sources. Oversaw savings in fiscal year 2013 in excess of $250,000.

• Developed new Supplier Scorecard Metrics utilizing information obtained in AS400. Medtronic Spinal & Biologics, Warsaw, IN 2005-2011 Medtronic is the market leader in the manufacturing and sales of spinal implant devices. With $15.8B in net sales and $3.1B in net earnings and 40,000 global employees. Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist

Lead procurement representative for five new product launches in the last four years. Ensured that supplier has in place all proper validations along with proper Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ) and Process Qualifications (PQ) protocols. Product lines for which I have had direct responsibility are disc, rods, spinal cages, MAS and FAS screw assemblies, crosslinks and dominoes. Handled supplier contract negotiations.

• Positive price variance of $3M over three years. Reduced supplier lead times from an average of 12 weeks to eight weeks in two years by supplying regular forecasts and contract commitments.

• Worked with two key suppliers in developing them into “Turnkey” suppliers.

• Worked with supply chain in developing Validation Master Plans.

• Worked with key suppliers in developing Vendor Managed Inventory programs.

• Gained significant hands-on knowledge of SAP, MRP and AS400 systems. Tim Deranek 574-***-**** Page 3

Royal Adhesives & Sealants, South Bend, IN 2002-2004 Manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants, commercial roofing adhesives and mirror mastics, with annual revenues of $25M and 125 employees.

Purchasing Manager

Senior staff member, reporting to Plant Manager. Responsible for $18M in annual spend. Managed staff of two. Managed supplier selection, price negotiations, and payment terms for all materials supporting day-to-day operations.

• Established MRP “paperless” purchasing system resulting in annual savings of $35,000.

• Developed overseas supplier base, where none previously existed. Overseas sourcing resulted in first year savings of $125,000.

HP Products, Louisville, OH 1999-2002

Supplier and manufacturer of tubing, pipe, bends, couplings and fittings for industrial vacuum, pneumatic conveying and custom fabricated services. Annual revenues of $30M. Corporate Sourcing Manager

Responsible for all supplier selection negotiations. Served as Value Analysis team leader.

• Where none existed prior to arrival, developed overseas supplier base resulting in $250K first year savings.

• Established Vendor Managed Inventory to make better use of lean manufacturing systems.

• Saved $300k in the first year by negotiating contracts with mills for $2M in carbon steel sheet and rolled tube as well as two million pounds of aluminum tube. Company had previously purchased from distributors.

• Mastered understanding of London Metal Exchange and its US counterpart, the Midwest Metal Exchange. Alside Window Company, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1997-1999 Manufacturer of vinyl windows for the “New construction” and “Replacement window” industries. Annual revenues of $125M.

Corporate Purchasing and Materials Manager

Production staff member reporting to Plant Manager with responsibility for all purchasing and materials aspects for the plant. Managed staff of five with annual spends of $80M.

• Improved departmental purchasing practices, through better systems management, establishment of

“blanket” purchase contracts, which realized savings of $125K savings in first year.

• Instilled better material disciplines in cycle counting, which reduced inventory in two years from six turns to 10 turns.

• Supplier cost initiatives resulted in $450K in cost savings in 1999. Philips Products, Elkhart, IN 1988-1997

Manufactured aluminum and vinyl doors and windows for various industry segments. Annual revenues of $300M. With 7 different manufacturing facilities located across the country. Division Purchasing Manager

Division staff member reporting to Division President with yearly spend of $125M. Managed staff of three. Negotiated all overseas contracts. Negotiated all supplier contracts and transactions. Monitored and approved all LOC and wire transfers.

• Worked with Engineering and Quality installing all principles and practices associated with ISO 9000.

• Established and monitored $6M in overseas purchases.

• Negotiated with overseas sources the end of LOC’s and wire transfers and began the use of purchase orders with standard payment terms.

• Primary negotiator for seven manufacturing facilities using that buying power to reduce overall cost of items purchased.

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Education/Professional Development

B.A. Political Science

Indiana University – South Bend, Indiana

Validation Training – 2010

Project Management Leadership - 2009

Lean, Six Sigma Certification – 2008

Economic Value Analysis – 2002 University of Akron – Starke Campus Problem Solving & Decision Making – 1996 Kepner Tregoe TQM Certification – 1992 Indiana Technical College

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