Thomas M. Michaels

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Henderson, NV 89044

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Summary

Supply Chain Professional with 25 plus years of Sourcing Experience working with Electrical/Mechanical Commodities, World Class MRP/ERP Systems, Implementing Lean Manufacturing Programs, Managing Automotive Quality Systems (QS9000), Leading Sourcing for Global Power Generation Systems and Lead Negotiator for Domestic/Global Contracts

Experience

Michaels Supply Chain Consulting

Evaluate Supply Chain Processes by process review:

Requisition Process

Purchase Order Process

Receiving Process

Invoicing/Payment Terms

Evaluate Dollar spend with Key Suppliers for potential cost savings, Supplier Partnerships, and long term Agreements.

Key Supplier selection and Quality control Programs -

Suggest Improvements, Options, and Potential Cost savings. 2021-Present

Forte Specialty Contractors – Purchasing Manager-Luxury Homes/Manufacturing – Manage the Procurement function for Luxury Home requirements and support manufacturing requirements for Universal Studios projects. Lead negotiations on major procurements and develop supplier relationships/contracts to improve price and delivery. Implement inventory control programs and Vendor Managed inventory where appropriate – 2019-2021

Procurement Consulting – Evaluating The Procurement Function and Identifying Process Improvements, Cost saving Opportunities, and Sourcing/Supplier options for Cost Saving and Supplier Partnership Opportunities – 2017-2019

Young Electric Sign Company – Director Supply Chain Manager – 2007 – 2017 – Global Sign Design and Manufacturer.

•Centralized Procurement to Leverage the Supply chain.

•Initiate “Change Management” procurement programs/Lean Manufacturing Principles

•Provide leadership for Global Sourcing Initiatives

•Implement demand forecasting program to reduce lead times

•Implement Commodity Sourcing Programs

Osram Sylvania, Hillsboro. NH 1996-2004

Director Purchasing/Quality Control Programs

Global Automotive Lighting Division – Responsible for $350,000,000 of Materials/Finished Goods/Subcontracting

•Organized department to support Supply Chain Management Programs and Commodity Management

•Responsible for Global Sourcing and Multi-Million Dollar Contracts

•Organized logistics team to reduce inventory by 25% and reduced freight costs to

1.5% of sales. Increased raw material turns to 72 turns per year.

•Directed Supplier Quality Management programs utilizing the Ford 8D Program Attributes and Lotus Notes data base. Implemented supply performance metrics for measuring quality and delivery performance.

•Corporate Global Commodity Manager for Key Commodities.

•Champion of QS9000/ISO9001 Documentation Procedures to pass third party audits

•Developed Supplier Evaluation Format/Procedure

Markem Corporation, Keene, NH 1994-1996

Corporate Purchasing Manager – Responsible for Corporate Purchase Programs

•Organized Department to support Supply Chain Management /Commodity Teams

•Reduced supplier base from 1757 to 425 suppliers in one year

•Accrued over $750,000 in negotiated cost savings

•Organized Sub-Contract area to reduce inventory, supply base, and develop long term agreements

•Managed team to develop IS9001 procedures and work instructions

Digital Equipment Corporation, Burlington, VT. 1987-1994

Purchasing Manager – Main Frame Computer Division – Responsible for $90,000,000 Procurement Programs

•Designed and Implemented Purchasing Programs for specified commodities utilizing J.I.T. and T.Q.M. methods.

•Initiated a Cost Analysis Program generating over 450K in savings

•Increased efficiency and reduced costs through the implementation of Electronic Forecasting and the “Hardware Store” project.

•Developed Supplier Selection and Supplier Performance Programs

General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY 1981-1987

Commodity Manager – Power Generation Business Unit – Responsible for $500,000,000

Generator/Air Systems procurements

•Overall responsibility for Commodity Purchasing in Multi-Million Dollar Gas Turbine production division with a focus on creative contract negotiations, effective cost analysis, and preparation of Purchase Contracts.

•Affected $300,000 in savings with a Consignment program for Wire and Cables

•Pioneered cable assembly operation programs to increase key supplies and reduce on hand inventory.

•Initiated sourcing of off-shore Generators (Hitachi) for overall cost savings of $2,000,000.

Education

•Associates in Electrical Technology – HVCC, Troy, NY

•Bachelors Business Administration – Albany Business College

•Courses/Workshops/Memberships – New England Supplier Institute

Steering Committee, General Electric Management Training Program, Advanced Negotiations, Commitment to Excellence, Doing Business with Minority Suppliers, Export Licensing, Statistical Process Control, Member of National Association of Purchasing Managers.

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