Craig E. Benson

**** ********** ****, **** ****, Iowa 52245 937-***-**** adh4py@r.postjobfree.com

Qualification Profile

Experienced Operations and Supply Chain Professional with a proven track record of improving operational and supply chain performance through overcoming operational inefficiencies, problem solving, and driving cost levels down. Highly effective in strategy development and tactical execution including strategic sourcing, category management, management of purchasing platform, development of supplier relationships, and structuring organization design. Proven decision-making capability to drive faster results through in-depth analysis to turnaround underperforming functions or programs, drive sustainable continuous improvement in financial and operational metrics. Recognized leader with excellent planning, problem solving, negotiation, relationship building, and multi-functional team management skills.

Skills & Abilities

Purchasing and Procurement Management

Category Commodity Management

Strategic Sourcing

Materials Management and Inventory Management

Warehouse Management

Logistics Management

Contract Negotiations Contract Management

Lean Manufacturing Principles Lean Logistics Lean Supply Chain

Professional Experience

MANAGER, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS-PURCHASING BLUEPEARL MANAGEMENT LLC., A MARS VET HEALTH COMPANY TAMPA, FLORIDA 01/2020 – 11/2020

Responsible for the management of all Commercial (Purchasing) Operations and Materials Management for a network of 109 veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. Trained and led the implementation of OrderRight powered by Coupa purchasing platform throughout the hospital network.

MANAGER, MATERIALS, PLANNING, AND LOGISTICS RAYMOND CORPORATION, A TOYOTA COMPANY MUSCATINE, IOWA 08/2016 – 10/2019

Responsible for the management of Materials, Production Planning, and Logistics for the Muscatine, Iowa forklift manufacturing facility.

Improved overall inventory turns from 10 to 18 in less than two (2) years

Improved supplier on-time delivery from 75% to 95% and improved overall supplier relationships. Developed a Supplier Performance Scorecard

Improved overall on-time delivery to customers from 45% to 99.7% and through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles increased daily lift truck production from 112 units per day to 135 units per day.

Implemented cross-docking strategy for the delivery of finished lift trucks and service parts to six (6) micro-logistics centers throughout the United States.

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PROCUREMENT NETJETS, INC. COLUMBUS, OHIO 02/2010 – 06/2016

Provided global procurement project management expertise to executive leaders, created 10-year strategic plan for each commodity of spend with integrated cross-functional team projects, supported by cost reduction sourcing plan to achieve double digit cost savings in global markets. Responsible for the management of all global aircraft purchases and aircraft maintenance programs for procurement.

Led cross-functional project teams to execute projects, including writing project charters, selecting team members, defining scope, timeline, metrics, and goal measurement to realize expected results.

Led contract negotiations for the purchase of $10 billion in new aircraft purchases and maintenance agreements.

Managed IT Procurement, including the contracting for software licensing and hardware.

Managed procurement projects for aircraft maintenance to provide annualized cost savings in excess of $40 million.

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER TELESIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO 03/2007 – 01/2010

Responsible for the management of all purchasing functions, logistics, warehouse / distribution, and supplier quality functions within the organization. Developed and managed all SOP forecasting and inventory management activities, providing and meeting measurable performance metrics and goals. Aligned various cross-functional team to maximize efficiency, manage supply chain, and develop strategic pan to meet or exceed business objectives in a global manufacturing environment.

Managed Procurement, Purchasing, Materials, Vendor Management, and Commodity Management

Developed Supplier Performance Review process, improving supplier on-time delivery performance to 98.7%

Instituted Commodity Management program that resulted in an overall reduction in materials cost by 35%

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER HI-STAT LEXINGTON, A STONERIDGE CO. LEXINGTON, OHIO 01/2005 – 06/2007

Leadership responsibilities for purchasing, procurement, logistics, warehouse / distribution, forecasting (SOP) and quality departments in a Tier 1 Automotive manufacturer. Aligned strategies and processes to maximize efficiency and manage overall supply chain within a lean manufacturing environment.

Managed Procurement, Purchasing, Materials, Vendor Management, and Commodity Management

Reduced on-hand inventory by over $1 million

Improved on-time delivery of components and raw materials to 99.1%

Introduced and implemented e-Kanban system resulting in reduction of inventory, improved overall supplier performance, and reduced overall supply chain processing costs.

Reduced raw material and component costs by 20%

Negotiated and implemented an agreement with major supplier of plastic resins, whereby the supplier built two (2) silos and material handling system at no cost to company, resulting in a 15% reduction in raw material costs, and a 30% reduction in processing costs.

Education and Training

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OHIO OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITIY AMES, IOWA ECONOMICS

INSTITUTE OF SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CERTIFIED PURCHASING MANAGER

APICS CERTIFICATION

LEAN MANUFACTURING TRAINING TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY HONDA OF AMERICA COMPANY

SIX SIGMA TRAINING LEAN LOGISTICS (LEANCOR) GREEN BELT (NETJETS)

LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINARS VARIOUS

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