Sales Manager

T. Mark Fouts

Global Supply Chain Management Supplier Quality Improvement Technical Sales Engineering Design Consulting for Raw Material Product Manufacturability

Thirty years of international raw material procurement, manufacturing, sales & product design experience. Proficient with MRP / ERP systems within purchasing, planning, logistical and inventory management. In-depth knowledge of current domestic and international raw material trends and global supplier capabilities. Takes a team approach to achieving best landed cost of globally produced raw materials that exceed product quality expectations. Hands on approach to solving both internal and external engineering, quality, delivery, operational & pricing issues. Enjoys engaging multiple departmental teams to achieve operational excellence with commitment to identifying and implementing continuous improvements within the supply chain and manufacturing process. Very accustom to extended international travel. Ability to effectively communicate and interpret within global currencies and cultures. Currently seeking a rewarding managerial position that leverages existing manufacturing and engineering competencies towards further professional growth.

Bray International – Houston Tx Metals Technology Manager - Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2020

Purchasing / Engineering / Quality / Manufacturing Liaison position created around unique skillset with the purpose and accountability of supplier quality improvement. Position entailed aiding and training globally located procurement teams with sourcing, costing, LT, Kanban and global supplier agreement negotiations.

Position required extensive cast product design ability accompanied with global supplier capabilities knowledge to aid and train globally located engineering departments towards development of new and existing product designs which meet best available manufacturability efficiencies.

Position required metrology and international material standards awareness to provide guidance to engineering towards product line Material Data Sheet and product offering development.

Stainless Foundry & Engineering – Milwaukee WI Sept. 2011 – Oct. 2014 Southwest Sales Manager – Accountable for existing and development of new accounts for North America

Sanmar Engineering Technologies – Steel Casting Division – India June 2001 – Sept. 2011 Technical Sales Liaison – Position created to aid sales force with technical support and solutions to quality, delivery and or customer complaint issues.

DS Anthony Machine – San Antonio TX July 1999 – June 2001 Purchasing & Sales Manager - Responsible for all sales and purchasing for 50+ employee machining facility

KO Steel Foundry & Machine – San Antonio TX Jan 1991 – July 1999 Engineering Manager - Responsible for all facility engineering personnel and new product developments Quality Assurance Manager - Development of facilities ISO 9000 and management of all inspection personnel Foundry Engineer – Accountable for Sales/ Quotations / Engineering Development and Quality control Internship – Apprenticeship within all aspects of the foundry industry gained

Southwest Texas State University Sept. 1986 – May 1991 BST - Engineering (Manufacturing Technologies) SME (CMfeE)

Married with 4 adult daughters, enjoys staying physically fit to maintain a very active lifestyle and DIY projects

9 Maple Glen Dr. Tomball TX Mb. # 830-***-**** ******@****.***