JOHN J. MCCORMACK

PH: 513-***-**** adin4x@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-mccormack-12a87b42 Chicago, IL SKILL SETS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

− Strategic procurement,

contracting and negotiation

− Supply chain management

− Operations management

− Lean and Six Sigma

Certifications

− Top Secret Clearance: TS/SCI

Led Crane’s conversion of MRP push-based supply chain to 100% pull-based within Oracle, including automation of requisitions and purchase orders

Led the supplier transfer for Medtronic Diabetes pumps that netted to a $18M cost reduction

Restarted a 10-year EOL product on the Paradigm pump saving the China market for Diabetes for FY21-FY24, over $100M in annual revenue.

Developed and implemented a supplier commodity strategy for Caterpillar in Indonesia, leading to recuperation of $20M from supplier investment

Developed supply chain from the ground up for electronics and aerospace manufacturing company

Led over 25 separate Kaizens for multiple Aerospace and Electronics sites PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SR. CATEGORY MANAGER, ELECTRONICS OCT 2017 – PRESENT Medtronic Diabetes, Global Sourcing, Northridge, CA

• Led the strategic development for Medtronic Diabetes global electronics category, overseeing strategic design for supplier rationalization, pricing and strategic sourcing, and systems implementation from the ground up; leading a team of four direct reports supporting both business and technical sourcing. Directly responsible for all of China sourcing for Diabetes.

• Worked with Executive Leadership to establish a Strategic Sourcing Structure within the business unit, first time within the Business Unit.

• Managed pricing and strategic sourcing through creation of market analysis reports, currency indexes, and global markets for $90M in Electronics and Electronic Manufacturing spend Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented first strategic sourcing plan for Diabetes, resulting in $19M in cost savings the first year.

Developed and implemented VMI and Payment Term strategy that improved cash flow by $22M

Negotiated stocking strategy with core CM suppliers that led to zero-line downs during the electronics allocation in 2018, saving Medtronic millions in PPV and line down costs.

Restarted a 10-year EOL product on the Paradigm pump saving the China market for Diabetes for FY21-FY24, over $100M in annual revenue.

Influenced the VP of R&D to make a supplier development transfer on a custom SOC that resulted in better business terms and an additional $50M in cost out on Medtronic’s new CGM program DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN AUG 2015 – JAN 2017

Qualitel Inc., Supply Chain Operations, Everett, WA

• Led development and coordination of Qualitel’s worldwide supply chain strategy, operational planning, and logistics

• Oversaw strategic design for supplier rationalization, pricing and strategic sourcing, systems implementation, global customer relations, and established and maintained supplier and customer communications for supply chain and operational planning

• Managed $50M in spend and 50 direct and indirect reports Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented first strategic and tactical supply chain strategy for the organization, resulting in $1.4M in cost savings and implemented operational planning, master scheduling, and SIOP process for the organization

Developed KPI and standard reporting structures, leading to $1M of inventory reductions

Developed standard cost, routings, and project funnel strategies, resulting in identification of $1M in cost saving projects

Developed and implemented VMI program for indirect materials, resulting in $75K of realized material cost savings ELECTRONICS GROUP SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER DEC 2014 - AUG 2015 Crane Aerospace and Electronics Inc., Supply Chain Operations, Redmond, WA

• Oversaw the development of tactical supply chain for five sites, globally; initiated individual site projects and mitigated global supplier issues, managing $350M in spend and 5 indirect manager reports

• Directed supply chain operations and new product development; rationalized supply chain inventory spend

• Designed and led 15 Kaizens across 5 sites; continually strategized to improve processes through Lean/Six Sigma concepts and mentored material managers

Accomplishments:

Designed and coordinated data validation strategy for $2M Oracle ERP system implementation, resulting in site productivity boost

Designed and implemented first site SIOP and planning template, resulting in accurate revenue and profit forecast for site supply chain

“John helped build a foundation that can be built upon and relied upon for years to come…John is a real asset, not only to the supply chain organization, but to Crane Electronics as a whole."-Jason Phelps, Senior Group Supply Chain Manager, Crane Electronics

MATERIALS MANAGER AUG 2013 - DEC 2014

Crane Aerospace and Electronics Inc., Supply Chain Operations, Redmond & Lynnwood WA

• Managed material design, master scheduling, inventory, and execution of all purchase orders for two sites, leading daily coordination of logistics, suppliers, component engineers, and supply chain operations

• Oversaw approval of raw component control drawings, build of materials, and new product entries

• Managed $50M in spend to include Direct material, MRO, IT, and CAPEX and 30 direct and indirect reports Accomplishments:

Converted push system of over 5,000 parts to a 100% pull system through automation of Oracle requisitions and purchase orders, reducing purchase order transactions by 75%

Reduced inventory by $2M and increased inventory turns by 1.3 turns in eight months

Improved planning and scheduling process within Oracle, reducing line shortages by 80% GLOBAL COMMODITY BUYER JUNE 2012 - JULY 2013

Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL

• Directed the development, management, and coordination of global tire strategy, overseeing the world-wide tire purchases and the aftermarket parts business for 21 sites

• Managed pricing and strategic sourcing through creation of market analysis reports on commodity indexes, currency indexes, and global tire markets, managing $500M in spend; served as commodity team leader Accomplishments:

Wrote and negotiated joint venture contract, outlining entrance into the tire market

Designed global tire strategy through 2020, including projections and recommendations for strategic partnerships

Reduced end of year inventory by $15M across nine facilities and three product groups

Developed 6 new suppliers, increasing access to capacity by 25% and decreasing projected spend by 4% UNITED STATES ARMY, CAPTAIN MAY 2008 - JUNE 2012

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Group Service Support Co., Group Service Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

• Managed daily operational readiness of all equipment for 1st Special Forces Group supply chain, responsible for 120 direct and indirect reports; oversaw employee professional development Accomplishments:

Planned and coordinated personnel and equipment move for units deploying to 3 different combat zones PARTNER FORCE LOGISTICS OFFICER

Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Afghanistan, U.S. Army, Kandahar, Afghanistan

• Directed implementation of logistical support system for the Afghan Civil Order Police, consisting of 900 Afghan soldiers, in Kandahar Province, strategized to resolve complex logistical concerns and provide ground level solutions. Accomplishments:

Rated #1 Quartermaster Officer by the Special Forces Battalion Commander; awarded Bronze Star for service

Initiated logistical support process for Afghan Local Police in Kandahar, increasing funding access to teams by 75%

Designed first Afghan local police logistics system and implemented logistical policies for Kandahar providence

“Consummate professional and unquestionably the best Logistics Officer I have ever served with…A phenomenal level of support on all matters involving supply, transportation, distribution management, and contracting. John’s hallmark traits are his self- reliance, initiative, and drive to provide the best support possible.” -Company Commander Major David Haskell MAINTENANCE PLATOON LEADER

Group Service Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Airborne, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

• Led wheeled vehicle fleet, responsible for 53 direct reports; prepared 32 personnel for combat deployments EXECUTIVE OFFICER

501st Sustainment Brigade, Special Troops Battalion, Headquarters Company, Camp Carroll, South Korea

• Second in command of a 400-man headquarters company comprised of U.S. and South Korean forces EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, History - University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2008 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Crane Business System Lean Tool Champion; Caterpillar Six Sigma Green Belt Training; Caterpillar Procurement Training Courses; Quartermaster Officer Basic Course; Aerial Delivery and Materials Officer School AWARDS & SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Bronze Star; Army Achievement Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Service Ribbon; Airborne Badge; Leistungsabzeichen (German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge in Gold); Parachute Rigger Badge; Combat Action Badge

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