Shorewood, MN *****
H: 612-***-****
Michael C. McCalla II *********@*****.***
FOCUS ON IMPROVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: MBA educated with strong emphasis on economics and supply chain management. Results-focused professional with extensive experience in global purchasing, forecasting and inventory planning in the medical device field. Recognized team leader with positive attitude, intuitive, and uses consultative approach for development, relationship building and organizational leadership. Strengths include:
Forecasting Statistical Analysis Microsoft Office Proficiency
Oracle Experience Cross-functional Leadership Economic Strategy
Project Management Supplier Management Inventory Reduction
EDUCATION:
University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Business University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
MBA - 2010 Bachelor of Science, Economics & Marketing
Cumulative GPA – 3.36 Cumulative GPA – 3.18
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Smith’s Medical ASD, Inc.
Principal Buyer – Infusion and Specialty 2011-Present
Develops and implements productions plans and schedules for assigned finished products and manufactured components for over 45 global suppliers with an average annual spend of $8MM. Maintains required global inventory levels for US, European and Asian warehouses. UDI project leader on PFG team to establish labeling changes with existing suppliers. Lead discussions with key stakeholders regarding key performance challenges and improvements. Measure and monitor supply performance within Business Units / Segments and communicates findings with management
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2009-2010
MHRT Lead Analyst
Forecast monthly loan volume that resulted in more effective time management between team members and 3rd party agencies. Collaborated with dealerships and buyers on key credit and financial information to analyze loan portfolios that decreased company write offs due to underwriting guideline changes.
ADT Security Services 2007-2009
Commercial Account Executive
Responsible for presentation, contract negotiation, and training of security equipment in a given territory. Coordinated work flow between cross functional teams and customers to ensure projects were started and completed on budget and on time, and that equipment delivery was accurate and project accuracy followed the scope of work.
Bedford Home Loans 2004-2007
Assistant Branch Manager
Reviewed customer finances and completed budget and credit analysis to determine best program. Managed and reported pipeline reviews for a team of 13 co-workers. Interviewed potential mortgage associates and recommended qualified candidates to branch manager.
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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS SUMMARY
MANAGEMENT
Coordinated with all PFG suppliers to update lead times for all items purchased (over 3000+ SKUs) and 3PL provider to ensure accurate delivery and need by dates into warehouses. Mass data upload assistance in Oracle planning system to ensure more precise information to customer service.
Lead monthly SiOP meetings to confirm inventory projections and highlight constraints to Sr. Management
Team training for branch of 13 co-workers in areas of proper selling process, software and pipeline maintenance, and reported daily pipeline estimates to area manager.
Organized proposal, contract negotiations and installation scheduling for security upgrade to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN. Largest ADT MN branch contract for end of 3rd quarter 2008
ANALYSIS
Initiated scrapping of over $375,000 worth of inventory by analyzing data of poor performing SKUs and phasing out items in ORACLE.
Determined stock out dates for Japan warehouse during substitute product launch. Expedited shipments when needed and held weekly meetings with key stake holders to update current and in transit stock levels to maintain cost savings through VAVE initiative
Dual Sourced catheters from US supplier to be directly shipped to both US and Euro warehouses. Data showed a SS reduction of $125,000 and internal transfer costs reduced by $1200 per month.
Evaluated fire safety, detection equipment and access devices for commercial properties. Recommended safety procedures, product enhancements and calculated ROI to high level management. Resulted in overall increase in net sales production and was ranked in top third in sales production in 2008.
LEADERSHIP
Leads ECO implementation, desktop reviews plus new material and quality changes with existing supplier base
Fair Share Global Allocation Model developed for all countries during natural disaster recovery period Nov 2011 – July 2012 with largest PFG supplier of Ambulatory Infusion Sets. Worked with logistics and customer service managers for all regions on a weekly basis to minimize impact of production delays.
Leading EoL project of material for Infusion Sets which includes choosing new material, quality engineering testing, long term forecasting and regulatory in order to determine best course of action and timeline
Established loss prevention plan for a national sporting goods chain to be installed at multiple locations resulting in a decrease in shoplifting, employee theft and multiple location CCTV contract for ADT.
TEAMWORK
Worked with demand planning and customer service to better forecast customer need of Infusion Systems after Italy Earthquake May 2012. Reduced back order by customers by offering substitutes and accurate timeline to supplier after 15 month recovery and validation process.
Partnered with Regulatory, Quality Management, Legal and Logistics when transferring PFG items to new warehouse when source org was changed from Keene, NH to Olive Branch, MS
Assists with new item set up in Oracle: SS levels, PO management, lead times, sourcing and helps with timeframe of new product launch with Marketing, Demand Planning, Global Sourcing and Customer Service
Worked with cross functional teams within sales, underwriting and legal departments to determine which states needed updated legislation for more effective manufactured home title elimination processes.