AARON J. FOWLER

Detroit, MI ***** 586-***-**** adn49u@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/aaron-fowler-a9342362

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Accomplished Supply Chain Professional with extensive experience in production control and logistics. Highly skilled in strategic planning, analysis, and plant floor operations, both production and material. Known for developing global standard strategies. Areas of expertise include:

Project Management

Training/Mentoring

Team Building

Implementation of GMS

Lean/Synchronous Manufacturing

Analyze Process Flow and Throughput

Process Improvement

EXPERIENCE

CER INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING, Shelby Township, Resident Engineer 4/2021 – Present

Responsible for Yazaki wire harness quality at DACM Plant.

BRIDGING THE GAP MINISTRIES, Detroit, MI

Pastor, 1/2015 - Present

EMPIRE WIRE AND CABLE, Rochester Hills, MI

Supply Chain Manager, 5/2019 – 8/2019

Responsible for the Purchasing Activity

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Warren, MI

Integration Engineer, Body In White, 2011 – 2/2019

Project Manager for plant automated and manual lean material strategies for the body four wall process.

Developed a global standard strategy for creating a material flow plan based on an assembly plant’s model mix.

Developed a global container standard and error proofing strategy for major panel components.

Manager of Die Procurement, GM Manufacturing Engineering, 2005 – 2011

Managed Global Die Supply Chain Availability, protection of supply and supply chain issues.

Responsible for Vendor Management, and primary interface with Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

Established Standard Work for each commodity incorporating the GPSC’s proper method of allocating work and “Advised Price” PR’s to eliminate precommitments.

Incorporated orders with Plan Requirement Dates.

Reduced manpower by 20% by decreasing component inventory levels and restructuring the procurement process while adding additional work content from the TDO Production Shops.

Established an Asset Management process, saved approximately $1.2MM per year by utilizing excess and obsolete material from each TDO Production Shop, which also reduced the purchase price of Top Plates and Master Shoes by 70%.

General Motors Manufacturing Supply Operations Manager, Current Material Availability, 2001 – 2005

Managed Global Supply Chain Availability for the North American Assembly Centers

Managed the interface with Purchasing.

Addressed and resolved supplier capacity issues.

Developed and implemented Short Term Order Change Process.

Designed Holiday Shipping Requirement for GMPT and MFD.

Assist assembly plants as necessary when supplier issues arise.

Led the Crisis Teams (OKC Tornado, Mid-East Conflict, 2003 Blackout, Delphi Los Indos).

No losses incurred due to crisis issues. Supply chain issues reduced. IPTV measurement met stretch targets.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

General Motors Corporation, Arlington, TX, Material Superintendent

Managed all aspects of in-house Material Flow.

Maintained safety and housekeeping.

Coordinated and monitored hazardous waste programs.

Performed project cost analysis leading to enhanced control and aided in decision-making.

Diagnosed potential problem areas and recommended course of action.

Administered corporate policies and procedures.

Functioned as Lead UAW Contract Negotiator for the Material Department.

Prepared and delivered presentations to all levels of GM management and UAW.

Developed, coordinated and implemented training programs.

Managed and trained implementation teams.

Reduced manpower 20%, implemented GMS.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

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