Time Delivery Planning Specialist

ERIC THOMPSON, MBA/ CPM

Cell: 512-***-**** ***********@*****.***

MANAGEMENT: Projects, Purchasing, Supply/Demand Planning

Proven manager with over 20 years of materials projects, procurement, and planning experience in the high-tech manufacturing industry. Superb background completing projects to surpass corporate requirements. Demonstrated skill streamlining processes and vendor performance to improve delivery times and inventory levels. Expertise training, coaching, and leading employee teams. Versed in resource allocation, relationship building, and conflict/problem resolution.

Materials Management Purchasing & Procurement Demand Planning Project Management

Process Development & Improvement Supplier Development & Negotiation Inventory Control

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Requests for Proposals & Quotations (RFP/RFQ)

Agile Methodologies Manufacturing Support Contract Requirements Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Applied Materials – 6/2016 – 7/2022

SR. Materials Project Manager 6/2021 –7/2022

As an MPM I was responsible for cost, quality, and delivery. I partnered with purchasing to ensure purchase orders were placed in a timely manner. Coordinated first article inspections and worked with quality to expedite material thru inspection. Partnered with engineering to help resolve design issues and minimize manufacturing impact. Facilitated weekly supplier meetings to address critical issues and ensure on time deliver. Presented weekly supplier status and worked to ensure customer satisfaction. Placed purchase orders as needed.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Documented the part qualification process and provided training for the materials team

●Facilitated weekly supplier meetings to address design issues, and was instrumental in improving delivery to meet customer need dates

●Partnered with Supplier and Supplier Quality to expedite new part qualification and improve supply continuity. As result, we improved supply of the critical shortage by more than 50% which also allowed Applied to improve the customer ship date

●Experience managing suppliers in the Asia Pacific Region

Project Status Manager / Program Manager 6/2016 – 6/2021

Manage material status reports for NPI to ensure material availability. Partnered with purchasing organizations in SCLA, Austin, and China to meet material need dates. I partner with buyers to help resolve supply chain, engineering, and sourcing issues. I participated in supplier escalation meetings and helped drive critical issues to closure. Presented project status in the daily production meetings to ensure stakeholders understood the critical issues. I supported technical program managers, as needed to meet customer need by dates. As a materials

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Improved the shortage closure rate by 40% working close with purchasing

●Reduced the number of days shortages are opened without PO’s

●Continue to drive purchasing to reduce cost by consuming excess material before placing PO’s

●Improved on time delivery by closing shortages by the material need date

●SAP Change Champion

●Team Focal

Program Manager

●Manage project production schedules

●Track program deliverables, supply chain, engineering, and technical issues

●Track critical shortages and help manage supplier deliverables

Lam Research – San Jose, California 3/2013 – 6/2016

Materials Program Manager 3/2013 - 6/2016

Established a materials supply chain that meets the performance, cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery requirements. Implemented the product sourcing strategy plan to ensure supply chain alignment. Managed the quoting activities at the component and assembly level to meet the program cost targets. Partnered with engineering to create the cost allocation and reported the material cost using a cost progression roadmap. Coordinated activities to ensure new materials were sourced with preferred suppliers and worked to ensure first article inspections and process of records was performed when required.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Established the product sourcing strategy to meet cost requirements

●Initiated quoting at the assembly and piece part level to meet cost targets

●Ensured sourcing decisions was consistent with the corporate strategy

●Provided engineering support and ensured supply chain sourcing alignment

●Reduced approximately $140,000 in program cost over a sixth month period

●Reduced manufacturing cost by approximately $50,000 by outsourcing assemblies with the lowest cost supplier

●Documented the cost rollup process for the team

●Achieved an exceptional rating on a program audit

●Worked with supply chain to establish a consignment process and reduce material lead time

Applied Materials – Austin, Texas 1993 - 2013

World’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, with over 20,000 employees.

SR. Materials Project Manager 2008 - 2013

Direct multiple concurrent projects to completion meeting business, cost, and quality requirements. Orchestrate product development deliverables and production control processes. Improve processes to enhance delivery times and cut shortages. Forecast and report on engineering, materials, and manufacturing needs. Provide demand planning, make/buy analysis, value analysis, price validation, and materials change control. Evaluate supplier risk/performance, prepare commodity roadmaps, and negotiate prices and contracts. Develop and execute strategic materials plans. Identify critical parts and mitigate inventory exposure. Placed purchase orders per MRP demand requirements

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Reduced unfavorable price variance rate from 15% to 0.05% versus corporate goal of 0.7%.

●Lowered excess inventory claim from $900,000 to $600,000 via supplier negotiations.

●Cut excess materials on key project by over 93% from $190,000 to $12,000.

●Saved $80,000 by reducing per-unit body module frame cost over $4,000 per unit.

●Achieved $93,000 expense savings through project transition to new supplier.

●Produced documentation used site-wide on reconfiguration processes.

●Upgraded supplier shipment requirements deviation processes.

●Earned team award for improving supplier’s on-time delivery rate from 46% to 100% in 1 quarter.

●Received awards for new product engineering and for resolution of 6-month repair backlog.

●Recognized by Samsung for performance level on Saturn product transition project.

Project Manager / GIMO Purchasing Specialist 2004 - 2008

Administered suppliers, process improvement, and on-time deliveries. Identified pricing and cost savings opportunities in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ensured compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices. Placed purchase orders per MRP demand requirements

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Increased on-time delivery from 78% to 97% and achieved over $25,000 in savings.

●Surpassed purchase order transaction guidelines within 3 months.

●Designed RFP bidding template for internal and external clients.

NSO & New Product Introduction Project Manager 2002 - 2003

Managed planning and production support functions. Determined priorities and allocated resources across organizations. Placed material on contract to cut lead time and enabled outsourcing modules.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Generated $30,000 in savings through lead-time reduction and competitive supplier bidding.

●Maintained on-time delivery and materials transition strategy readiness review scores over 90%.

Materials Manager DSM Materials 2000 - 2001

Coordinated final test planners, production meetings and client satisfaction in partnership with manufacturing. Tracked performance using KPIs.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Obtained over 95% on-time delivery with shortage process and 24-hour response time.

Planning Specialist / Purchasing Lead 1999 - 2000

Orchestrated purchasing, planning, and manufacturing support. Resolved critical shortages with suppliers in order to provide on-time delivery.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

●Mentored team members on business process improvement projects.

Senior Buyer Planner / Tiger Team Supervisor 1997 – 1998

CVD Production Planner 1993 -1996

ERIC THOMPSON, CPM Page 2 ***********@*****.***

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Master of Business Administration

Certified Project Management (CPM)

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

San Jose State University – San Jose, California

APICS / Procurement and Planning Training

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Oracle, Agile, SAP, SRM, PDM, End Item MPS Workbench, Microsoft Project, Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Lotus Notes

ERIC THOMPSON, CPM

Cell: 512-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Human Resources:

Dear Recruiter,

If your organization needs a materials professional with over 20 years of experience in high-tech manufacturing to fill a commodity management, program management, or project management position, please review my resume. You will find that I have an outstanding track record directing materials projects, purchasing, and supply/demand planning with optimum results. My ability to negotiate with suppliers, develop and implement processes, and achieve ideal inventory levels would make me a valuable addition to any company.

Based on my experience with Lam Research in program management, and lengthy tenure with Applied Materials in positions such as Senior Materials Project Manager, Materials Manager, and Purchasing Lead, my strengths also include employee team training/leadership and performance improvement. Among my key personal traits are being a strategic planner and problem solver, a superb relationship builder and communicator, and a highly effective resource manager in fast-paced manufacturing and business environments.

My major accomplishments in materials management include:

●Reducing unfavorable price variance rates from 15% to 0.05% versus a corporate goal of 0.7%.

●Cutting excess materials on a key project by over 93% from $190,000 to $12,000.

●Saving $80,000 by lowering per-unit body module frame costs by over $4,000 per unit.

●Earning a team award for improving a supplier’s on-time delivery rate from 46% to 100% within a single quarter.

●Being recognized by Samsung for my performance level on the Saturn product transition project.

I would like to speak with you to further discuss the possibility of contributing to your organization’s success. Please contact me at your convenience to arrange an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Eric Thompson, MBA, CPM

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