Neil Perkins

503-***-****

adw3sf@r.postjobfree.com

Key Qualifications:

End-to-End Supply Chain Management

Managing MRO and Direct Procurements, Government, Commercial, along/including both Production and Aftermarket contracts.

Strategic planning, Forecasting, Strategy creation and implementation, Raw material and finished goods expert, Supply chain management, Inventory control (both Cycle Count and Physical Inventory)

Assistance in implantation and management of both ERP and MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, CostPoint, Infor, etc.)

oThis is mainly for the manufacturing industries of Automotive, Aerospace (DoD), and Health Care

Cost reductions, Supplier relations/management, Contract negotiations, Customer service, Cross-functional relations

Process analysis and improvement, Data analysis, Coaching and Mentoring

Strong and proficient in the following personal areas:

oClear and concise communication including Senior Management report out (both internal and external customer service)

oExcel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word (data mining, data analysis, professional presentations, etc.)

oTeamwork interaction but also working autonomously, personal interactions, and self-motivated for success

Education:

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Supply, Logistics, and Purchasing Management

Minor in Business Management, Graduated June 2004

Professional Experience:

Business Consulting Gerson Lehrman Group Counsel Member July 2018-Current

End-to-End Supply Chain Management

oManaged several NPP (New Project Projects) or NPD using Visual Management, establishing cross-functional scorecards, and regular report outs to team level and Executives in order to meeting company KPIs including Cost, Quality, Delivery, ROI, and Customer Satisfaction to name the major components

oEnd to End value stream

oMRP/ERP implementation and management

oPackaging optimization of freight management

oInventory control/optimization

oProgram Management: New product management (Lead)

Establish and maintain Scope of Work

Visual Management of project KPIs; detailed roadmap. Focus on Internal and External customer and supplier relations

oSupplier Management (including supply, quality, delivery, cost engineering, warranty, etc.)

RFQ/RFP bids, price and cost analysis, MRP management, purchase orders

Overall cost structure including existing and new bid business

oStrategic planning, forecasting, and inventory control

oManufacturing including Lean Principles

oRaw material procurement (Mill direct, service center, and tier 1 supplier of finished goods)

oDetailed supplier landscape/strategy both short and long term

oFinancial review of supplier viability

oOn-site assessment of supplier potential

oGlobal and local lead buy responsibility (NAFTA, Europe, Asia)

oIndustry trends and technologies

oPolicies, procedures, customer service, and effective communication both internal and external

Procurement Agent Insitu, A Boeing Company January 2020-October 2021

Procurement Agent, Composites and Aluminum

oDCMA including FAR and DFAR contract documentation

oManaging Government contracts

oSupplier Management

oProcurement of $25M in composite and aluminum material

oStrategic planning and inventory control

oCross-functional management of quality, cost, and supply to ensure meeting customer commitments

oLeading team-collaboration for meeting company KPI’s

Supply Chain Contracts Coordinator PeaceHealth Southwest August 2018-January 2020

Contract Review/Management

oCross functional interaction with varying departments

oPO variance reporting/reviewing

oProject management

oProcess documentation

oFamiliar with Lawson, Premier, MediTract

General Purchasing Agent Daimler Trucks North America June 2016-August 2018

Procurement, Exterior Composites

oComposites (Mainly fiberglass) hoods and roofs

oSuccessfully negotiated and re-sourced $6M in composite business

oResponsible for procuring in excess of $150M in exterior composites

oCompany savings +$2M in efficiencies due to LTA negotiations and Cost Engineering interactions

General Purchasing Agent Daimler Trucks North America July 2007-June 2016

Procurement, Exterior and Chassis Components (Metal parts)

oSupervisor role for team collaboration, metrics, supplier strategies/negotiations, and filling in for Manager duties when required

oResponsible for target setting and increasing productivity/efficiency: Consistently achieving cost savings in excess of $2M per year

oNegotiating and signing long term agreements with strategic suppliers with the following commodities:

oStructural cab stampings (steel and aluminum), tires, wheels, frame rails, castings, air and steel suspension, metal to rubber parts, and wheel ends

oResponsibilities of procuring production material in excess of $300M per year and $150M aluminum contract for internal parts manufacturing plant and tier 1 suppliers

oGlobal sourcing activities: responsible for lead buy workshops, leading meetings/calls for global alignment, and commodity strategy creation and implementation

oSuccessful supplier re-sourcing for improved pricing, quality, and supply to strategic partners

oClose collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Management

oResponsible Purchasing representative for key projects (Lead for Western Star truck platform)

Senior Supply Chain Analyst Daimler Trucks North America June 2004-July 2007

Supply and Logistics / Supplier Management

oLead supplier development activities to identify and develop current suppliers to increase productivity/efficiency, waste reduction, and cost optimization

oTrainer for new employees, plant personnel, and current employees with deficiencies

oRecovery of premium freight for supplier related shortages in excess of $1M per year

oManaged goal setting and report creation to identify areas of opportunity for improvement

oInventory management, data gathering, and analysis to optimize proper inventory levels

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