Chain Manager Time Delivery

ERIC MURSCH, CPIM

• ** Daimler Ct • Batesville, IN. 47006 USA • adxjqx@r.postjobfree.com • 317-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmursch

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Processes ● New Product Introduction ● Transportation Mgmt

Risk Management ● Project Management ● Strategic Sourcing

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

·Over 25 years’ Supply Chain/Materials Management change agent driving hundreds of thousands of dollars out of supply chains, aligning deliveries to just-in-time competitive status and crafting strategic supply chain strategies.

·B.S. in Business Management, APICS – CPIM Certified in Production and Inventory Management along with Honeywell Greenbelt trained and ISO 9000 Procedures Author and Auditor.

·International experience includes negotiating, project management with diverse cross-functional teams along with accountability for annual spends in excess of $100 million.

·Significant technical expertise includes SAP, Oracle, Expandable, JD Edwards ERP/MRP systems along with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·Working in a low volume, high mix environment, lowered cost of goods on assemblies 18% by working personally with suppliers, developing alternative sourcing, and leading value engineering activities.

·Key contributor to an aggressive cost reduction program which reduced the cost of commodities 20% cutting annual spend from $37 million to $30 million.

·Successfully improved on-time delivery from 62% to 98% by working closely with suppliers to negotiate Vendor Managed Inventory agreements (VMI), forecasts and blanket Purchase Orders.

·Developed a new pricing strategy for U.S. suppliers sourcing in China for assembly, to allow Foxconn to remain competitive in a very low margin environment.

·Industry experience: Medical Device, Telecommunications, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Automotive, and Contract Manufacturing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purchasing Manager 2022-Present

Morris Machine Indianapolis, IN\

Morris Machine has been serving the aerospace industry since 1957, and is dedicated to continuous improvement and the creation of a world class manufacturing facility; today it numbers three facilities.

Procurement Specialist 2021-2022

Schlumberger

● Initiate and negotiate supplier contracts

● Award and finalize sourcing projects

● Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality goals and delivery preformance

Supply Chain Manager Manager 2020-2021

Ryoei USA

● Managed an annual spend of $8 million, working closely with Engineering to improve sourcing and product costs.

● Improved overall project management of new product builds from a scheduling, planning and sourcing strategies.

● Developed strategic sourcing strategies by working closely with Engineering, our customers, and our supply base to reduce costs and improve service levels.

Engineering Project Manager – Readiness Leader (Contract) 2019-2020

Cummins

● Manages, develops, and implements programs composed of multiple cross functional projects. Partners with key business stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

● Manages prototype material teams

● Develops and manages project schedule to align with cognizant business groups to ensure alignment with customer needs.

Independent Supply Chain Management Consultant 2017-2019

● Negotiated several long term supply agreements.

● Developed strategies that would help clients to satisfy their customers by utilizing usage data and partnering with suppliers.

● Improved continuity of supply with supply base by improving communications and establishing priorities.

Purchasing Manager 2012-2016

Morris Machine Indianapolis, IN

Morris Machine has been serving the aerospace industry since 1957, and is dedicated to continuous improvement and the creation of a world class manufacturing facility; today it numbers three facilities.

● Managed an annual spend of $25 million, negotiated more favorable terms with freight carriers saving $100,000 per year and negotiated more favorable payment terms with suppliers helping improve Morris’ working capital position.

● Developed several new suppliers such as Hirsch, Ultra RF, Trelleborg, Kropp and Titanium Processing to improve cost and quality and developed a new source of dovetails netting an annual savings of $120,000.

Supply Chain Manager 2007-2011

Crossing Automation Mountain View, CA

Crossing Automation was a leading designer and manufacturer of fab and tool automation equipment for the semiconductor devise and equipment industry; it was purchased by Brooks Automation in 2012.

● Achieved significant supply chain cost reduction objectives through the development of strategic relationships, including negotiating of pricing and contracts that lowered cost of assemblies by 18%.

● Identified and developed a global supply base for electro/mechanical assemblies and components, and collaborated with Senior Management to implement Lean Manufacturing techniques to better utilize resources.

Senior Supply Chain Manager 2006-2007

Foxconn, San Jose, CA

Foxconn was the world’s largest contract electronic manufacturer/

● Developed a pricing strategy for Foxconn U.S. suppliers shipping to Asia, purchased sheet metal for Lam Research to develop and conduct benchmarking to evaluate and optimize their supply base performance and was hired by Chevron to provide a spend analysis and participated in RFX events for the company as a supply chain representative.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX San Jose, CA

APICS – CPIM Certification in Production and Inventory Management – current until 2026

Sig Sigma Greenbelt Trained

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