BRIAN D. PETERSON

***** ****** **** ***** * South Bend, IN 46614

Telephone: 574-***-**** * ady3lx@r.postjobfree.com

To Whom It May Concern:

Are you seeking a seasoned executive with proven track record of productivity, profitability, and performance improvements throughout? My background provides me with the qualifications and experience necessary to fulfill such a position. For the past 30+ years, I have pursued an increasingly successful career in supply chain management. Continuous process improvements, profitability enhancements and performance “above and beyond” at every opportunity are the norm. Most recently, as Vice President for AM General LLC, I have been credited as the driving force behind winning a multibillion-dollar defense contract. As the head of Supply Chain Management for AM General and it’s subsidiaries’, I established the current and long-range Supply Chain objectives, plans, and policies, for all procurement activities both international and domestic. These results are reflective of achievements throughout my career, and indicative of the value I will bring to your company.

Qualification Highlights:

Implemented World Class Procurement Operation and Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Project Management) with a proven track record of success

Over 30 years of progressive procurement, supply chain, operations, contracting, subcontracting, and management experience in Government and Commercial enterprises. Drove savings expectations in line with profit plan and overall business objectives. Turned around and transformed Supply Chain greatly improving S&OP at AM General working closely with Senior/Executive Leadership to focus on customer while providing bottom-line savings by aligning PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TOOLS that drive SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE. Implemented the six principals of SCM; Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Management, Knowledge Management, Workforce Management, & Process and Operations

Visionary and Strategic Thinker

Led a team to redefine and implement a Supply Chain Management methodology under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR & DFAR) for the entire enterprise. Process improvements includes: Supplier Diversity Program, SAP/Ariba ERP System Implementation, contract negotiations, supply chain leverage, e-sourcing, should-cost, performance incentives and strategic planning.

Project and Program Management

Utilizing Strategy Deployment initiatives; team focuses on multiple stakeholders to set/achieve company/individual goals. Changed traditional Procurement to total Supply Chain Management methodology; engineering, quality, procurement, materials, business development, and operations. Implemented Integrated Project Team (IPT) process focused on solutions, rather than problems.

Other highlights of interest:

Expertise in strategic sourcing and in leading multi-category sourcing teams for both direct and indirect spend

Implemented and developed all Direct and Indirect strategic sourcing strategies throughout Domestic and International operations to enhance customer satisfaction while reducing costs on an average of 3-5% annually. Implemented Raw Material Procurement Program improving bottom line profit.

Expert-level financial, quantitative, and analytical skills with high attention to detail; ability to clearly determine potential impact on P&Ls and balance sheets from sourcing and inventory optimization initiatives

Full P&L responsibility for all procurement activities including reducing annual AOP, improving Cost Reduction Goals, and enhancing staffing requirements. Implemented innovated Raw Material Program resulting in reduced BOM Cost and material inventory. With declining volumes, was able to reduce Bill of Material on a per year average 5% resulting in bottom-line impact.

Built and lead an agile and responsive team responsible for maintaining stable supplier and third-party relationships across the United States.

Built a matrix organization to support all Business Development opportunities. Focused on supplier development program ensures efficient and reliable network. Established / benchmarked proven processes, tools, and track record (including small business). Suppliers goals include 100% repeatability with zero defects, on-time, on-budget – every time.

Set departmental goals for meeting scalability and growth needs of the company for quickly expanding inventory needs.

Developed and implemented evaluation metrics to assure compliance, created and reinforced policies and procedures, commenced spend analysis, supplier assessment/scorecard and supplier selection.

Developing and enforcing best strategies surrounding supply chain and relevant supplier relationship policies.

AM General’s Supply Chain Management team under my leadership has been able to successfully manage a supply base for the changing HMMWV requirements for over 20 years. Our Supply Chain Relationship is focus on these Characteristics: Compatibility, Cooperation, Communication, Trust, and Commitment.

In the enclosed résumé, you will find further evidence of my qualifications of drawing on leadership, initiative, and commitment to excellence coupled with seasoned change management expertise to contribute to an organization’s bottom-line profitability and rapid growth. Should this interest you, I look forward to meeting with you personally to discuss in greater detail how my potential will best meet the needs of your company.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and forthcoming response.

Sincerely,

Brian D. Peterson

Enclosure: Resume

Brian D. Peterson

60992 Walnut Farm Court * South Bend, IN 46614

Telephone: 574-***-**** * ady3lx@r.postjobfree.com

Senior-Level Supply Chain Executive

Supply Chain Transformation Innovation Analytics

Senior Supply Chain Executive with verifiable achievements in driving change and improvement within growing organizations through the strategy, vision and execution of supply chain initiatives. Record of success in building and mentoring top performing teams by driving cultural improvements and supporting employee growth. History of redefining supply chain through high-impact, ROI-driven strategies that deliver tangible results. Versatile change agent and executive leader with strengths in encouraging buy-in amongst all levels of an organization and utilizing communication skills to drive collaboration across all business units.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AM GENERAL, LLC – a world leader in the design, engineering, production, and technical and parts support of military and special purpose vehicles (HMMWV)

2003 to April 2023 (retired)

Vice President, Supply Chain Management (Global Procurement Responsibilities)

Manage and direct Supply Chain to assure delivery, quality, cost and new product development are met. Executive responsible for all procurement, logistic, and material planning activity for Military and Commercial Business Units.

oImplement Procurement strategy to win major defense contract worth $8.6B

oReduced AOP each of the past 5 years by an average of 10% per year while increasing Productivity

oImplemented Supply Chain Optimization plan focused on life cycle of procurement resulting in significant reductions across the company (S&OP, freight, expedite, invoice accuracy, Piece Price Variance, Supplier Resource Process)

oDeveloped and implemented supplier cost reduction plan and commodity procurement strategies resulting in 140% gain in EBITA

oDeveloped a Global commodity supply base which created and sustained a competitive advantage utilizing global market exploitation, leveraging spend, and leveraging technologies

oCreate and reinforce procurement policies and procedures in compliance with FAR/DFAR to minimize risk to the organization; Ensure compliance of Prime to Sub flow down requirements

oResponsible for successful completion of CPSR and approval of AMG’S procurement system

oImplemented SAP across entire procurement organization utilizing six sigma practices reducing headcount and improving utilization

oImproved all Request for Quote (RFQ) and contract agreements leveraging “best-value” suppliers for new business opportunities; resulted in 10 day turn around in quoting customers

oNotable achievement as a change agent, driving process improvements and change management programs to improve Supplier Diversity efficiency, maximize profitability, and provide innovative solutions to diverse problems

oSuccessful Small Business Program (FY 2019 reported 50%+ Small Business Utilization)

oEstablished web site for dissemination of information to suppliers resulting workflow gains

OTHER POSITIONS HELD:

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

2002 - 2003

Manager, Integrated Supply

oEstablished Outsource Integrated Supply Program resulting in 18% Cost Savings in MRO Materials

INTERLAKEN CAPITAL, INC

1995-2002

Director of Procurement

oEstablished 9 Warehouse Operations supplying MRO Materials to Gas Pipeline from Boston, MA to Bakerfield, CA

OSCO DRUG STORES

1989 - 1994

Purchasing Manager, Regional Service Manager

EDUCATION & NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

University of Notre Dame

MBA, Finance & Business Administration

Indiana University

B.S., Criminal Justice

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification

Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) certification

AM General Black Belt certification

Board Member – Big Brothers Big Sisters

Board Member – United Way of St. Joseph County

Adjunct Professor – Indiana University South Bend (Teach GMAT Course and Supply Chain Management)

ISM Member – Since 2003

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

George Washington University federal contracting courses in FAR Part 15 Rewrite, Contracting by Negotiations, Source Selection Processes and Techniques, Federal Contracts Basics, Contract Pricing, Contract Purchasing System Review, Subcontract Management, Advanced Subcontracting, Best Value Procurement, and Overview of Gov’t Contracting (for Executives).

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