Michael M. Kane, C.P.M., CPIM

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Durham, NC. 27703

419-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: A dedicated and results-oriented professional with over 30 years of experience in Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing Principles, and Inventory Control. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:

Success oriented and outgoing with a positive, customer and team focused attitude.

Supplier negotiations on a global basis, cost savings, lowest total cost of ownership.

Leading & developing the global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and inventory processes and team

Communicate and commitments to ensure milestones are consistently achieved.

Strong ERP (SAP), Six Sigma / Lean leader, Supplier relations, Supplier Quality Audits, and reviews.

Developing and driving sourcing strategies, that meet key business objectives.

Outstanding leadership skills with strong sense of responsibility, focused on continuous improvement

Superior analytical skills enabling the development of many cost savings proposals

Ability to work with others, function as part of a team and maintain good working relationships

Strong change management experience to lead significant changes in the Global Supply Chain organization. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2018 – Present Supply Chain Director / Manager Americas– Eaton, Raleigh, NC (Electrical Sector) As a supply chain leader, I am responsible for guiding over 30 sites across the Americas for the strategic development of sourcing, inventory, and process efforts. I help manage and directly support on the deployment and execution of strategic initiatives and tools to support key business objectives. In collaboration with global and division leadership, I have ensured that the deployment of strategic sourcing initiatives and development of internal process tools that are aligned with the critical needs of the business that results are in meeting objectives and continual improvement. Some of these key strategies are supplier performance, business delivery performance, inventory performance, supplier cost out projects, ERP (SAP, MAPICS) improvement process, and supplier development. Develop strategies for commodities within a competitive landscape, develop SWOT reviews, map pricing trends and develop technology roadmap, supplier risk analysis, cost analysis and overall process improvements.

• ERP process improvements for global Purchasing and Planning

• Develop Inventory reduction processes and guidance

• Cross divisional dashboard on sharing surplus inventory while improving working capital

• Supplier selection, negotiation, development of new sources, third party finished good production.

• Supplier on site Quality audits and reviews. / Supplier Score card development

• Cost Out projects with Suppliers

• Lead project to source new finished goods sources 2012 – 2018 America’s Purchasing Director - Armacell LLC, Chapel Hill, NC Responsible for global strategic and tactical spend, supplier development and purchased materials inventory management for ten manufacturing locations. My responsibilities include globally sourced direct materials, indirect materials, capital equipment and third-party outsourced manufacturing, in support of SIOP process. Develop replenishment models to ensure a solid balance between cost, inventory goals and continuity of supply. Additionally manage the supplier qualifications, selections, score card process, and supply chain risk assessments and overall cost savings. Direct the development and implementation of strategies for key commodities by researching global markets trends, and producer’s capacity changes and trends, feedstock markets and overall innovation within the global markets to support production. Responsible for all purchasing personnel decisions including hiring, training, and assignment of workloads to ensure employee development.

• Led Kaizen event for Accounts Payable improvement process which reduced transactions be 45%. (ERS)

• Working capital improvement by an average of 28 days to Net 90

• Cost Savings over $ 1,500,000 per year.

• Create and sustain a team culture through communications, performance management, and mentoring team talents

• Supplier reduction by 40%

• Supplier Quality review and audit – corrective action process

• Managed key global commodities to include, rubber, resin, chemicals, and others

• Help develop packaging for retail business with short lead-times to meet demanding dates.

• Manage global supplier relationships to improve costs and improved supplier OTD performance

• Review and ensure that the appropriate metrics and proper controls are in place to maximize cost savings

• Key “super user” for ERP (SAP) system and 5 SAP implementation projects

• Defining and deploying the quality targets and test processes

• Develop inventory control and replenishment strategies to meet company and customer goals. 2011 – 2012 Sr. Purchasing Manager - Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Danville, VA Responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing strategies, policies, procedures, supplier selection, and supplier performance for direct and indirect materials to support plant operations, cost reduction goals, quality objectives, and customer service levels. Provide strong leadership, training, guidance, and direction to purchasing staff to manage a global supply base. Responsible for S&OP forecasting for materials cash flow, and inventory levels to work towards a World Class Purchasing organization. Manage the department’s annual operating budget and freight expenditures.

• Total plant purchases in excess of $800 million which includes $68 million in MRO materials and services.

• 95% internal audit rating (highest rating in company)

• $3.2 million savings in MRO and $4.3 million savings in direct materials

• Working capital improvements of over $1.2 million

• Established a strong internal partnership with cross functional departments to ensure alignment with external and internal key stakeholders including Accounting, Warehousing, Technical Team, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering and HR

• Retail and OEM customer base

• Leader of Plant Purchasing Team

• Responsible for indirect stores and inventory levels

• 13,000 SKU to support production

2009 – 2011 Supply Chain Manager - Tyco Electronics, Mansfield, OH Responsible for the management of the complete supply chain organization to support Aerospace and aircraft production components. Key areas of supply chain responsibility include logistics, materials management, purchasing, commodity management, production control, and warehousing. Hands on interaction with Customers, Government and Military Inspectors, Operations, Engineering, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing. Focused on overall global commodities, with particular emphasis on mechanical assemblies and electronic components with the understanding of how to match global commodities with local sourcing requirements. Responsible for Lean implementation and the continuous improvement process for all departments within my span of control in order to drive large scale cost savings and inventory reductions plan. Created a S&OP process with cross-functional team and strong customer input. Additional responsibilities and activities include:

• Develop and execute strategies to ensure procedural compliance to DFARS.

• Improved customer service levels from 45% to 93%

• Developed a SAP process to meet customer demands

• Managed direct reports and provided guidance and directions for indirect staffing

• Managed low-volume high mix finished good inventory for Aero-space industry

• Used Lean tools to improve inventory turns and reduce production stoppages

• Created a strong collaboration with our key military and Aircraft customer

• SKU count was 15,000 to 24,000 items ranging in lead-times of days to nine months

• Created a new culture of strong accountability and continuous improvement to meet a very highly demanding environment

• Set clear and measurable team performance goals to meet customer requirements

• Created an environment of success with an open line of communications

• Team goals supported the organization’s strategic and financial goals 2006 – 2008 Director of Materials - Warren Rupp Division of Idex Corporation, Mansfield, OH Responsible for the management of the supply chain organization for multiple global operations locations. Responsible for inventory and purchase components to support the production and finished goods warehouse on a global basis. Transformation of the Production Control, Scheduling, and Purchasing Departments through the implementation of many Lean Management programs and Kaizen events to improve supplier on time performance, increase inventory turns while maximizing asset utilization. Responsible for the realignment of the purchasing staff to a global commodity-based management. Developed global supplier selection process, supplier scorecard, supplier performance criteria driven for performance improvements and cost controls.

• Total annual spend $80 to $ 100 million.

• Global material cost saving initiatives (Reduced material cost by over $ 2,000,000 in two years)

• Implementation of first supplier score card to rate supplier performance (resulted in 15% improvement of OTD)

• Implemented Kanban programs with key global suppliers to reduce inventory levels by $ 1,200,000

• Work with suppliers to improve on time performance and control cost (OTD performance increased by 27%)

• JD Edwards implementation lead for Materials and Purchasing 1999 – 2006 Materials & Administrative Manager - Ashland Chemical, Ashland, OH Manage and purchase raw materials used in the manufacturing of specialty chemicals and adhesives. Create, implement and track key performance metrics to meet corporate goals and objectives. Developed process improvement and cost savings initiatives that included supplier development and partnerships development. Facilitate, develop, and manage materials functions at multiple locations within a specialty chemical manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include Purchasing, Toll Manufacturing, Plant Scheduling, Payroll, Warehousing, S&OP, and Material Handling functions. Support the complete cycle of material flow, from raw materials purchasing through delivery of finished product to the end customer. Implemented an internal improvement program for inventory reduction and supply chain improvements - improved on-time delivery performance to all time high of 98.5% (overall 47% or $3 million reduction in inventory). Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to the auto and truck industry. Supported QS9000, ISO9000, ISO14000 and TS 14569 and Lean / Six Sigma certification.

• Member of implementation team for SAP and SAP power user

• Presented the SIOP process to the board of directors

• Managed sourcing consolidation project of $100 million across three business units

• Achieved $550,000 goal in direct material cost reduction spend from low-cost countries

• Identified / qualified global sources, RFP, cost negotiation, logistics, PPAP, through production

• Managed warehouse in Italy, UK, and supported the Ashland Distribution locations throughout North America.

• Purchase rubber and other chemicals from global suppliers from Mexico, Canada, UK, Germany and UK. EDUCATION:

MBA, Union University, 2000, GPA 3.67

BS, Business Management, St. John Fisher College, 1989 Lean Leaders Training – Ashland Inc.

APICS re-certification, July 2012

ASSOCIATIONS

National Association of Purchasing Managers (C.P.M. certification) American Production of Inventory Control Society (CPIM certification) – Board Member of local chapter (4 years) Boy Scouts of America – Scout Master Troop 131 (5 years) – Scout Master of the Year 2007 Lexington Festival Committee, Lexington, OH – Chairman (8 years) North Central State College – Adjunct Professor, Purchasing and Logistics (2 years) North Carolina High School Soccer Official

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