Supply Chain Inventory Control

Tim L. Sann

***** ***** ***. *******, ** *****

Phone: 715-***-**** EMAIL: ***.******@*****.***

Procurement Manager

Experienced supply chain professional with experience in a manufacturing environment and particular success in procurement, inventory control, and organization planning. Profit minded and purposeful with proven history of challenging work and innovative approach. Able to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Cheerful outlook, good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to solve problems independently or as part of a team.

Procurement Management

Staff Development & Leadership

Strategic Planning

Contract Negotiations

Process Improvements

Inventory Management

Relationship Management

Vendor sourcing & Analysis

Logistics Management

MRP and ERP experience

Professional Experience

Membrane Process and Control Edger, WI

Supply Chain Manager 2023 – Present

MP & C Manufacture of Vessels, Skids, and Tanks Estimated sales $30M.

Build a procurement team to improve inventory levels so manufacturing can produce with Lean practices.

Created commodity strategies.

Contract negotiations with excising vendors.

Work with sales to improve buying practices.

Create manuals for key purchasing functions.

Interfaced with Design Engineers on new projects to make sure competitive pricing is achieved and goals of the customer met.

Establish a better working relationship between purchasing and other key departments.

Weather Shield Windows and Doors Medford, WI

Director of Purchasing/Field Service & Warranty 2018 – 2023

Weather Shield (Medford Location) manufactures wood windows and doors. Estimated sales $125M.

Build a procurement team to improve inventory levels so manufacturing can produce with Lean practices.

Created commodity strategies.

Contract negotiations with excising vendors increasing profitability by 15%.

Aggressively searched for new vendors that increased profitability 10%.

Implemented key purchasing procedures to help the efficiency of each buyer.

Create manuals for key purchasing functions.

Help in the creation of EDI ordering for glass.

Interfaced with Design Engineers on new projects to make sure competitive pricing is achieved and goals of the customer met.

Interfaced with Customer Service to ensure accurate and timely shipments to customers.

Establish a better working relationship between purchasing and other key departments.

Establish VMI supplier for better efficiency and projected cost savings for stock room supplies.

Reduce inventory levels 10% in 2019.

Create SOPs for incoming receiving.

Create SOPs for incoming inspections.

Sierra Pacific Windows. Medford, WI

Purchasing Manager 2009 – 2018

Sierra Pacific Windows (Medford Location) manufacture wood windows and doors. Housing starts saw a rebound in 2015 that helped increase sales by 10% over 2014. Estimated sales are $74M.

Increase inventory levels so manufacturing can produce with Lean practices.

Created commodity strategies.

Contract negotiations with excising vendors increasing profitability 10%.

Aggressively searched for new vendors that increased profitability 10%.

Implemented key purchasing procedures to help the efficiency of each buyer.

Create manuals for key purchasing functions.

Help in the creation of EDI ordering for glass.

Interfaced with Design Engineers on new projects to make sure competitive pricing is achieved and goals of the customer met.

Interfaced with Customer Service to ensure accurate and timely shipments to customers.

Establish a better working relationship between purchasing and other key departments.

Establish VMI supplier for better efficiency and projected cost savings for stock room supplies.

Arow Global Corp. Mosinee, WI

Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager 2004 – 2009

Arow Global, manufacturer of windows for the transit bus industry. Federal stimulus and process improvements helped grow sales by (160%) in the last 5 years. Estimated sales $24M.

Reduced MCOGS to 49% from a staggering rate of 64.7%.

Reduced inventory costs by $1,5M through controlled purchasing and inventory maintenance.

Contract negotiations with excising vendors increasing profitability 8%.

Aggressively searched for new vendors that increased profitability 5%.

Implemented key purchasing procedures to help the efficiency of each buyer.

Interfaced with Design Engineers on new projects to make sure competitive pricing is achieved and goals of the customer met.

Interfaced with Customer Service to ensure accurate and timely shipments to customers.

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc. Wausau, WI

Quality Inspector/Buyer, Start Date 1992, 1997 – 2004

Kolbe & Kolbe, manufacturers of wood windows and doors. Company has been in business for over 65 years.

Established a new supply program that increased the company’s sales by 55%.

Efficiently conducted inventory management practices to maintain optimal inventory levels resulting in improved profitability.

Created commodity strategy is saving the company $2M.

Interfaced with Design Engineers on new projects to make sure competitive pricing is achieved and goals of the customers met.

Certifications / Awards / Training

Negotiate with Vendors & Suppliers Certificate

Kolbe & Kolbe, Quality Concern Team Award

Lean Training

5S Training

Leadership and Team Building Training

Supervisory Management Certificate

Supply Chain Management Certificate

Forklift certified trainer

Education

North Central Technical College Wausau, WI

Mechanical Drafting, Technical Degree

Marketing

University of Wisconsin Marathon County Wausau, WI

General studies

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