Supply Chain Manager

Mick Heither ****.*******@*******.***

***** ** ***** *** *********, WA 98682 Phone: 360-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

• Gather, review and organize vendor and project team data and identify and communicate procurement roadblocks to executive management.

• Prepare, review and edit contract drafts, solicitations, proposal evaluation, award, and post award documentation for review and approval by executive management.

• Gather, review and organize market information for specific category of spend.

• Gather and facilitate customer information, provide assistance and information to customer on contract and solicitation processes.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Saxet Infrastructure Group/Bootstrap Energy Partners Nov. 2023 - Current Supply Chain Manager/Project Manager

During my time with Saxet & Bootstrap Energy, I purchased all materials & managed all logistics for two locations in Texas for four data center buildings from ground up to substantial completion while project managing one facility.

Responsibilities:

• Purchased goods for construction and materials for data installation.

• Traveled to China for vendor visits and Factory Acceptance Testing.

• Managed local & global logistics for products being delivered.

• Arranged all necessary equipment for installation, including trucking & cranes.

• Created inventory system for tracking of incoming & outgoing products along with warehouse setup.

• Managed inventory levels for Pilot Project.

• Performed monthly cycle counts for Pilot Project.

• Managed receipt of goods and services.

• Processed all invoices for payment.

• Project management for 2 data centers.

Moventas, Inc Aug. 2015 – Nov. 2023

Supply Chain Manager, North America

While at Moventas, I purchased and managed materials for multiple locations in the US and Canada. Materials purchased were used to assemble gearboxes used in the wind power industry. Lead a Team of 2 Buyers, 1 Planning Specialist and multiple Material Handlers across North America. Responsibilities:

• Led a team up to 8 employees including Buyers, Planning & Material Handlers in multiple locations.

• Managed the transition of inventory between locations including US & Canada.

• Manage global logistics.

• Supervised all inventory related functions incoming & outgoing.

• Supervised all purchasing functions within US and Canada.

• Purchased materials used in the assembly of gearboxes and spare parts sales in multiple locations across the US and Canada

• Managed inventory cycle count process for all locations.

• Led annual inventory in 3 locations in the US and 1 in Canada.

• Negotiated pricing, terms and delivery of materials from U.S. and International vendors.

• Initiated and completed a VMI process in multiple warehouse locations.

• Utilized in ERP system.

• Provided cost savings analysis for vendor management.

• Implemented a 3PL in the US.

• Also supported our sales team managing 4 accounts selling 8.5MM over 2 years. GiftTree.com Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2015

2015

Purchasing Manager

While at Gift Tree, managed and purchased materials for the following warehouses: Vancouver, WA, Charlotte, NC and Austin, TX. Purchased raw materials for high end gift baskets including perishable and shelf stable items.

Responsibilities:

• Managed and purchased raw materials for multiple warehouse locations across the U.S.

• Managed and resolved issues with problem vendors.

• Worked on projections utilizing past sales and trends for the next ordering cycle.

• Perform price and cost analysis and make recommendations based upon analyzed results.

• Worked on cost savings initiatives related to transportation charges.

• Resolved vendor related accounting issues.

• Utilized in house ERP system.

MBH Design Jan. 2006 – Sept. 2014

Owner

This business has shown growing profits and an increased client base each year. Responsibilities:

• Home and garage organization.

• Landscape design and maintenance.

• Generated and managed over 60 clients.

• Residential and commercial client base.

Knowledge Learning Corp. June 2003 – Dec. 2005

Buyer

While managing the company’s largest vendor, generated new vendor shipping policies to better meet the needs of over 100 remote centers along with cost savings of over $20,000. Responsibilities:

• Negotiated pricing and terms.

• Developed cost savings procedures and reports.

• Managed and maintained vendor contracts.

• Developed specific vendor reports for evaluation and efficiency purposes.

• Managed multiple vendors to maximize efficiency.

• Created procedures for vendors to help manage company’s specific receiving needs. Precision Computers Sept. 1994 – Mar. 2003

Purchasing Manager

While employed at Precision Computers, managed all purchasing of a small business with total sales of

$1 million to $2 million annually. Additional responsibilities included overseeing all warehouse and defective items departments.

Responsibilities:

• Buying of computer hardware and software.

• Maintaining accurate and timely inventory levels.

• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.

• Supervised 5 to 7 employees in three different departments.

• Converted entire inventory from in house software to MASS 200 accounting software system.

• Involved in the hiring process of personnel.

• Worked with educational and government contracts in bid and non-bid situations. Northwest Micro Mar. 1990 – Aug.1994

Operations Manager

While employed at Northwest Micro, supervised three different departments, which included defective items, warehouse and computer integration that included assembly and repair. Responsibilities:

• Supervised staff of 6 to 8 employees in three different departments.

• Developed procedures for delivery, shipping and receiving of inventory.

• Purchased in house equipment for warehouse improvements.

• Selected and trained personnel.

• Contracted with the State of Oregon for specific employee purchases.

• Resolved customer related issues.

• Set long range department objectives.

• Developed annual budgets.

Community Service

Vancouver Bicycle Club

Served on the Board as President for 2 years and a board member for 2 additional years along with volunteering to lead over 60 rides throughout the calendar year. EDUCATION

Clark College – Business Administration, 1990

Mt. Hood CC – Business Administration, 1988 – 1989 SKILLS MATRIX

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications along with Apple Macintosh software.

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