Project Manager Management

RODERICK DARYL CROMARTIE

Novi, Mi ***** 248-***-**** ********@*****.*** LinkedIn

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERT OUT-OF-THE-BOX SOLUTIONIST

Award winning, analytical project manager and buyer proficient with utilizing critical thinking to solve and resolve problems while achieving aggressive quarterly and annual objectives. Collaborative leader that touts a strong work ethic, problem solving, and adaptability with cross-functional teams.

Education

Masters Business Administration Florida A&M University

Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems Florida A&M University

Relevant work History

Senior Global Buyer Modules August 2024 – December 2024

OP Mobility (HBPO) Contract - LHH Recruitment Solutions Troy, MI

Managed and supported efforts to deliver/meet targets for Global Programs for Modules that include FEM, ACG and CPD for Ford, Rivian and Tesla vehicles $35M Module Commodity.

Led efforts to update sourcing plan for top suppliers for Raw Materials, Injection/Blow Molding, Hydroforming, and Fasteners meet objectives of improved quality, costs, and Sustainability.

Worked with Engineering to improve Engineering Technical review timing with OEM/Supplier lists of key questions to ensure improved efficiency.

Accomplishments

Effectively led quoting of Modules for new business for Ford vehicles, and Rivian 1/ Rivian 2 with meetings with Sales Engineering, and Logistics Team to provide competitive quotes.

Partnered with supplier to develop best practices on part ordering process for Engineering to ensure meeting timing requirements.

Led Purchasing efforts for Papp Duct for Quality Assessment and found issues and worked with Quality Team to provide actionable items to improve overall Manufacturing.

Led and supported OP Mobility objective to ensure suppliers had achievable plans to meet Sustainability and CO2 compliance. Achieved 90+% of supplier Sustainability plans.

Global Electrical HSD/LSD Buyer September 2023 – June 2024

Gentherm Northville, MI

Managed and supported Electrical Purchasing Team efforts to deliver/meet target objectives for Global vehicles for $20M+ HSD/LSD (High Side Driver/Low Side Driver) Commodity.

Led efforts to meet timing milestones while delivering competitive pricing for Commodity Targets with the top (7) seven semiconductor companies.

Worked with Program Management and Engineering to ensure sourcing partnership with (7) different stable suppliers that produced high quality and technical requirements.

Accomplishments

Effectively led meetings with Logistics Team to understand and resolve non-payment issues for open bonds on inbound freight at NA/MX border. Resolved supplier long standing costly issue.

Partnered with supplier to develop best practices on part ordering process for Engineering to ensure meeting timing requirements.

Monitored and worked closely with global counterparts to support global RFQ’s to achieve 60%-win rate in 2023 that is trending towards 80% for 2024.

Teamed up with Logistics Team and suppliers to resource key commodities from Celaya, MX to Acuna, MX plant for improved plant efficiency with completion target date by end of Summer 2024.

Electrical Purchasing Material Cost Buyer December 2019-September 2022

FORD Motor Company Dearborn, MI

Handled and managed Electrical Purchasing Team efforts to deliver/meet Target Objectives for Global Program vehicles. Vehicle lines included Global Ranger, Bronco/Bronco Sport, current/MCA Explorer/Aviator, current/MCA Expedition/Navigator, and MCA Corsair.

Spearheaded efforts to meet Program Timing Milestones while delivering competitive pricing and tooling costs to meet Program Targets for Electrical commodities.

Communicated and worked with buyers, engineers, and Supplier Technical Assistants (STA) to ensure Q1 suppliers and for proficient launch of Global vehicles.

Accomplishments

Effectively supported Electrical Purchasing Team to achieve path for financial approval of $150-$250M for Electrical Commodities for each vehicle line supported.

Directed global counterparts to support global vehicles to ensure meeting regional timing for builds and launches Asia Pacific, and Europe.

Collaborated with buyers to correctly source current and future vehicles for Global Platforms to meet timing metrics and support Executive Management timing.

Electrical Prototype Program Management November 2017-December 2019

Administered and supported procurement of prototype parts to support Electrical Purchasing for builds’ NA and overseas.

Coacted directly with prototype buyers to procure prototypes parts for specified vehicles and timing.

Facilitated management meetings to review/update part lists and timing for Purchasing for required support of identified issues and resolutions.

Converged with engineers, Program Teams, and Prototype plant to ensure effectful prototype builds of various Global vehicles.

Accomplishments

Proficiently supported the Engineering and Program Teams to attain parts for NA prototype builds for NA and Internationally with no stoppages.

Productively worked with Purchasing Team and Program Teams to achieve all prototype sourcing and timing metrics for Management and Director reviews for approval.

Expertly worked with Pre-Production planners to develop early sourcing reporting process for improved timing in buyer sourcing.

Electrical Global Fastener Buyer June 2014-November 2017

Maintained engaged and supported procurement of metal/plastic fasteners (including wedges) for prototype and production for Ford NA Region and abroad.

Assisted team efforts to deliver/meet target objectives for Global Fastener Team.

Accomplishments

Utilized specification to support the Engineering in NA Region and abroad to launch all vehicles with no plant stoppage of builds for North America and Europe for fastener commodities.

Productively worked with fastener suppliers to negotiate and achieve Target Objectives and cost saving for Fasteners in Electrical Purchasing.

Regulated and supported STA and Engineering to ensure Q1 standards for new/updated fasteners for rivets and wedges.

Global CD Program Management May 2013-June 2014

Global Vendor Tooling Buyer February 2012-May 2013

Interior Function Plastics Buyer October 2005-February 2012

Electrical Systems Buyer October 2002-September 2005

Super Duty Program Management July 2000-October 2002

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