Supply Chain Msnager
Resume:
Peter J. Zimmermann
**** **** **** **, ***** City, TX 75189 - (Home): 903-***-**** - (Email): *******@*****.***
Career Objective
Sr. Supply Chain Manager - supported by 20 years’ experience within various management roles: materials control, procurement / purchasing, logistics, warehouse / depot operations, distribution, project and inventory control. Focused on company goals, supported by process improvements within a vertically integrated manufacturing and service industries. Performance demonstrating adaptability, values relationship-building, recognizing team and individual contributions within fast-paced environments.
Skills & Development
Adept at leveraging emerging technologies and regulatory best practices, translated complex requirements into seamless, actionable strategies. A strategic acumen is complemented by a commitment to continuous professional growth—demonstrated by ongoing skills development and training in process optimization and compliance. ERP/MRP experience: MSO, SAP, DataWorks, Mapics, Great Plains, Syspro, Visibility, CribMaster. Six-Sigma: Lean Mfg.& Kaizan.
SCM – Logistics / Materials Manager 08/03/09 – 07/23/2025
L-3Harris Technologies, Inc. – Greenville, TX (Aerospace AC- Avionics/Repair Services/MFG)
Oversite of various SCM functions with focused efforts on material controls and labor resources, Logistics contract bidding and IPT involvement, inventory mgmt. supporting daily demand, accountability labor charging efforts supporting contract EAC & ETC. Oversite for Depot/Whse priorities to support HGR, flight line and test labs service levels. Resource scheduling and continuous process improvements aligned with labor efficiency. Supporting both CONUS and OCONUS logistic functions. Assuring procedural compliance per FAA/FAR/DFARS, AS9100, ISO9000, and DCMA standards to assure high customer service levels and OTD. Providing data analysis reviews on performance metrics, process gaps, lead-times, and status quo. Assigned to Special OPS Prgm Mgmt. to assure onsite USAF Logistics Command adherence to policy / procedural compliance, cost control, and effective handling for GFE / CFE, DFIMS, and R&R’s. Accountability for Tool cribs, CAPPS cribs, AC Tug/Crane service, Fuel Farm management, Small Tool Repair services, and trucking support.
Creation, documentation, and implementation of “Material Tracking System” (MTS)
Rrecipient of “Achievement” and “Top Star” awards, recognizing individual and team contributions
Researched and implemented Tool Control RFID system.
Created SAP Training Manual for CLS (Contract Logistics Services) OCONUS locations.
Major contributor to revised labor charging system (LTS) for enhanced accuracy for daily effort charges.
Proposed revised RJ Logistics contract bid factor, resulting in proper cost alignment for resource efforts.
Materials - Purchasing Manager 03/12/07 – 07/24/09
TRAK Microwave, Corp.– Tampa, FL (Aerospace
Oversaw Buyers, Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure operational success. Developed supplier strategies for R&D, Engineering, and Production cost savings and relationship management. Conducted competitive cost control, and supplier commodity quality in compliance with EAR, TINA, FAR/DFARS, and ITAR regulations. Daily communications with Engineering, PMO, and Sr. Mgmt. Established budget controls and monitored KPIs, economic trends, and supplier performance. Maintained +98% inventory accuracy to support requirements, while minimizing costs, owning outstanding freight and supplier invoices to sustain cash flow. Ensured function compliance with AS9100, ISO9000, and sustained DCMA compliance through effective communication, direction, and training requirements.
Cleared 98% overdue supplier invoices within first 90 days.
Secured offshore suppliers, achieving 25% cost savings.
Optimized suppliers spend by commodity / category, reducing costs by 12%.
Operations - Logistics Manager 07/24/06 – 03/05/07
Monogram Int’l, Inc. – Pinellas Park, FL (Commercial Commodity- Sales/ Distribution/WHSE)
Managed daily Operations & Logistics functions to ensure material distribution, planning & scheduling, and inventory control to assure Sales commitments were and meeting customer service levels. Leadership for continuous process improvements, labor efficiency, quality compliance, and logistical response for schedule lead-times. Negotiated domestic & off-shore supplier and logistic contracts to achieve target cost savings.
Sustained 98% inventory accuracy and reduced Logistics transportation cost 12%
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Sr. Strategic Buyer 04/21/04 – 07/24/06
Fidelity-FIS (formerly Certegy, Inc.) – St. Petersburg, FL
Accountability for purchasing SW & HW, commodities, reviewing economic trends, identifying sources, RF(x) management, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract creation/management, and spend analysis; to assure cost savings and meet scheduled OTD’s, support internal and external customer service levels.
Implemented/trained for purchase card program to support corporate spend objectives.
Identified root cause issues and resolved $750K of delinquent invoices (< 30-days).
Logistics – Warehouse Manager 11/13/03 – 04/05/04
MTEC International, LTD - Plant City, FL (Commodity - Distribution/Warehouse/Assembly)
Managed multi warehouses, materials distribution, and logistics oversite to ensure on-time customer delivery schedules. Accountable for accurate inventory levels of raw materials, consumables, and fabricated components to support distribution. Engaged in PM and OPS reviews to assess production schedules aligned to sales forecast.
Reduced pick error rate, resulting in 98% on-time delivery.
Sustained 98% inventory accuracy to meet required JIT stock levels.
Inventory Control/Logistics Manager 07/19/99 – 08/22/03
UTC (formerly Goodrich-AIP) – Colorado Springs, CO
Maintained inventory accuracy at 98% to support daily high volume MFG & Assy functions for commercial and DOD customer accounts. Utilized JIT, Kanban, and Dock-to-Stock, to sustain production material flow. Dept. facilitator for Lean MFG/Kaizan/5S events. Nnegotiated logistics contracts for cost control and service levels.
Achieved 26% reduction ($1.5 million) total FG and RM inventory in 6-mnth period.
Established “Annual Inventory Manual” and “Cycle-Count” resulting in 98% inventory accuracy.
Negotiated Logistics contracts resulting in 12% yearly cost savings.
Sr. Buyer - Planner (promoted) 04/28/97 – 07/19/99
Accountable for purchasing of raw materials, sub-assemblies, electronic components, and textile commodities. Negotiation of service and MRO product supplier contracts, and logistic support to meet OTD schedules. Evaluation of supplier performance to sustain FAA Approved Supplier listing (compliant with ITAR, EAR, and TINA). Analyzed market trends to sustain inventory cost and avoidance of economic impacts.
Strategic supplier sourcing resulting in 25% inventory cost savings.
Assigned Expense Champion (budget control), resulting in $350,000 cost savings.
Materials Manager 01/8/96 – 04/21/97
Kurt MFG, Inc. - Pueblo, CO
Responsible for purchasing, inventory control, planning/scheduling, and logistics functions. Accountable for supplier negotiations of materials, and service contracts to assure cost savings, quality product and service agreements (NDA, LTA, etc) supporting Sales, Engineering, and Quality objectives. Accountability for concise communication, training, and continuous process improvements, with focus to eliminate non-value streams and drain on efficiency. Provided key performance metrics for Sr. Mgmt. review of material requirement issues, inventory accuracy, delivery and supplier performance.
Maintained 98% inventory accuracy, on-time customer delivery.
Direct involvement in ISO9002 certification process (department facilitator)
Planning/Scheduling Manager
Crystal Specialties International - Colorado Springs, CO 04/16/87 – 12/20/96
Accountable for capacity planning & master scheduling within yield oriented process. Established KPI’s and metrics analysis, MRP/ERP system for material requirements and accurate inventories. Daily communications for Sales forecast & backlog execution, budget control, and Plan vs. Performance for GaAs substrate and chemical environment.
MPS efforts resulting in 96% OTD for customer base.
Key participant in documenting procedures for ISO9000 certification.
Responsible for off-site facility and inventory relocation (Utah to Colorado)
“Cycle Count” program, resulting in 98-100% inventory accuracy.
Education
BS/BM: Business / Management and Marketing – University of Phoenix (3.9 GPA) 05/2002 -09/2006
Colorado Springs, CO and Tampa, FL campuses
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