Supply Chain Manager

TIMOTHY DAUDELIN

*** *. ******** ***, **** *** Chicago, IL 60605

************@*******.*** • Cell: 309-***-****

EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Extensive Domestic and International Sourcing Client Relationship Management (CRM) Performance Metric Management Operational Analysis Vendor Management P&L Improvements Warehouse Management & Logistical Planning Process Improvements Internal and external advising and consulting experience

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Direct responsibility of up to 8 direct and 30 indirect reports; managed entire financial systems from A/P to Procurement and A/R.

• Creation and implementation of operational, financial and logistical processes and policies

• Creation of Supplier Matrixes utilizing lean principles and best practices to monitor and improve vendor quality and performance

• Exceeded bonus targets every year

• Developed companywide procurement models that resulted in 25% increase in gross profit

• Re-engineered entire procurement, logistic, and manufacturing process that resulted in 11% increase in gross margins

• Dynamic, results-oriented business leader with over 20+ years of experience in the automotive, aftermarket, logistics, transportation, retail and service industries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

APRIL 2010 - PRESENT

RoadSafe Traffic Systems is dedicated to providing the roadway construction industry with the latest technologies in efficient traffic control and protection services. RoadSafe provides services, products and equipment - including daily rental of barricades, pavement marking, maintenance of traffic services, sign installation and much more.

NATIONAL PURCHASING MANAGER - Primary responsibility for all purchasing, logistics, contracts, services, inventory control and overhead. Primary originator of policies and procedures pertaining to purchasing, financial controls, logistics, and inventory control. Responsibility to create and maintain national contracts, negotiation of terms and conditions, creation and management of company purchasing card program, Energy Management, CAPEX, and opening of new facilities.

REDUCTION OF 30% OF INVOICES AND 36% OF PURCHASE ORDERS WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF INITIATING NEW POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BY NATIONALIZING VENDOR ACCOUNTS.

SECURED NEW CONTRACTS FOR CRUCIAL COMPONENTS WITH EXISTING AND COMPETITIVE SUPPLIERS FOR 2011 THAT WILL LOWER COSTS BY AN AVERAGE OF 8% ON 38M SPEND.

W M PUTNAM, BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS

September 2007 to April 2010

W M Putnam is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider of facilities services that markets services under the brand OfficeRedi. Primary clients are companies opening or upgrading multiple branch offices and stores.

Vice President of Procurement – Scope of duties consist of managing all aspects of purchasing, client invoicing, inventory control, order processes and operational functions. Additionally, directly responsible for complete and accurate financials for the corporation.

Charged with supervising installations of product and services, favorably managed contract negotiations with clients and manage all aspects of the supply chain. Subsequently, generated 6 new clients and growth of existing business margins of more than 11%.

Reengineered all aspects of process and tracking systems for delinquent accounts, which proved instrumental in increasing productivity in 6 weeks, while simultaneously reducing delinquent account receivables, thereby significantly improving cash flow. Accounts payable delinquency rates fell from 22% to less than 2%, while average payables went from 48 days to less than 15 days.

SEAGA MANUFACTURING, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS

November 2005 - September 2007

Seaga Manufacturing is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the vending and cold merchandiser industries.

Procurement Manager – Primary duties focused on managing all purchasing/logistics, contracts ad services, inventory control and overhead. Managed all aspects of supply chain management initiatives for 3 different facilities located in the USA, India, and the UK.

Entrusted by senior management with turning around a cooler line, representing 18% of company’s revenue that was unable to meet quality standards. Located new supplier within 45 business days to keep product flowing to customers, and create acceptable quality standards for new international supplier to adhere to. Subsequently, reducing product costs 22%.

LAMONT INDUSTRIES, BURLINGTON, IOWA

June 2003 - November 2005

Lamont Industries is a leading importer and manufacturer of furniture and accessories for the bath, kitchen, and home.

Costing, Purchasing and Logistics Manager – Directly responsible for sourcing, production costs, worldwide supply chain, labor costs and overhead. Responsible for creating and maintaining computerized product BOM’s and MAPICS systems.

Charged with creating and maintaining a computerized logistics tracking and ordering system that realized a 16% importation cost reduction of finished goods and raw materials. Consequently, developed and maintained supplier contracts favorable to Lamont that reduced lead-time from an average of 8 weeks to 5 weeks.

SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY, BURLINGTON, IOWA

August 2001 - June 2003

An accredited institution of higher learning.

Evening History Instructor – Taught basic survey courses in U.S. history as well as on Iowa Public Television. Developed and taught two specialized courses on the ramifications of the Civil War and Vietnam War.

NTN BOWER CORP., MACOMB, ILLINOIS

September 1995 - August 2001

NTN-Bower Corporation is the largest manufacturers of precision roller and bearing related products.

Purchasing and Tool Crib Supervisor – Responsible for supervising purchase of tooling, MRO, machinery and miscellaneous items. Managed 3 direct and 8 indirect employees. Supervised tool crib, personnel, and created and maintained computerization system for tooling. Also, responsible for managing vendor selection, inventory control, and tooling design changes. Reduced inventory and spending by $2 million annually, lowered inventory levels by 40% and reduced tooling out of stocks from 18% to 5%, thereby increasing manufacturing efficiencies.

COOPER INDUSTRIES-CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS, BURLINGTON, IOWA

August 1989 - September 1995

Champion Spark Plugs represent the world’s most complete line of standard and premium plugs for automotive, marine and small-engine applications.

Purchasing Supervisor – Charged with development of a computerized print release system for inventory management designed to reduce cost and increase revenue. Identified problem areas, developed, and directed implementation of companywide process improvement initiatives. Within the first year decreased tooling shortages from 28% to less than 3%, which increase production efficiencies and reduced annual inventory time from 2 weeks to 3 days.

ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Lean Enterprise Institute

ISM – Supply Chain Management

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Master of Arts, History, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois (GPA: 3.72/4.0) 1988

Bachelor of Arts, History, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois (Cum laude) 1986

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