Purchasing/Program Manager

Jim Chynoweth

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Lakeland, MI **143 P.O.#744

Ph. 734-***-****

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Summary: Purchasing Professional with experience since 1995

Specialties include contract negotiations, supplier management, cost reduction,

developing and implementing efficient processes and procedures.

Procurement/Program Management experience within the automotive/heavy truck industry

Accomplished with direct and indirect commodities, capital expenditures, stampings/assemblies, casting, and machining.

Result driven supply chain professional recognized for achievement and performance

Exceptional skills and extensive knowledge of supply chain management processes and procedures.

Global purchasing experience in LCC (low cost countries) leveraging total spend.

Experienced working for OEM and automotive suppliers.

Warehouse/inventory management experience with electromedical components and equipment.

Process experience includes: MRP, JIT/Kan Ban, A.P.I.C.S., APQP, PPAP, TS/QS/ISO. Lean Manufacturing.

Technical Skills

Software Microsoft office, Excel, Power Point, Wers, QAD, BAAN, SAP

Methodology Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing

Education

Supply Chain Management, (A.P.I.C.S.)

Oakland University 1987-1988

Business Administration

Henry Ford Community College 1979-1981

Specialized Training

Dale Carnegie (Personal Development Course

Michigan State University Management Development Program

Karass Negotiation Seminars.

A.P.I.C.S.

Experience

10/2006-12/2009 Commercial Vehicle Systems

Purchasing Manager

Primary responsibilities include global procurement of direct production/pre-production components and tooling: Stamping dies, stampings and assemblies, plastic trim components, form tooling, VEC technology, fully integrated assembly tooling, check fixtures/gages, & engineering services.

Advanced purchasing/program management initiatives for multi-plant production launch expediting tool buy-off and reduced start up costs.

Lead corporate multi-plant machining auction resulting in $500K cost savings and 25% supplier reduction.

Negotiates supply agreements that require improvements in suppliers’ cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and / or risk mitigation.

Develop, track and report relevant supply chain metrics to provide timely visibility

to all supply chain activities.

Ensures that there is a commodity strategy for each commodity and that each sourcing decision supports that strategy.

9/2004 – 10/2006 Quality Metalcraft, Inc.

Program Manager

Responsible for managing production/prototype tooling, stampings/assemblies and fabrication for automotive/heavy truck OEM’s, tier one, and military suppliers.

Adherence to APQP processes from launch through PPAP, assuring program timing, and profitability.

Supervise logistics and supply chain management on all out-sourced production tooling, checking fixtures, and transportation racking systems to subcontractors.

5/2002- 9/2004 Mayflower Vehicle Systems

Corporate Purchasing Manager (Direct report to CEO)

Lead procurement responsibilities for Vehicle Systems North America. VSNA consisted of multiple stamping, e-coat & assembly facilities for class 8 trucks & niche vehicle.

Responsible for staff training, coaching, and adherence to all corporate purchasing policies, ethics and procedures.

I represented VSNA purchasing for the Corporate Oversight Team.

Championed the first escalation point for multi-plant commodity based procurement teams resulting in targeted cost savings and 30% supplier consolidation.

Facilitated MVS Steel Procurement Team. ($100m annual spend 2004 $2.5m cost savings).

Create and delegate cost reduction targets across commodity based teams for raw material, processed steel, tooling, freight, facilities, material handling, & MRO.

Responsible for all corporate contracts / lease agreements > $50K.

Member of the Ford GT Super Car Team for BIW from design, prototype and launch.

Responsible for Ford GT spare parts inventory and service requirements.

11/1995-5/2002 Ogihara America Corporation

Senior Buyer/Supervisor

Responsibilities include RFQ, vendor selection, contract administration and evaluating supplier quotes for procurement of all prototype/production parts and tooling.

Assure all production launch and production standards are maintained to exceed our customer’s expectations.

Responsible for training, coaching, discipline & performance management activities.

Provide cross-functional support to Engineering, Sales, and Production, while providing customer support and coordination of incoming goods and services.

8/1990-11/1995 Daikin Clutch Corporation

Materials Manager

4/1987-8/1990 Mazda Motor/Mfg. Production/Inventory Control Analyst

9/1979-4/1987 Siemens Medical Systems

Materials/Inventory Control Supervisor

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