Negotiator
Resume:
Cheryl Overmeyer
Anderson, SC 29621
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated sourcing leader with over 15 years of combined purchasing and operations experience in Sourcing Leadership roles at Danaher Corp, Owens Corning, Bank One and Xerox. Recognized as a strong team builder with proven cost reductions and supplier relationship skills. An innovative problem solver able to provide win-win scenarios with a strong background in contract law.
Experienced with:
• Global Sourcing • Kaizen Events • MRO/Leasing/Services/ Direct & In-Direct
• Banking Operations • Leadership Skills • Metal, Cold forming & Paper Industries
• Supplier Development • RFQ Development • Company Integrations and Consolidations
• Contracts/Negotiations • SAP/MAS200, Mac- Pac, and Oracle • Microsoft Office Suite
WORK EXPERIENCE
KEMET ELECTRONICS CORP. 2008
World Leader in Capacitor Manufacturing
Global Commodity Manager
Managed the supply base for seven commodities.. Commodities included Chemicals, Raw Materials, Precious Metals, IT, IT services, Communications, Oracle, Oracle Services and Transportation. Annual Spend of 156 Million. Global countries included: China, Mexico, Europe, USA, and Japan.
DANAHER CORP., Tool Group, Gastonia, NC 2006-2008 Manufacture Leader in Made in the USA Hand Tools
Purchasing Leader, Ensured the achievement of corporate level planning, sourcing, asset management, capital goals and objectives by managing, directing, and implementing supply chain objectives to ensure a supply chain commitment of continuous improvement in delivery, quality, cost, service while meeting corporate financial objectives.
• Performed duties as a Purchasing Manager with an annual buy of 98M.
• Directed the activities of three: two direct reports and an on-site third party logistics personnel and on-site third party MRO inventory /buying company.
• Increased Third Party MRO interaction with company by introducing 5-S program. They improved or sustained program weekly for 48 of 52 weeks.
• Reduced on-site direct and in-direct inventories from 14M to 8M.
• Implemented new tool ordering process that improved on time delivery from 34% to 98% which included decreasing one EFTH.
• Lead Kaizen events for continuous improvement programs e.g. Supplier kanban program for ordering direct material requirements; reduced direct spend inventories by 30k.
• Developed new processes for top dollar spend; lead Kaizen event that decreased inventory by 86K.
• Negotiated short and/or long term contracts and agreements ensuring to be below and/or within budget while supporting Business Unit’s requirements.
• Introduce and establish with overseas suppliers new practices and procedures to ensure Business Units inventory reduction goals were met.
• Maintain corporate policies and procedures to ensure SOX compliance.
• Implemented wire forecasting and Kanban ordering which ensured raw materials requirements were available 99.5% OTD.
OWENS CORNING CORP., Anderson, SC 2000-2006
World Leader in Building Materials, OEM Division
Sourcing Leader 2001-2005
Duties as Sourcing Manager with an $18M annual buy from more than 800 suppliers. Directed the activities of three direct reports with commodities ranging from MRO, metal alloys; to multi-million capital projects.
• Promoted to Sourcing Leader of Anderson operations in less than 12 months.
• Generated over $850M in annual savings through effective negotiations and establishing key “Critical Operating Tasks” (COT).
• Developed and implemented strategic direction and processes for a new division and reduced purchasing labor requirement from 23 to 3.
• Created new processes and re-vamped supplier base to lean manufacturing strategies and significantly reduced inventories in tool crib and cutter head processes.
• Utilized E-procurement on-line reverse auctions to achieve a 17 - 21% per auction. (Lawn care, cutter heads and heat treating).
• Re-vamped RFQ process to better leverage negotiations at large volume metals and capital expenditures and contracts.
• Developed a global supplier base for prototype development projects by teaming with engineering.
Lead Buyer, Granville, OH 2000-2001
Provided sourcing support for (4) divisions of OC Science and Technology department. Worked with PhDs, lab personnel, engineers and technicians tasked with new product development for 400 key customers.
• Generated a $250M savings in site services (MRO, Equipment leasing, technical testing, lab equipment, and site services).
• Maintained services with critical suppliers with minimal interruptions during bankruptcy proceedings.
• Implemented supplier consignment contracts for multi-functioning labs where suppliers maintained storerooms.
• Leveraged volume and quality by creating a regional buying team and centralizing the purchases of like services.
• Ensured cost effective procurement by fostering a teamwork atmosphere with PhDs, engineers, project managers and EH&S.
OPTIMUM SYSTEM PRODUCTS INC., Columbus, OH 1997-1999
A Banking Service Provider
Purchasing Director
Started–up original purchasing function as a key staff position.
• Developed commodity buying within the Customer-Service Group.
• Generated $300,000 in additional sales by creating alliances with suppliers.
• Managed conversion projects.
• Implemented and concluded re-modeling of old facility for a new business line.
• Achievement Club winner for exceeding goals.
BANC ONE SERVICES CORPORATION, Columbus, OH 1992-1997
The Operations Center for Bank One
Operations Officer, Managing Buyer
• Promoted to Operations Officer.
• Consolidated 12 state buying departments into one.
• Managed a staff of (7) Senior Buyers during a nationalization of purchasing department.
• Negotiated and managed a portfolio of contracts.
• Created savings of $7 Million.
Operations Supervisor
Planned and scheduled a multiple task, two shift and exempt staff environment in a fast-paced production facility.
• Ensured delivery standards were met on a daily basis.
• Interacted with suppliers for optimum utilization of required services, e.g. mailing houses.
• Maintained compliance with United States Postal regulations.
• Identified and launched new program for eliminating equipment down time. In-line metering.
NEWFIELD PUBLICATIONS (previously XEROX) 1982-1992
Educational Division, printer and distributor of the Weekly Reader and other book clubs for children
Directed work crews and daily workflow. Planned inventory usage for daily operations. Operated high-speed equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Redesigned in-house inventory processes that increased the flow of inventory by 20%.
• Served as a liaison between company and union workers for an incentive program that increased production by 30%.
EDUCATION
B.A. Business Management /Human Resources, Cum Laude
Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
A.A.S. Business Management/Marketing, w/honors
Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
ISM - National Association of Purchasing Managers &
APICS, CSCP
Seminars in Law, Contract Writing, and Negotiating
Management Certificate Program for Engineers
Effective Team Leadership Training
Management Development Program, Bank One
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
Pressco Federal Credit Union, Board of Directors
CEO of Presco Federal Credit Union
Supervisory Committee Member
ISM/NAPM
APICS
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