Manager, Consultant

Paulette C. Thelen

*** ******** ***. *., ****** Acres, FL 33974, 586-***-**** (c), e-mail: *********@***.***

Procurement - Materials - Operations - Supply Chain

PROJECT MANAGEMENT • COST ANALYSIS • LEADERSHIP

Purchasing Professional with a substantial background in purchasing, supply chain and manufacturing seeking a challenging opportunity to achieve world class results with an innovative growing company managing business growth while reducing costs through process and product improvements/development.

• Procurement/Strategic Sourcing • Global Sourcing • Lean Organizational Development/JIT

• Mixed Model Value Stream • Design VA/VE Initiatives • Staff/Team Development / Growth

• MRP/ERP Systems Execution • Supplier Selection/Negotiation • MFG Operation Management

• Business Process Management • Distribution/Logistics Mgmt

• Materials/Planning/Inventory Control

• Automotive Components • Shifters & Shift Knobs • Heavy-Duty Truck Manufacturing

• Jacks & Tool Kits • Vehicle Manufacturing • Electronic Assemblies & Circuits

• Metal Fabrication • Flow Mold/Blow Molded Goods • Machined & Sub Assemblies

• Global Distribution • Stamping/Forging/Castings • Cold Heading/Plastic Inj. Molding

SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project and Publisher

Experienced in MRP, GPS and AS400

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Faith-Trinity, United Church of Christ 2009 to 2010

Warren, MI

Office Manager (Independent Contractor)

Organize and manage office area to streamline weekly publications and monthly newsletters

Reported to Pastor

• Revise weekly publications in MS Publisher

• Created work instruction manual

• Publish Monthly Newsletter

• Responsible for all correspondence

• Restock office supply inventory utilizing pull system

General Motors Corporation 2005 to 2009

Warren, MI

$300 mil APV: Shifters, Shift Knobs, Jacks, Toolkits and Park Brakes (Levers)

Senior Buyer/ Sourcing Specialist

Managed all aspects of Procurement, Materials and Distribution in a multiple global manufacturing platform.

Operational expertise includes Domestic and International facilities in Mexico, UK, Spain, Poland, South Africa and Asia.

Reported to Commodity Manager, Director, Executive Director / Vice-President Global Purchasing & Supply Chain

• Supplier evaluation and selection including cost negotiation, quote approval and completion of required legal agreements

• Successful supplier negotiations with an accumulated cost savings of $1mil annually

• Initiated Cost Savings workshops with suppliers, engineers and cost estimator resulting in 10% to 20% cost reduction

• Participated in Supplier Development reviews resulting in overall savings of $1 mil annually

• Managed key automotive commodities, processed supplier’s purchase orders, coordinated and responded to Eng. Work Orders

• Initiated meetings with suppliers and engineers resulting in cost savings

• Supported assembly plant operations

• Solicited bids, secured written quotations from suppliers, set targets, analyzed bids, performed value and cost analysis

• Processed contracts for compliance and performance

• Reviewed Sourcing presentations and other preparations for Executive Global Meeting

General Motors Corporation 1999 to 2004

Warren, MI

Global Purchasing and Supply Chain-Supply Chain Engineer

Key member of Advance Purchasing decisions with logistical costs resulting in savings of $3 mil + annually

Reported to the Department Manager/Director/Executive Director / Vice-President Global Purchasing & Supply Chain

• Collaborated with program teams and key stakeholders to develop costs associated with future programs

• Represented Logistics in Executive Sourcing Meetings

• Lead and participated in “Go Fast” Workshops

• Participated as team member analyzing “Make vs. Buy” metal fabrication decisions

General Motors Corporation 1995 to 1999

Warren, MI

Global Purchasing and Supply Chain-Logistics Specialist

Managed all aspects of Logistics of multiple global manufacturing sites. Operational expertise includes Domestic and International facilities in Mexico, UK, Poland and Asia. Reporting to the General Supervisor/Executive Director

• Supported seven assembly plant operations

• Created assembly plant’s annual logistics budget

• Forecasted new vehicle program’s logistical costs

• Key member of assembly plant’s “Plan for every part” team

• Negotiated/Secured Supplier agreements with Domestic & International Supply Partners

General Motors Corporation 1992 to 1995

Lansing, MI

Production Control Coordinator

Reported to the General Supervisor

• Supported assembly plant operations

• Coordinated even flow of material into assembly plant utilizing Just-In-Time

• Collaborated with Buyers and Suppliers to recognize cost savings

• Monitored Inventory

• Initiated container adjustments to avoid obsolescence

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 2000

Masters of Science, Administration, Management (MSA)

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY 1999

Bachelors of Business Administration, Management (BBA)

Additional Materials experience available upon request

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