Supply Chain Management

Mark Malde

**** ***** **** ** *********, Minnesota 55901 Cell: 507-***-****

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Operations and Supply Chain Executive

Proven leader with expertise in Business Strategy Development and Implementation, Continuous Process Improvement (LEAN/6 Sigma), Customer Management, Supply Chain(multi-site), Commodity Management, Plant Operations, Financial improvement and a special emphasis on team building. Experience in all aspects of Operations from planning to delivery of a quality product to the Customer. Unique experience in full P&L/ balance sheet management and restructuring.

Profile and Qualifications

Results Driven Management Executive, Exceptional Leadership and Communication Skills

Operations, Supply Chain, Finance & Programming

Change Agent – Process and Morale Improvement

High-performance executive with a results-charged career in the leadership of Operations, Supply Chain, projects and teams within multi-site and multi-country business enterprises with a special emphasis on continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Vision, Strategy & Leadership Site restructuring

Plant and Operations Management Program Lifecycle Management

Supply Chain Management Business & Project Finance Management

Multi Site / Multi Country Management Strategic Alliance & Relationship Management

Turnaround & Change Management ITAR, AS 9100 and medical supply chain and operations experience

Business Process & Performance Improvement IT Automation Opportunities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hardcore Computer Inc, Rochester, Minnesota 11/2008 to Present

Chief Operating Officer

Start up firm in the development and manufacture of a fully submerged liquid computer. Responsibilities include the development, documentation and implementation of all operational processes. Functional accountabilities in facilities, test engineering, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, customer service, and quality. Additional responsibilities include fund raising and business financial planning.

Benchmark, Rochester, Minnesota 2007 to 2008

Senior Director Supply Chain Minnesota Division

Senior executive management position responsible for all aspects of Supply Chain for the Minnesota Division. Supply Chain includes Supply Chain Strategy, Commodity Management, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supplier Development Engineering, Receiving Inspection, Logistics, and Six-Sigma / LEAN. This was a new position created by combining Winona and Rochester operations. Significant personnel and technical challenges existed in integrating the two sites. Customers were AS9100, ITAR, medical and computer. Team consists of 250 with a $500m spend..

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Management & Leadership Achievements: (continued from page one)

• Integrated Rochester and Winona site operations ($500m spend) / 250 people

• Implemented commodity management and strategic sourcing

• Integrated supplier quality management and associated processes

• Cost reduction of 10% for discretionary items

• Inventory reduction from 31 days to 24 days

• Implemented focused six-sigma / LEAN process

• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory process

• Developed and implemented supplier management process (supplier consolidation and spend reduction)

• On time releases to Manufacturing improved from 60% to 90%+

• Cycle count accuracy of 99% and warehouse cycle time improvement of 10%

• Hand selected by CEO for temporary assignment in Mexico to improve site operational performance

PEMSTAR/Benchmark (acquisition), Rochester, Minnesota 2005 to 2007

Vice President and Rochester Site General Manager

Senior executive management position responsible for all aspects of site operations. Inherited significant personnel and operational performance issues. Complete restructuring was required to restore site morale, quality,competitiveness and to re-gain Customer confidence . Full P&L (~$200m sales) and balance sheet (~$20m inventory) responsibilities. Customers were AS9100, Medical and Computer. Team consists of 500+.

Management & Leadership Achievements:

• Reduced overhead structure by $2m (30%)

• Inventory reduction of 50%

• Manufacturing cycle time reductions of 50%

• Behind schedule to customer reduced from $4m to $0m

• Implemented focused six-sigma / LEAN process throughout the organization

• Restructured team to be Customer focused

• Co-located Customer teams to facilitate teamwork and communications

• Added FSO (Facilities Security Officer) to expand military and ITAR capabilities

• Implemented comprehensive communications strategy

• Implemented closed loop Customer management process

• Implemented extensive metrics system with monthly program team reviews

• Upgraded facilities significantly

• Received ISO auditors best practice award for the development of a continuous improvement culture

• 2 FDA audits with 0 observations

PEMSTAR, Rochester, Minnesota 2000 to 2005

Vice President – Corporate Supply Chain / Operations

Senior executive management position with a broad based focus on all aspects of the supply chain across an enterprise, which included 13 sites in 8 different countries in the 3 major geographies : US, Europe and Asia.. Responsible for spend in excess of $600m. Developed and implemented initial commodity management processes including sourcing, supplier management and cost reduction. Best practices developed and deployed world-wide. Monthly and weekly metrics were defined and deployed across the enterprise. A cross-site users group to review opportunities to automate processes with a key emphasis on continuous process improvement. Sought out for special projects and sites requiring immediate improvements in operational performance.

Management & Leadership Achievements:

• Increased inventory turns by 100% resulting is near industry leading turns

• Implemented common IT architecture across 8 Sites WW

• Created and implemented the Supply Chain for a new site which grew to over $100m revenue in 3 months

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Management & Leadership Achievements: (continued from page two)

• Implemented cost management process across key sites (focused on strategic sourcing)

• Increased cycle count accuracy by 30%

• Reduced the number of suppliers by 40%

• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory strategy and programs

• Developed key metrics package for daily/weekly/monthly monitoring

• Strong focus on continuous process improvement

• Developed education process to improve skills and focus world-wide

• Led tiger team at several sites to improve overall operational performance

• Served as customer interface for struggling sites and programs

• Best practices identified, documented with follow up to site implementation

• Developed and implemented strategic sourcing process resulting in leveraged supplier agreements

• Led team to automate Purchasing process with IT integration

IBM CORPORATION 1982 to 1999

Eighteen-year career distinguished by performance-based promotion through a series of senior and middle management roles with functional accountabilities in finance, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, special projects management, and IT. Formally recognized by 3 outstanding achievement awards along with various informal awards.

Management Positions Key Technical Positions

Manufacturing Procurement Plans and Controls

Supply Chain Management Administrative Assistant to Functional Procurement Manager

Industrial Engineering Buyer

Volumes and Inventory Planning Programmer

Second Line Manager – Volumes planning and Inventory Planning Cost accountant

Second Line Manager – Fulfillment (3 sites) Volumes Planner

Special Projects

Business Planner

DASD Commodity Manager

Management & Leadership Achievements:

• Developed original materials cost reduction management process for Personal Computer Group achieving over 30% cost reduction

• Procurement lead for first major out sourcing effort, resident at supplier, managed contractual relationship between the two parties

• Implemented and debugged first standard cost process which was modeled by other IBM sites

• Developed and programmed user friendly MRP system and deployed across business unit

• Developed first commodity management process across the enterprise, consolidated demand stream and closed supply line, improved serviceability by 25%+ while increasing inventory turns by 50%+

• Special projects including the management of several part numbers gating significant revenue across the Corporation

• Led materials in site to site transfer of $1b of revenue, 40k part numbers and 25 different models

• Managed inventory projects/programs valued in excess of $2 Billion in output and in excess of $600m of total inventory across several sites worldwide, turns improved of over 50%

• Down sized and consolidated 100 person team to meet cost and performance objectives

• Developed Sales and Operations process for AS/400 group, developed key set of metrics for development of top line revenue monthly plan and correlation to MRP top inputs

EDUCATION

BS – Business Administration - Finance, 1982

UNIVERSITY OF Wisconsin – Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Technical Training & Professional Development Sponsored by IBM Corporation – Highlights:

Management Training, Business Case Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Basics of Supply Chain Management, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Vendor Managed Inventory

Awards and Recognition

Outstanding Achievement Awards (4), Informal Awards (8), Senior Management High Potential List, Best in Class Inventory Turns

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