Supply Chain - Business Proposal Manager
Resume:
RONALD WRIGHT, MBA, CPM
Rockford, Illinois 61114
rb7eqm@r.postjobfree.com
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SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS MANAGER / DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN
~ A Domestic & Global Supply Chain Leader Who Captures Multimillion-Dollar Savings, Achieves On-Time and On-Budget Project Delivery & Enhances Customer Satisfaction. ~
Innovative, Analytical, and Customer-Focused Supply Chain Professional with 14+ years of relevant industry experience and an MBA seeking a director-level role. Known for an outstanding ability to spearheading large-scale, critical, high-pressure projects and supplier transitions to support budget, profit, and revenue goals. Foster collaboration by clearly communicating goals, mentoring and nurturing employees, and eliminating silos.
+ Outstanding results in supplier relationship management. Data-driven approach to negotiations. Proven results in designing/implementing supplier performance management programs to bridge gaps and facilitate successful turnarounds.
+ Broad experience in all facets of supply chain management, including plant operations, production, quality control, raw materials, and finished goods warehousing/distribution, transportation, and logistics.
+ History of improving the quality of cost information to capture cost savings. Take the initiative to understand the total cost of ownership (TCO). Initiate product knowledge classes to understand what products should cost.
+ Well versed in e-Commerce and e-Sourcing. Exceptional results as Functional Project Lead in ERP systems development, and implementation that significantly improves supply chain effectiveness.
+ Recognized as a fair, results-focused leader who sets ambitious goals and then mentors/motivates employees to achieve deliverables with excellence. Well versed in leading cross-functional project teams and task forces.
Technical Proficiencies: MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), MS Project. Experience training staff in a variety of ERP solutions (JD Edwards, FoxPro, Great Plains, and others). Experience with AS400, Novell, and PC platforms.
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CORE COMPETENCIES
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+ Team Leadership & Training
+ Policy & Procedure Creation
+ Regulatory Compliance / Risk Mitigation
+ Global Product Sourcing
+ Material Planning Oversight
+ Inventory Strategy Development
+ Project Management
+ Contract Negotiation
+ Resource Utilization / Cost Control
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Hamilton Sundstrand, Rockford, IL
2004-Present
~ Global company that supplies technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. ~
SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS PROPOSAL MANAGER (LEADER) - ELECTRIC SYSTEMS (2010-Present)
Promoted to create, communicate, and execute the supply chain strategy for Electric System Enterprise customers' business proposals. New business initiatives total $1.2+ billion annually and support 3 business units.
Contribute to sourcing initiatives, supply chain strategy, and project planning for company's joint venture in China. Implement and manage the transition to new and legacy part families, establish delivery schedule, and ensure appropriate regulatory compliance. Conceive and implement policies and procedures for providing supply chain strategy and business cases. Negotiate terms, conditions and pricing for long-term agreements with major subcontractor suppliers.
*** Notable Accomplishments ***
+ Successfully resolved a "Top 5" quality issue by coordinating and managing a project that improved the charge pressure switch in all of Boeing's Integrated Drive Generators.
+ Secured a 33% cost savings and expedited lead-time to meet qualifications testing on rotating diode assemblies.
+ Reduced cost of PMG rotor assemblies 30% by spearheading a transition to parts manufactured in China.
+ Initiated and managed an in-sourcing project that lowered motor controller costs 43% for the San Diego division.
+ Earned a "Level-One Team" award from the Vice President of Supply Chain for improving the business proposal cost estimating process.
MAJOR SUBCONTRACT MANAGER, PROGRAM-FOCUSED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (2004-2010)
Recruited to build the pedigree of the supply chain department that now purchases and contracts over $715 million annually. Managed a team of 2 direct reports and operated in a matrix organization with dotted line reporting to program management, operations, and central purchasing. Identified, pursued, and coordinated outsourcing opportunities.
*** Notable Accomplishments ***
+ Honored with an "Outstanding Performance of Excellence" award in 2008 for contribution to the 787 program.
+ Reduced costs 22% while maintaining quality by sourcing specialized parts from Germany, China, and Europe.
+ Captured a $235,0000 cost savings by reducing the cost of 2 critical machined parts for ESA.
+ Increased on-time delivery 28% by improving the key metric performance of several major subcontract suppliers.
+ Increased gross margins 12% and captured an annual savings of $40,000 by managing the development procurement and design to cost targets for a variable frequency generator and generator control unit.
The Way International, New Knoxville, OH
2000-2004
~ A global non-profit organization. ~
SENIOR PURCHASING ANALYST
Recruited to ensure high-value indirect procurement with a $10 million spend. Procured MRO, information technology, infrastructure and capital equipment. Reported to the Global Procurement Manager.
*** Notable Accomplishments ***
+ Saved $12,000+ annually by initiating, devising, and implementing a procurement process for computer systems.
+ Reduced freight payments 25% or $600,000 by creating and implementing new policies and procedures.
+ Slashed expenses 17% by negotiating improved pricing from key suppliers.
Cargill Incorporated, Wayzata, MN
1987-2000
~ A national food broker with 3,000+ employees located across the U.S., generating $450 million in revenues, and the leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing services to food manufacturers, producers, and suppliers. ~
PURCHASING MANAGER, Memphis, TN (1995-2000)
Directed a $650 million supply chain, ensuring high-value procurement of raw materials, chemicals, MRO items, and capital equipment. Motivated and managed a purchasing and warehouse team of 8.
*** Notable Accomplishments ***
+ Saved $6+ million over a five-year period by developing an implementing a supplier rating system to aid in the selection and development of long-term supplier partnerships.
+ Eliminated $1.5 million in annual transportation, labor, and waste costs by conceiving and implementing innovative methods for sourcing and receiving 1 million pounds of plant chemicals via pipelines.
+ Increased efficiency 18%, saving 1300 labor hours, by initiating a scheduling and planning system.
+ Reduced annual MRO $480,000 by establishing a quality control program.
WAREHOUSE / ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER, Miami, FL (1992-1995)
Promoted to lead an administrative and accounting staff of 9 and a warehouse staff of 6. Developed sales strategy, administrative, and warehouse procedures for company's first full-line product distribution facility.
+ Facilitated the project management of an $18 million capital investment to build a state-of-the-art warehouse. Completed project on time and $3 million under budget.
+ Increased profit 15% by arranging sea container shipments of corn syrup to the Caribbean.
SENIOR RISK ANALYSIS AUDITOR / STAFF AUDITOR, Minneapolis, MN & Hereford, England (1987-1992)
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EDUCATION, AFFILIATIONS
& CERTIFICATION
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American Intercontinental University
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA): Healthcare
Management Concentration
Southern Illinois University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ACCOUNTING
Institute for Supply Management
CERTIFIED PURCHASING MANAGER (CPM)
Villanova University
MASTERS CERTIFIED IN APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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