Manager Supply Chain

Global Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager

Strong leadership skills, results-driven, international experience, multi-lingual

• Implemented successful international sourcing strategies resulting in significant and sustainable cost reductions

• Greatly reduced lead times and improved inventory turns

• Sourcing experience includes metals, polymers, paper, MRO, services

Experience

Hayward Industries, Clemmons, NC October 2011 to July 2012

[Leading Manufacturer of Pool Equipment]

Commodity Manager (Metals), annual spend 180,000,000

• Developed sourcing strategies for Copper, Steel and Aluminum

• Identified supply chain risks and developed mitigation strategies

• Renegotiated key supply agreements resulting in $250,000 savings

• Instrumental in developing new product sourcing agreements

3A Composites USA Inc., Mooresville, NC May 2007 to September 2011

[Manufacturer of composite panels for graphics display, construction and automotive applications]

Supply Chain Manager, annual spend $120,000,000

Negotiated major commodity contract savings of $4,000,000 in 2010.

Developed new source of supply in China resulting in increased sales of $3,000,000.

Developed strategic sourcing policies (multi sourcing, global sourcing), resulting in improving the company’s negotiating position while minimizing risk exposure.

Executed new sourcing strategies across all major sourcing areas, such as aluminum, polyolefins, paper, MRO items and services.

Reduced head-count in procurement department from 5 to 3 while increasing efficiency.

Peter Meier Inc. Kernersville NC March 2004 to November 2006

[Manufactures lazy Susans for major kitchen cabinet manufacturers. Buys and sells furniture components from Italy, China, Austria, Germany and France.]

Purchasing & Logistics Manager, annual spend $20,000,000

Consolidated Purchasing activities of 6 business units into one newly formed department.

Set up replenishment logic and processes in enterprise system.

Responsible for maintaining optimal inventory turn and service degree levels in five warehouses nationwide (including 3PL warehouses).

Renegotiated international freight contracts for improved supply chain performance from Europe and the Far East.

Increased inventory turns across business units.

Grass America Inc., Kernersville NC July 2003 to February 2004

[Manufactures hinges and drawer slides for the furniture industry. Headquartered in Austria.]

Director of Purchasing & Logistics, annual spend $60,000,000

Senior Manager of the company’s purchasing department and main distribution center.

Restructured Purchasing Department for optimal performance.

Reduced annual inbound transportation cost by $70,000.

Instrumental in moving product lines from US to China to increase profitability.

Mepla-Alfit USA, Lexington NC October 2000 to June 2003

[Manufactures hinges for the furniture industry. Headquartered in Austria.]

Director of Purchasing & Logistics, annual spend $50,000,000

Senior Manager of the company’s purchasing department and main distribution center.

Instrumental in the implementation of a new ERP system in the areas of purchasing and warehouse management.

Implemented new purchasing reorder logic.

Implemented the Master Planning Module.

Set up warehouse operations in the ERP system.

Häfele America Company, Archdale NC 1993 to September 2000

[One of the major suppliers of furniture hardware worldwide. Manufactures and distributes all types of furniture hardware. Headquartered in Germany.]

Logistics Manager, annual spend $100,000,000

Management of global logistics activities in order to optimize the company’s supply chain.

Reduced order processing time in the main distribution center by 25 percent.

Introduced statistical process control to meet higher quality standards.

Implemented employee training programs to improve efficiency and accuracy in distribution center operations.

Reduced inbound transportation cost by $300,000 annually.

Purchasing Manager

Coordination of global purchasing activities with the company’s 250 suppliers in 20 countries with an annual purchasing volume of $40 million (18,000 SKU’s). Responsible for assuring order fill rate while optimizing inventory turns.

Increased order line fill rate while reducing inventory.

Restructured purchasing department resulting in streamlined ordering processes and increased buyer performance.

Product Manager

Responsible for sourcing, testing and marketing of new products as well as increasing the performance of existing product lines (annual sales volume $5 million).

Successfully introduced a new line of furniture hinges to the US market

Repositioned the company’s line of TV swivels resulting in an annual sales increase of $1 million.

Education

Master of Business Administration with focus on Strategic Management and Leadership skills

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelor of Science, International Trade

Reutlingen Professional College for Technology and Economics, Germany

Computer Skills

• In-depth knowledge of various ERP systems: SAP, Microsoft Dynamix Axapta, Intuitive ERP, Infor Enspire, AS 400.

• Strong Skills in ERP system selection, implementation and operation.

• Expert knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook.

Languages and Other Skills

• Fluent in English, German and French; Working knowledge of Dutch and Spanish.

• Familiar with Six Sigma Principles.

• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Principles.

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