Six Sigma Manager
Resume:
Anthony J. Benson **** South Hwy *** St. Louis Park, MN
EDUCATION
B.S. International Business Indiana State University
Major GPA: 3.67 Cumulative GPA: 3.3 May 2006
Study Abroad Participant – 2005 - Tilburg University, Netherlands
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity: Executive Board Member - Treasurer, Historian, Intramural Chairman
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) - 2009
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified – 2009
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cummins Inc, Corporate Sourcing Manager Oct 2010 – Present
Corporate Purchasing – Engine, Power Generation and Emissions Business Units
Coordinated plastic purchasing activities for all Cummins business units globally.
Purchasing activities include spend/cost management and supplier selection as well as executing prototype orders, negotiating contract terms, minimum order quantities and lead times.
Developed global sourcing strategy and implemented across 11 manufacturing plants worldwide.
Responsible for $110 million dollars of plastics spend per year.
Identified and exceeded year over year cost reduction goals set by upper management ($3.6 million).
Negotiated long-term supply agreements with strategic supply base resulting in year over year cost reductions.
Led the new product introduction of a rental generator line into CPGF manufacturing facility.
Organized and presented the Cummins metals to plastics conversion strategy for upper management.
Researched and recovered $146K worth of supplier warranty defects from suppliers.
Communicated cost reduction opportunities to engineering resulting in $350K worth of cost reductions.
Leveraged new product introduction with advanced sourcing team resulting in significant cost reductions.
Proactively monitored supplier health and worked with risky suppliers to develop plans to avoid disruption.
Cummins Inc, Global Sourcing Specialist Mar 2009 – Oct 2010
Power Generation Business Unit
Developed and implemented local sheetmetal sourcing strategy for $60 Million of spend per year.
Responsible for supplier selection, cost reduction, supplier development, strategic planning and vision, agreements, and all other aspects of the supply chain for sheet metal, fuel tanks and lifting skids.
Managed cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, logistics and materials personnel in the transition of sheetmetal to LCC suppliers, with an emphasis on cost, quality and delivery.
Worked closely with Cummins IPO offices to develop regional suppliers for CPG globally
Collaborated with CPG engineering to redesign current fuel tank specs for end customers, resulting in increased sales due to optimum product offerings.
Led the transition of sheet metal parts to low cost country (LCC) suppliers with $1+Million annual savings.
Implemented domestic supplier consolidation strategy, shrinking domestic supply base from 22 suppliers to 12.
Negotiated annual contracts for raw steel with service centers and mills with the intent of leveraging global spend.
Launched Six Sigma process redesign project at fuel tank suppliers facility with the result of a 10% weld rate reduction on CPG fuel tanks.
Attained $450K in cost savings in 2010 and have projects in place to save in excess of $1.5M in 2011.
Negotiated pay term extensions with key suppliers from 45 to 60 days.
Cummins Inc, Sourcing Analyst Mar 2008 – Mar 2009
Power Generation Business Unit
Provided analytical support for three sourcing managers (Engines, Alternators, Castings).
Supported day to day plant operations by working with supply base to alleviate production disruptions.
Sourced and negotiated pricing for 1200 items with an annual purchased value of $60 million including establishing blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements.
Created and negotiated CPG’s first rebate program with supply base leading to $365K in annual rebates.
Reduced logistics costs of incoming freight from LCC supply base by utilizing prior planning background.
Identified new technology for CPG and sourced 4 high volume parts to this supplier resulting in significant PPM reduction and 50% cost reduction ($410K).
Led the transition of 12 part numbers to low cost country (LCC) suppliers with $1.3 million annual savings.
Reduced supplier lead times from 15 days to 5 days resulting in a 15% reduction of days on hand inventory.
Launched Six Sigma Process Redesign project to come up with a way to accurately measure built to print sheet metal parts ($150k savings).
Trained in 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing processes.
Cummins Inc, External Material Planner Oct 2006 – Mar 2008
Power Generation Business Unit
Planned and executed flow of externally procured material from supplier into factory.
Responsible for all castings, sheetmetal and copper purchases at Fridley manufacturing plant.
Monitored and improved supplier performance initiatives to meet departmental goals.
Developed and implemented material agreements with strategic supply base.
Managed day to day issues that demanded alternative sourcing to ensure material flow for production.
Responsible for $40 million dollars of inventory management.
Improved annual commodity delivery performance from 73% to 96% OTD.
Exceeded managements inventory reduction targets through the use of six sigma.
Identified key flaw in planning parameters resulting in $230K inventory reduction.
Reduced work in capital by lowering lead times, MOQs and FLMs with suppliers.
Achieved high performer marks in 2007 and 2008 employee annual reviews (Top 10%).
Cummins Inc, International Marketing Analyst Intern Summer of 2005
Engine Business Unit
Developed parts sourcing strategy for Brazil and Argentina programs.
Analyzed business efforts of new/recon parts programs in Latin America.
Coordinated parts marketing literature in Latin American countries.
Authorized internal procedure documentation for IDDF Export Policy.
Trained in PCM and MBI familiarization.
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Systems and Technical Experience
Oracle R12, Ariba Indirect Purchasing, Ariba Contract Workbench, Microsoft Office, Excel AtRisk
(Monte Carlo Risk Analysis), MiniTab 14, Lotus Notes, PRO-E, Matrix
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