Supply chain manager for Titan International, the largest global off the road wheel manufacturer. Responsible for the execution and management of $80M annual raw material hot roll coil steel and MRO inventory while leading a team of 7 supply chain professionals. Focuses include vendor relations with key suppliers, implement projects focused on usage reduction, and strategicallyprocured raw material to achieve cost savings while maintaining on-time delivery

Managed day to day procurement activities including purchase approvals, , corrective actions with supplier relations, inventory planning, etc. Developed integral supplier partnerships to achieve cost reductions through RFQ’s and projectmanagement. Responsible for the execution and management of $12M of annual MRO inventory including welding consumables, industrial & safety supplies, facility management services, energy procurement, packaging, cutting tools, oils & lubricants,, chemicals, etc. Developed and implemented new MRO inventory management system resulting in increased efficiency whileminimizing inventory levels.

Created purchase orders through entire vendor base while managing desired raw material steel inventory levelsset by management. Analyzed material resource planning daily to ensure raw material availability for the given production schedule. Participated in regular S&OP management meetings to maximize on-time delivery throughout the supply chain. Provided consistent measuring, monitoring and development of supply chain performance and KPI’s.

Assisted MRO Purchasing Supervisor with sourcing activities for capital improvements and data collection. Served as primary MRO purchasing contact for purchasing and administration sourcing for entire campus. Provided budgetary MRO forecasts to management. Assisted accounts payable with invoice assistance regularly.