Established in 1946, Wood’s Household has built a rich history of providing quality products and service after the sale. After starting as a retailer of household appliances in downtown Clare after World War II, we quickly progressed into carrying other products. As a matter of fact, we were one of the first retailers in the area to sell televisions when they hit the market! Wood’s has continued to build on that experience and grown into what you see today. Now offering over 25,000 square feet of showroom just North of the downtown area, Wood’s is proud to have become your one stop shop for appliances, flooring, bedding, electronics and furniture.After 78 years, we continue to be a family owned and operated business committed to providing exceptional value to our customers and community. Put our experience, reputation and pride of ownership to work for you!

Established in 1946, Wood’s Household has built a rich history of providing quality products and service after the sale. After starting as a retailer of household appliances in downtown Clare after World War II, we quickly progressed into carrying other products. As a matter of fact, we were one of the first retailers in the area to sell televisions when they hit the market! Wood’s has continued to build on that experience and grown into what you see today. Now offering over 25,000 square feet of showroom just North of the downtown area, Wood’s is proud to have become your one stop shop for appliances, flooring, bedding, electronics and furniture.After 70 years, we continue to be a family owned and operated business committed to providing exceptional value to our customers and community. Put our experience, reputation and pride of ownership to work for you!

Developed and managed Global Strategic Supplier relationships which included lead responsibility for the negotiation and award of multi-year product category contracts. Established and managed year over year cost reductions for both legacy and new product introductions. New product negotiation reduced total program cost by over $60M in addition to contractually committed year over year cost reductions. Drove Supply Chain roadmaps and ensured other organizations engaged with the directed preferred suppliers. Held on-going Commodity meetings which fostered relationships with key internal organizations including Engineering, Program Management, Procurement and Sales. Engaged with internal and external Senior/Executive Management members to drive initiatives to closure. Developed and implemented strategic commodity roadmaps and strategies that support corporate product road maps. Managed and maintained a benchmarking program for each assigned commodity group. Responsible for total cost analysis on given programs/projects including Indirect expenditures. Developed cost reduction reporting structure for increasing area of responsibility.

Responsible for the Contract Manufacturing suppliers in Singapore, Malaysia, France and Germany in support of all product lines within Intermec from board to box-build levels. Developed and implemented strategic commodity roadmaps and strategies that support corporate product road maps. Led supplier selection and associated contract negotiation. Developed and implemented supplier agreements. Established and managed an aggressive cost reduction program for assigned commodities (7.5 – 10% per year). Directed supplier early involvement initiatives in the design of new products. Directed the participation of Commodity Specialists in negotiating supplier partnerships, devising objectives and strategies. Directed the development, implementation, and maintenance of the preferred supplier list. Managed and maintained a benchmarking program for each assigned commodity group. Responsible for total cost analysis on given programs/projects.

Led Procurement team in the formation and prioritization of strategies supporting the operational objectives. Directed the work activity of 14 Buyers. Authorized and managed PO issuance in accordance with MRP demand while monitoring inventory position, vendor returns and transportation method. Participated on revenue maximization team. Defined and established optimal organizational design. Regularly communicated status of the Procurement organization to Executive Management and other areas of the organization. Managed cost center for maximum efficiency. Ensured that departmental policies and procedures were documented and maintained. Maintained departmental ISO certification.

Supported current and new customer program activities. Lead interface between company and external suppliers. Coordinated and evaluated external quotations by program (entire brake systems). Evaluated and selected supply base. Drove make/buy decisions for components and systems. Managed supplier cost reduction programs. Participated in bid proposal presentations to the Customer base (Ford, GM and Daimler Chrysler). Led EDI and ERP implementation for Purchasing group. Developed Corporate Purchasing strategies and structure for the newly formed JV. Member of ISO/QS/TS Steering Committee.

Kelsey-Hayes, LucasVarity, TRWResponsible for purchasing direct material in five commodity areas ($80 - $100 million). Negotiated supplier contracts. Evaluated and awarded new business. Consolidated supply base which included reducing supplier count, focusing spend in supplier area of expertise and streamlining Global sourcing of new components after two internal mergers. Participated and implemented cost reductions through Lean activities. Managed cost for new and existing component supply through cost modeling. Benchmarked “Best in Class” processes and companies. Managed supplier overseas tooling moves for given commodities.