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Bjerringbro, Middle Jutland, Dk

Development of strategic Supply Chain, procurement, purchasing, sourcing and inventory optimization within-in M&A and turn-arounds which included designing and analyzing warehouse and distribution centers, manufacturing plants and suppliers to achieve improved freight, inventory turns, working capital reduction and improved cash flow. Coached, trained and mentored individuals on Supply Chain.

Houston, Texas, Us

Consistently delivering improvements in free cash flow of $45M (in inventory reduction) through the introduction of a supplier PO Governance models and smart procurement strategies. Developed and implemented the overall Supply Chain strategy overseeing 13 business units globally which resulted in improved supplier sourcing and planning for the organization. Developed a mentor and training regimen company wide that enhanced overall knowledge and improved efficiencies

Brookshire, Texas, Us

A well versed and driving leader in the private diesel automotive business space that is 6 years old, where I manage a 50,000 sq./ft. warehouse, instilling and implementing inventory control process, Supply Chain methodologies and creating costing and expense key performance indicators. Overseeing 15 warehouse personnel from QC to diesel mechanics to shipping and receiving. Dieselcore is a very young company that is hungry to implement the basics of Supply Chain that will enable them to develop and discover new markets outside the US.

Houston, Texas, Us

An industry proven Supply Chain, Operations, Project Manager executive leader where I managed cross functional Supply Chain teams focused on developing complex processes supporting new globally sourced product lines; improving and developing Supply Chain networks through efficiency and service performance. Built entire Supply Chain organizations from the ground up warehousing, distribution, including category managers, inventory management, purchasing, logistics, continuous improvement, that drove significant supplier and internal key performance results through the understanding of key business metrics. Had direct staff responsibility of 65 domestic personnel and indirect of 35. Delivered significant and consistent operating expense reductions on average of 10% with reliable lead time reductions of 2 to 4 Weeks.

Houston, Texas, Us

Developed and implemented global supply chain and continuous improvement costing models, procurement and sourcing programs, freight spend koi's and inventory control processes to ensure consistency supply controls were in place to all regions (North America, Europe, and Asia) Redesign, improved and sustained supplier partnerships to aid internal manufacturing facilities for continuous improvement that helped leverage cost and lead time reductions within many parts of the company. Redesigned manufacturing's procurement and sourcing programs and departments. Managed and led teams of 10 professionals from Industrial engineers to Warehouse folks to enhance their leaderships skills internally with their customers.

Houston, Texas, Us

Built and managed a team of Industrial engineers that focused on continuous improvement and manufacturing processes. We reduced manufacturing standard cost on average of 10% to 20% per facility developed return on investment analysis on our global assets throughout. Brought significant awareness to our supplier base on lead time reduction and helped them reduce procurement cost by 15%.

Houston, Texas, Us

DRECO, HOUSTON, TEXAS Structural Designer / Lead Engineer 1988 – 2000• Designer / Engineer of drilling rig, equipment and spare parts• Managed project flow of manufactured and assembled products from international parties to internal rig up facilities that achieved reduce lead time and cost for our customers• Lead a team of engineers to work with our suppliers on their capabilities to marry with our internal sourcing needs that resulted in reduce inventory cost and higher quality metrics• Assisted and lead international team of rig up professionals for offshore rigs ensuring our supplier partners were managing their schedules properly• Implemented many Lean methodologies in several of our manufacturing and distribution and warehouse facilities that contributed to better communication, smarter standards and reduced time to market

Manufacturing Leadership, Manufacturing

Bs, Engineering/Industrial Management

Corporate Education