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Hartland, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

This role reports to the President/CEO while responsible for all functions of the manufacturing operations and supply chain. Ownership for both strategic and tactical plans to deliver on KPI's for delivery, quality, and cost attainment. - Directing machine shop operations for over 20 machining centers operating in a 3-shift environment. - Leading all machine assembly activities including sub-assembly, service assembly, and complete machine builds. - Delivering improved material movement throughput via receiving, replenishment, picking and shipping organization. - Responsible for all demand and production planning functions including the S&OP process. - Ownership for all sourcing and procurement globally via a category management approach.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Paper Machinery Corporation is the world’s leading source of forming machines for paperboard cups, containers, and custom packages. PMC’s state-of-the-art machinery includes versatile servo drive models, the high speed PMC 1003 cup forming machine and PMC’s overwrapping machines.This role reports to the President/CEO while directing all aspects of PMC's supply chain with accountability for the S&OP process, demand planning, master scheduling, production planning, sourcing, procurement, distribution, and logistics. Responsible for the creation of integrated supply chain plans to support new product development, future growth, and the ongoing development of the supply chain, distribution, and logistics team. - Delivered 11% on-time improvement for completed machines year-over-year. - Improved manufacturing throughput by 14% due to re-imagined material flow and planning. - Raised supplier delivery performance by 10% by digitalizing full collaboration with supply base. - Improved product availability in aftermarket business by 6% year-over-year. - Led site layout changes to create 20% additional machine building capacity. - Implemented new shipping software in distribution function with goal to improve on-time performance 10%. - Streamlined sourcing of domestic and international transportation to secure cost savings. - Future initiatives will include further digitalization and automation at all points in the supply chain (customer, internal, supply base).

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Manufacturer and distributor of machinery and equipment for the turf maintenance, construction, irrigation and snow removal markets with annual revenues of $3+ billion.Developed, implemented, and drove a strategic plan concentrating on people, process, and technology to deliver significant customer service improvements for the Toro distribution network. Primary focus was a 420K square foot worldwide parts distribution center responsible for $350 million annually, 2.6 million lines, and 300 employees. - Increased Shipping Revenue 20.3% - Increased On-Time Fulfillment rate 9% - Improved Receiving Throughput time 21% - Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures in facility

New Berlin, Wisconsin, Us

Distributor of Safety, Packaging, Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies to the manufacturing, healthcare, education, and hospitality segments. Newly created role in late 2019 impacted significantly by COVID-19 in early 2020. Full P&L responsibility over supply chain and operational component of the organization. Direct responsibility for all Sourcing, Planning, Purchasing, Distribution, Logistics, and Customer Service functions. - Drove operational transformation of customer service processes resulting in an 8.2% expense reduction. - Overhauled sourcing initiatives on $40 million spend delivering 3.5% cost savings. - Lowered inventory levels by 10.7% while maintaining customer service levels at expectations. - Reduced error rate in Distribution Centers by 15% and Logistics error rates by 7% while delivering 10.4% reduction in Distribution and Logistics costs. - Zero COVID-19 cases in 7 month period in 2020 due to commitment to Safety.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

General Manager for all aspects of the surface mining group ($1.8B+) distribution, logistics, trade compliance, and international invoicing team. This includes the master distribution center ($800 million revenue), plant receiving and shipping operations, all transportation modes (TL, LTL, Rail, Parcel, Ocean, Air) both domestically and internationally, trade and customs compliance, import/export documentation, and all continuous improvement and strategic projects. 50 Salary and 130 hourly employees. Key performance indicators with improvements in the first 12 months are the following: - DC processing time 50% improvement - DC quality 10% improvement - DC productivity 10% improvement - Transportation management 2-12% cost reduction - Trade and Customs Compliance savings of $2-$4 million annuallyStrategic initiatives complete - Lean process flow implementation in the distribution center - Warehouse Management System - SAP EWM - Global Freight Forwarder rationalization for 7% savings - Parcel contract re-negotiation with 12% savings - Development of intern and succession planning initiatives

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Directing the distribution and logistics operations for all aspects of the surface mining group ($1.8B+). This includes the master distribution center, plant receiving and shipping operations, all transportation modes (TL, LTL, Rail, Parcel, Ocean, Air) both domestically and internationally, trade and customs compliance, import/export documentation, and all continuous improvement and strategic projects. Key performance indicators with improvements in the first 12 months are the following: - DC processing time 50% improvement - DC quality 10% improvement - DC productivity 10% improvement - Transportation management 3% cost reduction - Trade and Customs Compliance savings of $1 - $3 million annuallyStrategic initiatives completed - Enhanced EDI for end-to-end supply chain visibility - Carrier rationalization projects on TL and LTL - Global Freight Forwarder RFQ - SAP GTS implementation for NAFTA and other FTA benefits

Madison, Wi, Us

Direct operations for major distributor of Plumbing, PVF, HVAC, Waterworks, and Fluid Handling products. Operations responsibilities included demand planning, sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, distribution center management, transportation (fleet and carriers), and safety.Key accomplishments included the following: - Transformation of supply chain function through development of category organized teams. - Delivered 1-2% annual savings on $225 million spend. - Achieved 5% improvement of inventory turns on $60 million inventory. - Raised on time shipping fulfillment by 3% across a network of 29 distribution sites. - Improved customer service fill rates on stock items by 2%. - Drove 10% reduction in LTL, TL, and parcel through better contracts and use of 3PL provider. - Implemented safety policy corporate wide and succeeded in getting corporate safety role created and staffed. - Sourced, selected and implemented AI based routing software for fleet of 85 delivery vehicles which led to 5% reduction in fuel expenses annually.

Direct all materials, operations, logistics, trade compliance, facility maintenance and project activities for major North American distributor of material handling and storage equipment. Logistics responsibilities included inventory management, distribution center management, transportation, quality assurance, customs compliance, and 3PL management. Organization sold to Global Industrial products in late 2014.Key accomplishments included: - Launch of a new main distribution center which drove on-time shipping from 90% - 99.9% within 1 year. - Decreased inventory levels by 10% while improving fill rates 2% over 3 year period. - Gained 16% in labor productivity and achieved 38% in expense reduction over 5 year period across distribution network of 4 company DC's and 1 3PL facility. - Negotiated new transportation contracts with major suppliers delivering 3% savings on $40 million spend. - Restructured trade compliance team to improve cohesion and deliver 3% improvement in costs to Mexico and Canada. - Selection, negotiation and implementation of a 3PL relationship in Mexico to support business growth. - New leases on 3 North American distribution centers with 2% cost improvements.

New Berlin, Wi, Us

Direct all supply chain activities of value-added supplier of electrical wire, cable and wire management products. Product lines support military, aerospace, automotive, industrial, marine, and other industries. ISO and AS9100 approved. Major accomplishments include - Development of category strategies driving cost reductions of $2m-$3M annually. - 20% reduction in quote response time due to system development and implementation - Improved inventory service levels from 90% to 98% and improved inventory turns by 10% - Creation of supplier performance rating system drove 10% supplier delivery improvement on 90% of spend. - Lead for supply chain function on integration of 4 acquisitions and 2 green-field start-ups into the business.

New Berlin, Wi, Us

Manage all purchasing and planning activities of value-added supplier of electrical wire, cable and wire management products. Product lines support automotive, industrial, marine, and other industries. ISO approved. - Realized $1M in Savings in first six months by implementing category management for $100 million spend. - Streamlined inventory planning to drive 10% improvement in turns in 1 year. - Initiated and implemented supplier scorecard rollout for 90% of spend.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Managed forecasting, purchasing, and planning for $900 million parts, accessories, and custom motorcycle manufacturing business unit.Key accomplishments included: - Delivered 3-4% annual savings on key materials for $250 million spend - Led Supplier Improvement team via lean techniques to reduce lead-times 10-25% and improve supplier delivery to 98% with participating suppliers. - Lead responsibility for S&OP process driving 10% reduction in forecast error. - $50 million of inventory savings or avoidances from 1999 - 2005 - Leader for implementation and rollout of collaborative inventory management program with dealer network for the management of retail parts, accessories, and clothing inventory. Retail sales and turns for program members outpaced overall network by 4% on sales and 10% on inventory turns driving organization to pursue full roll-out. - Development of contract packager into major tier 1 supplier of multi-component products driving 20% cost reductions for organization.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Operations Management