C-SUITE GLOBAL PURCHASING/SUPPLY CHAIN/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVEAutomotive & Commercial Vehicle Interiors, Exteriors, Chassis, Electrical, Infotainment, Telematics, Commodities, Indirect Materials, Logistics, Safety, and Powertrain Technologies Hands-on, performance-driven Executive offering comprehensive achievements within Commercial Relationships, Commodity Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Joint Ventures, Supplier Development, and Quality. Leveraged business acumen across diverse cultures and economies. Solid history utilizing out-of-the-box approaches, adapting to new business environments, and negotiating win-win agreements. Recognized for incorporating innovative management techniques that enhance business practices, increase productivity and cost savings. Forged strong business relationships internally with cross functional partners and externally with business partners focused on teamwork, technology, service, quality, and cost management.Background and expertise:• Face Paced Complex Global Business Environments• Joint Venture Development and Execution • Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)• Board of Director (BOD) Experience • Brand Development, Re-Branding and Execution • Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management• New Technology Identification & Implementation• New Business Start-Up's• Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Lean Concepts• Value Stream Mapping / Process Improvement• Supply Chain Management & Optimization, Logistics• New Program Development & Launch• Supplier Diversity Program Management• Global Strategy Development & Execution• Vehicle & Powertrain Related Technologies • Organizational Development & Talent Management• Manufacturing & Operational Support, Supply Chain Risk Management• Business Process Development, Metric Management (KPI's), Project Management• Cross Functional Collaboration (Design, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing)Member of Michigan State University Supply Chain Council (2016 - Present)Michigan State University Broad College of Business Executive Development Programs Keynote Speaker Executive Advisor to Marlow Global Business Solutions LTD.Seeking Board of Director (BOD) Opportunity
Listed skills include Strategic Sourcing, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and 26 others.