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- Leading the development of a new global solventborne basecoat (SBBC) based on a new dispersion technology that will offer customers improved color capability and requires less time to manufacture. Introduction of this new basecoat will allow for consolidation to a single solvent-based dispersion line from 4 in NA.- Accountable for all aspects of the Spies Hecker & Standox SBBC offering (272 products, totaling $104 MM).- Devised, documented, and implemented a process for ordering and shipping raw materials to global Axalta labs in Brazil, China, Germany, India, and Mexico within 30 days from Front Royal operations.

- Responsible for all aspects of the product including the oversight of manufacture, labeling, packaging, launch details and timing, product quality and maintenance, profitability, and discontinuation of products and depletion of stock. Involved constant collaboration with a global multi-functional team of product, R&D, operations, supply chain, marketing, sales, and internal and external customers.- Directed a product localization program transitioning EU formulas to U.S. production for significant cost savings (~$300 K) and numerous simultaneous container and packaging simplifications.- Renewed entire Spies Hecker and Standox 2.1 VOC offering allowing us to capture significant Refinish Market Share from competitors and pave the way for large MSO (Multi Shop Operations) (Service King and Caliber) conversions (275+ shops).

- Spies Hecker Color & Technical Service Call Center Supervisor (4 employees) from October 2008 to June 2009.- Established and maintained Spies Hecker & Standox product technical data sheets (TDS) and VOC compliance wallcharts (~700 products).- Ran pricing analysis and calculations for implementation of Spies Hecker and Standox price increases.

Developed, documented, and implemented a process for tracking Chrysler U.S. ASN's (Advance Shipping Notices, direct bill products) from generation through payment. Improved the ASN acceptance rate by ~60%.Coordinated external customer survey deployments for NA, SA, and Germany, conducted requested OEM NA customer follow-up calls, analyzed NA survey results, and formulated recommendations. Responsible for rolling up regional scores and results and calculating a global NPS.

- Managed SAP inventory and invoicing for US Chrysler accounts, providing sales updates to NA Business Director. Updated Paint Pay As Built (PPAB) programs providing accurate accounts of the financials versus agreed to target pricing.- Successfully negotiated pricing with Chrysler for 2008 and 2009 new model year colors, which resulted in an increase of ~$1.9 MM in revenue for the business.- Led annual negotiations (~$50 MM) with Chrysler purchasing, paint operations, and plant paint area management to set program pricing targets and reconcile actual year end program financials versus agreed to target prices.

- Secured both high and low bake high solids SBBC and clearcoat color and material approvals with GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler each year (70+ new products approved in 2004) enabling DuPont to quickly pursue and win new programs with tier customers.- Managed constant change transition, continuously delegated and prioritized tasks, utilized strong organizational skills, built and maintained strong customer (OEM and tier supplier) and intra-company relationships, influenced and negotiated with customers and co-workers, balanced customer requirements against time constraints and available resources, and problem solved root causes of product failure or poor performance and devised quick resolutions to product issues and difficult situations.- Devised and implemented a plan for re-formulating and replacing HAPs containing solvents used with non-HAPS solvents in ASF products (600+ formulations), ensuring US customer compliance with the EPA HAPs legislation. Expanded project to incorporate other raw material replacements (introduced lower cost resins and pigments to reduce variable cost) and a consolidation of ASF products.

- Assisted customers in problem solving and identifying root causes of on-line and end-of-line paint related defects and problem resolution.- Managed the on-site paint inventory worth ~$18 MM annually.- Developed a manual of mix room operating procedures that helped the customer implement QS9000 initiatives, promoted safety awareness, and served as a DuPont/GM mix room training guide.