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I am a professional Supply Chain Manager with extensive hands-on experience over a wide range of disciplines. Current responsibilities include procurement, storeroom supervision and continuous improvement/cost savings initiatives for 5 sites in North America and one in Canada.

Industrial tool distributor specializing in tool management ($150M yearly sales)Site Manager, Commodity Management Program(Chrysler Trenton Engine) Direct managerial responsibilities for, procurement, inventory control, logistics and technical assistance teams. Responsible for all indirect, perishable tooling/MRO requirements for 3 high volume engine programs. Program "champion" for cost reduction/continuous improvement initiatives as well as focal point for vendor development and management. Direct interaction with Chrysler engineering, senior staff management and tool stores management. Implemented regrind program for PCD tooling resulting in $300K savings in 2008.Program Manager/Commodity Management(Global Engine Manufacturing Association, Dundee MI)Direct supervisory responsibility for 3 crews in a high volume, fast paced manufacturing environment. Daily supervisory duties included, tool management; daily cutter grind operations including, procurement, inventory control, cost reduction/continuous improvement, tool delivery, as well as all supply chain functions necessary to support launching and operation of new engine manufacturing plant.

Industrial tool distributor specializing in cutting tools for mid-Michigan automotive and Tier I and II manufacturing companies. Provided tooling solutions and support for small to mid-sized companies specific needs.; Specialized in developing new business relationships with key stakeholders at the customer level and provided partnerships to foster growth for our respective companiesParticipated in all aspects of business management including, but not limited to, accounting, purchasing and inside/outside sales along with the development of sales training programsFacilitated computerized purchasing and inventory control systemsDeveloped consigned inventory programs for current and potential customersHuman resource responsibilities included hiring and training of all sales personnel along with related support staffImplementation of purchasing processes that contributed to yearly sales increasing from $750K to $5.5M in approximately 10 year period