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Charlotte, Nc, Us

A process-oriented executive with broad experience in supply chain management, business process management, manufacturing operations and integrated information systems technology.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Delivering consulting services directed at transforming and improving business process performance, specializing in manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Canton, Ohio Area

Managed global business processes and master data governance across Order to Cash and Fulfillment cycles. Implemented Supply Chain continuous improvement tools/projects and process designs, which optimized the operation of the global supply chain and resulted in improved customer service and increased inventory turns.Areas of focus included Demand Forecasting, Lead Time Reduction, Inventory Optimization and Network Design.

Greater Boston Area

Led the supply chain functions (customer service, purchasing, demand, supply and inventory management) of the $400M Aerospace, Health and Position Control group. Stabilized and advanced the business post-SAP and engineering systems implementations through organization development, change management and business process improvements, which returned customer service to historically high levels while maintaining inventory control plans. Led a series of targeted improvement efforts on Demand Signal Alignment, Master Production Scheduling, Master Data and Inventory Strategies.

Canton, Ohio Area

Business Lead on major business transformation and global SAP implementation in 30 manufacturing and warehouse sites in US, Mexico, Europe, India, China, Singapore and Australia. Led the functional design definition, site leadership, testing, deployment and business readiness aspects of the ERP implementation.

Canton, Ohio Area

Led all Industrial OEM and Aftermarket Distribution Order Fulfillment functions in the initial development of an integrated Supply Chain Management team within The Timken Company. This integration included the acquisition of Torrington Bearings.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Joined a special project in 1993 which culminated in the building of a $100M state of the art computer integrated manufacturing plant in Asheboro, NC. Initially lead the manufacturing systems implementation, then a $25M plant expansion in '97-'98. After leading the manufacturing processes for 3 years post-expansion, became Plant General Manager in '01. This was a very successful period of rapid capacity growth, expansion of product and process capabilities, and development of a highly flexible and productive workforce.