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Novi, Mi

• Develops, executes and maintains ongoing operating plans for the enterprise applications• Coaches, mentors, trains, develops, motivates and supervise staff• Lead effort on the continuous improvement of cross--functional policies and procedures related to conformance with current NERC CIP cyber security standards for support applications• Develops and maintains partnerships with key vendors• Streamlines and improve business process within the organization• Determine appropriate end-to-end process and tools needed to achieve required reliability and availability

Ann Arbor, Mi

Division level administration of a Procurement organization responsible for procure-to-pay cycle.•Execute and manage the procurement process in support of project objectives•Develop and maintain partnership with key manufacturers and representatives•Supervise, coach, train, develop and motivate staff of 8 professionals•Recruit, hire and assign personnel to support project resource requirements•Negotiations of major purchased equipment and subcontracts•Led investigation of Software as a Service (SaaS) providers delivering an enhanced RFP Delivery, Bid Receipt and initial Evaluation process as a corporate initiative. •Coordinated retraining of staff in Oracle’s Procurement and Receipt modules resulting in a highly competent and motivated team proficient in procurement execution.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Management of Gudel Inc. supply chain activities optimizing value through cost reduction, cost avoidance, quality assurance and process improvement.•Coordinated with Senior management to identify and overcome process deficiencies•Optimized ERP system to improve supply chain transparency and effectiveness•Collaborated with cross functional teams to streamline business processes•Established risk assessment policy for primary vendors

Ann Arbor, Mi

Procuement Agent for Construction Services and MRO. Evaluated and processed purchase orders and contract requests. Examined purchase requests for clarity and appropriateness of purchase.•Awarded numerous RFQ/RFP purchase orders and contracts•Implemented a “fillable form” RFQ/RFP bid response request•Completed Plant Academy in house training

Wixom, Mi

Directed purchasing department operations for two plants with annual revenue of $70M. Managed a purchasing staff composed of five buyers with responsibilities for commodities including raw material, extrusions, power transmission and controls components. Provided support for related applications for the two plants. Served as a power user for pre and post Y2K ERP systems. •Harmonized quality operating and ERP systems, reducing transaction time approximately 35%•Identified process deficiencies with out-of-the box software applications to improve organizational effectiveness•Led implementation of JDE World Software Modules (Procurement, Finance, Inventory) at newly acquired company•Integrated existing processes with newly implemented ERP system to increase effectiveness of operations•Collaborated with international affiliates on major national and global agreements producing preferential pricing and terms•Provided local first level support for ERP and other applications at two divisions•Attended ERP User Group Meeting seeking “best practice” and develop a peer support network•Supported two divisions with training and guidance on the use of specific applications

Wixom, Mi

Managed the procurement function for one plant with annual revenue of $50M.•Revamped commodity structure which improved customer service to internal customers.•Collaborated with international affiliates on major national and global agreements, producing preferential pricing and terms•Negotiated preferential pricing on in-bound and out-bound transportation services for domestic and international shipments

Wixom, Mi

Responsible for major capital equipment contracts, power transmission and control materials.•Instituted consigned material agreements resulting in improved workflow and reduced inventory•Consolidated logistics providers while negotiating preferential pricing on in-bound and out-bound transportation services for domestic and international shipments• Served as the project manager for large capital improvement and infrastructure projects

Plymouth, Mi

Served as project coordinator for turn-key paint shop installations. Collaborated with customer site representatives, subcontractors and home office personnel.•Managed project timelines of up to 10 subcontractors and 50 major capital equipment suppliers•Evaluated and processed change order requests of customers and subcontractors

Msba, Business

Thesis - Aligning Organizational Objectives with ERP implementations

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