RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Real Truck’s 5,000+ associates operate from 72 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING COMPANY (FAS); TROY, MI, 2010–PRESENTDirector of Purchasing, NAO Transportation and Tool & EquipmentPromoted to optimize North American transportation commercial process with $100M annual spend and ~$300M in total new purchase material awards annually. Direct professional purchasing encompassing program, commodity, tool and equipment, indirect / MRO, and transportation logistics for customers including Chrysler, Mercedes, Nissan, Ford, and GM. Complete market studies, analyze competitive bids, review terms and conditions, and award contracts. Lead team of seven senior buyers to ensure purchased components meet design and process validation metrics, material requirement dates (MRD), and start of production (SOP) on time every time.* Achieved 7% reduction on $100M annual transportation operating spend. * Introduced numerous new tools and processes that improved cost transparency and invoice accuracy, eliminating overpayments on 89,000 invoices annually.* Led flawless launch of transportation services for three new locations with eight new OEM programs. * Invited to speak at 2014 Global SCM Leaders on Demand Automotive and Industrial Conference.

FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING COMPANY (FAS); TROY, MI 2005–2010Director of Purchasing, North America New ProgramsPromoted rapidly through ranks to create, drive, and align procurement strategy with business goals and objectives. Directed production component sourcing of automotive interior seating commodities for major OEM programs with GM, Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes, Nissan, BMW, and VW valued at $750M-$1.4B each. Chaired Sourcing Nomination Committee that recommended supplies to senior management. Guided entire award process against critical check list that ensured suppliers met design, manufacturing, specification, cost, and schedule requirements. Led team of 10 senior buyers.* Launched five new major programs to meet purchasing timeline, lead-time deadlines, and business plan financial objectives.* Delivered 8% ($12M) cost reduction by partnering with global engineering to reduce supplier pricing, sourcing manufacturers in low-cost countries, and avoiding numerous patents.* Elevated effectiveness of design reviews for CAD strip lay-outs, design simulations, and numeric marked-up drawings. * Drove establishment of common global processes, tools, and gauge fixtures as chair of global meetings with NAO and Europe stamping companies.* Procured quality automotive commodities, e.g., Fasteners, Springs (expansion & compression), Rubber Seals, Rubber Cushions, Precision Bearings | Ball | Roller | Pin | Needle | Bearing Assembly (Torrington; INA; SKF; FAG), Plastic Components – Decorative Seating Trim, Latch Assembly – Vehicle Seating, Steel, Heater Pads, Lumbar, Tubes, Foam, Headrest, Headrest “Plastic-Sleeves” (Patents & Critical Dimensions), Stamping, Molds & Dies, Machine Parts, Advance Engineering R&D Joint Venture Contracts, Capex | Assembly Lines | Laser Welders | Mono-rails | Functional Tester | Retrieval Systems | Shipping Systems |Assembly Line Pallets | Lab Validation-Testing Equipment, and Transportation Procurement all Modes.

Sales ManagerDrove delivery of world-class customer service and sustainable revenue growth by overseeing accurate quoting process, negotiating competitive bids, and meeting performance metrics including quality, on-time delivery, new vehicle gates, and long-term agreement (LTA) cost reduction targets. Conducted annual market studies to forecast future potential customers, products, and sales volume. Doubled sales revenue in one year by pursuing $50K business development contract with General Motors that had potential to reach $120M+ in annual revenue over next two years. Boosted program management readiness 25% by drafting, presenting, and implementing first formal process focused on communication and accountability. Cut customer issues in half, recovering $350K+, by providing responsive, relationship-driven service as well as creating master follow-up list of all open issues. Resolved $1M+ in disputes by leveraging background in quality and records.

Executive on LoanPromoted through ranks with ten progressively responsible positions.Selected by VP of Worldwide Purchasing to serve as Executive on Loan to Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBC). Charged to streamline council operations and contract bidding process, drive efficiency improvements, and enable small companies to compete against larger corporations. Managed professional development classes and 75 small business training programs. Cut MMBDC certification application error rate from 96% to less than 15% and reduced certification process from 6-9 months to 3 weeks (90% improvement) by rewriting entire certification process. Recognized for dramatic improvements in article in respected industrial publication, Crain’s. Initiated and executed first annual GM and MMBDC supplier education day, Education Immersion Day, with 300+ CEOs and senior staff members attending. Event is still held annually today. Recognized with MMBDC’s 2003 Executive on Loan Award for contributions, commitment, excellent vision, and dynamic leadership in developing minority small businesses. New certification process and Education Immersion Day were lauded as two of top four improvements in 2003

GM Program Purchasing ManagerAppointed to Vehicle Lead Executive Team, GM’S highest executive cross-functional program launch team, to serve as purchasing liaison and manager. Directed all facets of global purchasing including sourcing, supplier development, performance metrics, new vehicle gates, launch schedules, and LTA cost reduction targets. Led team of four senior program buyers and one administrator. Partnered successfully with senior leaders from sales, marketing, development, and engineering to launch new vehicles from start to finish including concept, prototype, test, commercialization, and market delivery. Turned around GM560 commercial truck launch from several failed attempts over previous eight years (1992-2000) through cross-functional teaming to validate, test, produce, and launch this highly complex vehicle.

GM / NUMMI Corporate SponsorshipSelected from among 700 candidates to participate in two-year corporate sponsored program to study and teach Toyota Production System (TPS) at GM/Toyota joint venture, NUMMI, a five-time winner of JD Power Gold Award. Conducted five lean supplier visits and international training in Japan. Taught more than 200 GM personnel over 17 months on catalytic change in functional areas including stamping, body shop, maintenance, paint, assembly, quality, production control, and human resources. Gained knowledge and understanding of core values for cultural change, Toyota workplace culture, 17-point quality network initiatives, workplace organization through use of 5S process, and elimination of waste.

Purchasing AgentManaged $4.5M+ in annual spot buys for 12 North American truck assembly plants with major OEM platforms including GMT800 / GMT900 light duty trucks and GMT560 commercial trucks. Led team of 12 Emergency Buyers. Ensured optimal uptime, throughput, and output by expediting emergency purchase parts to prevent / address inadvertent outages of critical repair and replacement parts. Implemented one of GM’s first Integrated Supplier Programs that segmented commodity categories, included point of use tool vending machines, and required hands-on culture change leadership for division of 20K people.