Global C-Level Executive and Business Advisor specializing in Supply Chain and Operations matrixes. Over 36 years of supply chain, procurement and operations experience across diverse industries and geographies. Deep international expertise including residing 5 years in Europe and 6 years in Asia (Singapore and Shanghai, China).Influential Experience includes:• Operational Excellence. Lead integrated “end-to-end” supply chain operations on behalf of nearly 20 global manufacturing plants owned by a leading household and consumer products company, including the transformation of its procurement function into a center-led organization that featured a Center of Expertise (CoE). • Global Business Perspective. Entire career spent with global firms in direct management of overseas supply chain, procurement and manufacturing operations, including more than 11 years in direct overseas assignments in Europe and Asia.• Merger & Acquisition Integration & Reorganization. 15 years of expertise in spearheading the integration of acquisitions and mergers. Designed and implemented several functional reorganizations, including change management initiatives. • Off-shore/On-shore Initiatives. Created and staffed a Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing organization in Shanghai, China that annually exported $450 million in goods to North America and Europe on behalf of a top automotive interiors manufacturer.• Functional/Technical Expertise. Developed regional/global commodity and supplier strategies that included a combination of YoY productivity cost savings, supplier quality and warranty performance management, supply base optimization, adherence to (OEM) minority business enterprise requirements, supplier financial risk management, and capability building – talent development and learning.• Strategy, Vision, Thought Leadership. Developed, updated, and annually presented 3-year Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan to Board of Directors covering the broad functions of Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), which included supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, transportation, CoE and synergy value capture. The plans required detailed financial analysis, identifying critical areas of implementation and talent required to execute.• Talent Development. A passion for recognizing and developing talent. Driving programs for technical and leadership competencies, career ladders, and training. Developed loyal followership throughout career, demonstrated in part by people who followed me when I changed positions or employers.Contact me at greg.kinder1@gmail.com
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