Heath Wall Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Remote

I will be responsible for developing customer relationships that promote retention and loyalty, and support our customers as they transition from pilots to active production users of our product. I lead customer support activities associated with use of Campfire software for cost estimation, quoting, pricing, and change management (CPQ). I also support implementation of the Campfire CPQ software modules. Gather and document customer requirements for customer business processes including cost and price analysis, supply chain management, sales and material forecasting, and production capacity and coordination.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

Global platform owner of Whirlpool’s cost engineering software. Responsible for all business decisions related to the implementation, continuous improvement, and capability roadmap. As platform owner, I also maintained ownership of all user access and access control features, system maintenance, and all infrastructure and architecture.Data gathering lead for internal supply chain risk project. Responsible for the request, validation, and uploading of information received from all global suppliers to support our visibility to supply chain risk and risk mitigation opportunities.Accomplishments and Contributions- Initiated and oversaw the negotiation and implementation of a cost engineering SaaS solution.- Direct supervision of the collaboration between all users of our cost engineering software and the continuous improvement activities.- Operated pilot and proof of concept projects to introduce and implement Whirlpool’s cost engineering software into other parts of the organization- For Whirlpool’s internal supply chain risk initiative, I oversee global counterparts to gather data, validate for its integrity, establish criteria and tracking, engage other stakeholders to assist, creation of internal dashboard for tracking and metrics, and work with process partners to establish future process improvements.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Promoted to Senior Analyst, Cost Systems. Responsible for many Global Technology and Business Systems and Processes used within the Global Target Cost Management, Tooling Group, and Engineering organizations. Instrumental in the development, implementation and execution, training, and ongoing management of the Technology and Business processes used in all regions. Engage all users across multiple functions to ensure processes are working efficiently and that all information and reporting is accurate. Recognized as the subject matter expert in multiple disciplines impacting the company by my involvement in the technology and business systems for the Global Target Cost Management, Global Launch, and Engineering groups. Provide comprehensive leadership, direction, organization, and administration for a large multidisciplinary Cost Modeling department. Focus efforts to impact key technical and business programs, projects, processes, and products. Provide a critical link between the department and other process partners. Leads, organizes, and motivates department personnel including development, internal and external communications.

St. Joseph, Michigan

Performs financial analysis to be used for strategic decision making, more accurate product testing, identifying opportunities for cost savings or more efficient methods and understanding how activities and their cost are linked to products, processes, and customers. Tracks monthly costs and production activity to provide insight into areas needing cost reduction and process or profit improvement.Currently hold Project/Technical Lead position as part of Global Structure Control Group for new software development and integration. Involved with Global computer programming, syntax, structure, and architecture for the Global Cost Modeling group.

Holland, Michigan

Tier 1 automotive supplier whose product portfolio includes structural components, active andpassive crash management systems, cockpit cross-members, welded assemblies for the body shell, and carrier systems for energy accumulators for electrically powered vehicles. Concentrates on lightweight construction and cost-efficiency to offer customers new options for the sustainabledesign of their vehicles.Establish accurate cost estimates for all new programs and identify the cost impact of all engineering changes within the product group.Accomplishments and Contributions• Process RFQ’s from the Sales or Engineering departments.• Maintain an RFQ log for internal due dates.• Maintain all cost estimates and relevant documentation in SAP per standard processes.• Conduct raw material analyses by determining piece cost, tooling cost, and capital cost for each project.• Prepare breakdown documentation and review with Sales team.• Prepare prototype quotations, engineering estimates and ECR cost investigations as needed.• Maintain a database for supplier quotes, including piece cost, tool cost, prototype cost, capital cost and timing.• Support the quotation review process with Sales, Engineering and Management.• Working knowledge of metal working and assembly techniques.

Canton, Michigan

Manufacturer of prototype through mid-volume production specializing in machined products that require high precision and close tolerances. Carry one of the largest selections of dowels in the industry.Responsible for target costs, sourcing, processes for obtaining costs, and other efficient means of costing projects. Determine technically and commercially compliant proposal packages for both potential and existing customers according to the customer’s requirements. Review prints and specifications for revision and part modifications. Accomplishments and Contributions• Select processes to be used, sequence of processes, and any requisitions to be made.• Take completed jobs for review and update the system with most recent data and information.• Incorporated spreadsheets which calculate rates and costs for items such as heat treat, grinding, and other processes to eliminate the time necessary to obtain written formal quotes from vendors.• Trained in Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault

Marcellus, Michigan

Independent manufacturer of customer aluminum CNC-machined and fabricated parts; providing rapid prototyping, fabrication, material sourcing, and assembly.Initiate the bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions and sources. Develop responses to requests for quotations (RFQ’s) by reviewing bid process and procedures, reviewing material, feasibility meetings, testing and quality requirements, and appropriated fabrication operations. Analyze all information and formally submit cost estimate to customer.Accomplishments and Contributions• Developed and implemented spreadsheets which increased departments output by 50%.• Increased the number of estimates per week by 36% while department personnel decreased by 33%.• Improved department electronic log to track daily and weekly due dates and schedules.

Project Management Professional

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

High School, Kinesiology And Exercise Science