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Memphis, Tn, Us

• Leadership experiences spanning 15-20 supply chain professionals embedded within the business unit structure focusing on personnel safety, cost management and continuous improvement.• Serve as the in-house expert and business owner for Supply-Chain, establishing the role as the top thought leader internally and externally.• Become the leader and voice of the business unit with all supply chain planning, procurement and warehouse activities.• Work closely with the Business Unit Leadership team and the Center of Support Supply Chain leadership team.• Serve as a “local” liaison to suppliers and warehouse equipment providers in the appropriate geography.• Work in conjunction with other Center of Support functions such as Operations, Finance, Commercial and IT experts.• Initiate continuous improvement supply chain projects exceeding annual business unit savings’ targets and meeting project deadlines.• Respond to changing business conditions often necessitating replanning in production and all related disciplines.• Lead and manage supply chain project portfolio initiatives that drive improvements using problem-solving, lean tools, metric development, and visual management.• Utilize and develop KPIs to track progress and hold teams accountable to results consistent with the Center of Support’s KPIs.

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Developed the site-based procurement organization, and set strategies that drive cost efficiencies and reductions.• Executed the Strategic Sourcing Methodology at the site level.• Managed supplier relationships at the operational level.• Ensured the Central Procurement Team understands site needs and issues and co-owned strategy development with them.• Drove process simplification, utilization of our ERP system and supply chain best practice.• Assessed and reported supplier performance.• Identified and initiated productivity projects to improve cost efficiencies.• Owned the Source-to-Pay processes.

Northfield, Il, Us

Primary responsibilities are to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of Production, Warehousing & Logistics, and Procurement. Flexibility and a wide scope of expertise are paramount in achieving these directives:• Formulated policies, managed daily operational activities, and planned use of materials and human resources toward maximum productivity.• Oversaw production and delivery service level by working closely with sales, manufacturing facilities, and distribution network.• Maximized efficiency and improved profitability through proper supplier management and purchasing strategies. • Supervised human resource activities such as determining staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees. • Determined and analyzed areas requiring improvement.

Northfield, Il, Us

• Acted as liaison between an “A” account, customer service, manufacturing and distribution to fulfill needs.• Scheduled production to ensure proper buffer stock inventories to meet customer orders for key product categories.• Purchased over 500 BOM components for over 300 SKU’s controlling cost, inventory levels, and timely delivery against planned production.