Kevin Bentley Email & Phone Number

Shanghai , Cn

Canton, Michigan, Us

Direct global purchasing activities to achieve the lowest cost with appropriately managed risk. Create and manage strategic supplier partnerships to ensure continual performance expectations are met and year over year productivity targets are achieved. Act as business owner to influence business units alignment and commitment to financial targets and purchasing strategy. Leverage global sourcing initiatives and oversee the review of sourcing proposals, negotiation and supplier selections.

Canton, Michigan, Us

Managed manufacturing plants detailed production schedules in accordance with required customer volumes, manufacturing capacity and material availability. Launched materials management system across Central America reducing premium freight by $28M and decreasing 32 days from inventory. Established task force to reduce premium freight across 3 major OEM, resulting in $17M profit increase. Lead Sales and Operations Planning team in developing 18 month forecast and capacity validation.

Developed product flow strategies for multiple assembly plants. Designed on-boarding and succession planning process for North America. Successfully launched new product lines while maintaining budget requirements.

Managed 3rd party logistics company which yielded a $800K savings in 1 year. Controlled RFQ's for warehouse tooling and MRO purchasing.

Manage inbound and outbound customer requirments. Trainer for SAP Material Management, Quality and Sales modules.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Troy, Michigan, Us