Lori K. Putt, Mba Email & Phone Number

Midland, Mi, Us

Midland, Michigan, Us

Reported directly to the President of Consumer Solutions, driving a full integration and transformation of an Integrated E2E Supply Chain, including customer service, supply chain, logistics, site logistics’ and very close integration of quality and EH&S. Developed and implemented an S&OP process /E2E business planning process to enable faster decision making with the use of advanced data analytics and other digital solutions.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Leading Dow’s Transformation to an E2E Customer Centric service model that balances costs and service, while driving an improved customer and employee experience.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Tenure at Dow Chemical Company spans from 1984-Present.Senior Director-Purchasing & Procurement:Hold Dow Chemical’s global M&A purchasing role, reporting to the VP/CPO who reports directly to the COO. Handling the largest MOE in the chemical industry. DELIVERED RESULTS:⇒ Develop the strategy and direct execution of M&A activities Charted and lead the path to optimize sourcing/purchasing operations, processes, and technologies benchmarked as world class organization.As Senior Director, Global E2E Productivity-Dow Agro Sciences (2014-2015):Reported to C-suite executive and led operational cost improvements. Spearheaded the E2E productivity effort across both AgroSciences platforms. Identified needs, empowered teams to challenge traditional thinking and methods, and drove innovation around operational processes, boosting productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, while simultaneously lowering costs and contributing significantly to value chain creation.DELIVERED RESULTS:⇒ Delivered significant margin expansion within 12 months.⇒ Drove S&OP improvements (demand, visibility, metrics, and streamlined templates) across both AgroSciences platforms. Improved supply/demand integration and visibility through rollout of IBP for S&OP.⇒ Enhanced ECC platform productivity, optimizing efficiency by connecting work process discipline with system capabilities.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Midland, Michigan, Us

Led LAA’s procurement organization, spending Year 1 streamlining operating processes. Expanded responsibilities in Year 2 to include all of Business Services; initiated changes across Business Services to become more agile and productivity-focused. Drove performance improvements spanning contract management, DAS/partner engagement, financial yields, and more.DELIVERED RESULTS:⇒ Guided Procurement and Business Services through step changes in their performance, creating best-in-class organizations that delivered higher value to regional business partners, produced consistent top quartile performance, achieved aggressive growth strategies, and optimized total cost. • Gained rapid understanding of the region’s nuances and specific needs, and balanced those needs with Dow’s global strategies. Empowered team members to lead strategic sourcing projects, build stronger partnerships, prioritize for greatest value, and demonstrate the value of procurement to regional partners.⇒ In partnership with UniEthos, a first-in-industry sustainability for suppliers, with Dow Brazil receiving requests for benchmarking from key industry competitors-Exxon Mobil and Braskem-and others across different sectors. Won a Recognition Award from Whirlpool and an Innovation Award from LAA in 2012.• Influenced suppliers to incorporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices into business management processes, aligning Dow and the vendor base, while reducing supply chain risks and costs.⇒ Played integral part in driving the LAA working capital implementation, achieving full deployment in just 3 months and exceeding target with zero noise or supply disruption.

Midland, Michigan, Us

As Global Director, Procurement-Dow AgroSciences (2009-2012):Transitioned the department’s independent procurement model into the centralized corporate organization. Drove procurement excellence by constructing a business-focused organization fully aligned with the business strategy.DELIVERED RESULTS:⇒ Drove significant YOY procurement gains in EBIT generation and TPB generation. ⇒ Implemented and drove best-in-class procurement practices using robust strategic sourcing methodology, delivering a 10% improvement year over year on raw material spend while mitigating RTB sourcing risks.⇒ Praised by superiors for demonstrating initiative and acting proactively in helping to drive the evolution of chlorine procurement from parent Dow. Eliminated the need to transport chlorine via railroad by relocating storage to manufacturing sites—a strategy that both aligned with Dow EH&S goals and provided a more reliable supply. As Global Director, Market Insight Center (2008-2009):Directed the complete, redesign, and rebranding of Dow’s business intelligence group, creating a highly visible market insight center (MIC) more keenly attuned to the needs and priorities of Dow businesses.DELIVERED RESULTS:⇒ Led the MIC in achieving operational excellence through design of formal business, marketing, and segmentation plans; consumption analysis of services; introduction of quality metrics; and review of channel delivery.Achieved early career success at Dow after being recognized as a high-potential talent in the company, advancing to progressively more visible roles driving strategy and optimization across the Dow enterprise (1984-2008).Entrepreneurial Leadership:Developed business plans, marketing strategies, and financial and market analyses to support the launch, growth, and success of multiple startup companies.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration

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