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Greater Chicago Area

Lead the Commodity Management Team (CMT) for Wheels and Tires in efforts to improve logistics, warrantee, quality, existing designs, product development, raw materials, and overall cost structure, Negotiate and implement long term supply agreements, Develop and execute strategic plans, Report to leadership CMT strategy and status, Manage the procurement team’s project pipeline, Manage the relationship with suppliers, Evaluate opportunities with new suppliers, Manage all commercial issues and… Show more Lead the Commodity Management Team (CMT) for Wheels and Tires in efforts to improve logistics, warrantee, quality, existing designs, product development, raw materials, and overall cost structure, Negotiate and implement long term supply agreements, Develop and execute strategic plans, Report to leadership CMT strategy and status, Manage the procurement team’s project pipeline, Manage the relationship with suppliers, Evaluate opportunities with new suppliers, Manage all commercial issues and contract maintenance , Develop business plans with top suppliers to investigate and implement structural cost savings, Manage internal interaction with the suppliers by other functions/business to ensure a “one voice” message. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Lead the Commodity Management Team (CMT) for frame assemblies and attachments. Where I was responsible for developing segmentation strategy for evaluating, categorizing, and rebalancing business by supplier’s strengths and competitiveness based on market tests. In the role I resourced tooled and non-tooled business domestically and foreign. I was responsible for every aspect of the transition; developing the plan, coordinating the logistics, creation of international shipping documents… Show more Lead the Commodity Management Team (CMT) for frame assemblies and attachments. Where I was responsible for developing segmentation strategy for evaluating, categorizing, and rebalancing business by supplier’s strengths and competitiveness based on market tests. In the role I resourced tooled and non-tooled business domestically and foreign. I was responsible for every aspect of the transition; developing the plan, coordinating the logistics, creation of international shipping documents, obtaining bailment agreements, determining the bank size, evaluating bank exhaustions, tooling adaptation plans, coordinating quality buyoffs, managing raw material pipelines and much more. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Support day-to-day operational aspects of purchasing systems, Assist with workflow administration, Data mine and analyze opportunities, Report creation, Lead defined projects, Assemble information for RFQ’s, Track and analyze returned quotes, Participate in supplier evaluations and negotiations, Assist with resolution of supplier invoice and payment issues, and Resolve assigned open issues.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Lead designers and suppliers on the development of a new aluminum cab variant for a severe service application, through all phases of development; Design Development, Prototype, Pilot Builds, Testing, and Launch

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Lead the development of following systems: Door hinging and latching and sealing, wiper system, and glass. Coordinate and manage suppliers, Develop and implement validation plans, Deliver to meet release and launch timing.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Mechanical Engineering

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