Mark Thomas Email & Phone Number

Stow, Ohio, Us

Oversee global supply chain and distribution center operations, from engineering, purchasing, sourcing, logistics, to distribution (2 distribution centers). I also lead a team of more than 130, including 7 manager-level+ direct reports.➟ Achieved an ~30% cumulative increase in direct labor productivity within 8 years by setting goals and working closely with function leaders to review projects/plans, leading and facilitating Kaizen events, and more, serving as an available and engaged mentor/coach.➟ Hired 6 direct reports; conducted performance reviews, provided 1:1 coaching/mentoring, and developed employees to earn several promotions—some achieving up to 5 promotions. Built the organization around new college graduate hiring and development to create a dynamic team with multiple entry points as well as multiple advancement tracks inside and outside of the organization.➟ Saved $60M+ via competitive sourcing and effective supplier negotiations. Source from Europe, Asia, and North America, dealing with all major international logistics modes—ocean container and air—as well as truckload and parcel shipping domestically. ➟ Leading an in-progress transition of Engineering organization from a quality engineering organization to a design engineering organization to drive organic growth. The first of these products is launching with more in the pipeline.

Stow, Ohio, Us

As Director, I oversaw the logistics and sourcing functions while retaining my existing scope. ➟ Managed on-time delivery, direct material and logistics savings, and logistics performance. ➟ Led a 4-person team: purchasing manager, logistics manager, sourcing manager, and an administrative assistant.

Stow, Ohio, Us

➟ Oversaw inventory turns, on-time delivery, and purchase-price variance company-wide.➟ Managing and developed a team of 6 buyers and senior buyers. Maintained 100% employee retention and promoted 3 team members within role tenure.➟ Improved on-time delivery 100 basis points after identifying and resolving seasonality challenge.➟ Conceptualized and secured consensus to implement a regional promotion process and reforecasting.

Stow, Ohio, Us

➟ Reestablished the FP&A function for the company following its elimination a few years prior. Managed financial forecasting and monthly financial statement consolidation as well as creation and review of the annual profit plan for the business. ➟ Restructured the financing method from 3-year loans to 5-year loans, which contributed to 20% increase in toolbox sales.➟ Led a team of 2 financial analysts. Promoted 1 analyst and set the other up for promotion shortly after moving into next role.➟ Gained leadership buy-in to automate processes that reduced financial statement preparation time from 1 day to 1 hour.

Stow, Ohio, Us

Farmington Hills, Mi, Us

Farmington Hills, Mi, Us

Mba, Finance

Ba, International Business & Economics