Mark Palella Email & Phone Number

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Auburn Hills, Mi

Manage the launch of sensor products for automotive applications. Transmission speed sensors for Ford and GM.

Northville, Mi

Senior Account Manager at Sumitomo Electric Wiring. Responsible for new business developement and all commercial issues between Sumitomo and it's customers. Lead new business quotes, tooling collection, resolving pricing issues. Negotiating annual cost reductions and recovering excess costs and obsolescence.

Jeep wiring buyer. Responsible for over $300M in annual purchased volume.

Managed the launch of several new GM programs for Alps Automotive, Inc. Launched GMT900 switches, various sunroof, lumbar, and door lock switch programs for GM. Responsible for launching several column electrical assemblies for GM. Additional experience with Chrysler, Toyota, Subaru and Nissan. Assembled and managed several cross-functional teams to launch new products. Coordinated various functional groups (tooling, engineering, planning, manufacturing, purchasing and sales) to successfully launch both new products and changes. Conducted periodic phase exits to report project progress and financial status to senior management.

Coordinated and oversaw the program management process for Alps Automotive. Trained all departments on the purpose and functions of Concurrent Engineering. Analyzed and improved the program management process by implementing changes that improved efficiency and simplified the process while maintaining or increasing quality. Worked with all departments to resolve conflicts and "red" issues. Lead and facilitated weekly meetings to track program progress and report to management any delays or problems.Used team building and problem solving skills to increase cross-functional communications and cooperation.Standardized program management procedures to achieve a gain in efficiency.Performed gap analysis to identify improvement opportunities and made needed improvements.

Managed all internal aspects of the service parts business. Identified and tracked service equipment, built a team to manage service parts business unit, created sales budgets, managed excess and obsolete inventory, and authorized scrap of non-usable equipment and components. Established a separate business unit to manage service parts.Worked cross functionally to ensure wide awareness of service issues and the importance of maintaining a high service rating with the customer.Maintained consistently high delivery ratings and quality for service, which helped in restoring Q1

Charged with maintaining a continuous flow of materials to support customer production schedules. Received EDI releases and created schedules to manufacturing to meet customer requirements. Implemented JD Edwards, MRP, DRP, and Future 3 Software programs. Successfully transferred Honda business from Alpine to Alps.Trained all new members in the department in MRP, DRP, and EDI.Successfully trained Mexico plant personnel to facilitate a transfer of the planning process; Gained a working understanding of customer systems including: Ford DDL, GM Supply Power, and Chrysler Smart systems.Performed customer service role to handle and resolve problems and create and track shipments to the customer.

Responsible for building a client base and sales of financial planning services. Implemented aggressive strategies utilizing tested marketing techniques to maximize exposure.

Engaged in the marketing and sales of computer components to professional client base.

Analyzed releases and authorized shipments to automotive accounts. Participated in CRP planning meetings. Arranged delivery of ISIR and PPAP parts to customers.

Mba, Business Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General