Michael Heider Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, NC, US

Wuppertal, DE

• Anticipate business needs for SAP and derive applications to streamline processes.
• Provide training for SAP SD to help the Global Sales Team reach their goals by using SAP more efficiently.
• Train new users how to navigate various SAP modules.
• Responsible for maintenance and data integrity of Material Master, Customer Master and Vendor Master.
• Train SAP users to read and reprocess IDoc data and status.
• Respond to telephone calls, email and personal requests for support in a fast, friendly manner and have the ability to explain technical situations to non-technical individuals.

Herzogenaurach, DE

• The Schaeffler Group is a global integrated automotive, aerospace and industrial supplier. With around 90,000 employees worldwide, Schaeffler is one of the world's largest family companies and with approximately 170.
• Provide SAP training/mentoring for new and existing colleagues in SAP MM along with BW/BI.
• Responsible for development of the “Regional Commodity Strategy” for the Americas in alignment with Schaeffler/Continental Management.
• Manage $63 million in spend across three (3) commodities for the Americas Region.
• Key player in Schaeffler/Continental synergy efforts; meeting regularly with the Continental colleagues to ensure combined purchasing power/leverage is used to its full potential.
• Lead monthly commodity review meetings with NAFTA & Brazil Team to drive commodity strategy/savings goals.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

• ZF is a global player in driveline and chassis technology with 121 production companies in 26 countries. In 2013, the Group achieved a sales figure of EUR 17.4 billion (23.2 billion USD) with about 75 000 employees. ZF.
• Assist purchasing and logistics colleagues in troubleshooting SAP related issues.
• Risk management based on commodity strategy in-keeping with company and division requirements.
• Identify potential cost savings and carry out cost reduction initiatives (cost down projects).
• Explore methods/materials for total cost management, quality systems conformance and on-time delivery performance.
• Develop and manage worldwide supply base using ISO/TS 16949,VA/VE methods and other metrics.

• Global Supply Chain Manager / SAP Analyst (Americas & ROW) (09/2012 - 8/2013)Purchasing Manager (03/2011 - 08/2012)Purchasing Specialist (04/2010 - 02/2011)
• Provided logistics/supply chain recommendations to leadership; increased US sourcing form 0% to 67%; successfully pushed US vendors to implement global pricing at a company-wide level.
• Provided solutions to the company's 2013 Operational Planning that will directly impact the bottom line.
• Achieved lead time reductions from (six) 6+ weeks to less than two (2) weeks through US sourcing initiatives.
• Designed and implemented integrated SAP functionalities in close collaboration with SAP consultants and senior executive leadership.
• Devised and rolled out an automated inter-company process in SAP between US and Europe which dramatically increased efficiency between various business units.

Herzogenaurach, DE

• Purchasing Specialist with Interim Purchasing Manager Duties – Strategic Purchasing (High Precision Metal Manufacturing for a Tier 1 Automotive and Aerospace Supplier)
• Directed worldwide market research to secure reliable, low-cost suppliers for production tooling, samples and other indirect materials that resulted in cost savings of >30% (with emphasis on eastern Europe and Asia).
• Served as acting Purchasing Manager, while managing and motivating six employees.
• Streamlined operations and improved productivity through initiatives based on continuous improvement principles (Kaizen Plus).
• Flawlessly managed purchasing volume in excess of $25M per annum in SAP/R3.
• Negotiated with domestic and international suppliers to meet or exceed cost saving goals set by corporate; awarded building contracts based on bid systems while adhering to budget and completion constraints.

Herzogenaurach, DE

• Project Planning/Procurement - General Motors Displacement on Demand (DoD) V6 Program
• Obtained quotes from suppliers and raised PO’s based on lowest cost in keeping with due dates, ensuring that sourced components were available per all project milestones.
• Conducted analysis and risk assessments; recommended risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinated logistics for production machinery from European machine manufacturers to the US.
• Oversaw the “Required Components Spreadsheet” that ensured purchased and in-house manufactured components were available for machine run offs or customer PPAP dates.
• Maintained constant communication with US and European facilities to forestall any production bottlenecks and fine-tune milestones.

Herzogenaurach, DE

• Executive Assistant to the VP of Manufacturing and the Director of Quality
• Consolidated cost savings reports for various commodities for the INA, FAG and LuK brands into an innovative, comprehensive format for corporate reporting purposes.
• Closely monitored monthly departmental budget for discrepancies.
• Reconciled unresolved inter-company invoices between Germany and the US.
• Created compelling PowerPoint presentations for German Board Member visits and such major customers as GM, Ford and John Deere.
• Resolved customer inquiries and quality complaints; translated technical documents and drawings.

US

• Advised clients on such investment options as IRAs and CAP-Money Market Accounts.
• Performed numerous domestic and international monetary transactions including transfers, contributions, distributions and reallocations.
• Managed all correspondence and communications with clients from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, France and Belgium.

Switzerland 🇨🇭, CH

• Served as an interpreter during the inaugural phase of the organization’s US apprenticeship program.
• Translated various training materials from German into English; maintained and entered training documentation in PeopleSoft.
• Active in the rollout of SAP/R2.
• Generated and distributed training reports to 300+ employees.
• Created and organized hardcopy training files in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), OSHA and EPA guidelines.

Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Honors Program