Michael Kellner Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Convert monthly planning process from a Demand Plan process to an inclusive and more robust S&OP process incorporating multiple business functions (Product Line Management, Sales, Planning, Procurement, Executive.
• Manage monthly S&OP process
• Manage monthly global forecast and safety stock plans with contract manufacturers supporting 5 product lines
• Design forecast process to achieve overall 80% forecast accuracy
• Evaluate quarterly Excess and Obsolescence claims from contract manufacturer, achieved quarterly claim reduction of 70%
• Streamline global scheduling process accounting for unique requirements of each product line improving on-time delivery performance

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Analyze $50M of annual spend to identify parts and material critical to complete sales orders
• Work with key suppliers to develop forecasting and stocking strategies ensuring critical parts are filled on-time, achieved Fill Rate of 90%+. (Gross and Net Forecasts, Safety Stock, Kan-Ban, Multi-Tiered Stocking)
• Develop metrics to monitor supplier performance and identify areas for process improvement (Lead Time, On-Time Delivery)
• Report supplier performance monthly to executive team identifying any issues and corrective actions required to address the issues
• Communicate timelines and material requirements with suppliers to support new product roll-outs

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Analyze on hand inventory and initiate material transfers to appropriate location for consumption
• Review material demand to determine excess material and determine material disposition
• Develop weekly and quarterly spend reports
• Track expenses and report by root cause monthly
• Track and report consigned inventory at contract manufacturers monthly
• Submit supplier diversity reports for select customers quarterly

Houston, Texas, United States

• Schedule plant production to ensure inventory remains at designated levels
• Utilize lean ordering practices to keep production on schedule while holding minimal raw material inventory levels
• Inspect and receive material upon delivery
• Design and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
• Design and implement safety improvements to reduce and eliminate potential safety issues