Michael Schlayer Email & Phone Number

Stow, OH, US

Supplier Certification professional experienced with quality, sourcing, and planning functions, in medium to large public and private organizations. Background in supply chain for manufacturing CPG to increase organization’s value by managing suppliers’ quality, reducing waste and spend. Known for analyzation skills and communicating detailed data.

• Created and managed a new system for measuring supplier performance.
• Analyzed SAP data and metrics to identify trends and actions
• Managed non-conformances according to FDA CFR 21
• Created and managed comprehensive reporting for quality inventory
• Communicated effectively across departments and managers

• Managed existing and new supplier relationships in North America to meet cost savings goals.
• Sourced packaging materials for new consumer markets
• Maintained appropriate inventory to meet S&OP goals
• Implemented cost savings using Lean methodology

• Responsible for contacting suppliers to change open purchase orders to meet forecast and production schedules.
• Reduced past due orders aiding planning efficiency and reducing cost
• Developed detailed reports of supplier performance for management

• Started as a temporary, hired full time into Planning.
• Planned flow of material to optimize inventory levels and satisfy safety stock
• Placed purchase orders and updated supplier schedules based on MRP
• Expedited customer backorders to meet customer’s changing demand
• Quoted, analyzed, and selected global low-cost suppliers for cost savings; acted as liaison between supplier and customer