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Saint Paul, MN, US

Wayzata, Minnesota, US

Wayzata, Minnesota, US

Chandler, Arizona, US

• Led a global project to implement new business processes using Oracle based Demantra demand management and ASCP supply planning systems, fully integrated with a PeopleSoft ERP system, across all regions and sites.
• Assumed leadership of a struggling project and put it on the path to success within first two months of being hired.
• Implemented Demantra globally in all Divisions enabling visibility to detailed customer/item level forecasts supported by statistics.
• Implemented ASCP in two Divisions which for the first time enabled global visibility to the entire supply chain at the item level, with realistic production plans and globally consolidated raw material planning.
• Established and led the first cross-functional Business Process Owner organization to create globally common, more efficient business processes, and to leverage the investment in ERP systems.
• Developed and delivered a comprehensive MRPII Class A education program across all Divisions and Regions to establish a foundation for culture change towards business process excellence.

Jacksonville, FL, US

• Led the global supply chain organization for the company, including S&OP, demand management, supply planning, logistics, and customer service.
• Delivered over $1M in additional variable margin by completely revitalizing the existing global S&OP process.
• Delivered $3M in logistics operational cost savings through improved rail car productivity, mode optimization, and bulk load maximization, with an overall 4% reduction in freight cost per unit volume.
• Improved same day/next day customer order confirmation and customer invoice accuracy rates by 10% combined with a steady reduction in credit hold issues impacting on-time shipments.
• Established a sales control process to manage customer orders in a constrained supply environment resulting in clear decision making aligned with business strategies and improved margins.
• Managed inventory levels below budget while dealing with significant forecast accuracy and manufacturing performance related issues.

Mayfield Heights, OH, US

• Led the global supply chain organization of a diverse $1B+ global business with major manufacturing locations in the US, Europe, and Asia. Responsible for all demand management, supply planning and scheduling, and.
• Established a new global supply chain vision and strategy for the business which introduced for the first time fundamental MRPII supply chain concepts, key principles, and global S&OP processes.
• Built the first successful fully global supply chain organization in the company by transforming many disconnected, locally managed organizations throughout the US, Europe, and Asia into a high performing global team.
• Created a new inventory management strategy that reduced seasonal inventory builds by $15M and precious metal leases by $10M. This included the first formal global inventory policy that clarified accountabilities.
• Continuously reduced global inventory volumes, hit inventory days targets, and maintained customer service levels while simultaneously coping with significant swings in customer demand, extensive internal manufacturing.
• Improved % on-time delivery in Europe from mid-70’s to mid-90’s.

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• Led the global supply chain organization for a complex $460MM global business. Included planning, sourcing, inventory, logistics, strategic capacity planning, and demand allocation for the Ion Exchange Resins, Sodium.
• Built/ran the first global supply chain organization, supply planning and S&OP processes for the business.
• Reduced global inventory 25%
• Saved the business over $2.5MM in duty/logistics costs
• Enabled $20MM additional sales through creative product sourcing
• Developed global capacity utilization strategy allowing plants to run at full capacity and maintain inventory while absorbing significant unforecasted demand

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As Global MPS Process Owner: Developed / led all global production and toll planning, scheduling, and warehouse replenishment processes within the $200MM IER business while based in France. Led the European supply pre-S&OP process and supported the MRPII implementation in Europe. As Supply Chain Specialist: Member of a newly formed Corporate supply chain.

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Managed the Blazer® herbicide production area, central utilities, maintenance, and engineering departments with an operating budget of $15MM and 60 people, including engineers, chemists, technicians, operators, and mechanics. Prepared / managed annual operating and capital budgets, developed / managed technical strategy and support programs, managed annual.