Michael Schumacher Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Shaping the strategic direction of global integration processes for a hyper-growth division within Arkema, I spearhead design and implementation of global PLM processes including integration of former AP Consumer Goods & Paper (CGP). This entails building the global strategy to drive global alignment and systems, synchronizing leaders and product managers across supply chain, R&D, operations, and purchasing functions to expand global business with limited resources. I also develop processes to integrate systems and decrease redundancies following key acquisitions. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:☑ Oversee the division, supporting 9 plants producing formulated hot-melt and water-based products reaching expansive end markets across hygiene and consumer goods & paper categories ☑ Own accountability for process design and process deployment, delivering cross-functional leadership ☑ Direct the LEAP program, a MM$ cost-savings initiative to influence supplier strategy and negotiation and connect the supplier strategy to the product portfolio☑ Establish distinctive price change models for major clients and formulate the framework to scale; leverage historical product data to build computational models, assess impacts, and distribute to teams ☑ Train PLMs, finance, and sales teams on the process for adapting price change models across the product portfolio and determining approval levels, process ownership, and repeatability ☑ Augment ROI by integrating transformational practices, strengthening the HP&C business line, consolidating processes, and integrating global groups to significantly lift productivity ☑ Increase speed-to-market of the HP&C business by exposing data and optimizing processes☑ Steer economic review to drive consistency around sourcing strategy, crafting the business economic review to educate consumers/decision-makers of large clients on global economic impacts☑ Played a key role in doubling revenue for hygiene and paper product categories

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Orchestrating the global product line strategy, I oversaw the full product roadmap including product design, business development, investment strategies, product offerings, market research, technology trends, competitive positioning, and NPD strategy to align with strategic marketing plans. I strategized with influential business leaders and stakeholders to achieve on-time deployment while balancing competing priorities and allocating shared resources. I also presided over demand and supply planning and the SIOP process for disruptive events including product allocation schemes. Regulated workflows across the local product lifecycle and product review process to rationalize unprofitable products. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:☑ Led a transformation initiative with 1.4K+ interchangeable product offerings and consolidated them into 40 products, differentiating products by collaborating with R&D teams on product redevelopment ☑ Reduced overall sales price, saving millions annually through SKU reductions ☑ Trained dozens of PLM, marketing, field retail sales, and applied technology team members to inform the product line strategy and translate the brand’s value proposition and distinguish product offerings ☑ Trained an added 80-100 sales and other professionals to bolster communication and strategy skills ☑ Influenced executive-level teams, presenting to audiences of 100+ at trade shows/events ☑ Implemented inaugural training specifications on price and positioning for commercial teams, connecting teams with an authentic product line experience while conveying real value to consumers ☑ Directed the team executing the single interface solar system team, a concept to continuously implement plans to improve speed, communications, and segmentation across functions ☑ Conceived a biodegradable, compostable adhesive product for the hygiene market, currently in product development stage ☑ Wrote and published literature pieces, reviews, and content as a recognized thought leader

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stimulating consistent sales profitability in the North America P&L, I led the integration of sourcing into customer pricing positions and contracts. Overseeing multiple cross-functional and global teams, I steered product roadmap development, supply chain, R&D strategy, and operational execution while implementing the global cost reduction initiative. I also guided and advised the supply chain innovation team. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ☑ Executed global product projects with c-suite visibility and impact, including global business unit’s long-term supply, commodity, and supplier strategies☑Elevated the MBE supplier platform to top-in-class in 3 years by innovating a new roadmap and prioritizing growth to expand the segment by a sustainable 250% ☑ Constructed a benchmark to demonstrate a progressive view of product costs and supply chain path (current, flexed, and optimal) and optimize global processes to develop institutional best practices ☑ Organized business continuity and acquisition planning for large international customers ☑ Lifted nnual EBITDA by $4M by negotiating supply chain strategies and reducing TWC and inventory

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Setting forth the strategic direction, corporate supply chain objectives, and market impacts for the Americas supplier-integrated marketing strategy, I led 12 purchasing professionals, including 6 direct reports across multiple regions. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ☑ Retooled a new competency and training structure to power sales and career development ☑ Authored and updated contract terminology, regulations, flow diagrams, pricing strategy, standardization, and documentation of supplier agreements☑ Teamed with IT on revamping e-commerce strategy, facilitating trend analysis, and reviewing published literature☑ Led new cost-tracking and forecasting processes to raise transparency and reduce completion time ☑ Restructured the procurement department across local and regional areas, shifting the culture from a buying to a sourcing and supply chain organization while steering roadmap development, compliance, continuous improvement, and performance ☑ Initiated and rolled out a three-year strategic plan for the purchasing and supply chain group that delivered flexible supply chain growth and shifted the division to an e-commerce platform☑ Consolidated and diminished the supplier base by 55%, realizing annualized savings of $700K ☑ Produced $2.3M in annual savings by executing the footprint strategy with senior executives

As Supplier Relationship Manager, I created and authored the raw materials assessment for the company to determine pricing and purchasing strategies. I collaborated with the marketing team to devise an energy management solution involving the lowest total cost of ownership. I also built a successful vendor program and implemented vendor report cards to analyze and drive quality and key performance indicators.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

School of Business Emphasis: International Business Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Economics And Finance

Activities and Societies: Student Body President - Oshkosh Student Association (2001)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Biology