Rob Schroeder Email & Phone Number

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States

- Manage a cross-functional team focused on supporting and improving performance of OEM products- Responsible for establishing and meeting goals centered around corporate KPIs- Drive product design and quality improvements in partnership with our OEM supply base - Manage a business unit budget that includes product costs, warranty, tooling and personnel

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States

-Responsible for procurement and pricing related to OEM Present Product and New Product Development Projects-Managed domestic and international OEM supplier relationships, with a focus on supplier development and continuous improvement to meet key internal quality, reliability, design and cost metrics-Negotiated finished goods supply agreements that bridge internal company NPD and SOP standards with supplier's capacity and manpower-Lead cost reduction initiatives with OEM suppliers that reduce cost on purchased product while maintaining PPM and SIR targets-Lead Procurement support activities for the company's OEM Business Unit

Fitchburg, Wi

-Responsible for procurement and pricing related to OEM Present Product and New Product Development Projects-Manage domestic and international OEM supplier relationships, with a focus on supplier development and continuous improvement to meet key internal quality, reliability, design and cost metrics-Negotiate finished goods supply agreements that bridge internal company NPD and SOP standards with supplier's capacity and manpower-Lead cost reduction initiatives with OEM suppliers that reduce cost on purchased product while maintaining PPM and SIR targets

Fitchburg, Wi

-Responsible for procurement and pricing related to OEM New Product Development Projects-Managed OEM supplier relationships, with a focus on supplier development and continuous improvement to meet key internal quality, reliability, design and cost metrics-Negotiated finished goods supply agreements that bridge internal company NPD and SOP standards with supplier's capacity and manpower-Lead cost reduction initiatives with OEM suppliers that reduce cost on purchased product while maintaining PPM and SIR targets

Fitchburg, Wi

- Managed over $3.5 million in finished goods and service parts inventory- Planned OEM finished goods to meet customer demand and company inventory objectives- Used MRP system to place purchase orders and forecast demand on 5000+ parts- Maintained S&OP reports and analysis worksheets- Customer oriented to exceed 95% on-time delivery- Identified long-term production needs using capacity requirements planning tool- Collaborated with operations and customer service to increase efficiency and maximize manpower

- Provided online support for product distributors and dealers in the company sales network - Managed and document historical list of company-offered continuing education units- Performed sectional website audits using the company content management system - Created summaries of online discussion to provide insight into product reception in the field

- Assisted Test Engineering technicians in the assembly of automated test systems, repairing or rebuilding wire harnesses, and maintenance of test equipment in a manufacturing environment- Refurbished and sold spare test equipment - Created tracking spreadsheet for future spare equipment transactions

Ba, Communication

Relevant Coursework – Professional Communication, Leadership and Communication, Principles of Public Relations, Practice of Public.

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