Scot Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Goshen, Indiana, Us

In my role as the NPD Supply Manager at LiveWire in Milwaukee, WI, I led a team to ensure on-time launches by managing the sourcing of best-in-class components. I developed a highly skilled supply management team, maintained production launch readiness reports, and successfully managed strategic suppliers.

Kuryakyn has been leading the design and manufacturing of aftermarket parts and accessories for the motorcycle industry for the past 30 years. Our ideas are products of expressive minds that realize a motorcycle isn’t simply a means of transportation, but rather a representation of a person’s very identity. We are dedicated to producing innovative parts and accessories that keep us Miles Ahead. As Director of Global Sourcing, I developed sourcing and supplier strategies, which included working with existing suppliers and identifying new sources which align with Kuryakyn's goals. I oversaw the global sourcing function and supported New Product Development (NPD) and project management team(s). Assisted quality and engineering teams, as needed, in support of both NPD and ongoing production issues as they relate to global supply chain issues. Created a robust NPD RFQ process which met the needs of all internal stakeholders.

As Director of Global Sourcing, I developed sourcing and supplier strategies, which included working with existing suppliers and identifying new sources which align with the company's goals. I also managed the global sourcing function and supported New Product Development (NPD) and project management team(s).Assisted the sales team, as needed, on customer visits to foster relationships and discuss/present offshore supplier capabilities.Assisted quality and engineering teams, as needed, in support of both New Product Development and ongoing production issues as they relate to offshore suppliers.Evaluated current offshore partners for appropriate fit and capability to support our customer expectations. This included both informal and formal evaluations. Developed and managed Supplier Systems Evaluation process for offshore suppliers.Developed robust offshore sourcing strategies. Determined the best supply chain needed to support the Business Growth. Recommended, as necessary, supply chains that needed to be exited or modified to support Quality, Cost, Timing and Technology goals.Established excellent working relationships with all suppliers and implemented long term purchasing agreements for global adoption. Led the process of identifying and qualifying new suppliers as necessary to support the business.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Led a 12-person cross-functional staff, supporting all global service parts requirements for the organization. Managed both tactical and strategic purchasing activities to support consumer service parts requirements, participated in new product development teams, negotiated supplier contracts, monitored inventory levels and identified/qualified new suppliers.

Brookfield, Wi, Us

Managed both tactical and strategic purchasing activities to support remote manufacturing operations, negotiate supplier contracts, monitor inventory levels and identify/qualify new suppliers. Accurately managed planned purchases to support two manufacturing plants in Mississippi. Closely interacted with Supply Chain Analysts to review inventory levels and avert stock out situations.Identified and implemented cost savings opportunities in injection and blow molded components, retail merchandisers and aluminum/magnesium die castings.Implemented formal Sourcing Strategies for retail environment fixtures, high pressure die castings and injection molded components. Created and executed exit/transition plans for high risk/high dollar impact supply chains.

East Troy, Wi, Us

Led all new product development activities within multiple cross-functional product/platform projects teams, including the planning and launch of 7 major vehicle projects.• Demonstrated Global Sourcing expertise to support both product development methodology and project Features and Specifications.• Successfully sustained compliance to new product development methodology through coaching peers and subordinates; Directed the development activities of over 250 new components/systems.• Directed development teams to ensure all pre-production build events were completed on time. In this capacity, conducted readiness reviews, identified potential problem areas and established plans to mitigate risk.• Developed and managed numerous complex engineering bills of materials to track total product cost and capital tooling investments to meet or beat business case objectives throughout the product development life cycle.

Managed a complex incentive-based production pay system by performing extensive time studies and work measurements. Established standard practices which were used in every phase of production. Developed innovative manufacturing work-cells which increased productivity, improved ergonomics and reduced scrap. Identified and processed cost reduction initiatives of over 2.1 million dollars annually. Evaluated new production tooling and materials for proper safety and ergonomics. Prepared and managed plant's 3.2 million dollar Capital and Expense budgets. Responsible to the plant manager for the screening and processing of all appropriation requests for purchases against plant's Capital and Expense budgets. Trained and supervised two Industrial Engineers and one administrative assistant.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Proven record in team building, training, motivating and leading people in goal attainment. Designed and administered property accountability and maintenance programs for facilities with a value in excess of 10 million dollars. As a company commander of a forward deployed combat support company, developed a cohesive, highly skilled technical organization of over 140 personnel providing mapping, charting, survey and geodesy services throughout Central Europe and in support of Operation Desert Storm.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biology/Biological Sciences

Biology/Biological Sciences, General