Steve Markham Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Konstanz, De

At Körber Supply Chain's consulting division, we integrate technology to integrate your supply chain.Körber's Business Area Supply Chain supplies a broad range of best-in-class supply chain solutions to fit a company’s size, business strategy, and appetite for growth.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Atlanta, Us

Pegasus Partners advises businesses during their market entry or facility expansion in the United States. Pegasus Partners specializes in site selection, start up phase and sales strategy questions for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)Through Musent LLC, I support Pegasus Partners with supply-chain-related clients or clients needing advanced support in their own supply-chain and logistics strategies.Services offered:• Target Indentification and Vetting• Due Diligence• Market Studies and Competitive Analysis• Risk Analysis• Market-Entry and Growth Strategy• Interim Management

Atlanta, Ga, Us

At Musent LLC, I provide interim management and business consulting in contract engagements or in full-time employment. My focus is on rapid growth, continuous improvement, transitions, and the creation or integration of business cultures. I have extensive experience with startups of foreign-owned companies.With multi-industry expertise in supply-chain, operations/production, and international business, I bring an extensive toolbox of skills and a knack for creative, systematic problem-solving.Sample projects include:3PL LOGISTICS - Designed and implemented lean Just-In-Time / Just-In-Sequence and “supermarket” order-sequencing at an automotive plant. Optimized storage and improved inventory accuracy. Transitioned into an operations manager role, leading the ramp-up of operations in four onsite facilities.B2B DISTRIBUTION - Structured and stabilized workflows in a startup & turnaround environment. Planned building layout and modifications for the commissioning of equipment. Consolidated US and Canadian distributor networks.PRODUCTION & LOGISTICS – Executed strategy for the re-sourcing of an automotive tier-1 supplier. Coordinated management and teams to improve performance. Implemented lean-tools and hourly monitoring into production and logistics processes. Eliminated backlogs and created stock levels to support the relocation of tools and dies. Mitigated risks and completed all projects on schedule.OPERATIONAL DUE DILIGENCE - Performed due diligence activities in the building materials industry. Evaluated production and distribution facilities of Fortune-500 company in the US and Mexico. Evaluated operational efficiencies, lean principles, facility & equipment condition, environmental impact, adherence to corporate guidelines, etc.MARKET-ENTRY PROJECTS – (see activities under Pegasus Partners)

Uxbridge, Ma, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Provided turnaround strategy, leadership and direction to an international startup.Hired and directed the operations, marketing, sales-support, and finance/administration teams in the execution of development strategy.Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies to re-establish Schaefer Brand Products as leaders in quality and design, to regain clients and volumes, and expand to new markets.Commissioned and ramped-up customizing machinery and processes. Utilized lean problem solving methodologies to improve speed and reliability, reducing in-house lead time by >50%.Collaborated with European production, improving supply chain and increasing product availability.Simplified product spectrum, optimizing inventory and improving sales and support functions.Consolidated distributorships in US-Midwest and Canada.

Northport, Alabama, Us

Provided visionary leadership from startup to over $55 MM in revenue. Transformed the company from a small startup to a mid-sized corporation.• Developed & presented strategic business plan to establish company to expand into US market. • Established US headquarters and set up initial company structures.• Grew to operate 1.4 MM sq. ft. of managed facilities, peak FTE > 1,000• Directly managed every major facet of the business at some time during growth.• Remotely managed 4 director positions• Added innovative offerings and acquired long-term contracts with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.• Developed Tier-1 automotive supplier functions, assembling components for JIS delivery.• Initiated strategic design/build and subsequent expansion of a 220,000 sq.ft. logistics facility.• Purchased and implemented enterprise-level WMS-System, housed in an offsite data-center.• Certified operations according to DIN/ISO.• During “emergency” takeover/turnaround, grew from 100 to approx. 500 FTE within ten days.• Implemented EOS Operating System with a certified EOS-Implementer.• Established job-training center and high-school apprenticeship programs to support workforce development. Program was selected by the Alabama Legislature as the model for a statewide initiative in 2014.

Bremen, Germany, De

Progressive experience in management, project management, sales and business development.Project Manager and Senior Project Manager for various projects in Germany • Consulting for Logistic & Manufacturing Design at Karman GmbH in Osnabruck, Germany.• Distribution Services for various German retail chains and global Consumer Electronic OEMS• Established and led “East Europe Distribution Center” for Consumer Electronics to Eastern Europe.• CKD and Automotive – Cross functional Kaizen-, ramp-up- , and task force projects, working with companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen-Audi and Toyota, Senior Project Manager, Dialog Logistics - Graz Austria Jan 2003 – Apr 2003• Turnaround a 400K sq.ft. and 400 FTE J-I-T operation for Magna-Steyr, Mercedes & BMW.Operations Manager, BLG/Guanavi Logistics – Curitiba, Brazil Nov 1998 – Oct 1999• Created, quoted, and sold concept for the JIT/JIS-Supply of VW/Audi factory in Curitiba, Brazil.• Implemented and led operations role in BLGs first JV in Brazil.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Bachelor Of Arts

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