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Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for developing innovative supply chain solutions and customer success for enterprise accounts at TADA.

Greater Chicago Area

Currently working on:1. Demand Sensing / Demand Planning for multi tier manufacturing network2. Value Chain Design to improve Agility and Flexibility of the supply network 3. Digital Transformation - Demand Planning and Supply Chain ResponsivenessPrevious:Accelerating OEM electrification journey, designing efficient supply chains with advances in automation (RPAs) and enabling business growth with strategic supply relationships. Within the electrification portfolio we work with companies to engineer the right manufacturing and supplier footprint (US and Mexico) to enhance their competitive position with knowledge of technology and industry benchmarks. Program benefits include faster new product introductions, aftermarket growth and reduction in cost to serve.Co-(designed, developed & executed) a post-acquisition business process integration program. Integrating the end-to-end value chain to accelerate implementation of the client’s product support model. Integrated two independent aftermarket parts networks into one to deliver a consistent customer experience.Minimized customer life cycle cost by implementing service strategies and increased repair optionsImproved the overall profitability and service level of the consolidated service parts network

Greater Chicago Area

Executed an inventory benchmarking & roadmap development initiative at a heavy equipment manufacturer. Managed a three member team to develop a detailed roadmap in order to improve inventory turns by 80% Increased system utilization by configuring a prospect module for a fund raising software at a non profit foundation. Evaluated, configured and tested a new mobile app to improve management of constituents infoPerformed VSM mapping at a dealership & service center to identify opportunities for waste reduction. Developed plans to improve service bay utilizationOptimized inventory management at a heavy industrial manufacturer. Coordinated supply chain projects in regards to deliverables, resource needs, project road blocks and report issues to managementMember of a business transformation team at a major European engine manufacturer. Co-led a procurement transformation team to deliver $50 million in fiscal benefitsManaged implementation of special projects related to an Integrated supply chain Initiative. Developed a roadmap to a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program. Reviewed supply chain requirements and assisted in developing standard operating procedures for various processes

Kohler, Wisconsin

Managed Global Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) for Kohler EnginesSupervised a team for production planning, inventory management, domestic (US) and international logisticsDeveloped and implemented a forecast model, based on inputs from customer, market, sales, domestic and international economic indices to facilitate demand planningEvaluated supply chain metrics to ensure that continual improvements are maintained and benefits are sustainable over the long termCoordinated workshop and business process redesign events to identify and remove roadblocks in supply chain processConducted ISO 9001:2008 internal audit as a Lead AuditorMet business objectives on inventory turns, on time delivery and forecast accuracyDeveloped logistics key metrics (e.g. cost per mile and per equivalent cube, cube utilization, rate and volume variances to projection) to include monthly reporting on activity and expensesDeveloped CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment) strategy with customersDeveloped standardized, quantifiable measurements for key supply chain operations (e.g. order fulfillment cycle time, lead time, on-time delivery, stocking level, service level etc.)

Kohler, Wisconsin

Designed & Implemented Sales and Operation planning processes for a new product / manufacturing in AsiaPlanned, developed and implemented distribution network models for transportation, storage and flow-through requirements to and from manufacturing, warehousing and customer locationDesigned and implemented SAP solutions for business transaction and information management to optimize business process for Kohler Engines, ChinaDesigned and implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program and shipment consolidation for international suppliers to reduce lead time from 90 days to just in time and inventory on hand at the factoryImplemented cost reduction in packaging, saving approximately $140K annuallyDeveloped and optimized logistics and warehouse network design for Kohler Engines China operation

Troy, Michigan

Responsible forStrategic sourcing and management of following commodities – fastener and stampingsCost, quality and delivery of products within these commoditiesRFQ, benchmarking, PO releases, and other purchasing related taskPricing approvals and sourcing decisionsIn-sourcing, out-sourcing and managing complex tooling transfer projectsFinancial planning such as standard costs, capital tooling plan and capacity planningExecuting and managing contracts with suppliersResolution of supply and commercially driven commodity crisis situationsSupplier charge backs on quality issues that impacted manufacturing or customerSupplier relationship, performance management and supplier improvementCreating and maintaining global as well as regional category sourcing strategiesResearching and introducing latest technologies in the industry to leverage cost, quality & performance

Optimized the supply chain to maximize productivity and efficiency for warehousing servicesValue and volume based cost-effectiveness analysis of current and potential suppliersDeveloped lean supply chain strategies based on resources, leverage, cost details and cost modelsImplemented standardization of supplier inbound packaging to identify cost savings through better cube utilizationMember of team that planned, organized and implemented a VA/VE workshop on aluminum steering knucklesOrganized workshop and facilitated brain storming session on material substitution and supplier consolidation for hot-melt glueMember of a team that planned, organized and implemented a workshop on HVAC assemblies

Dayton, Ohio Area

Developed Manufacturing System Design packages for windshield closeout and glove box on GM’s mid-size SUVMajor responsibilities:Work combination tables, life cycle cost, value stream and connection mapsMfg. sequence chart, process layout, machine and operator capacity utilization chartsIncremental investment, labor linearity, part presentationPerformed time, motion and layout analysis for benchmarking and process improvement at Delphi (Thermal and Interior), Matamoras, MexicoMember of a team that standardized the manufacturing strategy for instrument panels in GMT-900 range of products at Adrian, Michigan

Master Of Science, Industrial Technology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant (Dept. of Technology Systems). Instructed a course in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing.

Renaissance Program

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical

Middle & High School