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Traverse City, Mi, Us

Cadillac, Michigan, United States

Purchasing negotiation responsibility for injection mold, steel, resin, fasteners and electronic commodities to support production for automotive horns and antennas of 35M P&L in spend.Established purchasing strategy, policies and best practices within North America by developing cost models for each region with cross - functional support from our corporate Italian headquarters.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Promoted to manage commodities purchasing, logistics, and the entire supply chain for this rapidly-growing company. Directed an annual buy volume of $1B for multiple locations worldwide. Managed and negotiated contracts with 500 vendors. Supervised five purchasing managers and 16 buyers. Established purchasing strategy, policies, and best practices. Responsible in buying Chemicals, Injection Mold, Decorations, Mechatronics, Packaging, and Transportation.- Delivered year-over-year… Show more Promoted to manage commodities purchasing, logistics, and the entire supply chain for this rapidly-growing company. Directed an annual buy volume of $1B for multiple locations worldwide. Managed and negotiated contracts with 500 vendors. Supervised five purchasing managers and 16 buyers. Established purchasing strategy, policies, and best practices. Responsible in buying Chemicals, Injection Mold, Decorations, Mechatronics, Packaging, and Transportation.- Delivered year-over-year improvement in P&L ratio by incorporating Lean Manufacturing methodology, material substitutions, and vertical integration.- Developed vendor management and global procurement strategies that reduced suppliers and improved supplier quality. Designed a supplier scorecard to monitor quality control, cost, and delivery metrics. - Created a new logistics supplier manual for North America.- Improved Cash Control in negotiating payment terms with Incoterms analysis.- Develop Commodity Global Procurement Strategies to correlate to new Acquisition sourcing.- Managed Vendor Partnerships to align our Global Procurement Strategy and Innovation initiatives.- Support internal Customer Business Units with International Customers requirements.- Lead Cross Functional Teams in Cost Reduction workshops at internal / external facilities.- End Item product included Instrument Panels, Doors, and Consoles. Show less

Southfield, Mi

Promoted to lead the integration and transition during acquisition of the former Ford/ACH plant and simultaneous joint venture with Detroit Manufacturing Systems.- Launch Start up Operations / Joint Venture of DMS ( Detroit Manufacturing Systems).- Manage 250 suppliers between Saline and DMS JV in transferring multi million supplier spend.- Launch MRP - SAP system with IT Department which included all new vendor management.- Responsible in negotiating all Contract Change… Show more Promoted to lead the integration and transition during acquisition of the former Ford/ACH plant and simultaneous joint venture with Detroit Manufacturing Systems.- Launch Start up Operations / Joint Venture of DMS ( Detroit Manufacturing Systems).- Manage 250 suppliers between Saline and DMS JV in transferring multi million supplier spend.- Launch MRP - SAP system with IT Department which included all new vendor management.- Responsible in negotiating all Contract Change Orders.- Responsible for new Bill of Materials and EDI transmission.- End Item product included Instrument Panels, Doors, and Consoles. Show less

Fraser, Michigan - Fraser Plant

During a period of high growth, was instrumental in plant turnaround from a loss to profitability. Managed 3 plant buyers to define objectives, follow- up, and help guarantee the deployment of best practices.- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles in vertical integration and material substitutions.- Reducing overall material consumption in 2007 of 86% to 2011 to 60%.- Managed all plant suppliers issues to improve Quality Control, Cost, and Delivery.- Dual Positions as… Show more During a period of high growth, was instrumental in plant turnaround from a loss to profitability. Managed 3 plant buyers to define objectives, follow- up, and help guarantee the deployment of best practices.- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles in vertical integration and material substitutions.- Reducing overall material consumption in 2007 of 86% to 2011 to 60%.- Managed all plant suppliers issues to improve Quality Control, Cost, and Delivery.- Dual Positions as Acquisition Manager to acquire the Tuscaloosa, AL and Saline, MI plants.- Developed Supplier Vendors in Ramos and Monterrey, Mexico.- End Item product included Instrument Panels, Doors, and Consoles. Show less

Dearborn, Michigan - World Headquarters

Managed purchasing the Casting, Fastener, and Bearing Commodities with $100M spend. Negotiated price reductions, issued quotes, prepared RFQ's to holding ultimate decision making for new business.- Achieved $3.5M in cost reductions in 2006 utilizing Ariba, LCC sourcing, and Six Sigma practices.- Negotiated $2M in cost avoidance in 2007 due to supplier bankruptcies and material surcharges.- Increased low cost country sourcing by 37% by moving bearing commodity sourcing to China… Show more Managed purchasing the Casting, Fastener, and Bearing Commodities with $100M spend. Negotiated price reductions, issued quotes, prepared RFQ's to holding ultimate decision making for new business.- Achieved $3.5M in cost reductions in 2006 utilizing Ariba, LCC sourcing, and Six Sigma practices.- Negotiated $2M in cost avoidance in 2007 due to supplier bankruptcies and material surcharges.- Increased low cost country sourcing by 37% by moving bearing commodity sourcing to China to deliver $5M savings in 2007.- End Item product included Chassis and Steering Components. Show less

Plymouth, Michigan - Sheldon Road Plant

Managed multi million of shipping and receiving material to fulfill customer requirements.- Reduced WIP (Work in Progress) Inventory for end item material by 15%.- Involved with line re-arrnages, build aheads, planning forecast, and unionized labor issues.- Created databases to forecast customer requirements and internal inventory.- End Item product included H-VAC and Radiators.

Plymouth, Michigan - Sheldon Road Plant

Managed and scheduled 50 production lines to achieve 100% customer delivery performance.- Reduced inventory 25% by implementing Kanban systems.- Worked with Production Control in forecasting production and service requirements.- Manage 1 production site within North America.- End Item product included H-VAC and Radiators.

Plymouth, Michigan - Sheldon Road Plant

Managed delivery control for purchase parts to ensure fulfillment of customer requirements. - Created Value Chain Analysis with Ryder Logistics (3PL) resulting in $2M savings.- Managed inventory control of 300 suppliers resulting in zero shut down issues.- Responsible for procurement translations for Mexico and South America suppliers.- End Item product included H-VAC and Radiators.

Melvindale, Michigan

Liaison information between the Platform, Mexican Trim Operations, and suppliers for the GMT-800 program.- Responsible for PPAP documentation and Vendor Managed Inventory.- End Item product included Cut & Sew Trim for Seating.

Melvindale, Michigan

Responsible to direct Just-in-Time (J-I-T) manufacturing and delivery of Seat Trim between Lear manufacturing facilities and the assigned Ford and General Motors production plants.- Manage Warehousing and Inventory Planning Float system reducing inventory by 10%.- Implemented new bar coding for end item racks and product to protect sequencing requirements.- Responsible to manage inventory control of First in, First out (FIFO) due to engineering changes.- End Item product… Show more Responsible to direct Just-in-Time (J-I-T) manufacturing and delivery of Seat Trim between Lear manufacturing facilities and the assigned Ford and General Motors production plants.- Manage Warehousing and Inventory Planning Float system reducing inventory by 10%.- Implemented new bar coding for end item racks and product to protect sequencing requirements.- Responsible to manage inventory control of First in, First out (FIFO) due to engineering changes.- End Item product included Cut and Sew Trim for Seating. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, International Trade And Language

Activities and Societies: Eastern Michigan Golf Team International Business curriculum with Spanish concentration. Major fields of study.

High School Diploma