Provide and execute global sourcing strategy of LSI Industrial raw materials (steel, aluminum, copper, poles and other base metals) throughout multiple mfg. locations.

Direct and oversee all facets of operations, engineering, R&D, global outsourcing, production output, QA, supply chain/distribution, regulatory compliance and customer service. Translate long-term strategic objectives into short-term manufacturing strategies on an internal scale, and manage product development, output, distribution and quality control overseas, including suppliers in China, Vietnam and Taiwan.Directed the transition to total international manufacturing process completing the assimilation on schedule with no disruption to key business processes or quality control, resulting in landed sourced cost of high volume products 38.62% lower than domestic manufacturing costs. Evaluated 54 suppliers from five different countries including China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Poland and India to produce 126 products.Initiated and currently manage a sophisticated quality control/assurance process as part of the international manufacturing process that reduced off-spec production from an average of 2.6% to .28%.Direct product development process from conceptualization to consumer including training overseas producers in tooling design and production processes.Work effectively with OEM customers, developing and designing key products unique to their consumer retail outlet. Develop and ensure that processes and controls are in place to manage performance and compliance, resulting in a defect rate from 1.8+ million imported units to less than .28%.Serve as company representative in all facets of international business.Negotiated a long-term strategic alliance with multiple overseas suppliers that involved price, quantity, quality and strict delivery guarantees.Establish logistics procedures and relationships to ensure adequate inventory levels while maximizing inventory turns and keeping transportation costs to a minimum given complexities of overseas sourcing.

Successful at building corporate value of the nation’s largest and oldest music stand manufacturing company with 134 products and $5,000,000 yearly revenue. Formulated corporate vision and strategic direction, and new product development initiatives to broaden customer base and increase sales. Developed processes to optimize productivity and reduce costs while maintaining the highest level of product quality. Re-organized plant operations, managed a team of 40 manufacturing and administrative employees, improved scheduling process and installed a new production line technology. Increased production efficiency on highest volume product line by 31.58%.Improved annual cash flow by more effectively managing accounts payable/receivable and finished goods inventory. Improved inventory turns by 62%.Established consistent process and information sharing cadence in support of the S&OP cycle, planned and guided total supply chain productivity, cash, space, logistics and quality improvement initiatives, and actively supported inventory goals to achieve inventory levels and turns targets. Executed effective supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies (including product outsourcing and supplier rationalization programs to concentrate spend into a preferred supply base) along with event-driven cost reductions to meet annual cost reduction goals.Evaluated, selected and implemented a total manufacturing control system including inventory control, bill of material, product cost, purchasing and material requirements planning.Directed annual strategic and budgetary planning initiatives.Led the bargaining team during negotiations with potential acquisition partners, and represented the company during the final sale transition process. Remained with the company as Operations Director as part of the final agreement.

Successful at building corporate value of the nation’s largest and oldest music stand manufacturing company with 134 products and $5,000,000 yearly revenue. Formulated corporate vision and strategic direction, and new product development initiatives to broaden customer base and increase sales. Developed processes to optimize productivity and reduce costs while maintaining the highest level of product quality. Re-organized plant operations, managed a team of 40 manufacturing and administrative employees, improved scheduling process and installed a new production line technology. Increased production efficiency on highest volume product line by 31.58%.Improved annual cash flow by more effectively managing accounts payable/receivable and finished goods inventory. Improved inventory turns by 62%.Established consistent process and information sharing cadence in support of the S&OP cycle, planned and guided total supply chain productivity, cash, space, logistics and quality improvement initiatives, and actively supported inventory goals to achieve inventory levels and turns targets. Executed effective supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies (including product outsourcing and supplier rationalization programs to concentrate spend into a preferred supply base) along with event-driven cost reductions to meet annual cost reduction goals.Evaluated, selected and implemented a total manufacturing control system including inventory control, bill of material, product cost, purchasing and material requirements planning.Directed annual strategic and budgetary planning initiatives.

Serviced existing accounts, obtained orders, and established new accounts by planning andorganizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.Focused sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers, and adjusted sales presentations accordingly.Submitted orders by referring to price lists and product literature.Kept management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.