Steven Samples Email & Phone Number

Greater Detroit Area

• Responsible for requesting quotes and issuing spot-buy purchase orders for prototype engine material, after treatment systems, and other miscellaneous engineering requests• Great understanding of Bill of Materials (BoM’s) including part level hierarchy, lead timing and component groups• Experience in onboarding new suppliers and tracking supplier efficiency• Responsible for analyzing inventory levels and calculating component demands for builds• Experienced in analyzing drawings and CAD models to identify appropriate vendors for securing material and relaying engineering needs• Collaborate closely with engineering, logistics and project management teams to resolve build issues and shortages quickly• Integral part in improving Change Management Processes to track and implement part changes for builds• Manage supplier base through KPI’s to improve performance in quoting and delivery timelines• Responsible for resolving payment issues with Accounts Payable team and suppliers

Greater Detroit Area

• Responsible for monitoring all prototype purchase orders related to engine builds ensuring expected delivery timing was met• Tasked with managing suppliers to make sure accurate delivery timing was being communicated to build team• Responsible to expedite shipments when necessary and coordinate with plant logistics to make shipping arrangements• Created monthly KPI’s to track on-time delivery performance and supplier compliance• Responsible for ensuring goods receipts were completed to allow for PO payments to be processed• Helped to set up outbound shipments by generating documentation for plant logistics teams

Troy, Mi

Responsible for securing flat-rolled steel material for OEM trials and qualification testing. OEM’s include Chrysler, GM, Honda, Nissan and Ford• One of two account representatives responsible to work internally with engineers on developmental AHSS steels for OEM qualifications• Coordinated trial orders with the steel mills, outside processors, and logistics to deliver material quickly and efficiently• Tasked with entering new purchase orders, pricing, EDI and billing setup for new and existing customers

Novi, Mi

• ¬Coordinated customer requests for the Pratt & Whitney account • Responsible for coordinating Flatbeds, Truckloads, Expedites, Imports and Exports, and Commercial/Military aircraft engines both Domestically and Internationally, valued in excess of 20 million dollars.• Monitored email and phone lines to facilitate customer requests with a high level of customer satisfaction and sense of urgency• Processed shipments received through EDI and execute change requests in order to satisfy buyer requirements• Tracking and Tracing Shipments – Air (Exports/Imports), Flatbed, LTL, and Truckload shipments• Ryder TMC Excellence Award, Nov 2011• Performed training for account vendors and monitored supplier compliance within the aerospace industry• Lead internal and external customer meetings

Van Buren Twp, Mi

Controlled Import Transportation – Sea and Air Freight • Tracking and Tracing Shipments – LCL, Air, and FCL cargo tracking door to door. Including Intermodal and Trucking• Created Reports daily for all In-Transit cargo• Maintained a high level of customer support and communication to meet the needs of the production plants