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Omaha, Nebraska, Us

Executive leader of the Lindsay Global Supply ChainResponsible for Strategic and Tactical Supply, Inventory Control, Enterprise Planning (SIOP) and Transportation Management Developed and implemented an organizational structure that provides focus on key supply chain functions.Installed Global Supply Chain Cost Management & Improvement process that continues to favorably impact company gross margin (3% Net Operational Cost Savings)Implemented and lead a global inventory management team to drive year-over year inventory dollar reduction. (16% reduction in FY23)Global Supply Chain Team was awarded the LIndsay Way CEO Award in FY2023

David City, Nebraska, Us

Officer and Executive Leader of Supply Chain for Timpte. Manage the Strategic Supply, Tactical Supply, Supplier Quality, Parts Distribution, and In-Bound and Intercompany Transportation teams.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Executive Leader of Global Supply Chain, Lean Enterprise/Continuous Improvement, Business System Development & Implementation, Global Quality & Process Control, Global Operations New Product Development Launch & Enterprise Cost Improvement. Drive operational improvement and build new operations excellence capabilities across end-to-end business processesDefine the case for change (e.g., business case and impact objectives) across the enterprise value streamsDrive Profitability Improvements throughout the Global Enterprise (gross margin & EBITDA)

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Leader of Global Supply Chain Team for the Corporation including Direct and Indirect Materials, Supply Chain Design & Analytics, New Product Integration, Transportation, Import/Export Compliance and Supplier Performance Development.Supply Chain Lead for World–Wide Manufacturing Locations (NA, SA, EMEA, APAC, SEA and LATAM)Primary Leader of Lean Deployment within Tennant Company’s Global Supply Base, Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Creating Continuous Flow and Making Materials FlowGlobal Inventory Optimization Leader utilizing Lean Inventory Methodology - Appointed by Senior Management TeamTotal Cost of Ownership (COGS) focusAnnual Spend Over $550MCorporate Merger and Acquisition Integration Leader including Due Diligence - Supply Chain & Operations

London, Gb

Lead Global Lean Manufacturing, Materials and Distribution/ Logistics initiatives for Asia Pacific RegionDrive Material, Operational and Non-Operational Cost ImprovementFacilitate Pentair Integrated Management System (Lean) Training Events and CollateralOversee Value Stream Mapping, Transformation Planning, Material Planning and Root Cause Counter Measure ExecutionDirect Focus Site Funnel Development and Implementation

London, Gb

Direct Manufacturing Operations of Multiple Sites for Key Growth Market with P & L responsibilityLaunch New Fast Growth Region Global Manufacturing and Distribution Sites to Capture Market OpportunitiesDrive Lean Manufacturing Initiatives to Improve Operating Income & ROSLeverage Key Market Relationships and Utilize Market Intelligence to Enhance the Customer Experience.Develop and Coach Site Teams to Best In Class PerformanceGrew Revenue Organically by 17% in 2014 with 3 Year CAGR of +35%.Launched Two New Service Center Sites and Relocated Another Large Site in 2014.Recognized by Chairman for Growth in 2014 and Customer First Focus.

London, Gb

Responsible for all distribution, logistics and build center activities for Pentar - Flow Technologies in North America which includes seventeen operations. Direct all lean distribution activities across North America and have documented improvements in space utilization, productivity and distribution cost control.Lead integration team for consolidating two legacy distribution centers including site determination, lease negotiation, site layout and build out and physical move.Directed team that launched new service center manufacturing site to support agricultural market including site selection, lease negotiation and talent acquisition.

London, Gb

Responsible for implementation of Lean Materials program including inventory reduction and replenishment systems (PFEP and EPEI). Also took on the role of interim director of operations for multi-cell and product line manufacturing plant. Lead the team that improved on-time delivery by 40% inconjunction with the implementation of SAP ERP system.

London, Gb

Responsible for five distinct commodities across seven manufacturing locations. Lead development of commodity strategies and direct commodity related project teams. Interface with international sourcing teams in Asia Pacific, Central America and Europe. Coordinate supplier legal agreements both domestic and international. Manage commodity team.

London, Gb

Manage all sourcing activity for Pentair buiness unitResponsible for sourcing staffDevelop and execute sourcing strategies that involve global supply chain

London, Gb

Develop commodity strategy for castings and other metal products. Develop strategic relationships with LCC and domestic suppliers. Develop scrap acquisition strategy. Establish corporate commodity team and develop communication mechanism.

London, Gb

Responsible for consolidating and leveraging the raw metal and metal shape spend for the corporation world wide. Developed raw material lock mechanisms to hedge market conditions. Developed corporate strategy and spend analysis. Led project team for consolidating supply base for raw metals.

Led Purchasing team that was responsible for acquiring raw material for secondary aluminum smelter. Developed internal control and logistic syestem. Established remote purchasing offices.

Birmingham, Al, Us

Managed the steel purchase for the corporationDeveloped corporate supplier and corporate contractsAssisted in Oracle implementationResponsible for launching greenfield operation including supply base ,lean material control systems and process, inventory control, transportation management & site leadership team.

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Bba, Major- Marketing, Minor - Economics