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Granger, In, Us

Granger, In, Us

Bristol, Indiana, United States

Responsible for the contract negotiations related to seating, glass, aluminum metals and fabricated parts that support manufacturing requirements for four manufacturing plants. Responsible for $50M in metal contracts in 2023. Expanded metals supply base by 50% which protected flow of materials availability. Procurement lead for 2 new product launches in 2021. 1 in 2022 and 2 in 2023.

Elkhart, Indiana Area

Directly responsible for performing all planning and acquisition functions with regard to supplies and raw materials in order to support manufacturing requirements. Primary goal is to buy goods or services at the best available cost, which is also consistent with quality, schedule requirements and corporate initiatives.• In first year, improved line fulfillment from 91% to 97.2% through improvements of cycle counts.• Reduced the number of physical inventories from 12 per year to 4 per… Show more Directly responsible for performing all planning and acquisition functions with regard to supplies and raw materials in order to support manufacturing requirements. Primary goal is to buy goods or services at the best available cost, which is also consistent with quality, schedule requirements and corporate initiatives.• In first year, improved line fulfillment from 91% to 97.2% through improvements of cycle counts.• Reduced the number of physical inventories from 12 per year to 4 per year. This was achieved through the improvements in reliability of cycle counts. This resulted in an $8,000.00 per month in labor savings from not having to do monthly physical inventories.• Documented cost savings in 2017 of $325,000 based on a monthly inventory value of $1.8M.• Assisted in the creation of the companies retail sales warehouse which also supplied various Amazon warehouses.• Ran the plants parts department which required assuring that replacements parts shipped in a timely manner. Show less

Elkhart, Indiana Area

Supports the company’s manufacturing and R&D organizations in developing new suppliers, maintaining current supplier relationships, and finding the best overall value for the company’s sourced parts.• Developed and implemented the strategy that moved company away from the possessing of aluminum coils to procurement of aluminum sheet stock. This resulted in improved process flow improved material lead times as well as manpower redistribution with an estimated annual savings of 3%-5%.•… Show more Supports the company’s manufacturing and R&D organizations in developing new suppliers, maintaining current supplier relationships, and finding the best overall value for the company’s sourced parts.• Developed and implemented the strategy that moved company away from the possessing of aluminum coils to procurement of aluminum sheet stock. This resulted in improved process flow improved material lead times as well as manpower redistribution with an estimated annual savings of 3%-5%.• Presently working on supplier consolidations and scorecards along with development of supplier agreements. Supplier rationalization by commodity. Show less

Elkhart, Indiana Area

Responsible for establishing strategic sourcing initiatives and their execution to capture cost downs as well as new supplier development. Main focus of supplier development is finding valid suppliers in South America and Southeast Asia who possess the proper qualifications in manufacturing and inspection processes. I am also taking this initiative to the domestic supply base to ensure products meets total quality requirements.• Developed First Article acceptance criteria’s. Prior to… Show more Responsible for establishing strategic sourcing initiatives and their execution to capture cost downs as well as new supplier development. Main focus of supplier development is finding valid suppliers in South America and Southeast Asia who possess the proper qualifications in manufacturing and inspection processes. I am also taking this initiative to the domestic supply base to ensure products meets total quality requirements.• Developed First Article acceptance criteria’s. Prior to arrival no process existed.• Worked with key supplier in development and launch of a new window system which resulted in a 45% reduction in cost when compared to current process.• Worked with companies corporate Chinese sourcing group to develop new overseas sources. Saw savings in fiscal year 2013 in excess of $500,000.• Worked on developing new Supplier Scorecard Metrics utilizing information obtained in AS400. Show less

Warsaw, In

Lead procurement representative for five new product launches in the last four years. Ensured that supplier has in place all proper validations along with proper Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ) and Process Qualifications (PQ) protocols. Product lines for which I have had direct responsibility are: disc, rods, spinal cages, MAS and FAS screw assemblies, crosslink’s and domino’s•Positive price variance of $3M over last three years. Reduced supplier lead times… Show more Lead procurement representative for five new product launches in the last four years. Ensured that supplier has in place all proper validations along with proper Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ) and Process Qualifications (PQ) protocols. Product lines for which I have had direct responsibility are: disc, rods, spinal cages, MAS and FAS screw assemblies, crosslink’s and domino’s•Positive price variance of $3M over last three years. Reduced supplier lead times from an average of 12 weeks to eight weeks in last two years by supplying regular forecast and contract commitments.•Worked with two key suppliers in developing them into “Turn key” suppliers.•Worked with supply chain in developing Validation Master Plans.•Worked with key suppliers in developing Vendor Managed Inventory programs.•Supplier contract negotiations.•Hands on knowledge of SAP, MRP and AS400 systems. Show less

South Bend, Indiana Area

Senior staff member, reporting to Plant Manager. Responsible for $18M in annual spend. Managed staff of two. •Managed supplier selection, price negotiations, payment terms for all materials required to support day-to-day operations. •Established MRP “paperless” purchasing system resulting in annual savings of $35,000. •Developed overseas supplier base, where none previously existed. Overseas sourcing resulted in first year savings of $125,000.

Louisville, Oh

Responsible for all supplier selection negotiations. •Where none existed prior to arrival, developed overseas supplier base. Which resulted in $250K in first year cost savings.•Value Analysis team leader.•Established Vendor Managed Inventory to make better use of lean manufacturing systems.•Negotiated with mills contracts for $2M in carbon steel sheet and rolled tube as well as two million pounds of aluminum tube purchases. Prior to arrival company purchased these items… Show more Responsible for all supplier selection negotiations. •Where none existed prior to arrival, developed overseas supplier base. Which resulted in $250K in first year cost savings.•Value Analysis team leader.•Established Vendor Managed Inventory to make better use of lean manufacturing systems.•Negotiated with mills contracts for $2M in carbon steel sheet and rolled tube as well as two million pounds of aluminum tube purchases. Prior to arrival company purchased these items from distribution warehouses. First year savings were $300K.•Mastered understanding of London Metal Exchange and its US counterpart, the Midwest Metal Exchange. Show less

Cuyahoga Falls, Oh

Production staff member reporting to Plant Manager with responsibility for all purchasing and materials aspects for the plant. Managed staff of 5 with annual spend of $80M.•Improved departmental purchasing practices, through better systems management, establishment of “blanket” purchase contracts, which realized savings of $125K savings in first year.•Instilled better material disciplines in cycle counting, which reduced inventory in 2 years from 6 turns to 10 turns.•Supplier cost… Show more Production staff member reporting to Plant Manager with responsibility for all purchasing and materials aspects for the plant. Managed staff of 5 with annual spend of $80M.•Improved departmental purchasing practices, through better systems management, establishment of “blanket” purchase contracts, which realized savings of $125K savings in first year.•Instilled better material disciplines in cycle counting, which reduced inventory in 2 years from 6 turns to 10 turns.•Supplier cost initiatives resulted in $450K in cost savings in 1999. Show less

Elkhart, Indiana Area

Division staff member reporting to Division President with yearly spend of $125M. Managed staff of three.•Worked with Engineering and Quality installing all principals and practices associated with ISO 9000.•Established and monitored $6M in overseas purchases.•Monitored and approved all LOC and wire transfers.•Negotiated all overseas contracts.•Negotiated all supplier contracts and transactions.•Negotiated with overseas sources the end of LOC’s and wire transfers and… Show more Division staff member reporting to Division President with yearly spend of $125M. Managed staff of three.•Worked with Engineering and Quality installing all principals and practices associated with ISO 9000.•Established and monitored $6M in overseas purchases.•Monitored and approved all LOC and wire transfers.•Negotiated all overseas contracts.•Negotiated all supplier contracts and transactions.•Negotiated with overseas sources the end of LOC’s and wire transfers and began the use of purchase orders with standard payment terms.•Primary negotiator for seven manufacturing facilities using that buying power to reduce overcall of items purchased. Show less