Vp Of Supply Chain
Streetsboro, Ohio, United States
Reporting to President/COO, demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit as primary problem solver, planner, and decision-maker in fast-paced setting. Managed $75M purchasing budget, owned functional lead responsibilities, and navigated direction of in-process operations. Planned and scheduled all operations to achieve on-time deliveries and monthly volume objectives. Utilized data and coordinated team members through cross-functional actions to maximize results. Identified important details/process insights and effectively summarized and communicated at all levels across organization.• Led a team of 100+. Managed performance of 6 direct reports in accordance with annual goals/objectives• Created and implemented planning tools to create long-range master supply plan• Synchronized asset & shift level schedule to macro, long-range supply plan• Evaluated demand, capacity, and material availability to ensure effective supply & demand balance and level loading orders• Implemented Oracle ASCP, gathered market intelligence, reviewed supplier landscape, developed sourcing objectives, and negotiated agreements• Managed raw material, component inventory, and associated working capital• Developed vendor strategy, performance and relationship management• Created, managed, and reported on identified cost savings metrics and goals• Established KPI monitoring and reporting for schedule stability, conformance, and work order closure rates• Effectively collaborated with sales, operations and financial functions to quantify future resources to meet demand • Led implementation and ongoing optimization of SIOP process to proactively support long-term business needs• Developed & maintained spend analytics to identify procurement savings opportunities• Partnered with Sales on demand plan initiatives & sales forecasts to best achieve monthly production volume targets• Incorporated Lean/Continuous Improvement techniques and philosophies within Supply Chain continuity planning