Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Supply Chain and Manufacturing Executive who has consistently brought about results through a holistic and strategic approach. Manager with invaluable knowledge of aligning projects, resources and staff in an effective and efficient manner to the bottom line. Highly focused with a comprehensive understanding of logistics, procurement, manufacturing as in relates to customer and demand.
Senior level procurement experience in designing strategic supply chain programs to leverage local and global volumes in over 30 countries. Implemented supplier partnership programs that provided competitive advantage while ensuring premium quality supply and a reduction of total system cost. Operations experience in demand planning, logistics, lean manufacturing, with profit and loss accountability.
Program Director of PTAC responsible for coordinating activities that accomplish the purposes of the grant agreement which includes, providing one-on-one counseling to businesses; originating and conducting meetings with community leaders, state and local officials, provided a variety of services that include bid preparation assistance, , military specifications, one-on-one training on defense supply chain and product procurement, help with information resources, and trade events where Ohio firms can meet government buyers. Held seminars and speeches on Federal regulations (FAR) and Defense procurement in Northern Ohio.
Procurement Production & Scheduling
• Negotiated on drivers contracts as part of administration team (union environment), successfully saving over $16000 in one year. Set up and developed routing software that reduced transportation costs. • Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations – transporting school students safely via fleet of buses. • Maintained a school bus fleet and other district fleet vehicles/equipment within an established budget. • Reduced overall salary expenses in the department, which resulted in extensive capital expense savings. • 1st commercial driver license examiner (CDL) in Michigan
Responsibilities included Purchasing for 2 stores and a warehouse, global shipments, logistics with over 200 suppliers.Duties included reviewing and managing purchase contracts, supervising performance of purchasing staff, making policies and implementing new strategies, controlling costs, reviewing proposals, preparing and approving contracts for senior management, and negotiating prices.