Greater Fort Wayne
Results-Driven Supply Chain Leader | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Expert | M&A Integration Specialist Highly motivated and performance-focused with a proven track record of delivering immediate cost savings and building high-performing supply chain teams to drive year-over-year ROI contributions above target. With over 25 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, materials management, and supply chain leadership across the automotive, non-automotive, and medical instrument sectors, I specialize in optimizing global supply chains in highly regulated industries. My expertise includes: - Low-Cost Country (LCC) Sourcing & Strategic Vendor Development - Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis & Cost-Saving Initiatives - End-to-End Supply Chain Integration (M&A) – Ensuring seamless business continuity while leveraging acquired assets for rapid revenue growth - Global Demand Consolidation & Strategic Production Planning for multi-site manufacturing operations - Operational Excellence & Process Improvement – SAP implementation, Kaizen facilitation, and transactional efficiency Specializations: - Bilingual (German & English) - Medical Distribution & Regulatory Compliance - Data-Driven Decision Making Passionate about building agile, high-impact supply chains that drive profitability and scalability.
Manage the end-to-end integration of acquired companies and assets into the existing systems, organizations and procedures to allow a smooth continuation of current business, as well as prepare for immediate and future growth.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories and suppliers. Develop strategic frame work for global supplier base for product categories and develop supply chain risk strategy based on geographical location, financial stability, commodity index, process capability, capacity and strategic growth. Lead specific projects with multiple work streams and in area of major supply chain transformation between external suppliers, outsourcing (make vs. buy) and in-sourcing of components of finished medical devices.
Develop client and category strategies for a wide range of MRO categories to achieve year over year improvements in acquisition and TCO cost. Deploy six sigma tools, e-sourcing, process improvements, and volume consolidation for client specific needs while fulfilling SDI's category goals.
Responsible for consolidation, vendor management, process improvement, LCC Sourcing and Supply Market Assessment for multiple facilities in the US, Canada and Mexico for Fabricated Steel, Machined Parts, Metal Cabinets, and Castings. Benchmark supply base and form strategic alliances for aggressive cost outs and process improvements.
Define and execute the commodity strategy and build supplier partnerships to realize lasting overall cost savings. Analyze, track and interpret sourcing data to determine commodity strategies to be executed by local materials groups. Identify opportunities in emerging markets and develop strategies for a smooth implementation by maintaining TCO goals.
Responsible for the global implementation and realization of the P2P SAP module for all global Atkore sites. Tasks included business process re-engineering, process development and streamlining, as well as training and implementation help desk.
Responsible for the strategic sourcing and demand consolidation activities of all global TEMP facilities for Chemicals, Paints, Coatings, Fasteners, Machined Spare Parts, Fittings, Pultrusions, Fiberglass Components, Galvanized & SS Strip Steel, and Mechanical Steel Components.