Qualifications:

• 6 years analytical and data experience in manufacturing 12 years total industrial experience
• Led and forecasted financial market analysis for over 1B in annual commodity spend
• Experienced with global supply base in aggressive cost environments
• Strong business acumen with robust decision-making, change leadership, and flawless planning skills
• Results oriented, analytical problem solver with the ability to positively influence others
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, SAP BW Business Warehouse , Oracle R12 and other MRP systems, Ariba Spend Management, and OBIEE Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access including extensive macro creation and complex formulation to automate repeatable analysis reports

Professional Experience:

Confidential

Lead Sourcing Specialist

• Managed 50 suppliers to complete over 90 on-time delivery and productivity opportunities for the commodities of Complex Hybrid Electronics, Complex Subassemblies, Printed Wiring Boards PWB's , Keypanels, and Displays for over 35MM in spend
• Recognized for my ability to process large amounts of data and strong analytical skills drove to the acquisition of the QMI Quick Market Intelligence report out of 8 sites to top leadership
• Developed multiple daily and weekly metric reports in Excel to aid the sourcing team in evaluating supplier's delivery performance and the use of the supplier portal which has been able to showcase the top opportunities with the new ERP system
• Led the sourcing team of 15 individuals on additional training of GE Aviation's switch in ERP systems to Oracle R12
• Leaned out the supplier nonconformance process to adapt to the new ERP system with a team of over 10 process partners

Confidential

Senior Buyer

• Led strategic sourcing decisions of vendor managed inventory program, contract negotiations, and make versus buy decisions including logistics analysis for over 13MM in spend
• Led a cross-functional team to develop a supplier quality process to reduce process variation, implement supplier quality part inspections, corrective action process, and identify appropriate performance measures to enforce supplier accountability
• Developed a capital asset system and process for tracking the location, maintenance, and depreciation status of capital assets
• Drove 200k in cost savings to date through strategic supplier selections, cost savings projects and negotiations, and volume discounts
• Developed commodity strategies and supply base rationalization objectives for Steel, Electrical, Seat Belts, Fastener, and Literature commodities by utilizing market information, leveraging volume, and using tools such as SWOT analysis while maintaining current valued supplier relationships for over 125 suppliers

Confidential

Raw Material Risk Management Analyst

• Managed business financial risk and strategically set base price and contract strategy with senior management
• for 16 raw materials in 14 commodity business teams to optimize cash flow and make financial hedging decisions with over 130 suppliers affecting more than 4000 parts
• Designed and recommended key information system enhancement to improve forecast accuracy over 1MM month over month through referencing deeper level index and regional relationships
• Developed customer requirements using lean rules and principles and implemented a global raw material information website as well as utilizing SharePoint to serve internal commodity managers and buyers and eliminate costly communication errors
• Created effective operating model with India-based technology center to execute raw material usage audits in strategic commodities and drive alignment on material usage estimates with supply base
• Supervised sourcing coordinator to execute key data analysis, supplier communications, and contract execution with supply base

Confidential

• Led financial reporting for the steel commodity business team over 1B in spend, largest in Whirlpool including senior leadership reporting responsibility, North American market analysis, forecasting financials, and managing over 4MM in rebates annually
• Leaned out steel commodity price forecasting process 2500 parts monthly through value stream mapping, integrating workflow within department, and aligning IT systems to drive 80 reduction in forecasting time from 5 days to 1 day
• Developed and implemented streamlined process for stainless steel settlement surcharge processing for reduced processing time 18 hrs/month reduction and improved accuracy month over month 2MM error caught within first implementation quarter
• Implemented a Tier II stamping supplier material supply process through aligning other commodity teams, identifying process requirements, and driving implementation of program to leverage discounted steel pricing in Whirlpool supply base for 3MM savings, while improving quality control, and predictability in price forecasting
• Created an automated quote validation tool to validate quotes against price changes for 8 suppliers >2000 parts for >40 hours/year productivity improvement annually
• Improved the part price history query used by analysts and commodity managers to include future price date changes to bring capability to proactively monitor upcoming price changes for improved forecast accuracy 20 for steel alone, rolled out to all commodities
• Earned reputation as local SAP Systems Applications Products expert user and worked through critical system issues to complete profit plan on time

Sourcing Specialist

Confidential

• Led new product introduction procurement team for 18 different commodities including die cast, membrane switches, decorative overlays, electrical harnesses, literature/labels, and glass commodities through delivery of 30 different projects with adherence to the product development process total of 300 parts, over 30MM globally sourced
• Worked within supplier and engineering resources to clearly communicate project requirements and identify potential failure modes to avoid costly launch issues and deliver on-time first part approvals at project financial commitments
• Developed financial analyses and recommended sourcing decisions with use of cost models and should cost tools for over 300 parts for 30 projects implemented category-wide supplier selection tool to drive best cost sourcing decisions and substantiate sourcing choices
• Delivered over 1MM in material cost improvements through cost negotiations, best cost and low cost region sourcing opportunities, and material cost improvements
• Authored user instructions, created master templates, and mentored peers on usage of the Ariba Spend Management e-sourcing system improved execution of quotes for 30 time savings and achieved department goal of 100 usage over 2000 man hours annual savings
• Managed an 8 person cross-procurement team to create a best practice manual and established a central reference repository to implement structured processes during execution of job functions and projects more efficiently and effectively

Confidential

Steel Buyer

• Managed over 20MM of direct material for seven component manufacturing plants
• Led corporate blanket ordering strategy implementation by selecting and qualifying and developing steel suppliers for OEM automotive component operations
• Provided containment for over 200 emergency supplier delivery issues through development of alternative sourcing options and quick order turnaround to meet critical delivery timing
• Purchased over 10.5MM raw material annually and maintained detailed database of over 2,000 steel and aluminum material specifications and variations
• Supported engineering with analysis of customer material requirements and bill of material reviews to ensure proper specification and supply of raw materials responsible for communication of changes between engineering and internal/external customers
• Facilitated cross-functional cost reduction team in conjunction with sales and engineering to optimize steel chemistries and tolerances and made appropriate component trade-offs to improve the commodity pricing structure on 30 of end items

Confidential

Purchasing Stockroom Supervisor

• Managed 15,000 critical indirect material stock items > 4MM inventory to support glass production at Guardian's largest plant
• Led stockroom cost savings initiatives through strategic supplier management, development, and inventory optimization to meet aggressive budget targets
• Improved efficiency by eliminating stock-outs, consolidating orders, and increasing stockroom employee responsibility through employee engagement
• Supervised 5 hourly employees through hiring, scheduling, and reviewing processes
• Trained employees in stockroom procedures by creating and implementing ISO work instructions and standard work development
• Audited departments internally to prepare for ISO 9001:2000 certification
• MRO Buyer
• Implemented large-scale inventory cost reduction initiative for sustained savings in excess of 80,000/monthly
• Managed over 50 suppliers in supply chain operations from development to material delivery coordination
• Trained over 40 employees in proper use of Guardian Procurement and Maximo software operation and worked with software development team to implement over 10 software package enhancements
• Developed purchasing best-practices guide and assisted employees with purchasing processes and questions
• Maintained detailed procurement database of over 100 suppliers for Carleton plant operations
• Negotiated contracts for indirect plant support services such as snow removal, landscaping, HVAC repair, office machine repair and building maintenance
• Coordinated plant employee recognition events for audience of over 1,000 people

Confidential

Department Manager

• Directly managed 6 employees through interviewing, training, and scheduling
• Organized logistics of freight distributions and daily department operations for high-visibility flagship store
• Maintained inventory of over 8,000 pairs of shoes synchronized with consumer demand
• Generated sales reports, inventoried data for audits, and maintained payroll records