Innovative Supply Chain Professional with extensive experience, and talent in supporting business objectives with proven results in cost reduction, managing inventory, supplier performance, and process improvements. Over 30 years experience in building strong cross-functional teams that create strategies leading to successful execution of all Global supply chain activities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Supply Chain
Molding Solutions-Synventive Americas
05.2019 - 07.2025
Analyzed all aspects of supply chain performance metrics for regional and global improvements, root causes, and the implementation of corrective actions.
Partnered with the global supply base to ensure timely delivery and exceptional quality goods, supporting customers' needs.
Optimized global freight movement and cost with carriers on a regular basis, ensuring timely delivery at the best rates.
Achieved or exceeded operational and cost-saving goals year after year to increase company profit.
Directed all warehousing, inventory, and logistic operations to maximize efficiency and product availability.
Managed all aspects of purchasing, production scheduling, and logistics to meet business strategies and opportunities in a very demanding business climate.
Was key member in the closure and relocation of the entire business unit within corporate restructuring guidelines.
Extensive global and regional Supply chain experience.
Materials Manager
Molding Solutions-Synventive Americas
01.2009 - 05.2019
Led the internal operations team to ensure all production schedules were met to customer standards, on time, and safely.
Monitored and reviewed all inventories to ensure adequate levels were maintained.
Assigned all tasks for purchasing, planning, and logistics to maintain conformance to customer lead times.
Worked with cross-functional teams to identify, benchmark, and improve internal processes through the supply chain from start to finish.
Purchasing Manager
Synventive Molding Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2009
Implemented new visual scheduling/project timelines to achieve key internal milestones effective in supporting customer satisfaction.
Responsible for all data analysis around purchasing activities.
Market studies to determine the best pricing available.
Oversaw the maintenance of existing suppliers and the development of new suppliers according to company policies.
Regularly reviewed supplier performance standards and implemented corrective actions when not meeting expectations.
Negotiated all contracts and agreements with suppliers.
Implemented all purchasing plans yearly to upper management to meet or achieve their objectives.
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