Experienced in Purchasing/ Operations & logistics Management. * Managed successfully launched automotive programs like Ford CD533 interior and also prototype development projects. * Worked closely with engineering group to maintain updated and support bill of material (BOM) including releases and drawings. * Submitted RFQ to potential freight suppliers to assign freight shipping lanes for the prototype, plant production, and equipment. * Directed and achieved closure with complex logistic functions for multimillion-dollar projects. (Moving complete machine assembly lines domestically and internationally) * Negotiated pricing of international components with Mexican, Canadian, European divisions and other companies to minimize price increases. * Worked directly with customs brokers at international borders to achieve reduced crossing fees and minimize overall cost. * Instructed MIOSHA safety training classes, and developed safety training programs to help eliminate costly injuries on the job. * Managed and tracked incoming and outgoing material to help avoid costly shortages. * Utilized kaizen for Continuous Improvement and Value Stream Mapping to help reduce cost in repetitive concurrences. * Controlled by rejecting or excepting international tariff's, through internal compliance resolution processes.
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