Description
Twenty years of senior-level management experience. Expertise in providing hands-on leadership and direction for manufacturing, purchasing, marketing/sales, customer service, human resources, and distribution. Develop and maintain effective business relationships at the highest levels. Extensive experience with business and partnership development track record for managing teams to complete projects on time and within budget. Ability to relate to people at any level of business excellent communication skills, both written and oral innovative and effective problem solver ability to discover the root problem and effectively develop and implement procedures to eliminate future occurrences. ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Reduce overhead and operating costs year over year * Improve efficiency, organization, customer response time and POU availability * Implement a perpetual cost reduction program, with continual input and monthly awards and recognition for associates WEILER FORESTRY (Formerly Caterpillar Inc) Purchasing Manager 2019 - Present (FOREST PRODUCTS DIVISION) * Manage $225M annual spend for production and indirect materials * Negotiate long-term price and performance contracts * Ensure Culture is Safety focused and Corp0rate RIF Goal is maintained * Project Management Lead for Continuous Improvements * Manage Inventory Levels and Accuracy to ensure cash flow * Work with Cross Functional Teams to be Low-Cost Provider * Manage supply base to Maintain 95% Supplier Ship Performance to Achieve Velocity and Meet Customer Committed Ship Dates * Develop Supplier Relationships and Address Quality Issues * Reduce overhead and operating costs year over year * Improve efficiency, organization, customer response time and POU availability * Implement a perpetual cost reduction program, with continual input and monthly awards and recognition for associates WEILER FORESTRY (Formerly Caterpillar Inc) Purchasing Manager 2019 - Present (FOREST PRODUCTS DIVISION) * Manage $225M annual spend for production and indirect materials * Negotiate long-term price and performance contracts * Ensure Culture is Safety focused and Corp0rate RIF Goal is maintained * Project Management Lead for Continuous Improvements * Manage Inventory Levels and Accuracy to ensure cash flow * Work with Cross Functional Teams to be Low-Cost Provider * Manage supply base to Maintain 95% Supplier Ship Performance to Achieve Velocity and Meet Customer Committed Ship Dates * Develop Supplier Relationships and Address Quality Issues
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar, Inc | Category Buyer | 1/2008 - 1/2019 |
| Norman W. Paschall Co | Production Control Manager Warehouse Manager | 1/2006 - 1/2008 |
| Bp Amoco Fabrics And Fibers | Manufacturing Supervisor | 1/2004 - 1/2005 |
| Johnston Industries, Inc | Sales Representative Logistics Manager Plant Manager Manager Shipping/Receiving | 1/2001 - 1/2003 |
| Ensure Safety Of Associates And Achieve Rif Goal | Human Resource Manager | 1/1991 - 1/1994 |
| Ensure Safety Of 40+ Associates | Production Supervisor | 1/1990 - 1/1992 |
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