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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Operations / Supply Chain leadership in Global Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain P2P, and Operational Excellence. Integrity focused leader with successful background building world-class supply chains business acumen in leadership development, change management, strategic analysis, and supplier excellence. G.E. University Graduate with a track record of developing teams and creating innovative sourcing solutions for a diverse set of companies large and small. Versatile experiences include: team coaching and development with emphasis on training, mentoring, and listening. Diverse production operations, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship development. Demonstrates a diverse business acumen with strengths in: road map development, project management, strategic planning, cost reduction initiatives goal setting/achievement quantitative and budgeting skills and data analysis to drive goals. Poised for success in both large and closely held environments with multiple value streams and product groups. Certified Green Belt in DMAIC Lean-Six Sigma methodology and certified in Project Management (PPM). Experience Highlights include: * International supplier development to drive cost deflation in China, India, Taiwan, Mexico and throughout Europe serving on an international team as project manager. Supervised staff in India and China for data management and purchase order maintenance as well as supplier qualifications (PPAP). * Tier 1 automotive experience with GM, Honda, Chrysler, Harley Davidson, Polaris, and recreational vehicle industries. * Long term supply agreements, implemented successful Advanced Supply Chain Management strategies with Demand Flow, Kanban, consignment programs, and vending systems, within ISO and QS environments. * Developed Strategic Road Maps based on quality and spend data and Supply Chain/procurement metrics package to monitor daily progress and impact. * Implemented thoughtful data based inventory reduction plans. * Operations and Direct Labor Plant Leadership roles including both union and non-union leadership. * Master Plant scheduling leadership. * Sound judgment and reasoned decision making to improve overall operations and bottom line return. * Managed Indirect spend for facilities and CAPX, services, and IT equipment. * Experienced in Sales and Operation Planning sessions ( S&OP ). * ERP system knowledge - (Oracle-Syteline-SAP-Infor XA, P2P Supplier Exchange, Nocturne, IBM AS 400).