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RssSUPPLY CHAIN, PURCHASING, MATERIALS, INVENTORY, COMMODITY, OPERATIONS MANAGER

I am seeking new and stimulating opportunities within an organization that offers opportunity as well as advancement. An organization that prides itself on success and empowering its staff would be ideal.

Department Manager

Everett, WA

About Me

Industry:

Manufacturing & Production

Occupation:

Department Manager

Ideal Companies:

Small or Large Companies
 

Education level:

Bachelor

Will Relocate:

Yes

Location:

Everett, WA

Work Experiences

1/2008 - /2009

Kocer Consulting & Engineering

Executive

  • Driving supply chain effectiveness by developing and implementing strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, and contract management strategies, programs, and policies. Collaborate with global business leadership to improve supply sources, landed costs, and other processes to meet corporate requirements. Formulate process optimization plans, manage supplier relationships and implement best practices.

1/2007 - /2008

B/E Aerospace

Manager

  • Appointed to Operations Project Manager working directly with the Vice President of Operations, Responsible for leading the United Airlines programs 747, 757, 767 and 777 in operations, providing business and leadership management on multi $M aerospace integration programs from initiation through delivery.... Provides senior management with regular progress updates and facilitates timely decision-making at all levels to ensure scheduled dates and commitments are met.…

2/2005 - /2007

KB HOME

Manager

  • Managed all operations of KB Home Purchasing a Fortune 100 Manufacture of premier homes with domestic operations in the United States... Procurement responsibility for $975 million with 50 KB Home communities throughout southern Nevada and revenues of $2.5 billion… Directed twenty five team members… Overseeing purchasing agents, purchasing assists, planners, legal, insurance and administrative support…

2/2003 - /2005

STS/UTILIQUEST, L.L.C.

Manager

  • Spearheaded all facets of Corporate Procurement and Fleet Management (5,000 vehicles) for leader in underground Utility locating industry, Fiber, Gas and Water lines for commercial and government customers. Managed and directed staff of three in daily activities; identified and modified processes in Real Estate, Procurement, Contracts, and Asset Management.

2/2001 - /2003

LITHONIA LIGHTING

Manager

  • Recruited to manage sourcing for global leader manufacturing the largest lighting equipment supply for commercial, industrial, outdoor, and residential applications... Oversaw multiple commodities for six electronic cost centers across (9) domestic and international facilities with $30 million budget. Challenged to develop and implement innovative global sourcing strategies to sustain operational support to steer quality production; identified and drove opportunities for commodity expansion. Scope of responsibility included MRO, contract services and manufacturing, and business support functions. Appointed as Project Leader; structured and negotiated procurement agreements, and led ISO certification.

11/1990 - /2001

HERMAN MILLER, Inc

Manager

  • Appointed to forefront corporate procurement of $13.7 million in raw materials for regional manufacturing and distribution facility of global Fortune 500 Company producing $1.8 billion in office furniture... Planned and coordinated production schedules, and oversaw inventory investment. Trained and supervised cross-functional staff of eight. Prior role as Materials Manager encompassed directing procurement for over $15 million in raw materials, and MRO capital equipment for facility in Dayton, NJ. Managed production scheduling and inventory control to optimize inventory levels and capacity utilization... Supervised and trained staff of five throughout all stages of manufacturing operations and production.

10/1979 - /1989

Hughes Aircraft Company Research & Development

Manager

  • Overseeing a diversified group of union team members & salaried personal. Hughes Aircraft Research & Development Technology Center is a world class manufacture of automated high –precision assembly systems that increase yield, and lower costs for manufactures of optoelectronic, RF, and microelectronic packages in the photonic, wireless, microwave, automotive, aerospace, medical, and life sciences industries.

Education

1986

Bachelor Degree

San Diego State University

  • Business Administration

1971

High School/GED Degree

San Fernando High School

  • Architectural Drafting & Design Engineering