Experience

HNI Global

• United States
• Furniture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager II

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Responsible for Project Management and oversight of HNI Global strategic accounts Focus on building valuable working relationships with large corporate customers while ensuring operational excellence Work with trade partners to establish and implement best practices, drive efficiencies, monitor and report out on contracted customer service level agreements Responsible for Project Management and oversight of HNI Global strategic accounts Focus on building valuable working relationships with large corporate customers while ensuring operational excellence Work with trade partners to establish and implement best practices, drive efficiencies, monitor and report out on contracted customer service level agreements



Allsteel

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Manage and develop a team of Procurement Analysts.Approval and control of purchasing function within the organization for specific product commodities.Responsible for pursuing cost savings and price reductions opportunities with suppliers.Set up new products and work with suppliers to ensure proper ordering, labeling, and delivery of product. Work closely with production, engineering, and other departments in the development of finished goods, product specifications, flow of material, and purchase part approval process (PPAP).

• Customer Support Project Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2021

  Oversees and directs all aspects of defined large projects as the primary internal & external contact Advance account level intimacy by coordinating communication and activities on all key strategic accounts assigned, regardless of order size or location. Personal visit to dealer principals for strategic dealerships Full understanding of projects, the product, purchasing, and production constraints, and identify and manage the risks associated with each projectView 100% of customer mockups and project pre-builds for assigned strategic accounts to drive information back to dealer contacts, recommend changes / improvementsAdvocate to help eliminate unforeseen costs, schedule delays and mishaps which lead to higher hidden costs

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

  Work on improvements within equipment layout, workflow, to maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities. Plan, conduct, and/or direct research and/or development work on complex projects requiring the origination and application of new and unique approaches. Recommend changes in procedures and design where necessary. Schedule work to meet completion dates and technical specifications. Coordinate the activities of engineers and technicians assigned to projects. Estimate personnel needs and assign work to meet completion dates. Reasoning ability to use problem solving tools to get to the root cause of problems and implement a solution.

• Strategic Procurement Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2011

  Currently work directly with HNI external packaging, glass, hardware, and MRO suppliers. An excellent working relationship with quality engineers, buyers, and all other plant personnel on new product launches, cost reduction implementations, quality, and shipping & delivery issues. Identifies new suppliers based on manufacturing and supply chain needs.Actively drives and implements lean principles, working with suppliers to identify continuous improvement opportunities relative to materials, to reduce costs, and improve processes. Support and help achieve departmental $7M realized procurement driven cost savings projects.

• Global Procurement Analyst

  • Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

  Analyze cost savings opportunities and options for over seas suppliers.Coordinate with HNI Asia Account executives to monitor overseas suppliers' performance including annual supply growth, quality levels, and on time deliveries.Developed/champion/promote global sourcing tools not only with strategic procurement team but also cross each different business unit and operation companies. Created and maintained month end, excess inventory,and inventory turn reports for the global sourced raw materials.



The HON Company

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Procurement Analyst

  • Jul 2002 - Jun 2005

  Obtained material from suppliers at lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Studied market trends, interviewed vendors and recommended sources of supply. Analyzed quotations received and recommend suppliers with who orders are to be placed and schedule deliveries. Obtained material from suppliers at lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Studied market trends, interviewed vendors and recommended sources of supply. Analyzed quotations received and recommend suppliers with who orders are to be placed and schedule deliveries.



Hon Company

• Transportation Analyst

  • 1999 - 2001

  Key Responsibilities/Objectives: • Schedules inbound & outbound product deliveries. • Coordinates delivery of inbound deliveries. • Schedules multiple delivery appointments. • Responds to inquiries regarding shipments. • Schedules outbound truckload carriers as needed. • Requires the ability to determine feasibility of scrapping product in the field or requiring the reported damaged goods to be returned. • Files freight claims with carriers for damaged receivables. • Verifies accuracy of charges on all inbound and outbound freight bills generated by contract carriers. • Requires interaction with dispatchers, vendors and customers. • Requires frequent interfacing with Inside Sales, Accounting, Customer Service, Purchasing and distributors. Scope and Impact of Responsibilities • Uses judgment to issue credit to customers for short and/or damaged shipments. • Responsible for compliance with all company rules, regulations and safety requirements.