Experience

IHI Turbo America

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vendor Relations Project Leader

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Shelbyville, Illinois, United States Project execution with cross functional collaboration; contract negotiation; process development and continuous improvement

• Aftermarket Operations Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  Novi, Michigan, United States Developed Gap Analysis to implement operational efficiencies to support Aftermarket sales growth. Overachieved targets for FY21 & FY22. Optimized product mix, changed ordering logic and increased automated reporting while reducing dependence on offline tracking. Position eliminated during reorganization.



Daimler Truck North America

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Reman Business Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  Managed contract remanufacturing portfolio via contract renegotiation, new product launches, and sunsetting targeted product lines. Inventory reduction project for multi-site repurposing. Customer Experience (CX) Champion for 2 terms

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

  Detroit, Michigan Remanufacturing Project Manager responsible for project launch and tracking, quality gate process rollout and reporting at remanufacturing centers in UT, OH, MN, MI and KS

• National Buyer

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2018

  Strategy development and procurement of non-production materials and services for all Daimler entities in the U.S. Office furniture, facilities management, food service, building maintenance

• Aftersales Lead Buyer

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  Greater Detroit Area Aftersales lead buyer-crafted initial global strategy for Aftermarket filtration commodity (fuel, oil and air) Additional commodities included electronics, pumps, and fuel systems.

• Production Buyer

  • Mar 2010 - Oct 2012

  Responsible for purchasing small and medium castings and forgings (machined and raw) for heavy duty engines and axles. Raw material expert iron castings