Experience

Laszeray Technology, LLC

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Supply Chain

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  -Developed an effective supply chain strategy that increased efficiency as well as cut costs across the assembly and injection molding business. -Successfully negotiated a cost reduction of nearly $500,000 annually of direct materials. -Coordinated the implementation of Epicor MRP which lead to an increase in efficiency and improved inventory control. -Reduced direct spend by approximately $1.5 million by implementing Epicor MRP and increasing production scheduling… Show more -Developed an effective supply chain strategy that increased efficiency as well as cut costs across the assembly and injection molding business. -Successfully negotiated a cost reduction of nearly $500,000 annually of direct materials. -Coordinated the implementation of Epicor MRP which lead to an increase in efficiency and improved inventory control. -Reduced direct spend by approximately $1.5 million by implementing Epicor MRP and increasing production scheduling efficiency. -Senior Leadership Team member providing continuous supply chain strategy and tactical improvements to increase organizational EBITDA goals. Show less



Tenneco

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

• Materials Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  Brunswick, Ohio, United States -Provide leadership to the plant’s shipping & receiving, production control, customer service, material handling and purchasing operations. -Responsible for scheduling production for stamping and final assembly department. -Manage the purchasing of steel and assembly components with approximately $2 million in annual spend. -Manage a team of 2 direct reports as well as provide indirect leadership to 3 supervisors. -Lead an annual physical inventory count. -Site Project Manager… Show more -Provide leadership to the plant’s shipping & receiving, production control, customer service, material handling and purchasing operations. -Responsible for scheduling production for stamping and final assembly department. -Manage the purchasing of steel and assembly components with approximately $2 million in annual spend. -Manage a team of 2 direct reports as well as provide indirect leadership to 3 supervisors. -Lead an annual physical inventory count. -Site Project Manager for SAP MM & PP module implementation. -SAP Key User responsibilities. Show less



Tigerpoly Manufacturing, Inc.

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  Grove City, Ohio -Lead a team of 3 Purchasing Specialists. -Managed approximately $35 million dollars of direct purchasing spend. -Build effective network of outsource suppliers to meet internal needs. -Set standards for MRP data within QAD ERP system. -Conduct bi-annual physical inventory and maintain accuracy within 2%. -Successfully implemented changes to reduce import inventory by approximately $1 million dollars. -Facilitated supplier negotiations that yielded a result of 2% cost down… Show more -Lead a team of 3 Purchasing Specialists. -Managed approximately $35 million dollars of direct purchasing spend. -Build effective network of outsource suppliers to meet internal needs. -Set standards for MRP data within QAD ERP system. -Conduct bi-annual physical inventory and maintain accuracy within 2%. -Successfully implemented changes to reduce import inventory by approximately $1 million dollars. -Facilitated supplier negotiations that yielded a result of 2% cost down across approximately 500 SKUs. Show less



AGRANA Fruit

• Austria
• Food Production
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

  Anna, OH -Effectively managed a department of 34 employees (3 salaried, 3 supervisors, 28 hourly). -Continuously worked to maximize efficiency and minimize costs throughout the supply chain. -SAP MM &WM Modules were used to accurately manage material through the supply chain. -Managed inbound and outbound logistics functions for raw materials and finished goods. -Responsible for the management of $7 million worth of raw materials across multiple warehouse storage locations. -Successfully… Show more -Effectively managed a department of 34 employees (3 salaried, 3 supervisors, 28 hourly). -Continuously worked to maximize efficiency and minimize costs throughout the supply chain. -SAP MM &WM Modules were used to accurately manage material through the supply chain. -Managed inbound and outbound logistics functions for raw materials and finished goods. -Responsible for the management of $7 million worth of raw materials across multiple warehouse storage locations. -Successfully managed the physical inventory process resulting in less than a $2,500 variance. -Maintained successful OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery for customer orders of 100%. -Collaborated with corporate management to implement an improved obsolescence rationalization. Show less



Keihin Thermal Technology of America, Inc.

• Supply Chain Management, Assistant Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

  Mt. Sterling, OH -Lead a team of 2 Purchasing Specialists, 1 Production Planner, 17 Hourly Employees. -Effectively managed the HVAC Division Supply Chain department (Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Production Planning, Service Parts). -Developed SOPs for inventory management as well as cost management. -Conducted team meetings to communicate plans and projects as needed. -Facilitated a total supply cost reduction of over $1 million dollars across import SKUs. -ERP system implementation leader… Show more -Lead a team of 2 Purchasing Specialists, 1 Production Planner, 17 Hourly Employees. -Effectively managed the HVAC Division Supply Chain department (Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Production Planning, Service Parts). -Developed SOPs for inventory management as well as cost management. -Conducted team meetings to communicate plans and projects as needed. -Facilitated a total supply cost reduction of over $1 million dollars across import SKUs. -ERP system implementation leader for assigned division. Show less



Cargill

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Specialist

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

  Brookville, OH -Responsible for strategically sourcing $3 million dollars in packaging spend. -Built rapport with suppliers and researched packaging capability to meet demands. -Successfully maintained efficient stock levels across 3 plant locations. -Successfully negotiated cost savings through new material sourcing. -Utilizing SAP, implemented purchasing contracts to better monitor pricing variances. -Streamlined SKUs across multiple suppliers to mitigate risk and reduce costs.

• Plant Manager Associate

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2013

  Milton, WI -Rotational Manager training program with knowledge gained in Production Management, Logistics, Customer Service, Leadership, Quality Assurance and Safety. -Trained in GMPs, HACCP and general FDA requirements. -Learned best practices in regards to inventory control, budget planning, project management and training. -Tracked monthly P&L financials. -Conducted monthly audits to achieve World Class standards for plant location. -Promoted to Production Supervisor (May 2012 – February… Show more -Rotational Manager training program with knowledge gained in Production Management, Logistics, Customer Service, Leadership, Quality Assurance and Safety. -Trained in GMPs, HACCP and general FDA requirements. -Learned best practices in regards to inventory control, budget planning, project management and training. -Tracked monthly P&L financials. -Conducted monthly audits to achieve World Class standards for plant location. -Promoted to Production Supervisor (May 2012 – February 2013) -Assigned to Project Manager for Packer Efficiency project -Successfully completed Fundamentals of Management (Phase 1 & Phase 2) -Promoted to Assistant Manager, Corporate EHS (February 2013 – October 2013) -Assigned to assist in SAP go live across Cargill Animal Nutrition plants.