Supply Chain Manager - Logistics- Materials Management
04698

Industry: Manufacturing

Resides: California

Salary: Open

Relocate: Yes

On the Market:

OBJECTIVE

 A position as a Procurement or Operations management professional         

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Materials Management professional with twenty-five years of progressive and diverse experience in Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Production Control Management, in challenging, diverse, and dynamic environments. Extensive and progressive background in bringing stability to troubled Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Planning Departments

Materials management programs and processes used and implemented include DFT, VMI, JIT, Kan Ban, GMP, ISO, with limited exposure to FDA.

EXPERIENCE

ERP\MRP

• Project Manager for implementation of Glovia ERP system on aggressive three- month schedule at San Jose facility.
• Retrained system users on Glovia system in Sylmar facility: reset system parameters for maximum utilization.
• Project Manager for implementation of BAAN ERP System, in a Biotech environment.
• Cleaned up legacy data from QuickBooks and Excel files, for transfer to Baan.
• Established standard cost, lead-time, product structures, routers, unit of measure, and order policy for all purchased items.
• Project Manager for selection and implementation of MFG\Pro QAD ERP system.
• Leader of matrix team that established hardware and software specifications. Cleaned up database in 3 legacy systems for migration into QAD ERP system. Created task forces to focus on and analyze tactical issues such as setups and procedures insuring clarity for implementation.
• Conducted training sessions and monitored progress of all users, which assured effective transition.
• Project manager for implementation of Lawson ERP system, Materials Management, and A/P suites. Duties included cleanup of legacy system data, training of personnel, and conversion of data from Legacy system to new ERP system. This was one of 36 Healthcare sites on schedule for ERP deployment.
• Other ERP systems used and understood include MADIC, MAPICS, Basic 4, Page Digital, AMAPS, Impact, AMS, and Expandable.
• Very short learning curve for any unfamiliar ERP systems.

Purchasing Management

• Contracts management.
• Vendor audit and selection.
• Improved Vendor relations.
• Improved Cash Flow, due to scheduled deliveries, and discounted terms when appropriate.
• Development and training of staff.
• Cost reduced machined part costs by 45% on flagship product.

Major negotiated contracts include Lambda Physik, Beckman Coulter, Perkin Elmer, Kollmorgen, Hamilton Hallmark, Arrow Electronics, Harris Tube, Alcoa, Flextronics, Rodenstock Lenses, Coherent, MDC Vacuum Products, VAT, Varian, Fisher Scientific, Newport, AT&T, Kent Landsberg.

Production Control Management

• Hands on Management.
• Viable Production Planning.
• Spare Parts Planning, including Forecast.
• Conversion of Forecast to Build Plan.
• Plan vs. Actual Analysis.
• Capacity Planning.
• Engineering Change effectivity management
• Development and training of staff.
• New Product Planning

Inventory Control Management

·         Increase in inventory accuracy from 65% to 99% in 3 months, with ultimate elimination of physical count.

·         Dramatic improvement in inventory levels and cycle count accuracy.

• Disposition of obsolete material.
• Development and training of staff.

Logistics Management

• Dramatic reduction of Freight and packaging costs.
• On Time Delivery to customer.

Supply Chain Management

• Reduction of lead- time to customer.
• Significant material and outside processing cost reductions.
• Implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory programs.
• Implementation of Lean\DFT processes.
• Implementation of KanBan.
• Implementation of ISO 9002(Purchasing)
• Outsourcing of product to Contract manufacturing.
• Consigned materials management.
• Vendor audit and selection.
• Development and training of staff.

Cost Management

• Problem invoice reconciliation-significant reduction in volume of problem invoices.
• Cost Accounting.
• Significant reduction of WIP material variances.
• Significant reduction of unfavorable PPV.

Other Areas of Responsibility

• Creator of MRB group in several companies.
• Creator of Change Control Board in several companies.
• “Change Agent” in all companies.
• Creator and Director of Recycling program at two companies.
• Executive Staff member at four companies.
• Responsible for Physical Inventory at five companies. Known for fast and accurate counts, and elimination of Physical count at 3 companies, based on excellent Cycle Count results.

Industries

• Semiconductor Capital Equipment
• Semiconductor OEM products
• Passive Fiber Optic Products
• Weather Measuring Capital Equipment
• Telecom Diagnostic Equipment
• Soldering Equipment
• Automotive Consumer Products
• Passive Components
• Healthcare
• Biotech Reagents and Discreet Capital Equipment
  

Commodities

• Sheet metal and machined parts
• Valves, process chambers, semi hardware
• Passive and active components
• Fiber optic components
• PCB’s
• Cables and Harnesses
• Castings
• Injection mold and die cast parts
• Wood Products
• Electronic Instruments
• Packaging
• Outside Processing
• MRO
• High Vacuum Systems
• Lasers
• Lab Products
• Computers and Controllers
• Hi Rel and Extended temperature products.
• Enclosures
• Towers
• Labor
• Clean Room items
• Facilities Items

WORK EXPERIENCE

Materials and ERP Implementation Manager, Brooks Automation, San Jose, Sylmar, Valencia, CA
2/01 to 6/02
Global Supply Chain Manager, Tyco Electronics, Menlo Park, CA
7/00 to 2/01
Director of Materials, Metcal, Menlo Park, CA
1/00 to 7/00
Materials and ERP Implementation Manager, Genetrace Systems, Alameda, CA
6/98 to 1/00
Materials and ERP Implementation Manager, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA
12/97 to 6/98
Materials Manager, Qualimetrics, Sacramento, CA
9/94 to 12/97
Materials and ERP Implementation Manager, Yakima Racks, Arcata, CA
4/90 to 11/93
Product Planning Manager, Genus Systems, Mountain View, CA
2/84 to 4/90
Production Control Supervisor, Sierra Electronics, Menlo Park, CA
9/80 to 2/84
Inventory Analyst, Beckman Instruments, Fullerton, CA
8/78 to 7/79
Stores Lead, Centralab. Glendale, CA
5/77 to 8/78

REFERENCES   Available upon request

Summary:  Materials Management professional with progressive and diverse experience in Procurement, Contracts, Inventory, Supply Chain, Planning, MRP, and Cost Management, in challenging, diverse, and dynamic environments.

Materials management processes utilized include DFT, VMI, JIT, Kan Ban, GMP, ISO, with some exposure to FDA. Extensive and progressive background in bringing stability to troubled Materials Management organizations, resulting in:

• Dramatic improvement in inventory levels and cycle count accuracy.
• Dramatic reduction of Freight and packaging costs.
• Significant reduction of problem invoices.
• Accurate costs.
• Accurate system data.
• Reduction of lead- time to customer. Increase in On Time Delivery.
• Disposition of obsolete material.
• Significant material and outside processing cost reductions.
• Viable Production Plan.
• Development of staff.
• Business Re-Engineering.
• Documented Procedures.

Proven negotiation skills with domestic and international suppliers. Highly motivated, results oriented self- starter, with vision, ability to be hands on, highly developed business sense, and the required people skills to effectively develop a Materials Management team that will meet and exceed the company’s business goals and expectations. Known for excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills, effective management of materials, ERP\MRP system knowledge, training, analytical skills, and problem solving.  Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, IT, Finance, and Facilities.

Project Manager for implementation of QAD MFG\PRO, Baan, Glovia, and Lawson ERP systems: past proficient user of several other systems, including AMAPS, MAPICS, Basic4, Expandable, Impact, and MADIC. Very short learning curve for any unfamiliar ERP systems

Professional Experience:

Brooks Automation, San Jose, Sylmar, and Valencia Ca.           2/01 to 6/02
Semiconductor capital equipment
Materials Manager, ERP Implementation Manager

Deployed Glovia ERP system on an aggressive three- month schedule. Cleaned up legacy data prior to entry to new system. Business Re-Engineering,
Selected and qualified new higher quality, lower cost vendors, resulting in reduction of fabricated part cost for primary product by 45%. Worked on Transition team to transfer product to global manufacturing facility.
Developed staff in areas of competitive bidding, Cycle Count reconciliation, Production Planning, vendor selection, outsourcing.
Reconciled over $2M in problem invoices.
Cleaned up MRB area: established guidelines for turnaround of discrepant material to vendor.
Started Vendor Managed Inventory program for hardware items.
Member, MRB review Board, Executive Staff, CIP, and Change Control Board.
Set up Production lines for DFT\Lean manufacturing.
Purchasing Manager for Valencia and Sylmar, CA locations.
Performed Due Diligence Assessment for prospective acquisition.

Tyco Electronics, Fiber Optics Division, Menlo Park, CA       7/00-2/01

Passive Fiber Optics
Global Supply Chain Manager

Hands on management of Purchasing, Materials and Production Planning, Shipping, Receiving, and Stores functions.
Performed Global Supply Chain Management for facilities in Shanghai, India, Taiwan, and Mexico, for production of FWDM, DWDM, BOA, switches, and other Fiber Optic products. ISO 9002 team member.

Metcal, Menlo Park, CA                                                                    12/99-7/00           

Desoldering equipment manufacturer 
Director of Materials

Directed Purchasing, Planning, and Stores functions.
Managed international vendors in Sweden, Korea, Japan, China, and Germany, including Contract manufacturers.
Brought stability to all areas of managed functions, established positive relations with vendors.
Managed conversion of forecast to production plan, reduced in bound freight costs.
Negotiated all contracts with Kan Ban suppliers. Retrained ERP system users on Glovia ERP system: reset system parameters for maximum utilization.
In general, established a “make it happen” attitude within materials organization, which resulted in exceeding company revenue plan by doubling outbound shipments within 3 months.
Made the transition from reacting to planning, regarding availability of material, and intelligent production planning.

Genetrace Systems, Alameda, CA                                      6/98-12/99

Startup Biotech- Reagents, and Mass Spec manufacturer
Materials Manager \BAAN System Implementation Project Manager

Managed all facets of Materials Management in a start up Biotech Company, including Purchasing, Planning, Production Control, Shipping, Receiving, and Stores.
Project Manager for implementation of BAAN Enterprise Business System.
Established standard cost, lead-time, and order policy for all purchased items, wrote SOP’s for Material Flow, Cycle Counting, and Physical Inventory.
Purchased all material requirements for discreet manufacturing requirements, establishing standard costs and EOQ. Negotiated with suppliers on all high cost items, crates, freight forwarding, and Service contracts for OEM items.
Wrote Job Descriptions, and set goals for department staff. Planned all MRP purchases for both reagent, and discreet manufacturing items.
Hands on management of most Materials related functions in ERP system, with emphasis on development of staff to assume these responsibilities in the near future.

Qualimetrics, Sacramento, CA                                                         1994-1998

Manufacturer of weather measuring equipment
Materials Manager

Managed Purchasing, Production Control, Shipping, Receiving, and Stores functions
Brought inventory levels in line, wrote report specs to retrieve necessary information from system.
Trained personnel in areas of effective Materials Management, JIT concepts, including Activity Based Management, vendor negotiation, effective Production Planning, and MRP analysis and execution.
Authored MRB and Material Flow Procedure. Cleaned up two years of material in MRB in three months, and $1M in E&O over a 6-month period. Wrote job descriptions, and set developmental goals for department staff. Cleaned up corrupted database. Reset costs over 15,000 purchased items, setting new accurate standard costs. Created forecast for 1,500 catalog items, which resulted in improvement of On-Time Delivery to customers from less than 50% to 99%. Procurement of all material required from international vendors. Reduced inbound freight costs by 40%. Negotiated long distance carrier contract.
Eliminated several off line systems that were redundant to ERP system.
Created Cycle Count program; conducted inventory reconciliation training classes for stockroom personnel, resulting in a accuracy rate jump from 54% to 98 % in 6 months.

Manufacturer and distributor of Roof Racks for Skis, Bikes, Canoes, etc
Materials Manager, ERP Implementation Manager

Managed purchasing, Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Receiving, and Stockroom functions.
Managed Master Production Schedule, inventory levels. Negotiated all major purchasing contracts.
Trained Buyers in MRP and JIT concepts; Initiated competitive bidding policy.
Trained manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse personnel in cycle count and inventory reconciliation methods, resulting in improvement in inventory accuracy from 65% to 99%, and elimination of physical count. Worked with customers regarding logistics issues, product labeling, etc.
Reduced inventory value by 1/3 in 3 months resulting in the elimination of 4 off site warehouses.
Created scrap recovery program with first year savings of $240K
Managed conversion of Forecast to Production plan process, resulting in 99% availability of all items ordered. Performed Plan vs. Actual analysis, and made changes to MPS accordingly.

ERP Implementation Manager Leader of matrix team, which established hardware and software specifications, for selection and implementation of new business computer system on aggressive 8-month schedule. Cleaned up data base in 3 legacy systems for migration into QAD ERP system

Created task forces to focus on and analyze tactical issues such as setups and procedures insuring clarity for implementation. Conducted training sessions and monitored progress of all users, which assured effective transition.

Genus Systems, Mountain View, CA                                    1984 – 1990

Manufacturer of Semiconductor Capital Equipment
Product Planning Manager

Responsible for Production, Materials, and Spares planning, including support of Field Service, and in-house systems for semiconductor capital equipment manufacturer
Managed Master Schedule, inventory levels and spare parts forecasts for manufacturing and spares stockrooms.
Member of CCB, Design Review Board; and Chairman, MRB
Planned material and scheduled production of new products.
Held training classes in MRP, JIT concepts, effective Material and Production Planning, writing Engineering Change Requests, and Cycle Count reconciliation
Created configured BOM's for special order equipment.
Set up spare parts work order system and stockroom.  Established and documented operating procedures for material flow.
Managed excess inventory.

Software Used

Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Project, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Explorer

Professional Associations:

APICS (member since 1980)

Education:

Bachelors Degree Equivalent, Business Administration

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