PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2001 Unisys Corp, Atlanta, GA - Recognized world leader integrating e-business solutions.

Senior Advisor, eProcurement (Supply Chain Management)

• Key member of international sales initiative as subject matter expert, eProcurement, providing consultative ERP solution resolutions to clients with sales of $1 >billion.

1998-2000 Simmons Company, Atlanta, GA-125 yr sales/mfg leader in U. S. and international markets.

Vice President National Purchasing

Reported to Sr. Vice President Materials. Supervised purchasing activities of +$230 million to include a corporate staff of seven persons supporting eighteen manufacturing plant locations.

• Introduced utilization of web purchasing solution with annual savings of +$750,000.
• Championed promoting the highest possible level of Materials Managers expertise in 18 plants.
• Major player developing and monitoring $34 million in company operating income.
• Key participant on Marketing, Inventory Management and Product Development teams.

1996 – 1998 INTER-CONN, Jonesboro, GA – International and domestic business consulting, focusing on manufacturing, materials management, purchasing and organization structures.

President/Owner

• Consulted in 6 industries covering all elements of the Supply Chain.
• Served discriminate client base in 3 countries, to include U.S., Puerto Rico and Korea.
• Interfaced with company senior management recommending process improvement opportunities.
• Provided selected resource capabilities supporting data management analysis/reporting.

1990 – 1996 NSI-LITHONIA LIGHTING, Conyers, GA – Industry leader with global market.

Vice President Purchasing

Reported to Group Vice President. Responsibilities included Materials Management, Logistics, and Inventory Planning for international, technical leader with sales of $1 billion and multi-plant U.S. and international locations. Supervised 4 managers.

• Reorganized 25 person staff supporting 5 plant locations with annual purchases of +$350 million.
• Developed/implemented supplier management program for international/domestic supplier base.
• Directed installation of manufacturing software system in 3 countries.
• Organized and chaired Corporate Purchasing Council for 10 plants in U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Key team member of 700 employee Mexico plant site selection and successful start up.

1988 – 1990 NEC TECHNOLOGIES, McDonough, GA – International leader in consumer electronics.

Director of Materials

Reported to Senior Vice President. Scope included 5 locations requiring international

coordination. Supervised a staff of 5 managers. Annual purchases of +$300 million.

• Staffed and organized Materials Department supporting multi plant operations.
• Implemented inventory control system resulting in 98% accuracy, 100% turns improvement.
• Originated supplier program enhancing availability by 30% for worldwide (JIT) program.

1986 – 1988 AVIS INDUSTRIES – HURD LOCK DIV, Greeneville, TN –Tier one automotive supplier.

Director of Materials

Reported to President. Additional responsibilities for Quality Assurance, I T departments,

plant operations and liaison for major customers. Supervised 5 managers plus 25 salaried.

• Steered Information Technology Team for evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Key customer service contact for automotive customers – Ford, Chrysler, and GM.
• Led Quality Assurance Program implementation that resulted in Ford Q101 Certification.
• Orchestrated procurement effort reducing supplier base by 30%. Improved turns by 50%.

1974 – 1986 TRW – ELECTRONICS DIVISION, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

Director of Far East Procurement (TRW Worldwide) Director of Materials (1983-1986)

Responsible for supervision of Far East Procurement Office and multi-plant operations. Staff of

6 managers, 30 exempt and 70 non-exempt employees

 

TRW-ROSS GEAR DIVISION, Greeneville, TN

Materials Manager (1980-1983) Production Control Supervisor (1975-1978)

Purchasing Supervisor (1978-1979) Management Intern (1974-1975)

EDUCATION/CERTIFCATIONS:

B.S. Business Management, East Tennessee State University 1974

Graduate School (part-time MBA)

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) by, National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)

Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) by, American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)

Statistical Process Control Cultural Awareness (Asia) ZM Leadership

Quality College (TRW) Manufacturing Control System Deming Quality Standards

Effective Negotiating Wilson Leadership Mexican Traits

Material Requirements Planning Time Management World Class Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM), Past President, TN/VA

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Past Vice President, TN/VA

International Purchasing Manager Association (IPMA), Founder/Past President, Asia

American Society of Quality Control (ASQC)