{"id":3673,"date":"2025-10-13T12:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3673"},"modified":"2025-10-13T12:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:29:46","slug":"materials-supply-chain-leader-293998-cpp-cppm-vda6-3-tier-1-automotive-plant-startup-multi-location-erp-rollout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/supply-chain-purchasing\/materials-supply-chain-leader-293998-cpp-cppm-vda6-3-tier-1-automotive-plant-startup-multi-location-erp-rollout\/","title":{"rendered":"Materials Supply Chain Leader (293998) CPP, CPPM, VDA6.3 \/ Tier 1 Automotive, Plant Startup, Multi-location, ERP rollout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Proven Materials &amp; Supply Chain Leader with 20+ years of experience driving operational excellence across large, complex Tier 1 automotive and advanced manufacturing environments.\u00a0 She<\/strong> has built her reputation on executing plant startups, leading ERP system rollouts, and<strong> delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings while maintaining world-class compliance (ISO\/TS16949, IATF16949).\u00a0 She is a Senior Materials Manager<\/strong> who can run point in a <strong>large, complex automotive operation<\/strong>. Someone who knows Tier 1 demands, who can lead teams, drive results, and keep your lines moving without excuses. That\u2019s her.  When you strip it down, this is someone who\u2019s done the work, Tier 1, high-volume, high-pressure operations.<br><br>She\u2019s delivering BIG TIME\u00a0at a senior level. ERP rollouts, $80M facilities, $4M cost savings, ISO\/IATF transitions. You don\u2019t get those results if you\u2019re a \u2018just average manager.\u2019 She\u2019s the one you call when you need the materials side of the house locked down, systems humming, and suppliers delivering. Period.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0She is not just a manager; she\u2019s a builder, strategist, and continuous improvement driver with a track record of aligning supply chain operations directly to customer and business objectives.She doesn\u2019t just maintain systems\u2014she builds them, certifies them, and improves them.\u00a0 She is currently employed but is interested in confidentially exploring new opportunities.<br><br>She has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>20+ years in automotive &amp; manufacturing supply chain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$80M+ facility experience<\/strong> with Tier 1 customers like BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Volvo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 plant startups<\/strong> successfully executed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$4M+ in cost savings<\/strong> through smart supply chain optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven leadership of <strong>teams up to 25+ in materials, logistics, scheduling, and purchasing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tier 1 Automotive Experience:<\/strong> 18+ years at Borbet Alabama and Hanwha Cimarron, supporting BMW, Mercedes, VW, and Volvo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large, Complex Operations:<\/strong> Managed <strong>$80M+ facilities<\/strong>, multi-department logistics, and teams of 25+ across materials, purchasing, scheduling, and logistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plant Startup Expertise:<\/strong> Successfully executed <strong>3 manufacturer plant startups<\/strong>, including ERP integration and supply chain infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certifications &amp; Compliance:<\/strong> Led ISO\/TS16949 \u2192 IATF16949 transitions; Internal\/External Process Auditor Certified; <strong>VDA 6.3 Process Auditor<\/strong>; CPP\/CPPM certified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ERP &amp; Systems Leader:<\/strong> Deep expertise with <strong>SAP, Oracle, AS400, PPS, ABAS<\/strong>; directed ERP implementations across multiple facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Savings &amp; Process Improvement:<\/strong> Delivered <strong>$4M in savings<\/strong> through supplier rationalization, inventory optimization, and Lean processes; achieved <strong>96% inventory accuracy<\/strong> through cycle counting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supplier Management:<\/strong> Negotiated global sourcing contracts with <strong>80+ international<\/strong> and <strong>300+ North American suppliers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership:<\/strong> Partnered with Production, Quality, Sales, and R&amp;D to align supply chain strategy with customer requirements and operational KPIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Industry Pain Point<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Her Proven Experience<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Late Shipments &amp; Customer Disruptions<\/strong><\/td><td>Managed shipping\/receiving\/logistics at Borbet Alabama, Hanwha Cimarron, and 2\u00aa USA; implemented cycle counting with <strong>96% inventory accuracy<\/strong>; ensured on-time shipments for Tier 1 customers (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Volvo).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>High Inventory &amp; Excess Costs<\/strong><\/td><td>Delivered <strong>$4M in cost savings<\/strong> through supplier rationalization and surplus sales; implemented Kanban and Lean processes; reduced obsolete inventory and improved accuracy across plants.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Complex ERP &amp; System Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Directed <strong>ERP rollouts<\/strong> (ABAS, SAP, Oracle, AS400, PPS); trained teams and ensured successful adoption in multiple plants.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Supplier Underperformance<\/strong><\/td><td>Managed <strong>80+ international and 300+ North American suppliers<\/strong>; negotiated major contracts; improved supplier delivery performance; supported CAPEX and OPEX projects.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Regulatory Compliance (ISO\/IATF)<\/strong><\/td><td>Led plants through <strong>ISO\/TS16949 and IATF16949 certifications<\/strong>; certified <strong>VDA 6.3 Process Auditor<\/strong>; strong record in audit readiness and compliance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plant Startups &amp; Growth<\/strong><\/td><td>Executed <strong>3 manufacturer plant startups<\/strong>, establishing materials, purchasing, and supply chain processes from scratch.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disconnected Supply Chain Teams<\/strong><\/td><td>Supervised and developed teams of <strong>25+ employees<\/strong> across logistics, purchasing, and planning; aligned KPIs with corporate goals; partnered with production, sales, and quality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inefficient Material Flow \/ Handling<\/strong><\/td><td>Improved warehouse operations by reducing truck loading time, handling time, and pick errors; standardized warehouse controls across <strong>3 facilities<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Need for Cost Reduction &amp; Continuous Improvement<\/strong><\/td><td>Implemented Lean practices in DCs; delivered <strong>multi-million cost savings<\/strong>; streamlined shipping\/receiving processes; drove cross-training and KPI tracking.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Competencies<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tier 1 Automotive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IATF \/ TS 19649<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting Complex Manufacturing Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplier Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving Warehousing Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing Handling Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing Truck Loading Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directing Shipments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing Pick Errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process Quality Tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warehouse Management Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamlining Shipping \/ Receiving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading Teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing Budgets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing Daily Reporting Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving Continuous Improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expediting Process \/ Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export Control Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working in Union Facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matrix Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting Inventory Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controlling Work In Progress Inventory WIP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production inventory management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raw Material inventory RM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling and Planning of Raw Material and WIP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding Kanbans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standardized Warehouse Controls Across 3 Locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycle Count Accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting CAPEX and OPEX projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflict Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced in ERP \/ Enterprise Resource<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MRP Materials Requirements Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lean Sourcing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross Training Personnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forecasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Leadership 25+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variance Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing Suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract Negotiations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation Contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing Bids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant Services Contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance Contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting Fabrications Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing Lean Process into DCs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring Needed Parts\/Materials Availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Performance Metrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production Scheduling \/ Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Sourcing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing Purchasing Procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expediting Emergency Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Supplier Relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vendor Rationalization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ERP Systems: PPS, AS400, Oracle and SAP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Root Cause Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certifications&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CPP-<\/strong> Certified Purchasing Professional, Certification No. 122304P<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CPPM-<\/strong> Certified Purchasing Professional Manager Certification, Certification No. 122304M<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VDA 6.3<\/strong> Certified Process Auditor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proven Materials &amp; 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