Mark Wils Email Address

Global Category Manager, International Logistics

Singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.Our scale ensures we can deliver innovative coating systems around the world.Fast Facts • 150 years in the coatings industry• 36 manufacturing facilities• 4 global technology centers• 30 country technology laboratories• 47 customer training centers• Doing business in 130+ countries• 100,000+ customers, many with multiple facilities• 4,000+ distributors• More than 12,800 employees• 1,300+ scientists, engineers and technology staff• 1,100+ patents• 2015 net sales of $4.1 billion

An innovative, goal driven Executive, with Twenty years of expertise with direct & indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing,, Logistics, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Inventory Planning & Control, Travel, Operations and Sales. Always wanting to make a difference, proven ability to use advanced sourcing, techniques, and strategic contract negotiating skills to optimize total cost of ownership. * 20 years’ hands on Procurement and Sourcing experience where leadership & excellence was demonstrated as Vice President of Procurement & Supply Chain Operations, working for industry leading organizations driving maximum cost savings year after year. • Proven ability to manage Procurement operations with a consistent track record for top line revenue growth, profit margin, and strategic cost containment on multi-million dollar purchasing contracts. • Experienced at developing and implementing strategic purchasing plans that have increased incremental revenues by over $2 million annually, improved product fulfillment rates by 12% and reduced annual operational expenses by $6 million. • Possess significant international Sourcing and Logistics experience traveling to over 120 countries and maintain high level international contacts across multiple business channels, with a strategic focus on low cost country sourcing. • Possess significant accomplished Indirect Procurement experience across multiple categories including Logistics, Operational Supplies, Professional Services, Packaging, Facilities, Utilities, & Travel. * Skilled in the ability to use strategic sourcing in a matrix organization, working cross functionally with internal stakeholders to achieve total cost of ownership objectives.