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Director Global Supply Chain Mgmt

L.B. Foster supplies transportation, construction, utility, energy, recreation and agriculture markets.

SUPPLY CHAIN, MFG & BUSINESS OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE Change leader with over 30 years of diversified industry experience in material planning, inventory mgmt, outsourcing, procurement, mfg, logistics and cost control with a career built on vision and execution to drive positive results. Successful in solving performance and operational challenges in a variety of functions including Supply Chain Mgmt, Mfg Operations, Information Technology, Facilities Mgmt, Workforce and Productivity Mgmt. Known as articulate and creative, able to visualize solutions to bring about changes resulting in revenue enhancement through higher levels of customer satisfaction, improved operating efficiency, resulting in improving shareholder value. Proven performance history in business analysis, project mgmt and operational leadership. Special skills and applied knowledge include: •Creating Vision & Strategy / New Idea Generator - identifying and implementing strategic solutions to business needs •Leadership / Organizational Development - interact effectively with individuals at all levels, create sense of urgency and ownership / empowerment •Supplier Development - based on trust, developing partnerships and mutual benefit •Cost Obsession - identifies, develops, implements systems and processes to improve speed, cost/quality of service •Multi Role Capability & Flexibility – able to wear multiple hats in organization and be highly effective •Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills – at all levels, including staff, suppliers, customers, corporate management •Global Sourcing / Outsourcing - price pressures, reduce risk, service levels, quality, total landed cost model •New Product Introductions (NPI) – co-design with engineering early in process, achieved cost targets, reduced time to market •Remaining Focused During Periods of Rapid Change - flexible, adaptable to changes in business and marketplace environments, works well in a high pressure environment Specialties: •Lean manufacturing / Inventory Mgmt – continuous improvement focused; Six Sigma trained •IT / ERP / Infor - Visual / SAP / Oracle - highly skilled in supply chain processes related to ERP and 3rd party software solutions. Very talented Infor Visual Super User •Facilitating the Change Mgmt Process - analyzes business processes to identify critical needs and translate them into clear action, influences and leads cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and direction, including process improvement, team building, strategic deployment