Michael Klocke Email Address

Director of Global Sourcing

LSI Industries is a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, outdoor lighting, indoor lighting and commercial lighting solutions.

Sourcing/Supply Chain Manager with broad plant and corporate experience with a focus on reducing costs and increasing service. Recognized as a proven negotiator who continuously provides value to all projects that affect the bottom line, and drives the results which add value to the organization. A certified Six Sigma Blackbelt and certified APICS CPIM with a desire to move Sourcing strategies into the next generation. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS -Negotiated with suppliers and carriers to ensure competitive market positions and quality compliance with company standards and expectations -A change agent who implemented a new culture, processes, and suppliers to resistant facilities. I obtained "buy in" locally and improved their work environments while increasing service, quality and purchasing objectives. -Utilized Cost Analysis and Cost Modeling to strategically focus on the projects that delivered the most value for the organization. -Consolidated the supply base to increase economies of scale thereby increasing our leverage to drive savings, quality, lead-time improvements and working capital. Specialties: Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification, APICS CPIM Certification, Cost Savings Initiatives, Global Sourcing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation skills, Inventory Management, Team Building, Commodity Management, Legal Contract Negotiation, Direct and Indirect commodity knowledge, Supplier Risk Mitigation, Strategic Supplier Partnerships