Adam Parkers

Director of Procurement @ SureWerx

About

With over two decades immersed in the intricate world of supply chain and project management, my journey has been both methodical and transformative. Starting with meticulous data analysis for environmental compliance, I've ascended to directing global supply chains for industry-leading corporations. My expertise isn't just confined to traditional supply chain paradigms; I've delved deep into the nuances of ETO, CTO, and MTS environments, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities each presents. My passion has always been fueled by a relentless drive for efficiency, innovation, and a strategic vision. This isn't just about connecting the dots; it's about viewing the entire landscape from a systems perspective, identifying bottlenecks, and architecting solutions that are both robust and scalable. My military background has been instrumental in shaping my professional ethos. It instilled in me an unwavering discipline and leadership acumen, principles I've carried and applied to every professional challenge, ensuring not just streamlined processes but holistic systems that are efficient, adaptive, and resilient.

Country

United States

City

Salem

Industry

Machinery

Skill

Gemba, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Project, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), SAP, Inventory Control, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Network Planning, P&L Management, Regulatory Compliance, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Digital Transformation, Make/Buy Decisions, Management Information Systems (MIS), Customer Experience Management, Lean Implementation, ETO, Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership, S&OP implementation, Product Lifecycle Management

Experience

Director of Procurement

SureWerx

2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

Director Global Supply Chain

Generac

2022-4 - 2023-7 · 1 yr 4 mos

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Guided the global supply chain operations for the Industrial and Mobile sectors, spanning three US sites and our subsidiary in Mexico. Spearheaded the standardization of PFEP, Inventory Management, Production Scheduling, and cultivated strategic supplier relationships. Championed the S&OP for the Industrial Solutions Business, consistently balancing Customer Experience, Cost Efficiency, and Network Optimization. Led the transformative shift from a personnel-reliant system to a process-centric approach, enhancing information exchange with external partners and leveraging insights to refine our Master Data

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Generac

2020-1 - 2022-4 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Eagle, Wisconsin, United States

Oversaw Purchasing, Production Planning, and Materials teams in the high mix/low volume setting of Eagle site, a complex, vertically integrated facility. Demonstrated agility in addressing supply constraints with proactive strategies, such as resourcing, dual sourcing and insourcing. This enabled a remarkable 35-45% increase year over year, in shipments for the Industrial Back-Up Power category in a union environment. As an integral member of the Plant Leadership team, I remained committed on-site throughout the COVID period. The Eagle site showcases an advanced manufacturing suite, producing everything from 4.5L & 9.0L engines and alternators to frames and tanks, complemented by subassembly processes like laser cutting, turrets, break presses, welding, and painting. Contributed to the broader Generac ecosystem by dedicating around 35% of earned hours to aid sister sites in subassembly requirements to support their production schedules. Eagle is a 24/7 operation with ~700 teammates.

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Generac

2018-11 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 3 mos

Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States

Directed a cross-functional team encompassing Purchasing, Production Planning, and Materials in a CPG production setting. Spearheaded the site's S&OP, setting inventory benchmarks for Finished Goods tailored to seasonal shifts and diverse market channels. Managed a dedicated team of 3 managers, a material flow engineer, and provided strategic guidance to an extended team of 12 professionals and 76 material handlers. Consistently prioritized safety, ensured schedule compliance, and championed cost optimization.