Benjamin South

Aid in control and disposition of supplier non-conforming material Provide supplier quality data in various forms to drive improvement Work with Strategic Supplier Quality and the supply base to investigate product quality problems, determine root cause, analyze data and ensure implementation of corrective Work daily to reduce blocked inventory, supplier returns. Attend daily departmental start up meetings with cross-functional groups to meeting production needs Responsible for the cleanliness initiative with all production in a engine factory setting

 Trusted adviser for 130+ John Deere dealer groups  Responsible for supporting South and North divisions; providing professional development for territory field team  Drive sales insights, tactics and offerings to achieve Win in Aftermarket strategy  Bi-quarterly creation and delivery of monthly prescriptive sales calls for US aftermarket divisions  Collaborate cross-functionally with parts marketing on products, programs and pricing  Subject Matter Expert with Tractor Platform and John Deere Reman Group; providing the voice of the field in future planning efforts

Supply Management Specialist - Continuous Execution Team  Managed partnered metal fabrication, drivetrain/power module and hydraulic suppliers to meet internal and external customer needs  Building strong personal relationships with partnered suppliers developing networking skills to achieve aligned goals  Key contact point for commodity knowledge within a manufacturing setting  Collaborate with internal as well supplier functional groups ranging from quality, design engineering, operations and production management.  Drive sustainable results for all commodities achieving outlined departmental goals while meeting factory needs, efficiency, asset management and on time deliverables

 Assigned build sequencing for all 4 product lines with major manufacturing setting  Worked with the Olathe Marketing on order changes to meet dealer/customer needs  Streamlined the Shortage/Overage/Returns process and maintained same day turnaround on processing requests to ensure high levels of customer service  Worked closely with Product Line Marketing Managers and Product Managers to align order delivery to meet global, regional and specific dealer/customer requests  Provided historical data to Product Managers, Product Support Representatives, DTAC Technicians and Product Engineering

 Production Control Scheduler for Primaries, Vehicle Welding and FLASH/Service Parts  Reduced misidentification and incorrect usage of standardized sheet/tube steel  Managed the transition of FLASH/Service Parts for SAP implementation

2006-2007 Group O Companies Milan, IL Bearings Purchaser  Analyzed sales forecast to ensure that supply meets demand in all areas of light manufacturing  Utilize multiple programs to ensure that customer demands are filled on a consistent basis  Managed and expedited orders to eliminate “Machine Down” effect both locally and nationally  Working knowledge of Industry constraints due to supply of raw material for the use of manufacturing components  Established strategic relationships with national and global suppliers to streamline purchasing process  Proactively manage a “Just In Time” to help customer achieve lower inventory levels  Procurement of various parts for customers products to be disturbed on a global level  Effectively manage cost saving measurements by reducing carry cost in current and future forecasted inventory levels

2006 Monsanto Company Luling, LA Buyer Role/Purchasing Co-op  Procuring equipment for lease/rental  Revising contracts of key service providers  Developed receiving and shipping operating procedures for warehouse/store  Working and understanding MRO functions with the use of SAP  Managing the buyback of excess stock with suppliers  Recognition and Elimination of obsolete stock items  Issuing of RFP’s & RFQ’s for key Services and MRO items