tracy sundberg

Led and took ownership for all material procurement including: purchasing, inventory control, cost reduction initiatives, supplier development, and new supplier sourcing. Managed a team of 9 tactical and strategic buyers, with an emphasis on professional development. Developed and managed departmental budgets, established team goals aligned with company objectives. Oversaw $55 million annual spend with 800 suppliers of hydraulic, electrical and machined components. Established global supplier agreements and strategic international purchasing plan.

Led a team of 14 with primary responsibility for strategic direction and project management. Worked to expand the market share of aftermarket products for injection molding machinery. Focus on selling solutions to fit customers’ unique situations, supporting international sales force and creating internal processes to improve efficiencies. Served as primary contact for complaint escalation and resolution for customers. Negotiate lease agreement and manage facility requirements. Traveled to global locations to support smaller, inexperienced, regional Order Desks.

Led a team of 12 Material Handlers that received 200 and shipped 800 line items per day. Oversaw all warranty and non-warranty returns, sub-assembly and hydraulic repair. Oversaw equipment including material handling equipment, automated storage carousels, and conveyor systems. Stored over 30,000 SKU’s. Maintained HVAC, landscaping, generator, electrical systems, recycling programs and overall cleanliness.

Led and managed all procurement and materials management activities within the corporation including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, inventory control, material handling, logistics and compliance with customer specifications.

Manage distribution inventory for the US market of industrial vacuum pumps, supporting four business units sales growth targets while adhering to strict cost of capital targets