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Gary Gross

Woodstock,IL

Summary

Senior-level Global Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by over 25 years of experience in leading organizational business units.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Manager, Global Planning & Scheduling

Deublin Co
06.2023 - 04.2024

(Replacing someone retiring Did Not Retire -Laid Off)

  • A Global manufacturer of unions & slip rings 40K SKU's for rotary applications in most industries
  • Global Demand Planning, Master Scheduling and Production Scheduling
  • OTP at 95%, Improved turns by 20%
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained standardized operating procedures for numerous functions and tasks to streamline planning & scheduling operations.

Director of Supply Chain

Durex Industries
01.2020 - 05.2023

(Extensive Revenue Drop-Corp Duplication /Consolidation -Laid off)

  • Global Manufacture of Industrial Heater Products, Semiconductor, Industrial, Medical
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations. Daily Meetings with LAM Research
  • Decreased PPV by 20%
  • Developed and maintained strong cross-functional relationships within overall organization.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in significant savings without compromising quality or service levels.
  • Collaborated with internal departments such as sales, finance, marketing, and production to align business goals with supply chain objectives.
  • Increased on-time delivery rates through effective communication and coordination among team members. 80% to 93%
  • Reduced operational costs through the optimization of logistics and inventory management systems.
  • Continuously upgraded knowledge of emerging trends in the field of Supply Chain Management leading to proactive decision making.

President & Owner (Independent Consultant)

PM SCM Solutions Inc
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Business Process & Transformation Projects
  • ERP Advisory & Implementations
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • IFS 9 Implementation for Global Manufacturer and one Aerospace Co
  • EPICO Implementation
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.

Assoc. Director Transformation Consultant

NTT Data Advisory
05.2014 - 09.2016
  • Business Process & Transformation Projects
  • Led projects, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Improved Boeing C130 landing gear delivery by 3 months
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.

Director of Operations & Supply Chain

B/E Aerospace-Eco Systems Div.
04.2012 - 02.2014
  • Global Aerospace Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
  • NPI for Boeing 737-Max
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.

Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company
05.2006 - 04.2012
  • Project based BU, E2O, Welding & Machining project Nuclear Power Plants
  • Transformed local -tactical group into Global/Strategic
  • SAP Super User, SAP Upgrade Team on a $60M project
  • Improved inventory management through the development of data-driven forecasting models, leading to reduced stock outs and excess inventory.
  • Led successful system integration projects between ERP platforms and third-party logistics providers for seamless information flow within the organization's supply chain network.
  • Developed contingency plans for potential supply disruptions, mitigating risks and minimizing impacts to business operations.
  • Managed global logistics operations, coordinating freight forwarding and customs clearance activities for smooth import/export transactions.

Additional Supply Chain Positions Held

Miscellaneous
12.1980 - 06.2006

Attended Evening Classes while working to earn an; AA, BSBA & CPM in 1990 & MBA

Subcontracts Manager, Subcontracts Administrator, Sr Buyer, Buyer, Materials Coordinator

Programs: SR71, B1B, F15 & F16

Top Secrete Clarence 1980-1991

Education

MBA -

Keller Graduate School of Management
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
06.1998

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
06.1990

Skills

  • S&OP Expertise, Management & Compliance
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adoption & Quick Learning Curve
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Global Procurement
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Inventory Turns Improvement
  • Demand Forecasting & Master Scheduling
  • Tier 1 & 2 ERP Systems
  • E-procurement Systems
  • Sustainability practices
  • Data analysis -Pivot Tables, Adv Excel
  • Data base tools -Access

Career Overview

A driven leader, success by leveraging extensive functional experience, subject matter expertise and customer centric decisions. P&L, S&OP, budget management.  Recovery, Re-engineered three (3) groups, Saved a Casino License Strong belief in metrics to drive & improve key goals. Lead up to 50 in 3 states, weekly customer meetings & reporting, global customers & suppliers in a diverse group of industries. Both government and commercial industry, Over $280M in spend, Strategic PLanning, Forecasting and Demand Planning. Director & manager roles for over twenty (20) years. Project Management: Graduate level Adjunct Instructor Project Management (12 years). 


Manufacturing; discrete manufacturing, MTS, MTO, ETO. Machining, Job Shop, Metal Fabrication, Aerospace (DOD & Commercial), Electronics, Semiconductor, Automotive, Nuclear, Food and many other industries. ERP and Software: Extensive ERP background, IFS 10: Annual/Rolling Forecasts & Master Scheduling, APB, demand planning, Production Scheduling, MRP, SAP Materials Management super user 5 years, MS Dynamics, EPICOR, Great Plains, JDE, People Soft, AS400, E-Procurement, MPS, WMS and TMS. MS Office, Power Point, Advanced MS Access quires and Excel-including Pivot tables Lead 10-15 projects, ERP implementations, lean manufacturing projects, TPS and another project. 


Quality & Regulatory: ISO 9001, QMS, AS9000 –Creation of Procedures, Audits ITAR, FAR, DFAR, DOD, DOE, NRC, FAA, UCC, DOT, IGB.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Project Management, Project Management, 

Personal Information

Relocation: Will Relocate as Needed

Timeline

Sr Manager, Global Planning & Scheduling

Deublin Co
06.2023 - 04.2024

Director of Supply Chain

Durex Industries
01.2020 - 05.2023

President & Owner (Independent Consultant)

PM SCM Solutions Inc
09.2016 - 09.2019

Assoc. Director Transformation Consultant

NTT Data Advisory
05.2014 - 09.2016

Director of Operations & Supply Chain

B/E Aerospace-Eco Systems Div.
04.2012 - 02.2014

Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company
05.2006 - 04.2012

Additional Supply Chain Positions Held

Miscellaneous
12.1980 - 06.2006

MBA -

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Roosevelt University
Gary Gross