SAP
Jeremy Ping
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Ambitious and motivated Army veteran and process driven business professional with 25 years of progressive, experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management. Additionally, held various leadership roles of strategic, cross functional teams consisting of commercial, supply chain, operations, technical and finance. Strong strategic planner, problem solver and effective servant leader committed to engaging new avenues to empower teams to competently execute projects delivering results and supporting revenue generating objectives. Open and clear communicator at all levels with demonstrated vision, leadership and supply chain, operations, S&OP, and P&L expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
26
26
Years of military service
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director of Procurement
Calumet Specialty Products
Indianapolis, IN
11.2014 - Current
- Selected by Executive team to run a divisional cost reduction and efficiency initiative including operations, logistics, R&D, sales and inventory control. Effort has reduced inventories by 15%, increased product approvals by 8x, saved $20mm on raw materials as well as 5% reduction in transportation cost
- Led cross functional team comprised of sales, technical marketing and operations to create a business continuity plan by establishing a product interchange playbook in case of manufacturing disruption
- Led M&A effort to identify, target and negotiate acquisition of midwest wax blending and packaging plant as part of long term plan to transition business segment from a commoditized, transactional sales model to value added, higher margin, strategic sales channel
- Reorganized procurement group from a disconnected, decentralized model to a centralized, collaborative organization increasing spend power and leverage with suppliers and providers
- Eliminated non value add distribution partners in multiple product lines, partnering directly with manufacturers where applicable. Result of this effort created relationships with material producers, opening up more development opportunities for R&D and directly resulted in cost reduction of $15mm
- Built and implemented direct logistical supply chain consisting of ocean carriers, import logistics, marine terminals and bulk liquid transport to service and support new direct sourcing efforts from Europe and Asia
- Handpicked by CEO to oversee redesign and $10mm renovation of 60,000 sq ft corporate office. Worked with department leaders, designers and contractors to coordinate design, construction, logistics and temporary placement of 200+ employees
- Led effort to standardize and modernize bottle design to create aesthetically distinct but mechanically identical products leading to 15% material cost savings and reduced operational turnover time by 25%
- Selected by CFO to lead SG&A reduction effort during financial hard times focusing on IT, HR, T&E, 3rd Party consulting/contracting. Cross functional effort reduced 15% of unnecessary SG&A spend without adversely impacting daily operations
- Routinely accompany commercial team members on virtual and in person customer visits to provide color and commentary on market conditions and fundamentals as well as gain understanding to unique customer needs and assist sales in providing creative solutions.
- SAP Implementation Team Leader
Sergeant First Class (P)
United States Army
Franklin, IN
03.1992 - 04.2018
- Acted as First Sergeant leading a company of 100+ soldiers of various occupational specialties. Routinely outperformed similar companies in all quantifiable areas to include physical training, marksmanship, education and skills competitions
- Served as Base Operations NCOIC in Iraq, wholly responsible for base operations and security, unit intelligence briefings, finance officer and interpreter staff
- Directed combat operations in defense of Taji Military Base
- Planned, designed and supervised construction of two weapons firing ranges at Taji Military Base (Iraq) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $125mm
Procurement Manager
Heartland Food Products
Indianapolis, IN
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Created strategic sourcing strategy of raw materials that allowed organization to move from third party purchased turnkey flavor systems to in house flavor production resulting in 20% cost reduction on direct materials
- Developed, negotiated and implemented supplier consignment strategies designed at reducing working capital by 20% and lead times by 8 weeks
- Initiated and fostered strategic supplier relationships, leveraging supplier strengths to our benefit
Purchasing Manager
Sensient Technologies
Indianapolis, IN
11.2007 - 02.2012
- Led cross functional team to consolidate procurement activities across six facilities throughout North America, consolidating nearly $250mm spend on direct materials, packaging and MRO. Effort resulted in streamline procurement operations, improved vendor service levels and reduced AP activity. Increased leverage and strategic supplier relationships resulted in approximately $30mm cost savings
- Managed several different spend categories to include packaging, proteins, amino acids, ag commodities, chlor-alkali chemicals, corporate IT and administrative spend.
- Planned and implemented operational contingency plant to ensure business continuity in the event of plant disruption by creating a network of potential manufacturing partners
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2014
Quatermaster Senior Leaders Course -
United States Army NCO Academy
Ft. Lee, Virginia07.2013
Quatermaster Advanced Leaders Course -
United States Army NCO Academy
Ft. Lee, Virginia06.2012
Skills
- Global Sourcing and Logistics
- Customer Focused
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Development
- Profit and Loss
- Contract Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Sale and Operations Planning
- Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Active Listening
Timeline
Director of Procurement
Calumet Specialty Products
11.2014 - Current
Procurement Manager
Heartland Food Products
03.2012 - 11.2014
Purchasing Manager
Sensient Technologies
11.2007 - 02.2012
Sergeant First Class (P)
United States Army
03.1992 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Quatermaster Senior Leaders Course -
United States Army NCO Academy
Quatermaster Advanced Leaders Course -
United States Army NCO Academy
- Wilson Learning Counselor Salesperson Training
- ICIS Base Oils I/II Training
- Certified Merger and Acquisition Specialist Candidate (final course and certification scheduled 9/23)
- STLE Basic Lubricants 101/102
- United States Army Master Resilience Trainer
Certification
- Wilson Learning Counselor Salesperson Training
- ICIS Base Oils I/II Training
- Certified Merger and Acquisition Specialist Candidate (final course and certification scheduled 9/23)
- STLE Basic Lubricants 101/102
- United States Army Master Resilience Trainer
Affiliations
- Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
- Institute for Suppy Chain Management
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- American Legion
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Awards
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (4)
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (2)
- Iraq Campaign Medal (3)
- Good Conduct Medal
- Warrior Ethos Essay Winner
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balance401k matchWork from home optionFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementQuote
My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack.
Ferdinand Foch - First Battle of the Marne 1914
Software
MS Office Suite
Jaggaer One
SAP Ariba
Interests
Reading
Learning
Walking/Hiking
Candle Making
Accomplishments
Negotiated with local leaders in a combat deployed environment and high value contracts with strategic suppliers.
Led, coached and mentored people in combat and the conference room.
Lead from the front, while promoting and preparing those to take the lead.
Directly responsible for the Category Management of hundreds of SKU's valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Owned Supplier Relationship Management with dozens of global corporations as well as small to large privately owned organizations.
Led cross functional teams addressing RM spend, operational efficiency improvements and administrative cost control.
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