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Joshua Richards

Sterling Heights,MI

Summary

Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record in designing and optimizing supply chains to align with business objectives and drive cost reduction initiatives. Expertise in managing inventory levels and conducting comprehensive site audits of key suppliers to ensure operational efficiency and quality assurance. Over 10 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly within the automotive and automation industries. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Adept at leveraging innovative strategies to enhance supply chain performance and support organizational growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

Bizlink Robotic Solutions
12.2021 - Current
  • Forecast numerous individual components and assemblies for production and our supply base.
  • Oversee the Supply Chain Department with 6 direct reports.
  • Lead all sourcing discussions and build any sourcing packages.
  • Responsible for call supplier negotiations with final approval on pricing.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with my supply base.
  • Evaluate at risk suppliers, as well as audit supplier financials.

Purchasing Manager

Global Automotive Systems/Advanced Vehicle Assemblies
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Oversee the purchasing department with 1 direct report.
  • Forecast Raw Material consumption to write scheduling agreements and Long term agreements.
  • Lead all sourcing discussions and build any sourcing packages.
  • Responsible for call supplier negotiations with final approval on pricing.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with my supply base.
  • Evaluate at risk suppliers, as well as audit supplier financials.

Prototype Buyer

Magna Powertrain Driveline Systems
09.2016 - 07.2020
  • Utilized SAP to for the creation and management of purchase orders
  • Responsible for forecasting number of final assemblies needed for each customer to coordinate ordering.
  • Utilized Engineering Business Systems (EBS) to track work orders.
  • Quoted multiple suppliers for projects to ensure competition.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with my supply base.
  • Tracked and managed incoming deliverables to ensure timely delivery.
  • Saved >100k per year using innovate cost saving strategies.

CAPEX Buyer (Automation & Die Casting)

FCA Chrysler
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Utilized SAP to create, change, and manage purchase orders.
  • Consistently created RFQs to multiple suppliers to ensure competition.
  • Developed and presented a commodity strategy to upper management.
  • Assisted in developing new global pricing strategies for one of my commodities.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with my supply base.
  • Was in charge of all Die Casting and Automation CAPEX for US and Canada.
  • Negotiated complex contracts on expensive tooling.
  • Annual spend exceeded 100M.

Buyer, Planner, and Expeditor

General Dynamics
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Utilized Oracle to create purchase orders, manage purchase orders, and plan future purchase orders
  • Created RFQ’s to ensure parts were competitively competed.
  • Interacted with suppliers on a daily basis to ensure parts were delivered on time.
  • Expedited when necessary to ensure there was no stop in production.
  • Guide parts from the requisition, to PO placement, to receiving.

Logistics Coordinator

ThyssenKrupp Automotive
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Utilized SAP to create purchase orders, manage inventory, create/edit scheduling agreements, and set up parts.

Education

M.B.A - Concentration in Supply Chain

Oakland University
Rochester
12.2022

B.S. - Finance

Oakland University
Rochester
12.2014

Skills

  • Negotiating
  • International purchasing
  • Supply chain distribution
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Financial management and reporting
  • ERP system implementation

Accomplishments

  • Led teams as large as 6 staff members.
  • Reduced Freight and logistics cost over $650,000 from 2023 to 2024.
  • Implemented 2 separate ERP systems from start to finish.
  • Have generated millions of dollars in cost savings using innovate cost saving strategies.
  • Have resourced significant number of part numbers back to the US from overseas.
  • Created a vendor portal that greatly reduced time spent doing administrative purchasing tasks.
  • Created a standard "catalog" that generated significant savings in the automation industry.
  • Led international and domestic sourcing strategies.

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

Bizlink Robotic Solutions
12.2021 - Current

Purchasing Manager

Global Automotive Systems/Advanced Vehicle Assemblies
07.2020 - 12.2021

Prototype Buyer

Magna Powertrain Driveline Systems
09.2016 - 07.2020

CAPEX Buyer (Automation & Die Casting)

FCA Chrysler
01.2016 - 09.2016

Buyer, Planner, and Expeditor

General Dynamics
02.2015 - 12.2015

Logistics Coordinator

ThyssenKrupp Automotive
03.2014 - 02.2015

M.B.A - Concentration in Supply Chain

Oakland University

B.S. - Finance

Oakland University

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