Kimberly Herman
MACOMB,MI
Summary
Accomplished Supply Chain Manager with over 20 years experience in strategic planning, capacity management, procurement, and logistics optimization. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations and enhance supply chain efficiency. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet supply chain objectives and improve operational performance. Successfully implemented solutions that increased productivity and reduced costs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
ZF Group North America
Marysville, MI
04.2011 - 02.2026
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Developed inventory level standards to optimize stock management practices and meet corporate cost targets.
- Developed logistics and transportation processes for efficient product distribution.
- Managed planning , scheduling, forecasting, shipping, receiving , operations, 3PL, cost savings, quoting , packaging, cost savings and continuous improvement activities.
- Develop, manage , mentor direct and indirect staff of 35+ team members.
- Maintain strong customer focused relationship as direct supplier to multiple Stellantis assembly facilities.
Materials Manager
HP Pelzer Automotive Services
Port Huron, Michigan
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal materials availability.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline procurement processes.
- Managed warehouse operations to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Collaborated with production teams to align material supply with demand.
- Led cross-functional meetings to address material-related issues and solutions.
- Managed and trained manufacturing supervisors and conducted performance evaluations.
Materials Manager
IAC Automotive
Marysville, MI
08.2004 - 12.2009
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal materials availability.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline procurement processes.
- Managed warehouse operations and material movements
- Supported efficient manufacturing by keeping inventory within optimum levels.
- Leader of several Kaizen events to improve operation and reduce costs.
Education
Educational Leadership and Management
ZF Friedrichshafen Germany
Organizational Leadership
Dale Carnegie
ESupplier Connect
FCA, Stellantis
Skills
- Supplier performance improvement
- Inventory optimization
- Logistics cost and performance improvement
- 3PL cost and performance management
- Demand and sales forecasting
- Capacity planning
- Team building
- Manage bargaining unit workforce including SBU UAW teams
- Develop and mentor next level leaders
- Strong customer collaboration with Stellantis
- ESupplier Connect - DRIVE, Capacity Database, Bluebook and Green “Reqs”
- Cost Savings
- Kaizen and Continuous Improvemrnt
Accomplishments
- Significantly Improved customer delivery rating with Stellantis from 20% to 95%
- Reduced inventory from $40M monthly to $28M and increasing ITR from 17 to 23
- Implemented cost savings over $1M annually with efficiency improvements and logistics optimization.
- Achieved the highest OMA (Operational Maturity Assessment) score for ZF Supply Chain Management
- Maintained annual GMMOG rating of 98
- Mentored high performing Supply Chain Specialists in ZF overseas locations.
- Established the plant as the ZF benchmark for materials management, customer and supplier performance.
- Consistently achieved recognition for projects submitted annually in the ZF Excellence Awards.
- Reduced direct and indirect labor by 30% while maintaining operational excellence.
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
ZF Group North America
04.2011 - 02.2026
Materials Manager
HP Pelzer Automotive Services
01.2010 - 04.2011
Materials Manager
IAC Automotive
08.2004 - 12.2009
Educational Leadership and Management
ZF Friedrichshafen Germany
Organizational Leadership
Dale Carnegie
ESupplier Connect
FCA, Stellantis