Les Miller
Dundee,OH
Summary
Seeking employment that provides a career path, challenging and financially rewarding. I am very motivated to succeed and goal oriented. I have leadership skills and work well with all levels within an organization. I have excellent negotiating skills developed over many years of experience in inventory management, material management and sourcing both human and materials. I will work hard and be dependable for making a positive difference for your organization through leadership and being a team player.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Stitches USA/Superb Industries
02.2011 - Current
- Managed manufacturing and production for Step2 Toys.
- Designed and developed workstations for assembly.
- Managed Step2 inventory for both components and hardware.
- Responsible for cost control and profitability for the company.
- Processed daily pack slips, invoices and shipments.
- Responsible for quality control.
- Familiar with ISO control documents.
- Also managed sewing operations for number of years.
Driver
Beachy Trucking
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Transporting logs, lumber and veneer in IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, VA and WV.
Driver
Reese Trucking
07.2009 - 11.2009
- Transporting various dry goods in GA, IN, KY, MA, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA and WV.
Director, Strategic Sourcing
GBS Corp
01.1993 - 07.2009
- Responsible for sourcing and procurement of vendor supplied products and raw materials to support sales and manufacturing operations.
- The core objective was to centralize the sourcing function, streamline the supplier base and reduce costs.
- In 2009, 90% of GBS’ outsourcing spend went to 60 core suppliers – from 800 suppliers in 2001.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize contract negotiations, vendor selection and conducted on-site evaluation of vendor capabilities.
- Determined the organization’s requirements regarding goods, services, supplies, equipment and established long term and strategic planning objectives for procurement.
- Established procedures for supplier qualifications and capabilities.
- Leading member of GBS’ Supply Chain team.
- Coordinated efforts for process improvements and cost reductions.
- Worked with GBS’ CIS department to insure that adequate information systems were in place to support sourcing functions.
- Defined and implemented processes to capture product demand coming from field offices.
- Managed sourcing team to process daily quotes and rfqs.
- Leveraged the company’s buying power to obtain significant cost reduction.
- Documented ISO Quality Processes, logistics and freight cost reduction initiatives.
- Document Management Division (2002- July09)
Materials Manager
GBS Corp
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Managed two locations – North Canton and Youngstown.
- Purchasing and materials management responsibilities for all hardware and software requirements.
- Inventory management, receiving, shipping and processing RMAs.
- Supervised Order Entry and Customer Service.
- Supervised Repair/Warranty Service Center.
- Computer Solutions Division
Installation Manager
GBS Corp
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Scheduling and supervising all customer service orders.
- Supervising and scheduling technicians for customer orders.
- Purchasing all materials and inventory management.
- Communications Division
Cable Technician
GBS Corp
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Installed fiber, data and voice cables.
- Purchasing materials for customer orders.
- Shipping and receiving.
- Communications Division
Cable Technician
Technicians Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Installed fiber, data and voice cables.
- Technicians Inc. was acquired by GBS Corp. in October 1993.
Owner Operator
Self Employed
01.1984 - 01.1992
- Owned and operated tractor trailer rig.
- Delivered veneer logs in six states (IN, KY, MI, OH, PA and WV).
- Operated heavy equipment (bulldozers, loaders and other equipment).
Factory Worker
Owens- Illinois
01.1981 - 01.1984
- Assembled and manufactured prescription containers.
- Quality Inspection Team member.
- Machine Operator – producing plastic parts.
Sales
National Home Life
01.1981 - 01.1981
- Sold life and health insurance.
Factory Worker
Poultry Processing
01.1977 - 01.1981
- Supervising workers on a production line.
- Making decisions on inventory volumes.
- Tool maintenance.
- Member of the clean up crew.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hiland High School
Berlin, OH01.1979
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Inventory Management
- IT experience
- Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, etc)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 50 in the development of Sewing P.
- Completed a public speaking course and graduated.
- Reduced customer complaints for Step2 Toys.
Languages
Pennsylvania Dutch
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Have artistic abilities
Enjoy outdoors with fishing and hunting
Timeline
Manager
Stitches USA/Superb Industries
02.2011 - Current
Driver
Beachy Trucking
11.2009 - 01.2011
Driver
Reese Trucking
07.2009 - 11.2009
Materials Manager
GBS Corp
01.1995 - 01.2001
Installation Manager
GBS Corp
01.1994 - 01.1995
Director, Strategic Sourcing
GBS Corp
01.1993 - 07.2009
Cable Technician
GBS Corp
01.1993 - 01.1994
Cable Technician
Technicians Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1993
Owner Operator
Self Employed
01.1984 - 01.1992
Factory Worker
Owens- Illinois
01.1981 - 01.1984
Sales
National Home Life
01.1981 - 01.1981
Factory Worker
Poultry Processing
01.1977 - 01.1981
High School Diploma -
Hiland High School
Interests
Family, fishing, hunting, art, gardening and sports.
Other
I work well with others and believe that leadership and teamwork are major keys to success for all organizations.