Mark Norman
Malta,US
Summary
Methodical Manager/Supervisor committed to maintaining accurate stock records and schedules. Diligent and communicative professional with expertise in strategic planning, materials management and quality control. Committed to collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams to maximize employee engagement and meet corporate objectives while supporting hard sales forecasts and inventory planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Cooper-Standard Automotive
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Stellantis scorecard was 26%, now it is at 98%.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Led physical inventory
Receiving Coordinator
Newell Brands Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Inventory was at 98% accuracy by implemented procedures.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation
Logistics Manager
Miba Sinter USA LLC
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Coordinated dispatching of 3 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements
Foreman/Supervisor
Twin Rivers Construction
04.2010 - 01.2015
- Supervised workers
- Read blueprints and dealt with ODOT to meet all state regulation for heavy highway construction
- Determine how many workers needed on each job
- Kept track records.
- Ordered material needed to complete job, without ordering too much.
Education
Master of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2025
High School - undefined
Morgan High School
McConnelsville, OH01.2005
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Production Scheduling
- Shipment Scheduling
- Materials Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team building
- Logistics Coordination
- Excellent communication
- Microsoft Office
- Customer service
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Relationship Management
Timeline
Materials Manager
Cooper-Standard Automotive
02.2023 - 08.2024
Receiving Coordinator
Newell Brands Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2020
Logistics Manager
Miba Sinter USA LLC
02.2015 - 01.2019
Foreman/Supervisor
Twin Rivers Construction
04.2010 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
High School - undefined
Morgan High School
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