Michael Miller

Award-winning leader with extensive experience in global supply chain operations and product management. Proven track record in optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, transportation, warehousing, and logistics. Adept at developing and implementing unified global strategies that enhance operational efficiency and safety, reduce costs, and drive scalability. Expertise in integrating advanced systems, such as SAP, to streamline order-to-cash processes, and improve financial outcomes. Recognized for leading successful improvement initiatives, managing complex projects, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated ability to drive strategic discussions, influence policy development, and achieve exceptional results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Innovative individual; able to generate new ideas, anticipate needs, and initiate change.

• Sabbaticalthousand, 01/01/22, Present, Took a deliberate career break to explore various countries, which enhanced personal growth and provided deep cultural insights, and enriching perspectives that can be applied to global supply chain and product management.
• Covestro, LLC (Formerly Bayer Materials), Pittsburgh, PA, 01/01/03, 12/31/22, Senior Product Line Manager, 01/01/16, 12/31/22, Monitored all facets of the North American compounded polycarbonate product line while driving a global product portfolio to synchronize production systems, profitability margins, and sales objectives. Managed regional and global sales and operations planning (S&OP), directed third-party contract manufacturing, secondary processing, and packaging. Executed negotiations and secured agreements with external partners, optimizing supply chain operations to maintain efficient production volumes across North American facilities. Oversaw a dedicated dry bulk trailer and railcar fleets at all production facilities. Managed and planned rail fleet sizing., North America Regional Transportation Manager, 01/01/09, 12/31/16, Directed transportation operations across North America, managing production and warehouse site processes, bulk trucking (liquid and drybulk), non-hazard and hazardous materials, and packaged goods transportation via truck (TL and LTL), rail (both liquid and dry bulk), and ocean freight. Managed the scheduling maintenance of North America's rail fleet, coordinated shipment planning, and served as the transportation subject matter expert for sales and marketing during S&OP reviews., IT Project Manager, 01/01/03, 12/31/09, Spearheaded improvement initiatives on both regional and global levels, targeting enhancements in SAP product planning, warehousing, transportation, and logistics, including order-to-cash processes. Performed as the North American process owner, developing and implementing unified global transportation and warehousing strategies., SAP Implementation Subject Matter Expert, 01/01/03, 12/31/03, Processed a substantial volume of orders through optimized SAP systems, enabling timely invoicing and generating millions in cash flow. Integrated and optimized planning, transportation, and warehouse management modules within SAP.
• MILES, West Virginia, 01/01/00, 12/31/02, Operations Supervisor – Manufacturing Facility, Managed 21 union employees, focusing on comprehensive training and team development. Managed a 3 million dollar maintenance budget. Led daily maintenance planning meetings. Developed computer generated line and tank opening permits using plant P&IDs.

• Supply Chain Optimization, Led the optimization of logistics and production planning for over 100,000 kilotons annually, introducing rigorous process improvements and leveraging advanced technologies to meet increasing market demands and ensure on-time product delivery.
• Transportation Systems Implementation, Directed the implementation of SAP Transportation Management across North America, overseeing complex projects that revolutionized logistical infrastructure by integrating advanced software solutions, enhancing data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Crisis Management / Customer Satisfaction, Developed and executed a supply chain alert process to support $1M in weekly sales, navigating crises through impactful leadership in supply meetings, ensuring continuous on-time deliveries, and significantly improving customer satisfaction during disruptions.
• Transportation operations / Large multi unit chemical plant, Developed union self-directed workforce saving over five hundred dollars a year in supervision costs.

• SAP Experience and Training
• Financial Management Training
• Workplace Dynamics Training: Dealing with Chaos in the Workplace
• Managing Age and Cultural Differences
• Project Management: Project Management Planning and Tracking Tools
• Contract Management
• Green Belt Training

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• SAP Supply Chain Optimization
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Supplier & Vendor Negotiation
• Quality Assurance Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Logistics Management
• Fleet Management (Bulk Truck and Rail Cars)
• Technology Implementation
• Compliance & Risk Analysis
• Root cause Analysis
• Training & Development
• Process Implementation
• Change Management
• Team Supervision & Mentorship
• Cross-Functional Leadership