Peter Tsuchiya
4988 Kenilworth, Dearborn,MI
Summary
Results-driven materials management professional with over 40 years of expertise in production control and logistics. Known for ERP proficiency and problem-solving skills, contributing to successful established manufacturing sites as well as greenfield startup sites.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Control Section Supervisor
Blue Oval SK
Dearborn, MI
03.2023 - Current
- From an MP&L standpoint, assist in standing up an EV battery greenfield joint venture between Ford and SK ON.
- Write the scope of work for the Ky. 1 battery plant and work with Ford Land for sourcing of warehouse provider.
- Write the scope of work for 3PL logistics provider for KY 1 battery plant.
- Help the central security administrator in gaining access to Ford systems available to tier 1 suppliers.
- Assist in ERP and EDI implementation.
- Aid in MMOG and Q1 documentation required for greenfield startups.
MPS Senior Process Coach
Ford Motor Co. Dearborn Truck Plant
Dearborn, MI
04.2017 - 11.2022
- Coach, counsel and instruct other MP&L employees on correct processes to maintain ERP record integrity.
- Coordinate and assist in model year balance out planning.
- Investigate and correct bill of material errors.
- Execute inventory and logistics actions to support vehicle production and FCSD requests.
Plant Inventory Analyst
Ford Motor Co. Dearborn Truck Plant
Dearborn, MI
07.2012 - 04.2017
- Aid and instruct plant employees on all actions necessary to maintain production inventory record integrity.
- Monitor and provide feedback to plant on all metrics related to production inventory.
- ERP access administrator and instructor.
- liaise with internal and external auditors on annual production inventory audits.
Scheduling & Distribution Analyst
Ford Motor Co. Romeo Engine Plant
Dearborn, MI
08.1998 - 07.2012
- Schedule engine assembly lines and machining areas to support customer vehicle assembly plants.
- Develop shipping and logistics plans to support engine and component shipments to all customers.
- Monitor and maintain all metrics related to supplier performance.
Team Leader
National Logistics Management
Detroit, MI
02.1996 - 08.1998
- Led a team of 5 logistics analysts in sourcing, managing and problem resolution of premium freight shipments for Ford Motor Co.
PLM Analyst
Ford Motor Co.
Dearborn, MI
07.1994 - 02.1996
- Contract position at Ford PLM. Managed a deck of 22 internal and external suppliers to Ford Powertrain Division ensuring production part availability at 12 engine and transmission plants.
Materials Manager
A & H Machine and Tool
Ypsilanti, MI
03.1990 - 07.1994
- Performed scheduling, inventory control, customer distribution and purchasing functions for a tier 1 supplier to 7 OEMs.
Materials Analyst/Purchasing Agent
Williams International
Walled Lake, MI
03.1985 - 04.1990
- Production and inventory control analyst supporting turbine engine production for the U.S. Dept. of Defense.
- Purchasing agent for industrial materials and production fasteners & o-rings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pre Law
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.1984
Skills
- 40 years of experience in all facets of materials management
- Extensive experience in production and inventory control in both aerospace and automotive industries
- Logistics and purchasing experience
- ERP expertise
Timeline
Production Control Section Supervisor
Blue Oval SK
03.2023 - Current
MPS Senior Process Coach
Ford Motor Co. Dearborn Truck Plant
04.2017 - 11.2022
Plant Inventory Analyst
Ford Motor Co. Dearborn Truck Plant
07.2012 - 04.2017
Scheduling & Distribution Analyst
Ford Motor Co. Romeo Engine Plant
08.1998 - 07.2012
Team Leader
National Logistics Management
02.1996 - 08.1998
PLM Analyst
Ford Motor Co.
07.1994 - 02.1996
Materials Manager
A & H Machine and Tool
03.1990 - 07.1994
Materials Analyst/Purchasing Agent
Williams International
03.1985 - 04.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Pre Law
Michigan State University