Tim O'Neill
Fife
Summary
Seasoned manufacturing professional with 25 years of hands-on experience in the boat building industry, starting from the ground up and working through every step of the manufacturing process. For the past 15 years, I’ve specialized in process improvement—driving efficiency, quality, and cost reduction across operations. Currently, I lead a high-performing purchasing team managing over $80 million in annual spend. I’m now seeking a new challenge where I can apply my operational knowledge, leadership experience, and continuous improvement mindset to help a forward-thinking organization achieve shared success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Fluid Motion, LLC
06.2020 - Current
- Reduced total inventory by $5 million through strategic stock optimization and process improvements
- Achieved $2.8 million in annual cost savings by negotiating lower pricing and more favorable vendor terms
- Successfully integrated warehouse operations into the purchasing department, significantly improving cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Negotiated tariff cost-sharing agreements with key vendors, minimizing financial impact to the company
- Rebuilt and strengthened relationships with critical suppliers, resulting in improved service and partnership reliability
- Designed and implemented a red tag process to track nonconforming materials, reducing lost inventory and boosting vendor delivery quality
- Lead and manage a team of 5 buyers and 9 warehouse personnel across multiple locations
- Oversee purchasing and inventory operations supporting 6 production facilities
- Ensure consistent material availability for the production of approximately 500 new boats annually
- Coordinate procurement strategies aligned with production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets
- Monitor vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and resolve supply chain issues
- Develop and enforce inventory control procedures across 7 warehouses
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap
Port Orchard06-1999
Skills
- Cost Reduction and Pricing Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Integration
- Process Design and Implementation
- Supply Chain Coordination and Vendor Performance Monitoring
- Inventory Control and Loss Prevention Strategies
- Leadership of Multi-Location Procurement and Warehouse Teams
- Supporting Production Schedules and Ensuring Material Availability
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Fluid Motion, LLC
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap
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