Timothy Larkin
Portage,WI
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 24 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Supply Chain Manager
TDK/Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cost-competitive technologies and products to guide and influence product development decisions in Apple Cell Phone parts.
- Negotiated supply agreements and developed global sourcing strategies with defined cost savings, risk assessment and mitigation.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods. Reduced inventory 50% as business doubled.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive inventory turns from 5 or 6 turns to 12-15 turns per year.
Supply Chain Manager
Portage Plastics Corporation
06.1999 - 06.2021
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 3-6 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WISkills
- Inventory Management
- Materials Management
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Data Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Supplier Negotiation
- Performance Tracking
- Cost Reduction
- Team Leadership
Certification
CPIM
Timeline
Global Supply Chain Manager
TDK/Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
07.2021 - 05.2023
Supply Chain Manager
Portage Plastics Corporation
06.1999 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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