Todd Dow
Supply Chain Professional
Canton,OH
Summary
Strategic and tech-savvy global supply chain executive with over 20 years of success leading high-impact sourcing, procurement, and operations strategies across North America, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA. Proven expertise in ERP-enabled transformation, category management, and cost optimization across automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer white goods, and industrial sectors. Recognized for turning fragmented supply networks into agile, high-performing ecosystems through digital innovation, supplier consolidation, and cross-functional leadership. Adept in global contract negotiations, inventory optimization, and enhancing supplier relationships. A data-driven decision maker with strong financial acumen and a passion for execution and communication—principles reflected in my forthcoming business book, The Cost of Silence (Greenleaf Book Group, Aug. 2025). Known for collaborative leadership, operational resilience, and delivering measurable business value in dynamic, growth-focused environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Masters Degree In Progress
1
1
Bachelors Degree
4
4
Certificates
Work History
VP Global Supply Chain
Thermtrol Corporation
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Privately held global manufacturer of electronic wire harnesses, thermal protectors, and cable assemblies for Automotive, Heavy Industrial, Consumer White Goods and medical.
- Led global procurement, sourcing, warehouse and customer service/materials teams strategies across NA, APAC and EMEA, driving cost savings while mitigating risk and ensuring supplier continuity.
- Transformed a fragmented global procurement function into a center-led sourcing model at Thermtrol, reducing material costs from 50% to 40% of selling price—aligning upstream sourcing with downstream pricing strategies to unlock competitive advantage.
- Directed global logistics operations for raw materials and finished goods, including management of 3PLs, international shipping lanes, and domestic freight strategy—optimizing costs and service levels across small parcel (UPS, FedEx), LTL, and full truckload shipments throughout North America, EMEA, and APAC to ensure on-time delivery and network efficiency.
- Introduced digitized supplier KPI dashboards integrated into ERP, achieving 98% OTIF and real-time performance analytics.
- Directed cross-functional implementation of barcode-enabled WMS integrated with ERP, streamlining warehouse operations and reducing ocean container processing time by 2 hours per shipment; initiative improved inbound logistics speed and accuracy across global supply chain.
- Championed cross-functional warehouse automation with A/R, A/P, and daily close processes in collaboration with IT and Finance teams, eliminating 3+ hours of manual work per day and enhancing accuracy, cycle time, and financial reporting consistency.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and execution of strategic initiatives.
Director Procurement
Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (acquired by Parker Hannifin 2022)
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Global manufacturer of aircraft wheels, brakes, and integrated braking components for commercial/military aviation systems.
- Oversaw $150M in electronic expenditures encompassing switches, wiring harnesses, PCB, semiconductors, actuators, and specialized engineered components. Oversaw $135M in castings, metals, brake and wheel components. Led 6 manager-level direct reports, responsible for sourcing, category management and new product introduction (NPI).
- Drove global category strategy at Meggitt while aligning with FAA, EASA, and DFARS/ITAR compliance—influencing design, manufacturing, and compliance teams across geographies.
- Recognizing gaps in supplier performance visibility, developed and rolled out a Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program with KPIs, QBRs, and corrective action plans; resulted in a 25% improvement in on-time delivery and 30% fewer quality escapes over 12 months.
- Launched a proactive supply chain readiness program at Meggitt during global material shortages and COVID-related uncertainty, ensuring uninterrupted production through enhanced lead time visibility and strategic buffer stock.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to align production capabilities with market demands.
- Directed cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Director of Professional Services/Supply Chain
ACG Worldwide (One Year Contract Position)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Privately held company specializing in repair, restoration, and sale of ATMs and ATM components.
- Engaged by ownership to transform supply chain support functions by restructuring core teams (Purchasing, Customer Service & Warehouse) deploying demand-driven strategies to enhance parts availability and responsiveness.
- Consolidated suppliers by 47%, saving $200K/year and improved OTIF delivery rate to 95%+ from
- Amid pressure to improve working capital, implemented JIT across warehouse and repair operations, reducing inventory by 12% and unlocking $350K+ in free cash.
- Led implementation of strategic initiatives enhancing service delivery efficiency.
Senior Manager, Global Procurement
Diebold Nixdorf
02.2005 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Publicly held global maker of financial/retail self-service transaction systems with $3.75B in revenue and 21K employees.
- Led global procurement strategy for Diebold Nixdorf’s $3B service and electronic security divisions, managing a 40-member cross-functional team and global spend for mission-critical service parts across 130+ countries. Directed Fleet Sourcing.
- Led global procurement strategy for Diebold Nixdorf’s $3B banking services division across 130+ countries, ensuring continuity and cost efficiency for 19,000+ SKUs, despite regional market volatility.
- Designed and led a global, cross-functional cost savings initiative—from concept through execution—delivering $3.25M in multi-year savings by leveraging Oracle ERP to streamline sourcing, negotiate strategic supplier agreements, and optimize inventory management across global markets.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times for project deliverables.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH12-2026
Bachelor of Business - Management
Walsh University
North Canton, OHSkills
- Global Supply Chain Management: Strategic Sourcing Procurement Operations Center-Led Procurement Supplier Negotiation Contract Management Risk Management & Compliance Trend Analysis Market Intelligence AI & Emerging Technologies Planning & Forecasting Sustainability Strategies Category Strategy & Management M&A Cost Savings
- Operations: Cost Reduction KPIs & Reporting Real-Time Data Analytics Digital Transformation Logistics & Warehouse Optimization Six Sigma Shipping & Receiving Automation Distribution VMI JIT ERP Systems Inventory Management
- Leadership: Cross-Functional Collaboration P&L Coaching & Mentoring Recruiting Change Management M&A Project Management Verbal & Written Communication Relationship Building Stakeholder Engagement Culture Change
- Technology: SAP ERP (ECC & S/4HANA Familiarity / Ariba) Oracle ERP (SCM) SAGE300 Microsoft Office Suite WMS & Inventory Systems Digital Procurement Transformation ERP Optimization Procurement Automation KPI Dashboards
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
Timeline
VP Global Supply Chain
Thermtrol Corporation
04.2023 - 03.2025
Director Procurement
Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (acquired by Parker Hannifin 2022)
02.2019 - 04.2023
Director of Professional Services/Supply Chain
ACG Worldwide (One Year Contract Position)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Manager, Global Procurement
Diebold Nixdorf
02.2005 - 01.2018
Master of Business Administration -
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Business - Management
Walsh University
Certification
Certified Procurement Professional, CSCMP
Certified Generative AI Supply Chain Professional, CSCMP
Certified Inventory Management Professional, CSCMP
Lean Business Practices Certified, University of Michigan
Key Competencies
Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Center-Led Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Indirect & Direct Spend, Risk Management & Compliance, Trend Analysis, Market Intelligence, AI & Emerging Technologies, Planning & Forecasting, Sustainability Strategies, NearShore & Off-Shore, eCommerce & Electronic Fulfillment, Business Continuity, Cost Reduction, KPIs & Reporting, Real-Time Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Logistics & Warehouse Optimization, Six Sigma, Shipping & Receiving Automation, Distribution, VMI, JIT, ERP Systems, Inventory Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, P&L, Coaching & Mentoring, Recruiting, Change Management, M&A, Project Management, Verbal & Written Communication, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Culture Change, Microsoft Office - Excel - Word - PowerPoint, ERP Systems, Inventory & Warehouse Management Systems
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