Tyler McGuire
Jasper
Summary
Operations professional with over 12 years of experience managing logistics and supply chain activities, including sourcing, inventory control, and transportation. Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively, achieve site inventory goals, and improve supplier relations. Specialized in project management and cost improvement, consistently delivering results in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Ox Bodies, Inc. - TBEI - a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation
Fayette
06.2023 - Current
- Effectively lead and manage the Supply Chain Support Team (purchasing, material handling, cycle counting, supply room and laser nesting).
- Proactively use countermeasures to eliminate future safety, quality, or delivery problems.
- Meet site and corporate goals for supplier quality, inventory, shortages, PPV, material costs vs. revenue, etc.
- Manage all site inventory and achieve site inventory goals (accuracy and turnover).
- Properly evaluate Make v. Buy decisions.
- Ongoing cooperation with corporate supply base management initiatives.
Logistics Manager
Heiche US Surface Technologies (AL) LLC
Jasper
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Primary OEM, Tier 1 and Tier 2 customer contact for commercial topics, logistic audits and conflict resolution.
- Managed team of forklift drivers and Logistics staff focused on efficient receiving of raw materials from suppliers, internal production processing and shipping finished goods to customers with 100% compliance through mentoring, training and leadership.
- Supervised Logistics team in performing in-plant tasks such as warehousing, transportation and dock activities resulting in accurate, on time transactions and optimal internal work flow.
- Strategic cross collaborations with department managers of Sales, Accounting, Quality and Production to guarantee complete customer satisfaction.
- Ensured Logistics team compliance to standard work instructions and defined task processes.
Logistics Coordinator
Heiche US Surface Technologies (AL) LLC
Jasper
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for accuracy of customer/supplier goods incoming & outgoing through proactive document review, EDI transactions and proactive customer/supplier communication.
- Maintained reliable truck schedule to ensure steady flow of inbound and outbound parts within a FIFO production facility.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining EDI connections with all customers.
- Coordinated all inbound domestic and international shipments for new startup company within given budget and timeline requirements.
- Created first work processes, KPIs and work instructions for startup company to comply with ISO & VDA standard requirements.
- Managed team of forklift drivers and logistics technicians.
Global Supply Chain Manager
TSE Brakes Inc. - A Marmon Transportation Company
Cullman
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Boosted KPIs and purchasing strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet company’s global supply chain needs.
- Aligned company financial plans with operational targets and strategic goals to deliver optimal customer, profit and logistical results.
- Supported demand planning and supply initiatives by facilitating change management.
- Reduced inventory spend by negotiating cost-effective supplier purchases.
- Regular participation in cross-departmental collaborations for various improvement projects and issue resolution.
- Supervised all inventory purchasing activities across multiple domestic and global suppliers with average $50M annual spend.
Supply Chain Manager
TSE Brakes Inc. - A Marmon Transportation Company
Cullman
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Primary point of contact for multiple international and domestic inventory suppliers.
- Successfully sourced raw material inventory supply through purchase orders to Mexico production facilities from multiple overseas suppliers while maintaining KPI compliance and minimizing freight expense.
- Managed ocean freight logistics for inbound material requirements through RFQ processes.
- Regularly assisted in key supplier negotiations for targeted cost reduction initiatives and service optimization.
- Maintained purchasing related data in ERP system such as part numbers, pricing, supplier details and forecasted demands.
Operations Manager
Webb Brake Adjusters - A Marmon Transportation Company
Cullman
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Assessed upcoming projects to forecast projected resource requirements.
- Managed daily operations, including all warehouse, shipping, receiving and compliance activities to ensure on time delivery.
Operations Coordinator
Webb Wheel Products Severe Duty – A Marmon Transportation Company
Cullman
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery and conformance to contract order specifications.
- Ensured 0% inventory variance month to month.
- Coordinated the flow of work within and between departments to expedite production and improve on-time delivery to customers.
- Negotiated freight rates with outside providers to optimize service and minimize internal costs.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure environmental, health and safety compliance among various programs.
Education
MBA - Project Management/Sales
University of North Alabama
Florence, ALBBA - General Business
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ERP systems proficiency (Sage & Infor)
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Operations Management
- Supplier Relations
- Multitasking
- Computer Savvy
- Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Negotiation
- Sourcing
- Detail Oriented
- Cost Improvement
- Process Development
- Customer Service
- Freight Optimization
- Supplier Development
- Warehousing
- Inventory management
- Demand planning
- Logistics coordination
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Ox Bodies, Inc. - TBEI - a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation
06.2023 - Current
Logistics Manager
Heiche US Surface Technologies (AL) LLC
08.2022 - 12.2022
Logistics Coordinator
Heiche US Surface Technologies (AL) LLC
04.2021 - 07.2022
Global Supply Chain Manager
TSE Brakes Inc. - A Marmon Transportation Company
01.2020 - 04.2021
Supply Chain Manager
TSE Brakes Inc. - A Marmon Transportation Company
04.2017 - 12.2019
Operations Manager
Webb Brake Adjusters - A Marmon Transportation Company
05.2016 - 04.2017
Operations Coordinator
Webb Wheel Products Severe Duty – A Marmon Transportation Company
10.2013 - 04.2016
MBA - Project Management/Sales
University of North Alabama
BBA - General Business
The University of Alabama