WILLIAM R.

HEEB, CPIM
wrheeb@hotmail.com | (803) 223-4838 | Louisville, KY 40218

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

Results-driven Senior Supply Chain Consultant with progressive career achieving millions of dollars in savings. Strategic
and forward-thinking executive with track record of continuously identifying opportunities to enhance operations
resulting in significant cost reductions. Expert in production planning and scheduling, quality assurance, inventory control,
international sourcing, and supplier development. Experienced managing top-performing teams while controlling budgets
of up to $60M. Demonstrates ability to resolve wide-ranging processing issues and repeatedly exceeds expectations and
surpasses goals despite rapidly evolving systems. Business acumen complemented by Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and
CPIM training. Received Master of Business Administration in International Business. Areas of expertise include:
Supply Chain Project Management Team Leadership Process Improvement Negotiations
Problem Resolution Strategic Planning Cost Reduction Lean Manufacturing Forecasting
Client Relations Succession Planning Streamlining Production Control Budget Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Louisville, KY

2015 to Present

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

Excel as independent contract Supply Chain Consultant, working on various projects for multiple clients. Continuously
identify and implement solutions to improve business processes and enhance efficiencies. Establish and foster lasting
relationships with clients by completing projects on time and exceeding goals.

Successfully completed 4 engagements that have resulted in substantial savings that exceeded client expectations.

APICS Louisville,KY

2015 to Present

SUPPLY CHAIN INSTRUCTOR

Educate students in training to be CPIM certified. Work with clients to resolve issues with ERP and WMS systems and assist
with implementation. Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodology to transform organizations and significantly reduce costs.

AMAZON / ZAPPOS.COM Shepardsville,KY

2011 to 2015

AMBASSADOR
Coached, mentored, and trained associates in the processes of Pick Pack, Slam, Safety School, and Replenish for the
Amazon/Zappos fulfillment center.

LOUISVILLE EXECUTIVE RESOURCE NETWORK (LERN) Louisville, KY

2008 to 2012

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Served on Board of Directors for LERN, a volunteer organization that assists executives in transition. Developed and
implemented strategic plan. Facilitated weekly networking meeting for networking purposes.

CATERPILLAR USOD Aurora, IL

2008

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

Contracted as consultant to work in cooperation with Supply Chain Performance Engineers to develop methods that
improved supply chain on-time delivery performance. Provided training and guidance for newly formed Supply Chain
Performance Engineering team using six sigmas, lean techniques and the Caterpillar Production System.

Successfully increased the on-time ship conformance from 50% to 90%+ in just 4 months.
Saved an astounding $2M+ on past due schedules over 4 months, in addition to personally recovering $670k+ by
working one-on-one with suppliers to improve their performance.
Spearheaded a supplier summit for 75 of the companys top suppliers to educate group and strengthen relationships.
Authored the Supply Chain Performance Engineers standard work for supplier development.

CASE NEW HOLLAND / KOBELCO Calhoun, GA

2007 to 2008

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

As contract Supply Chain Consultant, provided analysis of materials required to operate plant and ensured timely delivery.

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Partnered with production control group in planning and scheduling process to ensure availability of globally located parts.
Participated in new launch programs, assuring timely arrival of all parts for scheduled launches. Worked with supply base
and production control personnel to resolve all issues pertaining to supplies.

Drove 50% increase of online portal use among assigned suppliers.

Played integral role in launch of 4 new products in 5 months with typical launch rate of 2 per year.
Slashed dock to stock lead-time by 2 days through improved supplier management.

AMERICAN SHOWA Sunbury, OH

2006 to 2007

SENIOR PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER

Directed inventory planning and control, scheduling, shipping, and receiving for multinational corporation that
manufactured shock absorbers for auto industry. Managed $60M budget and supervised staff of 65. Led team to
continuously improve efficiencies with regards to expense reductions, custom relations, and supplier negotiations. Drafted
short- and long-term business plans. Worked in cooperation with global purchasing on new product introductions,
ensuring on-time delivery of new parts and services. Reviewed material costs to confirm all reduction targets were met.

Facilitated cost savings of $1M with development of 2 key projects.

Achieved $720k reduction in annual freight expenses and eliminated $280k in annual packaging expenses.

LANG-MEKRA Ridgeway, SC

2005 to 2006

MATERIALS MANAGER
Oversaw team of 20 while managing $30M budget. Directed inventory planning and control, in addition to shipping and
receiving. Provided comprehensive details regarding availability of parts needed to create end units. Ensured accuracy of
system data, investigated material issues, and resolved inventory disparities utilizing Six Sigma method. Sourced products
on global basis. Launched Web-based portal for supplier tracking, ASN assignment, and bar coding.

Facilitated $1.7M reduction in inventory in 6 months.

Produced daily accuracy rates of 100% with development of cycle count methodology.
Recognized for driving 20% increase in inventory accuracy.

HITACHI CABLE INDIANA New Albany, IN

2002 to 2005

MATERIALS MANAGER
Charged with assuring timely delivery of key parts to facilities. Played significant role driving continuous process
improvement projects with US and Mexico plants, as well as enhancing supplier development. Implemented lean
manufacturing techniques in hose plant. Oversaw purchasing activities of 3 plants.

Garnered $1.2M in annual savings with implementation of lean manufacturing.

Saved $850k as result of conduction study on financial viability of plant.
Recovered more than $800K through supplier negotiations.
Achieved $500k in savings for plants by effectively leading 4 projects using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Previous positions included Founder/President of WRH Consulting; Materials Manager at Hi-Stat Manufacturing;
Production Superintendent at Yamakawa Manufacturing; Inventory Analyst at Ichikoh Manufacturing, Inc.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Marketing UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Dayton, OH

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Production & Inventory Management; Six Sigma Master Black Belt; Manufacturing Value Stream Flow Kaizen;
5 Principles and 8 Disciplines of Problem Solving; 5S Training, Toyota Manufacturing;
Certified Lead Auditor for TS16949, ISO14001, QS9000