KENNETH M.

SCHAFER
5256 Apache Moon ~ Carmel, IN 46033
H:(317) 706-0390 C:(586) 854-9126 ksf868be@westpost.net
Supply Chain
Material Planning ~ Logistics ~ Purchasing
Strategic and process oriented executive with extensive experience in
supply chain, materials, logistical management, and lean
manufacturing. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational
skills. Proven ability to implement efficient and innovative
solutions. Developed processes, policies and procedures for cost
reductions and improved efficiencies. In depth knowledge of the
automotive industry, components, and production techniques. APICS
member, with CPIM Certification in progress. Additionally skilled in:
f Strategic Planning f Inventory Management f Operations Management f
Purchasing f Lean Manufacturing f Cash Flow Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WABASH TECHNOLOGIES, Troy, MI (formerly part of DriveSol Worldwide)
2008 - present
Director, Global Supply Chain 1/2010 -Present
* Responsible for $25M in global purchasing, PPV improvements of $1M
* Low Cost Sourcing to Asian suppliers
* Cash Flow Management
* Oversee International Distribution Center
Accomplishments
* Implemented $700K in sourcing improvements in 2010
* Improved material flow while reducing supplier past due invoice
payments by 50%
* Coordinated $500K logistics savings in 2010, 25% reduction
* Reduced third party warehouse and handling cost by 40%
Director, Global Materials Planning and Logistics 7/2008 - 12/2009

Consultant, Materials Planning and Logistics 3/2008 - 7/2008

* Coaching global leaders in material planning and logistics
operations in Sweden, Slovakia, China, Brazil, Mexico and United
States.
* Developing strategic and tactical plans to meet corporate
objectives on inventory levels and turns.
* Implemented and manage Third Party Logistics Provider - 3PL.
* Teaching the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques.
Accomplishments
* Improved inventory turns by 40% while working in six MRP systems -
QAD, BPCS, EFACS, MAPICS, Movex and Excel.
* Reduced transportation cost by 10%.
* Implemented S&OP and Capacity Planning
VISTEON CORPORATION, Van Buren, MI 1990 - 2008
Formerly part of the Ford Motor Company
Senior Project Manager, Indianapolis Plant 9/2007 - 2/2008
* Oversee vendor selection, vendor management, and outsourcing
process. Expedite process with implementation of better
communication and coordination.
* Implement and direct the Competitive Operating Agreement
negotiated with the UAW to continue operations until 2010.
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Continued
Accomplishments (Senior Project Manager)
Coordinated actions between Purchasing, the Plant, third party
suppliers, and UAW for annual savings totaling $31.5Million.

Interim Plant Manager, Indianapolis Plant 2/2007-9/2007

* Oversaw all operational aspects of the plant, including logistics,
planning, and human resources supervision at facility with 203
salaried and 1229 hourly employees.
* Managed strategic planning process, including monthly and weekly
reviews of labor, overhead cost, and quality performance. Assigned
resources and staff as necessary to meet objectives.
Accomplishments (Interim Plant Manager)
* Implemented successful plant Quality Operating Systems (QOS),
which includes review of quality performance and implementation of
corrective actions utilizing Six Sigma techniques.
* Implemented Six Sigma techniques and Total Productive Maintenance
(TPM) program.
* Reduced hourly staff by 21% while managing a 45% churn in
workforce.
* Improved cost performance by $7Million in first 8 months of 2007
Material Planning & Logistics Senior Manager

Indianapolis Plant, Heavy Machining Operations 7/2006-1/2007

Michigan Sheldon Road Plant, Light Assembly Operations 2/2005-6/2006
* Directed strategic planning of operations, staffing, capacity
planning, and performance of material movement departments at two
different facility types.
* Reviewed and managed supply chain forecasting & planning and
material flow for inbound material and all internal logistics.
Oversaw global supplier development.
* Managed purchase requisitions and orders for MRO items, ISO 14001
compliance, internal control and (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance.
* Led material handling negotiations of the Competitive Operating
Agreement with UAW leadership.
* Implemented lean manufacturing principles utilizing master
schedules and standardized work practices to achieve the MP&L
 department labor and overheard performance.
Accomplishments
* Improved average customer delivery rating by 25% to a record high
of 92.
* Improved Data Integrity by 47% with better overall cycle
performance and supplier delivery.
* Implemented PFEP database for launch of the newly designed Escape
and Taurus production lines.
* Improved year-over-year inventory by 42%, exceeding objectives,
and ending the year at $7.4Million in inventory and 67 turns,
while increasing on-time shipments to 99.5%.
Other positions held at Ford Motor Company 1990 -2005
Material Control Manager Manufacturing Manager
Material Handling Manager Material Control Section Supervisor
Material Handling Superintendent Material Control Planning Specialist

Production Supervisor Industrial Engineer

Material Control Analyst Industrial Materials Supervisor
EDUCATION
KETTERING UNIVERSITY, Flint, MI
Master of Science, Manufacturing Management 2004
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY, Bowling Green, OH
Bachelor of Science, Production Operation Management and Procurement &
Material Logistics 1990