Michael Casper: Raw Materials Manager in Memphis, TN
Michael Casper
Raw Materials Manager
Memphis | United States
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Genpact/Kraft-Heinz
Raw Materials Manager | 04/2022 - Current
* Responsible for ensuring the continuity of supply of raw and packaging materials to production facilities for their respective Business Unit
* Point person for materials issues within my categories
* Engaging cross-functional meetings - driving mid/long-term projects for packaging transitionswork with R&D for continuous usage/substitution projects.
* Support overall forecasting process and create flags/controls to ensure proper numbers are making their way to vendors.
* Factor in risks to Long Range Production plans so the business can truly understand revenue risk due to supplier shortages
* Develops and manages replenishment strategies for assigned materials.
* Optimizes the balance between supply availabilityinventory investment and risk of obsolescence.
* Works cross functionally with Marketing, Product Change Managers, and Finance on commercialization and productivity change management initiatives to ensure on-time materials availability and cost minimizing transitions.
FedEx Corp., Memphis
Category Manager, Sourcing and Procurement | 12/2020 - 04/2022
* Develops, leads, and executes holistic enterprise-wide sourcing strategies within the Uniform, First Aid & Safety, and PPE categories.
* Utilizes FedEx Quality Driven Management (QDM) and ABLE methodologies to lead RFx activities, sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, promote supplier diversity, foster environmental sustainability, and mitigate supply chain risks
* Responsible for managing stakeholder relationships with internal business teams, Finance, Legal, and suppliers.
* Demonstrates strong initiative, curiosity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence in managing all aspects of categories assigned
* Plans, coordinates, and leads supplier negotiations, supporting senior staff and leadership.
Cintas Inc
Project Manager, Product Development Specialist & Textile Colorist | 10/2018 - 04/2020
* Owning/managing product development projects under a variety of categories (from tailored to tops and accessories) for custom large-scale national accounts and in-house catalog items.
* Supporting and exceeding all duties within the color lab, which includes accurate calibration and operation of a spectrophotometer and experience with light box analysis.
* Working directly with dye-houses and satellite labs to determine and certify dye formulation and necessary changes needed to maintain color tolerance and minimize variance
* Engaged in fabric testing and ensuring color consistency across all suppliers, vendors, and mills as pertaining to each customer's tailored needs
* Playing a key role in collaboration with cross-functional partners within the design team to initiate and control color palettes for new and updated projects and program development.
Education history
Florida State University
Bachelors of Arts & Humanities | 2007 - 2012
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