Timothy Lovelock
Madison / Huntsville, AL
tim AT timlovelock.net

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SUMMARY

“Go-To” materials professional with record of accomplishments managing and implementing materials strategy at the enterprise and major-programs level. Successful turnaround and launch of multiple defense electronics programs simultaneously, requiring effective cross-functional leadership and communication. Strong bias for data-oriented decision-making with excellent MS Excel modeling skills.

Areas of Expertise: Supply Chain Management, Master Scheduling, Materials Management.

Professional Experience, 1993 to Present
Sanmina-SCI: Master Scheduler
CDI Corporation: Senior Inventory Specialist
Celestica: Strategic Marketing Manager
Sypris Electronics: Market Research Manager, Inventory Analysis Manager, Production Control Manager, Market Communications Manager
Sypris Test & Measurement: Market Communications Manager, Corporate Services Manager, Inventory Control Supervisor

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Sanmina-SCI (Master Scheduler)

• On-time delivery as measured by commercial aerospace customer improved 125% in 6 months, resulting in record quarterly revenues.
• Key member of offshore transition team; Moved $20M+ annual revenue purchase orders from U.S. to Asia in 6 months without negative impact to customer.
• Led program materials team that delivered 2,800 “build-to-win” high-mix, medium-volume qualification units in 12 weeks, resulting in award of significant purchase order for high-reliability defense electronics.
• Led materials recovery effort for defense program that was 5 months behind schedule; Recovered schedule in 8 weeks.
• Achieved 12 inventory turns for defense build-to-print program.
• On-time delivery to internal and customer targets for all programs consistently 100%.
• Initiated and drove excess & obsolete inventory improvement of $500,000 in 2009.
• Excess & obsolete as a percentage of sales for assigned programs consistently less than 0.5%.
• Recovered $300K of material in 4 weeks to preserve $5M quarterly revenue.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SANMINA-SCI
March 2008 to Present
Master Scheduler
Develop & execute program materials strategy for programs with annual revenue plan of $75M. Forecast domestic and off-shore sub-assembly manufacturing requirements to insure optimized facility utilization, reduced lead times, maximized inventory investment goals and reductions in excess and obsolete inventory in an Oracle Projects ERP environment. Key member of off-shore manufacturing transition team.

CDI GOVERNMENT SERVICES, M&T Equipment Division
2007 to 2008
Senior Inventory Specialist
Responsible for Inventory Control, Analysis and Property Management of government-owned material. Implemented inventory control procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 245, leading to passage of Material Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS) audit.

CELESTICA INC.
2003 to 2005
Manager, Strategic Marketing
Consultative role, responsible for providing research, analysis, and insight for all of Celestica’s diversified markets, as well as potential new markets. Recommended pursuit strategies for target customers and programs. Recommended communications strategies related to messaging and communications platforms.

SYPRIS ELECTRONICS
1997 to 2003
Market Research Manager (1 yr)
Inventory Analysis Manager (1yr)
Production Control Manager (2 yrs)
Market Communications Manager (2 yrs)

• Led a team of 20 Program Planners and Expediters engaged in material planning and shop floor control activities. Facilitated achievement of company and individual goals for component and finished goods delivery schedule, production cycle time, and quality.
• Managed a team of Inventory and Cycle Count Analysts to deliver measurable improvements in inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and material availability. Implemented statistical control methods and root cause analysis processes to deliver operational excellence improvements.
• Provided organizational leadership for formal Bookings forecasting process. Analyzed programs, prime contractors/subcontractors, funding, and political support for aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing opportunities.
• Directed the activities of internal contributors and external service providers in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications plans. Managed projects involving brand awareness, market research, market intelligence, tradeshows, corporate communications, public relations, and advertising.

SYPRIS TEST & MEASUREMENT
1993 to 1997
Market Communications Manager (1 yr)
Corporate Services Manager (1 yr)
Inventory Control Supervisor (2 yrs)

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA: Pursued Master of Business Administration, University of Tampa. GPA 3.9, 11 hrs. completed.
BS: Business Administration, Management Major, University of Central Florida
Government Electronics Industry Association (GEIA): Member of 2004 DoD Budget Forecast Team
Managing Your Marketing Communications Mix — American Management Association
Pursued APICS’ CPIM certification. Completed the following examinations:

• Basics of Supply Chain Management
• Master Planning of Resources

Enterprise Resource Planning: Achieving Class A Supply Chain Performance – The Oliver Wight Co.
The Planner’s Job — The Oliver Wight Co.