Purchasing Professional, Author, Materials Management Professional

1. David C. Hedlund C.P.M., CPIM Global Sourcing, Management Consulting, Systems Engineering, Navy Veteran

2. Summary: Experienced Supply Chain Professional seeking a position with manufacturing or service-company, where I can continue to exercise my skill, experience and good judgment to the benefit of the company, its stockholders and personnel. Strong tactical, strategic and technical experience with record of success in the development and implementation of business systems and strategies; solid background in the purchase of electronic components, computers, software, hardware and communication devices; raw materials, metal stampings, forgings, castings and fasteners; plastic molding (injection, blow and rotational); packaging and paper goods; and capital equipment including construction. Development and implementation of Supply Chain people, processes and systems, providing leadership, organizational development, re-engineering and systems implementation domestic and global; Good communicator, developer and trainer; Author of business processes, policies and procedures, contracts, training programs.

4. Training and support of Lean Manufacturing requirements.

5. Training and implementation of a 6S system

6. Strategic and tacticalprocurement of materials, construction, services and product.

7. Mergers and acquisitions of manufacturing companies in hydraulics, axles and transmissions providing complementary advantages to Sany America’s products.

8. Support and consulting of our President, Vice President

9. Coordination with China’s manufacturing

11. Established Supplier Quality Program, Initiating supplier reviews and the use of purchasing agreements. Line responsibility of sheet metal commodities.

12. Responsible for the rebuilding of TUG’s Purchasing Department from the ground up, MRP and Scheduling system clean-up and operations

13. Responsible to Lean Manufacturing Purchasing initiatives, policies and procedures, work instructions and training of staff.

15. Procurement of Custom made plastic parts and materials including TPO, PP, and ABS; procurement of castings, forgings and various metal commodities.

16. Source new models and assist SQA and ASQA.

17. Deal with overseas export houses in Taiwan and China on supplier selection and design.

19. Responsible for all corporate contracts, agreements and purchases in support of global IT initiatives.

21. Use Kanban and lean manufacturing techniques.

24. Purchasing and inventory responsibility of $50 million in annual purchases.

25. Purchased raw materials, plastic resins, steel, textiles packaging and production capital equipment from suppliers such as Phillips, Huntsman, and Washington Penn.

26. Worked with Sarbanes-Oxley program to ensure that company was ISOP compliant.

27. Developed and implemented supplier quality initiatives; contracts and contract negotiations, cost reductions lead times and partnership agreements.

30. Reduced cycle and lead times, cut cost by almost 50%, and eliminated safety stock by implementing reduced cycle time measurements and supplier agreements

32. Implemented Planning Systems and Materials/Logistics control.

33. Responsible for key changes that produced significant cost savings yearly.

35. First winner of the coveted Malcolm Balderidge Award for Excellence in Manufacturing

36. Responsible for sourcing and purchase of Electronic components, cables and harnesses, MRO items and all services in support of new products.

37. Member of Motorola’s Corporate Purchasing Council

39. Wm. Rainy Harper College, Palatine, Illinois , Part-Time Student studying Business Law

40. Wright Junior College, Chicago, Illinois, Business Administration Courses

41. Analytical Methods for Improved Purchasing Performance - University of Alabama, 1994;

42. MRP - MADIC-COMPUFACT, 1990;

45. Vice President - Communications and Affiliate Support (NAPM 2005 & 2006)

46. Project Management Institute, Member CPIM,

47. American Production and Inventory Control Society

48. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Senior Member

49. Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Senior Member

51. Expert in Microsoft programs including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and others

52. Well experienced in Business Process Re-Engineering and Project Management.

53. Experienced in using fork lift trucks and other material handling equipment.

54. Thorough knowledge of Blueprint reading, metal fabrication, electrical equipment and parts

55. Knowledge in and author of legal contracts and agreements, Policies and Procedures and various business articles.

57. “David Hedlund's expertise and knowledge in the Manufacturing/Purchasing field is very impressive. David's skills as a highly effective manager are evident in the way that the people around him conduct themselves and perform their duties. David is a straight shooter, a person of high integrity and a pleasure to work with.” June 10, 2008 Frank Stephens, Branch Manager , Royal Brass and Hose was a consultant or contractor to David at TUG Technologies Corporation “David was a pleasure to work with. He would always listen to new suggestions and ideas, and he was a professional at all times. He had an easy-going demeanor which also commanded respect.” June 10, 2008 Kristen White, Office Manager , Graphic Applications, Inc. was a consultant or contractor to David at TUG Technologies Corporation “I am writing this recommendation hoping it does not appear to be disingenuous. I write the following with complete sincerity. Dave is undoubtedly one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. He never appears harried, communicates with precision and follows through on his promises. I hope I have an opportunity to get to know him better because every interaction this far has been exceptional.” June 10, 2008 Stephen Saunders, General Manager , O'Neal Steel was a consultant or contractor to David at TUG Technologies Corporation Senior Sourcing Commodity Manager at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation “David and I have worked together for several years. He is a consummate professional with high levels of expertise and ethics and an asset to any organization.” April 20, 2009 Miki Puett, Sales & Marketing Manager , Locust Plastics, Inc. was a consultant or contractor to David at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation “I had the distinct pleasure of working with David during his tenure as the leader of the Sourcing and Purchasing team at his last assignment. He is a gentleman and a man of honor and integrity. He did what he said he would do in all instances. His exceptional standards made an immediate impression upon the supply chain for the company he served. As a Vendor we felt compelled to go beyond our best in service, quality and performance because of his leadership and direction. It is rare to meet a person of such high character.” August 11, 2008 Clint Emerson, Owner , Cable Quest was a consultant or contractor to David at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation “I worked with David while we both were a t Cabot. We had shared responsibilities in implementing J D Edwards One World ERP system at global plant sites. David was implemental in the system processes and programming for the global plant operations.” July 3, 2008 David Lister, Purchasing Manager , Intelligent Switchgear Organization LLC worked directly with David at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation “After managing a connected division to David's I can comfortably state that I found him to be very knowledgeable and a strong asset while at Yamaha. He showed the ability to grasp the scope of a concept and lead the activity to indentify and source the best possible option. He is/was always open to supporting outside groups & others whenever requested and never shied away from taking on the tasks nobody else wanted.” June 11, 2008 Tom Overstreet, Manager, Production Control , Yamaha Motor Manufacturing managed David indirectly at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation

58. Contact Information David Hedlund 47 Coggins Corner Drive Newnan, Georgia 30265 Home Phone: (678) 633-5524 Cell Phone: (678) 416-8203