Melissa L. Loucks
Global Sourcing Manager @Dsm
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WORK HISTORY
Global Sourcing Manager @Dsm
Develop and implement commodity strategies for sites in the US and EU, work with custom resin systems, adhesives, films, and paper. Conduct market analysis, commodity index analysis, and should cost modeling. Manage project and cross functional sourcing teams, work closely with internal and external stakeholders. Member of IBP team for 2 business segments, key member of 2 global new product development teams Build strong partnerships with suppliers, especially key single…
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business
ABOUT MELISSA L. LOUCKS
Experienced supply chain professional with 15 years\' experience in petroleum, process control instrumentation, pump/flow control, semiconductor, and defense industries. Committed to understanding the value drivers and market of the end customer to develop and implement effective supply base and commodity strategies to improve the quality, cost effectiveness, production efficiency, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives needed to enhance the overall profitability and sustainability of the global organization. I\'ve had the pleasure of working in Fortune 500 companies building and working with cross functional teams focused on innovative solutions and new product development from concept through production, strategic sourcing, VA/VE, with TCO (total cost of ownership) focus. Core Knowledge & Skills • Commodity/Category Management • Commodity Strategies & Strategic Sourcing • New Product Development, VA/VE • Collaborative, Cross Functional Team Builder • Effective People Manager to Individual Contributor • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) • Supplier Development/KPI’s • Contract Negotiations /TCO Reduction • Risk Mitigation • Sustainability Roadmaps and Design for Circularity Initiatives • Forecast Analysis/Inventory Control • SAP, Oracle, Epicor P21, DRP, MRP, MRPII • MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point Experienced in managing a wide variety of commodities from custom resins systems, adhesives, films, semiconductors, PWB’s, PWA’s, LCD’s/modules, touchscreens, electronic assemblies, injection/thermoform plastics, fabricated sheet metal, castings, machined parts, engines, pumps, valves, end-use/value-added software, computer hardware/peripherals, clean room garments, testing equipment, consulting services to end consumer products and equipment. Indirect spend for leases, facilities, services, etc.
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