Michael Bernardy

About Michael Bernardy

Succesful executive in areas of sales, marketing and product support.

Experience

1. Vice President Crawler Division

   Maxim Crane Works, LP

   Apr 2008 — Present

   Responsible for assembly/disassembly, service and parts operations for lattice crawler cranes in Florida and to assist supporting the entire crawler fleet across the country. As Director Supply Chain at Essex Crane : Purchasing • Review demand forecasts with Sales to establish inventory levels and communicate these re-order intervals to members of the supply chain. • Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with key suppliers. • Out-source vendors for OEM products to maximize pricing and lead-time alternatives. Supplier Performance • Monitor supply chain supplier performance by establishing metrics to assess factors such as quality, cost and delivery performance. • Collaborate with members of the supply chain to find ways of improving efficiency (including vendor audits). Warehousing/Distribution • Initiate cost controls to minimize unnecessary stock and increase inventory turns. • Establish metrics and reports inventory functions such as fill rates and on time deliveries. • Determine proper stocking levels to match anticipated marketing consumption. • Install all cycle counting and physical inventory processes. Logistics • Oversee logistics spend and recommend/implement cost savings. • Review all logistic compliance activities keeping current with all regulatory changes. • Work closely with Accounting regarding Bill Of Lading audits and adjustment transactions. Communication/Customers • Must clearly communicate and follow-up where needed to ensure that the supply chain objectives are known and adhered. • Need to maintain good relationships with vendors to guarantee the flow of materials remain a priority. • Work closely with the Quality Team to drive Continuous Improvement. Other Responsibilities • Warranty Claims • Parts Sales Process • Service and Advisory Bulletins are drafted and then distributed to the field • Technical Liaison • Follow-up on IT Issues, Validate New Processes, Update Training Materials

Skills

• Contract Management
• Budgeting
• Purchasing
• Microsoft Office
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Logistics Management
• Team Leadership
• International Sales
• Team Building
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Customer Service
• Pricing Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Supervisory Skills
• Leadership
• Customer Satisfaction
• Transportation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Key Account Management
• Sales Operations
• Heavy Equipment
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Business Planning
• Project Management
• Materials Management
• Account Management
• Budgets
• Procurement
• Contract Negotiation
• Process Scheduler
• Marketing
• Parts
• Construction
• New Business Development
• Process Improvement