Robert L. Cavanagh

About Robert L. Cavanagh

Production planning & procurement operations leader in the automotive industry with 10+ years of management experience driving product lifecycle management, supply chain optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven record of streamlining portfolios, boosting efficiency, and leading teams to measurable performance improvements. PMI-certified and pursuing an MBA in Project Management, leveraging Agile and AI-driven methodologies to optimize product strategy and execution.

Experience

1. Master Planner

   AP Emissions Technologies, LLC

   Nov 2025 — Present · Montgomeryville, PA, US

   Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), aligning demand, capacity, and inventory to support strategic business objectives and customer commitments. Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP) process, leading cross-functional alignment across Operations, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain. Balanced service levels, working capital, and supply risk by optimizing inventory strategy across raw materials and components. Oversee procurement planning and purchase order execution for raw materials and components, improving supplier performance while reducing lead-time and cost variability. Strengthen supplier relationships and resolve delivery issues to maintain stable material flow and support long-term sourcing strategy. Maintain accurate planning and procurement data in the ERP system to enable reliable decision-making and operational transparency. Serve as a key liaison between production, customer service, and account teams, ensuring clarity on delivery schedules, product availability, and performance expectations. Support key customer engagements, aligning delivery plans and resolving scheduling conflicts to protect service levels. Report on core operational KPIs—schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and supplier performance—to inform executive leadership. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that streamline planning, procurement, and communication processes, enhancing overall supply chain performance.

Education

• Widener University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Concentrated in Marketing

• Upper Darby High School

  Diploma, Gen Ed

Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Access
• Quickbooks
• Mac Os X
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Graphic Design
• Microsoft Word
• Selling
• Autocad
• Communication
• Photoshop
• Counseling/Advising
• Marketing
• Mentoring
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Windows
• Quicken
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Time Management
• Salesforce.com