Scott File

About Scott File

Sales and Marketing leader with international experience building successful teams that increase customer engagement to achieve increased sales and profits. Demonstrated ability to deliver \"turn around\" performance in profitability and customer satisfaction. Long standing relationships with global OEMs and key decision makers across the organization and with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.International Experience: Europe, South America, Asia Automotive Interiors & ElectronicsSeating, Trim Covers, Metal, Doors, Hard Trim, Instrument panel, Headliners, Carpets and NVH AcousticsElectronics - Telematics: Vehicle V2D and V2I Customer Management Experience;Toyota, BMW, Mercedes, FCA, Ford, General Motors, Tesla and Hyundai. Leadership Examples- Directed BMW business as part of new supplier relationship and spearheaded the turnaround in customer confidence during launch. Facilitated BMW reviews in Europe, US and Mexico in resolution of commercial issues in the areas of pricing, delivery, product quality and supply- Guided actions with GM for new plant launch of TRAX Seating, reduced learning curve for new supplier relationship with GM regarding pricing, delivery, quality and supply- Launched 4 production facilities in Europe with supply to Mercedes, Stellantis and BMW.Achieved #1 Quality rating with customer, supplying seats and interiors. Strategic and tactical experience in;• Sales and Marketing• Accounting and Finance • Raw Material Economics • Program Management• Procurement and Logistics

Experience

1. Business Development Manager

   CTS Corporation

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Leader for EV Automotive focused on Current and Motor Sensor Technology. New Business Development for sensors, safety, pedals and complete vehicle systems.

Education

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting

Skills

• Spc
• Supply Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Manufacturing
• 5s
• Engineering
• Raw Materials
• Kaizen
• Apqp
• Quality Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Toyota Production System
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Fmea
• Process Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Procurement
• Vehicles
• Ppap
• Product Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Engineering
• Ts16949
• Accounting
• Telematics
• Electronics
• Six Sigma
• Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Automotive
• Manufacturing Management