Wendy Grabowski

Customer Business Unit Director @Henniges Automotive

Detroit, MI, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2020 — Present

Customer Business Unit Director @Henniges Automotive

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Director for main Automotive OEM Americas, Tier 1, Service (US/MEX/SA)- Change in position driven by internal restructuring at Henniges - Responsible to manage team of 22 people comprised of Sales, Program Management, Product Engineering, and Cost Engineering - Lead Global quotes and coordination with overseas operations in China - Scope of position includes pre-development, new business quoting, 5 year growth strategy development, Flawless execution of all customer projects from award through launch, VAVE generation and implementation, Cost Reduction initiatives, mid-cycle changes, warranty reduction, and component price management throughout the entire life cycle

EDUCATION

1987 — 1992

University of Buffalo

BS, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

1995 — 1999

Rochester Institute of Technology

MBA, Finance & Manufacturing Management

SKILLS

Program ManagementAutomotiveBusiness Process ImprovementNew Product Development & LaunchStragic Vision and Project PlanningManufacturingContinuous ImprovementCross Functional Team LeadershipVehiclesManufacturing Supervision ExperienceStrategyBudget and P&L Cost ControlFmeaNew Business PursuitCross-Functional Team LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementKaizenBargainingPrice NegotiationsAccount ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisLean ManufacturingCrmValue Stream MappingProduct DevelopmentRisk ManagementSix SigmaFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)Process Improvement

ABOUT WENDY GRABOWSKI

Management Professional with over 20 years of Progressive experience in Sales and Program Management positions in the automotive industry, enhanced with a technical aptitude based in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Proven ability to combine strategic vision, negotiation skills and strong business acumen with well-developed program management and leadership qualities to create profitable business growth, revenue enhancement, and increased market share on key customer accounts. Recognized for the ability to lead cross functional global teams through business pursuit, new product development and launch. Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships and improve customer intimacy. Specialties:Strategic Vision and Project PlanningProgram ManagementCustomer Relationship Management/ Key Customer InterfaceBusiness Strategy DevelopmentAutomotive Sales ManagementAutomotive ComponentsNew Product Development and Production LaunchRisk ManagementLeadership/SupervisionGlobal Cross Functional Team Leadership

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