Jim Cooper, Supply Consulting Profile Sector Experience Jim is a skilled and experienced Supply Chain executive who has worked as a private consultant and senior management practitioner within the Bio Tech & Pharmaceutical, Food, Automotive, Steel, Construction, Environmental, Apparel and Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine industries. Professional Experience & Engagements 20+% cost improvement in CRO, CMO and medical devices for two major Bio Pharma clients Pre- and post-merger integration planning and operations for a global manufacturing company 20+% cost-out in commodities for a global manufacturing company with extensive global team involvement Development of a global organization for the entire indirect spend for a major company Global sourcing of direct materials and chemicals initiative for a major Pharmaceutical client saving over 40% Implementation of a variety of team concept organizations in manufacturing companies Long list of successful coaching, education and mentoring engagements achieving significant team performance August 2015 Qualifications, Affiliations & Achievements Senior Executive Program –University of Michigan Bachelors Degree, Business Administration, Trine University Manufacturer’s Alliance - Purchasing Council, former Chairman ISM/NAPM Multi-Plant executive round-table, former Chairman Lean Sigma - Juran Career Summary – Key Roles Supply Consulting, Managing Principal QP Group – North American Program Director Brown & Sharpe Mfg. – VP Global Supply Chain Delco Remy – VP Procurement Simpson Industries– VP Materials Management Cummins Engine Co.– Senior Procurement and Strategic Planning roles Category & Functional Expertise Experience across all Purchasing categories with in-depth experience with Direct and Indirect materials, Corporate Services, CRO and CMO subcontracting Category Experience: Most metal products raw and finished Medical Devices Vaccine and Treatment Development Food ingredients & products Capital Plant Operating and Process Equipment Chemicals – both industrial and food/pharma grade Building & Construction management   Logistics & transportation – all modes  MRO and Plant Operating Supplies Program Management Jim draws heavily on his years in senior management. He has global experience in Procurement, Materials Management, Strategic Planning, Operations and Logistics in large and medium sized corporations. In addition, he has proven skills in business process, lean manufacturing, strategic spend management, cross functional teams, waste elimination, product development and new production start-ups. ©