1. 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.