Résumé
Summary of my professional experience. Contact details have been removed for privacy.
Profile
Supply Chain & Operations professional with 11+ years across automotive manufacturing and logistics. Proven ability to protect production by coordinating suppliers, ensuring on‑time material availability, and executing expedites and contingency plans under pressure. Focused on minimizing downtime and cost while elevating communication and standard work.
Highlights
- 11+ years Operations & Supply Chain experience
- 250+ Expedites coordinated
- 1,000+ ACAs submitted
- $500k+ Downtime losses avoided
Experience
Supply Chain Operations Associate — Ryder Systems
Flint, MI • Apr 2024 – Present
- Coordinate supplier schedules and develop containment plans to avoid production disruptions.
- Monitor critical parts and proactively execute backup strategies to prevent downtime.
- Collaborate with purchasing to ensure on‑time delivery and material availability.
- Arrange alternative sourcing and manage spot‑buy requests to maintain uninterrupted production.
- Optimize material coverage while balancing cost and service requirements.
- Negotiate with suppliers and carriers to ensure production capability meets needs.
Inventory Manager — Siwek Construction
Flint, MI • Apr 2022 – Apr 2024
- Led supply chain and logistics analysis using cost/benefit and data modeling tools.
- Improved logistics operations through cross‑functional communication and vendor alignment.
- Oversaw strategic sourcing, supplier management, and transportation efficiency.
- Maintained logistics data to enhance service levels and reduce operating costs.
Production & Materials Roles — General Motors
Flint, MI • Apr 2012 – Apr 2021
- Coordinated production and shipping logistics with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Verified product and documentation accuracy to meet operational standards.
- Maintained inventory supply and performed cycle counts to support high‑volume production.
- Supported process improvements on the line; served as Production Team Leader.
Skills
- Logistics & Materials Planning • Shortage Prevention • Expediting
- Business Analytics • Excel (lookups, pivots) • Basic SQL
- Communication • Conflict Management • Negotiation
- Standard Work • Continuous Improvement • Vendor Coordination
Education
- University of Michigan — BAS, Supply Chain & Operations Management (2024–2026, in progress)
- Mott Community College — AAS, Business Management (2021–2023)
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Matthew Tyler Baldwin