Greg Carlson

Background

About Greg Carlson

I am a collaborative and highly analytical Fortune 500 global sourcing professional with experience in strategic purchasing techniques, project management, new product development, supply chain, quality, lean manufacturing, and supplier certification. I have more than 20 years of diverse experience in manufacturing, including industrial, recreational, and aerospace, from prototypes to high volume manufacturing. I have a proven ability to work in a cross-functional team- based environment to provide components from concept to production while meeting quality, cost, and timing objectives. Additional business characteristics include: • Tactful and diplomatic negotiator and communicator, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills; builds and manages strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders. • Accomplished project manager with global supplier network throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, and Mexico. • Extensive span of knowledge in manufacturing processes including casting, machining, stamping, injection molding, extrusions, electrical components, rubber products, and fabricated assemblies. • Ensures supply chain quality focus by utilizing production part approval process (PPAP) and serving as team leader for supplier audits. • Commodity strategy development and execution, including co-branding. • Proficient in software applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), AS400, Product Development Gateway, Business Objects, Qlikview, SAP, MRP, and others. Specialties: Strategic procurement, supplier relationships, new product development, global sourcing, project management, early supplier involvement, product compliance (REACH, Rohs, conflict minerals, etc.), sustainability, social ethics, computer skills, supplier certification, cost analysis, on-time delivery, contract negotiation, materials management, prototypes, meeting facilitation, Microsoft office, Google, ISO, PPAP, SAP, FAR, business objects.