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Chad Williams

Huntington

Summary

Dynamic Senior Vice President with a proven track record at Novae LLC, excelling in strategic leadership and product management. Spearheaded a $300 million material budget, optimizing supply chain efficiency and fostering high-performance teams. Committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, driving innovation and achieving significant cost reductions.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President of Product Management

Novae LLC
11.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the overall vision, strategy, and execution of the company's product portfolio. Determine pricing of trailers by analyzing material costs, labor costs, and all other costs involved with the manufacturing of trailers.
  • Analyze industry trends and track competitor activities to inform decision making on new design and features.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, sales, production, and design to bring new concepts and products from concept to launch.

Senior Vice President of Purchasing

Novae LLC
12.2022 - 11.2024
  • Worked with CEO, CFO, CCO, and SVP of Production to set monthly, quarterly, and yearly material percent budget numbers.
  • Oversaw total yearly spend on material of $300 Million.
  • Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality material on consistent schedules.
  • Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
  • Located and vetted vendors, establishing win/win relationships while negotiating contracts.
  • Built a high-performance team of 16-19 individual contributors, set goals, held reports accountable while having high regard for each of the reports, developed and empowered direct reports to make decisions and take action.

Director of Purchasing

Novae LLC
10.2015 - 12.2022
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize purchasing costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to enhance product quality and reduce lead times.
  • Managed supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Oversaw inventory management practices, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing excess inventory costs.

Plant Manager

Novae LLC
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Led production teams to achieve operational efficiency and meet quality standards.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee feedback and innovation initiatives.
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.

Buyer

Novae LLC
10.2012 - 02.2015
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize excess.
  • Implemented procurement strategies that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs.

Business Manager

Manchester Tool and Die, Inc
12.1999 - 10.2012
  • Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Managed budgeting and financial forecasting aligning resources with strategic business objectives.
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.

Education

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN
05-1999

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Policies and procedures
  • Operational excellence
  • KPI tracking
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic plans
  • Product management

Accomplishments

    Lowered material percentage of sales by 7% (62%-55%) by establishing win/win relationships with key suppliers.

    Eliminated scrap of material by working with engineers and floor operators by fixing bill of materials and establishing processes to report scrap and substitutions of material.

    Established stage gate process for all new product development which includes engineers, marketing, sales, production, and R&D to ensure successful launch of product.

Timeline

Senior Vice President of Product Management

Novae LLC
11.2024 - Current

Senior Vice President of Purchasing

Novae LLC
12.2022 - 11.2024

Director of Purchasing

Novae LLC
10.2015 - 12.2022

Plant Manager

Novae LLC
02.2015 - 10.2015

Buyer

Novae LLC
10.2012 - 02.2015

Business Manager

Manchester Tool and Die, Inc
12.1999 - 10.2012

Manchester University

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