JOHN GOEB

Oshkosh, WI | (920) 948-1852 | jggoeb@gmail.com

PROCUREMENT AND SOURCING EXECUTIVE

Product Lifecycle, Program and Project Management  Procurement and Supply Chain Optimization
Senior-level supply chain, operations and strategic sourcing leader with a history of creating collaborative, long-range
strategic plans in production, supply chain and logistics operations for firms in the manufacturing sector including IBM,
Harley-Davidson and Brunswick Corporation. Expertise in global sourcing, procurement, cost containment, quality and
process improvement. Able to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and forge strong, sustainable relationships. Delivers
comprehensive supply chain operational strategies that improved overall business performance. Awarded a US patent.

CORE COMPETENCIES
● New Product & Process Development ● Leadership & Team Building ● Strategic Planning & Execution
● Product & Commodity Management ● Operational Process Leadership ● Sales & Operations Planning
● Sourcing and Procurement ● Quality Management ● Lean Six Sigma Methods

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wells Vehicle Electronics, L. P. (subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.) | Fond du Lac, WI 2016 – 2019
Director, Global Procurement & Distribution
A $250M leading global manufacturer of advanced vehicle electronics solutions for original equipment and replacement
(aftermarket) applications in the automotive, marine, off-highway, industrial and heavy-duty industries. Lead procurement
and distribution operations globally with 150 team members and $105 million in spend.
 $4.2% in annualized savings achieved through accelerated and improved sourcing efforts.
 $1.2 million in cost avoidance achieved through implementation of new cost increase mitigation process.
 Reduced inventory levels by $20 million through improved SI&OP forecasting and lifecycle management.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. | Centennial, CO 2014 - 2015

Director, Global Logistics Services Quality & Environmental Management Systems
A $22B global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial, commercial, medical, and military users of
electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Led quality and regulatory compliance for production services
computing and value-added business globally.
 18.2% production yield improvement achieved by restructuring quality team and improving quality results.
 Led global selection process of a global quality management system with a 2.6 year payback.
 10% reduction in computing business customer complaints realized by improving customer satisfaction through
improved first-run yield and changing the corrective and preventative actions processes.
International Business Machine (IBM) | Raleigh, NC 2013 - 2014
Managing Consultant, Global Process Services
A $105B global provider of business process reengineering and consulting services. Primary interface for procurement
outsourcing clients on transitional sourcing and category strategic development. Manage implementation across the
client’s enterprise and participated in client sales pursuits to capture additional business for IBM.
 $410,000 reduction in automation purchase costs realized while delivering a project on time through the astute
management of a procure and construct project for automation equipment.
 $175,000 savings potential recorded in direct part expense by streamlining the field distribution part-ordering
process saving technician time and creating an open account receivable with favorable payment terms.
 12% average client cost decrease achieved by implementing expense-saving plans, leveraging multi-client
agreements and installing programs that improved operational efficiency.
Alliance Laundry Systems | Ripon, WI 2009 - 2013
Director Global Sourcing
A $550M leading, global designer and manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment. Managed $100 million spend to
develop and implement global supply strategies and procurement programs for several commodities.
 87% business growth realized by transitioning manufacturing from Spain to a greenfield plant startup in Mexico.
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 Introduced an electronic component risk management process to provide proactive advanced threat
identification, lifecycle intelligence, minimal supply chain disruptions and long-range planning solutions.
 7% cost reduction achieved by implementing multiyear cost reduction plans.
Mercury Marine, Brunswick Corporation | Fond du Lac, WI 2004 - 2009
Procurement Program Management Director | 2008 – 2009
A $2.6B division of a $6.5B corporation. designer and manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. Led eight supply chain
managers across three global business units. Controlled $45 million in R&D expense and $32 million in capital.
 $12.6 million delivered in program cost savings by improving on-time delivery to 96% and achieving 98% first-
submission production part approval (APQP and PPAP).
 12% reduction achieved in engineering change notices and 10% decrease in prototype procurement costs.
 30% cost savings realized by growing low-cost tooling spend from 17% to 46%, with a projected working capital
improvement of $3 million.
Advanced Sourcing & Quality Director | 2005 – 2008
Directed 17 team members in product sourcing and supplier development / quality for outboard business unit. Directed
product / process development within procurement and quality operations with a $655 million direct spend.
 $50 million saved in four years by reducing overall parts per million (PPM) defects during the launch of 22 new 4-
stroke outboard engines and one POD drive system; reduced inventory by 16%.
 36% PPAP improvement in first-time completion before start of production; closed 83 long outstanding and costly
current production quality issues improving the cost of poor quality (COPQ) by 14%.
Procurement Strategic Planning Director | 2004 – 2005
Led strategic planning, budgeting, SI&OP planning and process development for procurement. Created comprehensive
commodity and sourcing strategies for the outboard business unit.
 $32 million in annualized savings identified by forming and leading cross-functional teams to update global
commodity strategies and re-launch Brunswick sourcing process for use in Mexico and China.
 30% product cost reduction realized from managing the completion of a supply chain transition for the 40-60 HP
outboard engine family to a new wholly owned manufacturing facility in China.
Waukesha Electric Systems (Division of SPX Corporation) | Waukesha, WI 2003 - 2004
Director, Global Sourcing
A $250m manufacturer of large power transformers and services. Developed and implemented global supply / material
strategies and procurement programs with 15 team members in the US and China and a $100 million spend.
 $1.2 million in costs saved by establishing cross-functional teams to create and implement value-optimizing
strategies for technically diverse mechanical, electrical and indirect commodities / spend areas.
 30% cost reduction and additional revenue with improved margins realized by securing a joint venture agreement.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company | Milwaukee, WI | York, PA 1997 - 2003
Purchasing Platform Lead & Vehicle Systems Manager, Buell Motorcycle
A $3.5B manufacturer of motorcycles and related products. Led engineering, procurement and quality for P3 vehicle
platform. Developed and implemented global supply management and vehicle system strategies with a staff of eight.
 $3.1 million saved annually by introducing new technology for cosmetic body work reducing product costs by 50%.
 Launched platform that established industry leading quality standard at 28 repairs per 100 with Buell’s Blast;
received U.S. patent for motorcycle sprocket assembly in 2001.
 $1.6 million generated by reducing cost of loss leader product by 7.6% and developing sound-sourcing strategies.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Keller Graduate School of Management
Graduate Certificate in Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Towson University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification