Scott Parish - Supply Chain Executive

Professional Summary

Supply Chain Leadership

25+ years of progressive supply chain and operations management
Expert in production scheduling, material management, and logistics
Proven track record of cost reduction and process optimization
Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple facilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Advanced sourcing of engineered components and commodity products
Expertise in global sourcing across Taiwan, China, Korea, and Italy
Skilled in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
Proficient in interpreting design drawings and GD&T principles

Manufacturing Expertise

Deep knowledge of plastic injection molding, stamping, and extrusions
Experience with APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, and SPC process control
Expertise in tooling development and alternative manufacturing processes
Quality systems knowledge: ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, ISO 14001

Business Operations

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) development and implementation
Budgeting, P&L management, and inventory optimization
ERP/MRP systems expertise (Oracle, TMM, MFG Pro, IQMS)
International trade compliance and logistics coordination

Core Competencies

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Development Global Procurement Contract Negotiation S&OP Planning Inventory Optimization

Operations Leadership

Production Scheduling Material Management Quality Systems Process Improvement Team Development Cross-functional Leadership

Manufacturing & Engineering

Injection Molding Stamping & Extrusions Machined Components APQP/PPAP GD&T New Product Development

Business Systems

ERP/MRP Systems Oracle Microsoft Office Suite PowerBI Budget Management KPI Development

Professional Experience

Director Supply Chain

Innerspace Healthcare - Marne, MI

08/2021 - 06/2024

Specialty medical storage cabinets serving patient care, operating room, and endoscopy

Managed cross-functional teams in purchasing, production scheduling, material management, and shipping operations. Led supplier development initiatives and strategic purchasing plans to support S&OP processes.

Key Achievements

Achieved 96% on-time delivery rate from suppliers
Reduced inventory value from $3.8M to $2.66M
Lowered direct material content to 23% (vs 26% budget)
Increased inventory turnover rate from 4.5 to 6.3
Implemented cycle-time-based production scheduling
Established comprehensive KPI monitoring system

Director of Supply Chain

Grand Rapids Foam Technologies - Grand Rapids, MI

10/2018 - 08/2021

Polyurethane foam products for office furniture, medical, automotive, and mass transit industries

Led supply chain strategies across two plants (MI and TX) with 9 direct reports. Collaborated with regional managers on continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction strategies.

Key Achievements

Implemented comprehensive KPIs (PPM, On-Time Delivery, PPV)
Reduced fuel costs by 15% through fleet optimization
Achieved $136,000 reduction in inbound freight costs
Increased inventory turnover from 12.5 to 25.8 monthly average
Developed 2020 S&OP strategy for business portfolio

Director Corporate Purchasing

ODL, Inc. - Zeeland, MI

01/2014 - 03/2018

Building products - decorative door glass, retractable screens, blinds between glass, specialty door frames & glass systems

Oversaw global supply chain strategy development and procurement policies. Led corporate purchasing team and managed facilities in both Michigan and Mexico.

Key Achievements

Achieved cost savings exceeding $700,000 annually
Negotiated multi-year agreements for 35M+ sq ft glass procurement
Reduced customer warranty claims by $300,000 through packaging improvements
Maintained material content budgets of 47%-49% year over year
Co-authored ODL CAPEX policy and Supplier Quality Manual

Earlier Career Positions

Multiple Organizations

1996 - 2013

Progressive roles including Purchasing Manager at Lewco Inc., Senior Corporate Buyer at Revere Plastics Systems, Supply Chain Manager at Turtle & Hughes, and Commodity Manager at Ingersoll-Rand Company.

Key Experience Areas

Material handling conveyor systems & industrial ovens
Plastic injection molding for automotive and appliance industries
MROP integration for major manufacturing corporations
Custom plastics manufacturing for industrial applications
Air-operated diaphragm & piston pump manufacturing

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration - Focus: Accounting & Finance

University of Phoenix

Graduated: 02/2007

General Course Study

Business Administration

Ohio State University - Lima Campus

1987

Continuing Education & Certifications

Leadership Development

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
Lead365 Leadership Program
Ingersoll-Rand Quality of Leadership I & II
Toyota Way Problem Solving Training

Quality & Process

ISO/QS 9000 Certified Internal Auditor
Statistical Process Control Training
Ingersoll-Rand Quality Advantage Training
Advanced Polaris Training

Professional Memberships

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Technical Applications

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project)
PowerBI Data Analytics
ERP/MRP Systems (Oracle, TMM, MFG Pro, IQMS, Macola)