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MARK MALTER
10606 Camino Ruiz Ste.8, Box 187
San Diego, CA 92126
Home: 858.361.6344 Email: markwmalter@gmail.com
Director of Supply Chain – Supply Chain Manager – Senior Buyer
Supply Chain Leadership – Change Manager
CAREER SUMMARY
 Innovative Servant Leadership Strategy
 SuccessfulProcurement Staff Development
 Aggressive CostSavings Approach
 Excellent Analytical & Presentation skills of Supply Chain Metrics
During his career he has continually negotiated and communicated with domestic and
international suppliers and customers to make sure that the requirements of the organization is
met and the end product maintains the quality and cost constraints that the customer expects and
requires. He has successfully engaged with and participated in various travel, conference calls
and web conferences domestically and internationally to resolve sourcing and component issues
relative to timelines and accountability issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SeniorBuyer 2007 to Present
KONTRON AMERICA
Poway, California
 Increased Return On Investment of procurement dollars by 8% .
 Decreased Excess Inventory levels by 5-10% annually.
 Improved time efficiency of purchasing staff by 6%.
 Reduced vendor return volume by 20% utilizing a strategic returns approach.
 Introduced new SAP procedures that led to 1-2 more hours per day per buyer for
maintenance duties.
 Eliminated 10% wasteful transactions which led to better forecast accuracy and order
fulfillment by suppliers.
 Successfully implemented 4 revised reports into the procurement process that improved
the efficiency of the buyers and allowed time for other activities.
 Achieved successful implementation of MRP software platform On Time and On Budget
utilizing servant leadership theory.
Mark was able to successfully integrate his career experience and the organizations needs
with the capabilities of the SAP tool to tailor an optimum utility for the users of the organization.
Rollout project manager for US locations as part of a global team utilizing the global template of
SAP best practices across multiple modules delivering the project on time and within budget.

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This included gathering weekly metrics to report on the local status of the project and ensure
alignment globally to drive the project to successfully achieve the projected go-live date.
Acted as MM/Purchasing architect to revamp procurement processes including but not
limited to intercompany stock transport orders, direct and indirect spend, subcontracting, and
reporting. This also included data governance restructuring for the material master and vendor
master globally, scoping efforts, testing, training, cutover and supporting hyper-care initiatives.
Mark served as the focus resource for interaction between the SAP consultants and the key users
of the organization. Utilizing daily and weekly strategy sessions Mark was able to solicit a high
level of engagement from the key users to exploit the most from every opportunity. Successfully
implemented the category strategy approach to the distribution channel incorporating
organization forecasting protocol to create a win-win situation for the partnership established
with suppliers.
Independently manages commodities across the enterprise with the goal of internal and
external customer service execution success. Insured that the delicate balance of supply on time
delivery and working capital constraints were balanced and in accordance with the guidelines of
the organization resulting in lower costs and greater efficiencies of the area that he is responsible
for. For example Mark has been tasked with achieving a 3-5% annual cost savings and over-
achieved this goal by achieving a 7% cost savings annually while making sure that the supplies
were in the right place at the right time.
With many years of experience Mark has grown into quite the professional in the
Operations industry. He brings to bare a comprehensive toolbox of skills and attributes that will
create results for any organization. Mark excels in partnering with the operational, technical and
technology groups to coordinate the execution of the supply chain management strategy of the
organization. He shows leadership strength in the management of key planning, sourcing and
purchasing staff members to achieve the metrics guidance set by the executive management team
of the organization. Mark effectively and efficiently represents the supply chain department on
internal and external cross functional teams to support the mission of the organization showing
performance of the key performance indicators (KPI’s) relevant to the organization. He has
excellent communication, organizational and project management skills. Mark demonstrates his
skill and experience with reports and presentations when needed as well by delivering a
thoroughly researched and analytical product that is well accepted.
He has a keen ability to Analyze a situation, develop a plan and to execute the plan to
address the situation in the most timely and effective manner.
Mark is also skilled with various Apple brand products as well as Microsoft products
such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. He will be an asset to your organization by driving
efficiencies, driving down costs and improving the effectiveness of the department as well as the
organization.
CEO President 2011-2015
INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (San Diego Affiliate)
San Diego, California
 Increased the operating budget & revenue stream by bringing in more advertising/sponsor
partners – increasing the value to the membership.
 Eliminated overpriced meeting spaces & overpriced paid speakers from the rotation in an
effort to add to the overall value and savings efforts for members.
 Grew membership and presentation attendance by 10% year to year.
Mark led the organization through a rebuilding phase which included developing ways to
attract and retain membership, developing programs with high perceived value to the

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membership and the organization while growing the bottom line of the local affiliate utilizing an
all-volunteer staff. The analyzing of organizational metrics, supervision of affiliate staff,
supplier and customer relations, staff and volunteer development were key to achieving this
effort. He utilized some of the net gain to help institute an educational program where aspiring
supply chain professionals in their last years of college could be sponsored by the organization to
attend the annual national conference after successfully winning a case study competition
developed by the board of the organization.
Facilitated the organization of monthly speakers and meeting locations so that there was a
well-stocked and exciting calendar of events for members to enage in, be excited about and sign
up to attend.
Product Controller 1994 to 2005
INSIGHT ELECTRONICS
San Diego, California
 Awarded MVP of the quarter for achieving the highest cost savings in the purchasing
department.
 Increased the product TURNS most in purchasing department to optimize spend Return
On Investment!
 Reduced slow moving inventory levels by implementing vendor buy-back program.
As a Product Controller or Purchasing Specialist for specific branded suppliers for the
entire organization, Mark quickly became the go-to Specialist for suppliers that were listed as
highly complicated. Some of these suppliers included Atmel, Elantec and Lattice. He was tasked
with developing relationships with selected branded suppliers and negotiating favorable terms
and conditions between the supplier and the organization. Mark developed inventory reduction
strategies, and various other buyback and cost reduction programs for the organization. He
instituted the 80/20 analysis process for the procurement department as well as other streamline
purchasing and operational practices. He was responsible for supervising clerical staff members,
negotiations, departmental metrics, inventory control, supplier relations, compliance with small
business partners and policy regulations, materials resource planning (mrp) training, employee
development and Return On Investment metrics.
EDUCATION
Masters ofScience in Business Management, Colorado StateUniversity
Emphasis on Human Resources Summa Cum Laude
Bachelors ofScience in Business Management, University of Phoenix