Recognized as a leading Supply Chain professional in the chemical industry with more than 20 years of experience. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, teamwork, presentation and organizational skills and is highly motivated and results driven. Extensive experience working with multiple cultures to effectively achieve the business objectives and implement global business processes. Very strong leader with the ability to influence people at all levels in the organization and drive change.

BU Director Supply Chain and Procurement @ Globally responsible for Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs for the Surface Chemistry Business Unit. From August 2012 to Present (3 years 5 months) Greater Chicago AreaDirector NPR Procurement North America @ Responsible for all non product related spend (indirect) across all Business Units in North America in Akzo Nobel including both Chemicals and Coatings BUs. Approx spend is 500 million Euros. In addition globally responsible as Spend Area Director for Site and Operations Consumables and Services approx spend 600 million Euros globally for one year and then Global Spend Aread Director for Logistics (from January 2011) approx spend 800 million Euros. Set up the new organization structure, enhanced used of e-procurement tools like SRM to increase transparancy of spend and deliver significant savings. From January 2010 to August 2012 (2 years 8 months) Director Global Supply Chain @ Mulit National chemical company division with turnover of 500 million Euros annually.Based in Shanghia, China and globally responsible for Supply Chain and CRM within AkzoNobel Polymer Chemicals. Regional responsibility for Global Business Services in Asia Pacific (Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Business Intelligence and Information Management).Developed APAC organization and embedded standard global work processes for GBS functions.Strong performance focus with global KPIs, benchmarking, personnel development and strong alignment with Business Management.mplemented a bottom up inventory target setting process globally resulting in reduction of inventory by more than 30%.rocess Owner for several work streams in SAP reimplementation project – improve efficiency, further standardization and cost reduction. Manage 250+ people in 12 countries From 2006 to January 2010 (4 years) Director Global Supply Chain @ From 2006 to January 2010 (4 years) Global Supply Chain Manager @ Designed and implementing the global supply chain strategy for the business unit.Optimize the order to cash process by implementing consistent global processes and system utilization across all regions (e.g. transportation planning, supply chain planning, inventory management, capacity planning etc).Led OWC project implementing process and system changes to reduce from 27% to 19% of 3rd Party Sales.Implemented S&OP process globally across all business segments.Implemented a Global Freight Forwarder concept to improve efficiency and reduce costs including automated system interface.Designed and implemented “Supply Chain Scorecard” using SAP BW to standardize metrics for the business unit globally.ontinuous review of distribution network resulting in closures of several warehouses in Europe and US to reduce costs without impacting customer service level.Presented improvements as case studies at both external and internal conferences From July 2003 to August 2006 (3 years 2 months) Suppy Chain Project Manager Americas @ Key management representative on a strategic project put in place to optimize the Supply Chain of Polymer Chemicals globally working with a CRM project. ($600 million sales, 21 production sites in Europe, Americas and Asia).Manage globally Integrated Supply Chain Planning Project:- SAP APO 3.0 implementation, Design of a Global Organization, Design and implementation of Global Business Processes (Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, S&OP).Regional management responsibility for Americas in other Supply Chain Activities – Procurement, Transportation, Order Fulfillment and Distribution. Work closely with Business Managers to facilitate the necessary changes to realize the identified benefits. Managed Supply Chain Value Assessment Globally for Manufacturing/Planning and Transportation – preparation of business case to determine the strategic path forward. From May 2001 to June 2003 (2 years 2 months) Greater Chicago AreaLogistics and Purchasing Manager @ Managed all purchases for the site including raw materials, capital investments, MRO etc. (excess of $40 million per year). Including the negotiation of major contracts.Managed the warehouse operation for shipping and receiving. (Turnover $60 million)Implemented SAP and upgraded to next version including custom container tracking system. Specialized in Production Planning (PP) Materials Management including purchasing (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD). Responsible for maintenance of current system and identifying future needs.Developed new purchasing procedures to ensure all legal requirements are met, best prices and terms and conditions are negotiated. Includes development of bid procedure and integration of SAP purchasing function. E-commerce (purchasing card, Internet purchasing. Akzo system to supplier system development, automatic ordering systems).Active MTQ (Managing Total Quality) Facilitator.Worked with Customer Service and Marketing to ensure that all customer needs are satisfied.Coordinated customer visits and audits.Developed and maintained ISO procedures for quality and environmental. From January 1996 to May 2001 (5 years 5 months) Various other Logistics Positions @ Various other Logistics positions within AkzoNobel and Vulnax in the UK (acquired by Akzo) with increasing responsibility. Including Production Planning Manager at peroxide site in Gillingham, Kent. Asst Distribution Manager at rubber chemicals site in Warrington Cheshire. From 1982 to 1995 (13 years)

Driving Strategic Innovation @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology From 2009 to 2009 Business Management, Business Management @ Southbank University, London From 1992 to 1996 Roch Valley High School From 1974 to 1981 Jo Shepherd is skilled in: Change Management, Inventory Management, SAP Implementation, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Sales Plan, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, Business Strategy, SAP, Logistics, International Business, SAP R/3