1. Denise A. Calow
3006 Regency Way Cell: 269.317.6658
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
Profile: Systems Professional. Extensive leadership blending materials and operations in an automotive systems
environment. Proven ability to understand internal and external customer requirements, and fulfill those needs by
utilizing lean concepts and cross-functional teams for problem solving/ goal attainment.
Education
Kaplan University
 BS, Cum Laude, Computer Information Systems
 AAS, Cum Laude, Computer Information Systems
 Post Baccalaureate in Oracle Database Administration – expected completion May 2016
Honors
 Member – Golden Key International Honour Society
 Member – National Society of Collegiate Scholars
 Featured in Cambridge Who’s Who ‘Women’s Small Business’
Professional Experience
Tenneco Automotive –Jeffersonville, Indiana 07/2015 – Current
Global leader in development and manufacture of the latest clean air and ride performance
products and systems for automotive, commercial truck and off-highway original equipment
markets.
Materials Management Supervisor
 Provide leadership for the Materials Department
 Lead Supply Chain Management activities
 Develop / Implement Materials process controls to support Operations
 Coordinate Engineering Change activities
 Annual material responsibility in excess of $8 million
 Monitor inventory levels and inventory control parameters of raw materials, WIP and
finished goods to meet the needs of changing business conditions
 Improve inventory accuracy to 99.8% accountability through development and
implementation of a cycle count program
 Cycle count accuracy levels maintained / investigated as needed
 Develop and motivate subordinates to encourage their personal and professional growth
which in turn will improve performance
 Champion of PFEP (Place For Every Part) both implementation and compliance
 Drive the Materials Department BOS measurable towards Best in Class
 Monitor and promote environmental, health, safety and housekeeping within the
Materials group
 Extensive use of MS Office
 Extensive use of SAP
Materials Analyst 01/2015 – 06/2015
 Development of external suppliers
 Requisition of material and establish delivery dates to ensure on time delivery
 Proper contact with suppliers relating to material releases and delivery schedules
 Ensure inventory levels are maintained at optimum levels
 Monitor internal delivery schedule to minimize freight dollars
 Cycle count accuracy levels maintained and investigated as needed

2. Calow Technical Consulting, LLC (Owner) 08/2011 – 8/2013
NexThermal Corporation - Battle Creek, Michigan
International leader of specifically engineered resistance heat solutions for retail, industrial,
medical, defense, packaging, plastic processing and “Green” automotive. (ISO9000 certified)
Systems / Materials Consultant
 Implement more effective use of Made 2 Manage Operating system
 Provide direction for systems problem resolution
 Monitor and review part shortages; countermeasures as appropriate
 Lead implementation team for new Master Scheduling software
 Internal customer relations
 Extensive use of Microsoft Office 2010
Hi-Lex Corporation - Battle Creek, Michigan 5/2003 – 5/2006
Tier one manufacturer of electromechanical devices and control cables for the automotive
and recreational vehicle industry producing over 10 million cables and cable applications
annually. Parent company TSK Japan.(QS9000 / TS16949 certified)
Customer Service Supervisor 8/2003 –5/2006
Manage the customer service area of Materials, 6 salaried personnel. Responsible for all
aspects of customer service along with the knowledge of models and part usage.Provide
directionand methods to attain groupgoals.
 Coordinate / Direct CSA team to ensure all customer requirements are met
 Direction on problem resolution to CSA’s (RCA/CA)
 Communicate customer delivery ratings to Senior Management w/corrective actions
when appropriate
 Manage Customer Service portion of engineering changes
 Monitor / review part shortages; countermeasures as appropriate
 Ensure customer on-time delivery
 Provide accurate shipping documentation
 Ensure accurate and timely ASN’s transmitted
 Control / communicate customer build-outs to eliminate obsolescence
 Compare customer orders with sales forecast to ensure accuracy
 Generated ‘Work Instructions’ for all aspects of customer service
 Work with scheduling and purchasing, ensure correct requirements being produced
 Promote Positive Cultural Relations environment that is consistent with long term
management objectives
 Extensive use and knowledge of Future Three software, MRP II, MAPICS and EDI
 Extensive use of Microsoft Office 2000
 Working knowledge of Ford’s “DDL” system
 Working knowledge of Chrysler’s “SMART” system
 Working knowledge of GM’s “GM Supply Power” system
Account Planner 5/2003 – 7/2003
Manage both automotive and recreational vehicle customer accounts.
MANN+HUMMEL Automotive – Portage, Michigan 2/2001 – 1/2002
Tier one manufacturer of liquid filter systems, plastic injection molded reservoirs and
thermoplastic intake manifolds for the automotive industry. Parent company
MANN+HUMMEL DE worldwide sales of $1.2 billion. (QS9000 / TS16949 certified)
SAP Project Analyst

3. Managed PP (Prod. Planning) and MM (Material Master) segments of SAP implementation.
 Implemented SAP R/3 version 4.0B, segments PP, MM
 Trained in Germany at sister plants
 Generated “Weekly Status Report”, “Open Issue List”
 Worked w/German consultants on North American operating requirements
 Trained key personnel in PP and MM segments
 Generated ‘Work Instructions’ for key areas in PP and MM segments
 On-going system support
Benteler Automotive Corporation – Grand Rapids, Michigan 11/1987 – 11/2000
Manufacturer of chassis, impact management, and fabricated exhaust components and systems
for the automotive industry. Parent company Benteler AG worldwide sales of $2.8 billion.
(QS9000 certified)
Materials Supervisor 6/1998 – 11/2000
Body Compone nts Division – Clay Ave. Plant
Managed Materials / Production Control departments, eight reporting associates. Responsible
for tool crib, shipping/receiving, scheduling, inventory management, engineering change
coordination, and packaging engineering.
 Annual material responsibility in excess of $5 million
 Acting Plant Manager three of five days per week for year 2000
 Implemented and automated master scheduling system for capacity and long term
material planning
 Global responsibility of reporting and target attainment for SQDCM (safety, quality,
delivery, cost, and moral) via team reporting from HR – safety and moral, quality
engineering, personally responsible for delivery and cost
 Team leader for QS9000 Certification achieved in February 1996
 Attained inventory reduction of $250,000 year-to-date 2000
 Implementation of SAP R/3 system version 3.0
 Improved inventory accuracy to 99.8% accountability through development and
implementation of a cycle count program
 Team leader for TQA Certification achieved in 1999
 APICS member
 External and internal customer relations
 Working knowledge of all MS Office programs for the automotive environment (MS
word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project)
 Extensive use of AS400 and SAP operating systems as well as EDI releases
Production Control Supervisor 1994 – 1998
Body Components Division – Hall Street Plant
Production Control Coordinator 1993 - 1994
Body Components Division – Hall Street Plant
Planne r 1991 - 1993
Fabricated Exhaust Components Division – Hagen Drive Plant
Expeditor 1987 - 1991
Fabricated Exhaust Components Division – Hagen Drive Plant