Raymond Carter is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in global supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and operations leadership. He has a track record of achieving goals and managing teams in high growth environments. His experience includes roles at Cummins Engine Company and ATA Airlines where he led global sourcing initiatives, implemented KPIs and process improvements, and reduced materials costs. Carter holds a B.S. in Economics and Business Administration and is a Certified Purchasing Manager.

1. RAYMOND D. CARTER, C.P.M.
1520 Salina Drive • Avon, Indiana 46123 • rcarter9@indy.rr.com • 317-838-7587
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S UPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Strategic Sourcing Development Supply Chain Leadership
Operations Management
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Professional Synopsis
 An accomplished executive with international experience in Global Operations and Global Supply
Chain Management.  Strategically focused and results oriented with a consistent track record of
achieving goals.  Ability to manage, motivate and lead in high growth and high change
environments. Bench strength in all aspects of multi-plant supply chain execution; including
strategic global sourcing, operations management, warehousing, transportation, demand planning
and customer service.  Strong negotiation and analytical skills leveraging dollar spend to enhance
the value stream of supplier networks.  Vested with fiscal responsibility of $120M annually.  Broad
experience in global enterprises requiring high efficiency of working capital, high inventory turnover,
high RONA and ROI for capital investments.
Core Competencies
 Strategic & Tactical Leadership  International Supplier Audits  Long Term Supplier Partnerships
 Organizational Team Building  KPI Implementations  Business Process Redesign  Demand &
Forecast Planning  Lean Manufacturing/6Sigma Global Strategic Planning and Sourcing  Long
Term Agreements LTAs) Negotiation and Implementation  Material Cost Planning and Reduction 
Global Warehousing and Distribution including 3PL  Supplier Business Reviews and Metrics SBRM
 Supplier Advance Production and Quality Planning Systems (APQP)  Budget Planning,
Development and Implementation.  NPI Coordination of Design, Development, Supplier Selection,
Cost and Production.  Warranty Programs Development and Implementation.
Professional Skills
 CPM Certified
 Member of ISM
 TS 16949 Manufacturing Experience
 QS 9000/9001 Manufacturing Experience
 APQP Manufacturing Process Experience
 Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma
 Aviation FAR Part 121and Part 145 Experience
 MRPII Certified by APICS
 Enterprise Resource Planning Experience
 Distribution Resource Planning Experience
 Project Management Experience
 Excellent PC Skills in all OS

2. Professional Experience
Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
Columbus, IN.
A multi-national corporation providing world-class leadership in the design, development and
production of diesel, natural gas and bio-fuel engines for automotive, commercial transportation, civil,
mining, farming, offshore drilling and marine applications.
Global Strategic Sourcing Leader April, 2005 – May, 2009
Key Assignments
- Team leadership of a global cross-functional group comprised of Design and Development
Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain to develop, source and
launch next generation extreme pressure injection (XPI) fuel systems for diesel engines. Excellent
leadership contributed to successful NPI production launch that met DOT 2010 and 2013 fuel
emissions standards. - Global Project Leader for the global redeployment of manufacturing
technology of two key engine platforms for heavy duty) HD and mid-range) MR energy applications.
Project managed the redeployments of in-house production capacity, key tier 1 supplier bases,
warehousing and 3PL logistics from North American plants into new plants in China and India,
including resourcing and developing new tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers in these emerging countries.
- Led the development and implementation of supply chain KPI measures across the company
utilizing a Balanced Score Card methodology for reporting & managing tier 1 and tier 2 supplier’s
performance to business plans for monthly executive reviews.
Key Performance Indicators
- Seamless global transition and integration while still meeting continuous global product demand.
- Reduced production costs by 35% per system over $400 million annually) to enable product price
competitiveness in China and India.
- Provided PBIT cost reduction in materials for peripheral systems saving $65M annually.
- Sourced and developed new global business partnerships with no deterioration in product reliability,
delivery and technology.
ATA Airlines, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN.
A global commercial air carrier providing scheduled and wet lease passenger and cargo air
transportation services with certifications under FAA parts 121 and 145.
Manager of Global Supply Chain September, 1992 – December, 2004
Key Assignments
- Provided leadership (articulated the vision and promoted functional excellence) for the sourcing and
development of technical support facilities, staffing of 110 technical personnel, capital acquisition,
global sourcing and network distribution, aircraft maintenance services and technical resources.
Leadership drove expansion for new global technical support bases to promote business expansion of
flight operations into Europe, the Middle East and South America.
- Transitioned heavy aircraft maintenance (C check and D check) from in-house to global based tier 1
partners with long term partnership agreements. Provided the global procurement, quality assurance,
materials distribution and technical resources to new global partnerships.
Key Performance Indicators
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3. - Continuously maintained excellent results for FAA, DOD and OSHA operations audits with no critical
or major findings.
- Maintained supply chain integrity to prevent material and maintenance caused aircraft
- AOG and delays to .001 percent of ASMs.
- Provided annual materials LRUs, expendables and consumables) cost reduction for COGs of 6
percent year-over-year.
Professional Experience continued)
World Airways, Inc.
Peachtree City, GA.
A global wet lease and dry lease provider of passenger and cargo air transportation services
Holding certifications under FAA parts 121 and 145.
Director of Global Supply Chain April, 1989 – September, 1992
Key Assignments
- Provided the overall vision and direction for the Global Supply Chain organization in achieving the
business goals of executive management.
- Led ERP re-implementation project. Product reviewed, selected and developed the general system
specifications and successfully implemented ERP across all business units and integrated all facilities
on to the new platform optimizing to one system.
- Redesigned the Supply Chain organization from less decentralization to more centralization fostering
greater functional excellence and spend leverage in generating $1.5 million in annual cost savings
representing 7% of materials spend. Developed and implemented LTAs, rebate programs, lean
manufacturing concepts and supplier consolidations.
Key Performance Indicators
- Reduced supplier base from 350 suppliers to 165 over 12 months. Reduced inventory cost by 20%
over two years. Increased supplier TAT performance from 65% to 95%.
- Successful quantitative planning in detailed forecast analysis and MPS management of a $75M
Master Schedule integrated with a global enterprise management system.
Education & Professional Skills
High Point University
High Point, North Carolina
B.S. Degree, Economics and Business Administration
Forsyth Technical College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Certificate, National Association of Purchasing Management
Certificate, MRPII, Enterprise Resource and Distribution Resource Planning
Institute of Supply Management
Columbus, Indiana
Certified Purchasing manager
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4. Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Mathematics and Business Administration Studies
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