Mike Broome
Fort Mill
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing Leader with over 15 years of progressive experience optimizing operations, driving cost reductions, and building high-performing teams across global supply chains. Expertise spans strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, quality assurance, vendor management, and inventory optimization. Recognized for implementing innovative solutions that enhance profitability, reduce waste, and strengthen supplier partnerships. Adept at using data-driven decision-making, ERP systems, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable results that align with corporate objectives and customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
TR Falcon Fastenings
01.2022 - Current
- Direct all North American supply chain operations spanning procurement, planning, logistics, inventory control, and supplier performance.
- Supported tariff mitigation strategies as SME of North American tariffs.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives supporting regional revenue (+15% increase ), margin ( + 3% increase ), and profitability (+ 6% increase ) goals for FY25. All FY26 goals on target to achieve.
- Lead North American region for the Working Capital Optimization Program, reducing inventory by 6% and cutting excess & obsolete stock by 30%.
- Implemented processes to reduce emergency air-freight spend by 80% moving towards target of a 90% reduction.
- Implemented a data-driven forecast-vs-actual process improving inventory accuracy and supplier alignment.
- Supporting an ERP transition in North American locations with data cleansing, training, go-live execution, and continuous-improvement reporting.
- Designed and deployed a New Product Introduction (NPI) program to ensure smooth onboarding of new business.
- Worked with HR to develop cross-site teams through a skills-matrix system achieving 90% proficiency across planning and supply chain roles.
- Manufacture and Distributer of Fasteners and Class C Products
Strategic Sourcing Manager (Dual Role)
TR Falcon Fastenings
05.2012 - 01.2022
- Led North American sourcing, supply chain, and quality initiatives for a global manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and Class C products.
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing initiatives to mitigate supply risk and strengthen supplier performance.
- Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Pull/Kanban systems, and Consignment Stock models, achieving significant cost savings and improved cash flow.
- Drove department-wide automation of purchasing functions and standardized procurement processes.
- Part of a North American Management team that consistently met top line business goals.
- Negotiated direct import logistics processes reducing import-related costs.
- Spearheaded Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve inventory turns, and improve supplier performance metrics.
- Manufacture and Distributer of Fasteners and Class C Products
QC Manager (Dual Role)
TR Falcon Fastenings
05.2012 - 01.2022
- Led implementation of ISO 9001 & 14001 certifications and established a robust Quality Management System (QMS). Zero major NCs found by any registrar in North American locations for last 8 years of tenure.
- Designed and monitored customer (Internal) & supplier (External) performance metrics ensuring adherence to quality expectations of our internal teams and external partners.
- Conducted annual internal audits of all North American locations driving continuous improvement efforts across all departments.
- Implemented processes to track COPQ ( COPQ calculator ) to drive improvement efforts in areas as needed. Reduced COPQ by 25% during last 2 years of tenure.
- Conducted supplier audits and resolved product rejection/disposition issues, minimizing non-conformance and waste.
- Collaborated with leadership to align quality and sourcing objectives with company goals and customer expectations.
- Manufacture and Distributer of Fasteners and Class C Products
Education
BA - Business Management
Appalachian State University
Boone05.1995
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Supply Chain Optimization & Logistics Coordination
- Cost Reduction & Margin Management Collaboration
- Vendor & Client Relationship Management Mitigation
- Inventory & Demand Planning (VMI, MRP, Kanban)
- Quality Systems Management
- Project Management
- Leadership, Team Development
- Cross-Functional
- Contract Negotiation & Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma
- New Product Introduction
Accomplishments
- Lean Six Sigma
- Yellow Belt Six Sigma
- Green Belt
- Internal Auditor ISO 9001 & 14001 Certified
- External QMS Auditor
- Certified Kaizen Specialist
- Lean Office
- Professional Certified Fastener Expert
- Value Stream Mapping Coordinator
Early Career
- Account Manager
- QC Inspector
- Warehouse Technician
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
TR Falcon Fastenings
01.2022 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Manager (Dual Role)
TR Falcon Fastenings
05.2012 - 01.2022
QC Manager (Dual Role)
TR Falcon Fastenings
05.2012 - 01.2022
BA - Business Management
Appalachian State University