LLOYD D. SCHUSTER 10462 Bobbie Lane Pilot Point, Texas 76258 (940) 453-5581 ls1e3b51c@westpost.

net EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A highly motivated purchasing manager , who is able to recognize the fundamental s of change, understand the impact, recognize it and be willing to make the hard decisions to keep a dynamic company moving at the speed of change. Goal-orient ed business analyst, with a broad background in auditing, procurement, policy an d procedure development, retail operations, risk management, and system design a nd development. Served as a trusted liaison across the various organizational li nes. Represented Procurement on some very diverse teams, ensuring the achievemen t of corporate objectives. The ability to leverage and a keen eye for detail to evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities for improvement helped to implement key enhancements that boosted efficiency while reducing costs. A dedi cated team leader, who helps to usher in a future of prosperity for the enterpri se. EXPERIENCE JC PENNEY INC., Plano, Texas Senior Business Analyst, 2008-2011 Served as liaison between JCP audit department and procurement by taking the aud it reports from our five divisions, making recommendations to the call-outs base d on research and presenting the findings to the leadership team of five directo rs and Vice President of Procurement. The proposed solutions were often innovat ive and cost-effective, and in line with key strategies that were part of the de partment`s business plan. Rewrote policy and procedures. The new opportunities and changes required consistent methods to the way the department approached th e revised business plan. The department`s policy and procedures had to reflect this new direction. Therefore, a new method for communicating policy had to be implemented, which could be updated more efficiently. The answer was to move th is section to a SharePoint format and discontinue the Web-based site. Participa ted - working in conjunction with the Stores Department, we examined all aspects of local spending by pulling reports from our AP system and then created a budg et and contracted on a national basis a central organization responsible for mai ntenance of 1,200 stores. This effort took three years of gathering spending da ta and pulled over $10,000,000 out of the local pay-expense budget. A savings l ike this went straight down to the company`s bottom line and helped increase net profit by almost a full percent. Completed personal development program, including subject matter from ISM to ho urs used to support C.P.M certification. Completed Yellow Belt certification for Six Sigma. Performed acceptance testing for a custom tool for sending out electronic bids. Senior Business Analyst, Store Support, 2007-2008 Divided total spend of procurement by four divisions into group of contracts man aged by each division. Ensured contract compliance with agents. Ensured contra ct consistency with agents. Managed contract administration. Ensured productiv ity enhancements by better leveraging spend. Researched various industries for factors that would have a major impact on cos t(s). Plastic shopping bags would depend on oil and resin prices. As a result, a $700,000 savings could be realized in the first year by switching some of the paper bags over to plastic

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Corrugated Boxes identified Federal subsidies in the way of tax breaks for usin more environmentally friendly products and the disposal of (Black liquor). Th tax credits were of such high value, that they accounted for a single quarter` sales. This credit was due to expire in 2011, so by having this information i advance, we avoided a $1,000,000 increase that would have been passed down by PPI index. Provided new suppliers for agents, as requested.

Senior Buyer, Store Support Division, 2006-2007 Prepared contracts for audit. Consolidated supplier base. Developed proof of c oncept for use of supplier`s online catalog for purchase of associate service aw ard program. Addressed quality problems with key programs and saved $100,000 by using a supplier`s existing Web site as our catalog for service awards. Replac ed existing vendor. Managed assistant buyers and administrative associates.

Senior Buyer, Building Equipment Area, 2000-2006 Managed buyer and detail assistant. Procured back-room shelving and decking. H eld responsibility for each location`s special requirements, such as upholding f ire requirement and major rebuilding of stock rooms to full height. Supported d istribution by purchasing conveyors and sorting equipment, lift trucks, batterie s, chargers, loading dock safety equipment, and steel racking, as well as all cl eaning equipment from auto scrubbers to chemicals, toilet paper, napkins, towels , and carpet-cleaning equipment. Executed lease agreements for all company vehi cles, trucks, and company cars, with a fleet totaling 800. Headed a national contract for the service of vertical transportation, elevator s, and escalators. Implemented the transition of 400 stores to single vertical transportation proj ect, which saved company millions and protected company from risk, ensuring grea ter safety to customers. Combined three separate contracts into one master contract for fire and burglar y systems service and purchase. Redesigned panel and established new contract with ADT, which lowered service c ost that we are still realizing five years later. While the first-year savings were only around $300,000, the following years saved us millions by eliminating monthly service contracts and establishing a five-year plan for replacement of s ystems at EOL as solution to company`s exposal from service standpoint. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Buyer, Fixture Division, 1999-2000. Managed assistant buyers. Answered all discovery questions requested by legal. Acted as subject matter expert for depositions. Also assisted Legal and Risk Management by updating contracts to new standards from various local authorities. Negotiated contracts with supplie rs that were unique and did not fit our standard Terms and Conditions. Buyer, Fixture Division, 1988-1997. Conducted competitive bids. Contracted an d awarded business within spend limit. Identified top suppliers in industry and conducted factory visitations. Increased knowledge of manufacturing equipment to ensure quality and minimize project costs. Coordinated over 150 major moderations. Headed numerous design and developments of new store fixture programs for both private-label and national label brands. Assistant Buyer, Fixture Division, 1982-1988. Held responsibility for inventory management, including hardware, racks, plastic, carpet, and more complicated fi xtures constructed of MDF, solid wood, and electrical. Developed working knowle dge of OSHA requirements, seismic calculations for stores in California, and ADA requirements. Worked with local AHJ with respect to fire codes.

Leadership Skills Working in conjunction with our training and development group, we developed -Pr ocurement University.- My specific area of responsibility was to provide guidel ines on when to bid and when not to bid various goods and services. This then p rogressed to my service as the fascinator of the chapter to the department. When tasked with major sourcing efforts, understood the need to have buy-in or c hampion at the highest level to insure the team`s success. Knew the various ass ociates who were necessary and understood what motivated them. The best example I have was the purchase of the Eckerd Company. I was tasked with leading a syn ergy effort that would allow us to better leverage our purchasing power into one single entity. We had only finished the first wave when Eckerd was sold again, but the experience gave me good insight to projects of this nature When it comes to evaluations and performance, there are no surprises. I coach e ach position on how to set goals and what is necessary to achieve them. I do no t wait to mid-year and end of the year on coaching. I encourage associates to b e thinking about their goals and how they tie into the goals of the department. When corrections need to be made, we sit together and put together an action pl an to get the associate turned around. This way, evaluations at the end of the year do not contain any hidden agendas, which keep expectations of the associate grounded as to how they are actually performing. EDUCATION BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts, B.S., Political Science, Minor in Hist ory, 1982 AFFILIATIONS National Association of Purchasing Management COMPUTER SKILLS MS Office Word, Excel, Power point, some SharePoint and various JCPenney PO and warehouse systems