Tim Decklever, Cpim, MBA
About Tim Decklever, Cpim, MBA
Tim Decklever is a Purchasing Manager at Havis, Inc. in Burnsville, Minnesota, with extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, including previous roles at Restaurant Technologies and Honeywell.
Work at Havis
Tim Decklever has served as the Purchasing Manager at Havis, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement activities and managing supplier relationships. His tenure at Havis, located in Burnsville, Minnesota, has lasted for three years, during which he has focused on optimizing purchasing processes and ensuring the availability of necessary components for production.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Havis, Tim Decklever worked at Restaurant Technologies as a Supply Chain Specialist from 2015 to 2020. His responsibilities included managing supply chain operations and improving efficiency. Prior to that, he held various roles at Honeywell from 1993 to 2014, including Supervisor Buyer and Senior Staffing Specialist, where he managed teams and contributed to staffing operations.
Education and Expertise
Tim Decklever holds a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business principles, which he applies in his procurement and supply chain management roles. He has also implemented Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve procurement processes.
Achievements in Cost Savings and Team Leadership
During his career, Tim Decklever has achieved significant cost savings, including a reduction of $300,000 in costs for AutoMist components. He has demonstrated effective global team leadership by managing a team of eight buyers across three countries. Additionally, he has led cross-functional teams to grow new product lines by 10% to 25% year over year.
Career Progression and Roles
Tim Decklever's career spans several roles in various organizations. He worked at ACE Hardware as a Supervisor from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on operational management. His extensive experience at Honeywell included roles as a Customer Service Representative and Buyer, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics.