• Member of Siemens AG EMS Purchasing Council• Work as a main point of contact for several strategic suppliers• Review Contract Manufacturers’ (US and Asia) purchasing activities regarding the product on a weekly basis to ensure materials are driven properly to support NPI and production• Identify and mitigate Excess & Obsolete inventory to ensure correct decisions regarding production plan changes• Analyze supply chain risks in lead time, cost, MOQ, availability, product cycle and compliance• Collaborate with R&D, NPI and commodity managers on developing supply chain strategy and risk mitigation plans• Review Contract Manufacturers’ inventory reports and liability exposure to meet financial goals• Drive supply chain strategy implementation including cost reduction, lead time reduction, safety stock and VMI programs• Manage direct purchase of key components to support engineering projects, NPI and production• Review purchasing parameters with Contract Manufacturers including cost, lead time & MOQ to achieve an optimal flexibility

• Analyzed Contract Manufacturers (US and Asia) production plans to make sure MRP drive correct material requirements• Worked with Contract Manufacturers (US and Asia) on CTB process, supported them in managing key Suppliers on strategic and tactical levels• Partnered with Contract Manufacturers (US and Asia), Suppliers and R&D on resolving all identified material issues (quality, EOL, LTB, high MOQ, long LT etc.)• Identified and mitigate Excess & Obsolete in advance to ensure correct decisions regarding build plan changes• Analyzed possible material issues in the NPI phase and propose solutions to management• Managed allocations of components for Contract Manufacturers that are short or experiencing disruptions in supply• Maintained several reports related to Materials and Supply Chain management on a weekly basis • Managed spare parts inventory in all Company’s warehouses (US and international) to meet customers potential requirements. Worked closely with Customer support specialists.• Worked as a main point of contact for one of Contract Manufacturer (US)• Successfully managed materials supply transition during Contract Manufacturers switchover which resulted in a smooth transition without interruption in product supply

• Drove production planning, material requirements planning, production scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, supplier relationships. Significantly improved accuracy of inventory records up to 99,5% by implementing perpetual inventory records system and components kitting • Decreased inventory investment by 30% without compromising production plan through implementing and maintaining accurate material planning process, efficient procurement

• Managed all activities related to inventory control (about 5,000 items) and logistics: purchasing, materials planning, receiving in timely manner, maintaining accurate records in SAP, cycle counting, investigating the root causes of inventory discrepancies through SAP transactions analysis, BOM analysis • Successfully collaborated with Production Planners and Sales on inventory analysis, planning and forecasting• Provided support to all employees regarding Inventory issues and their successful solutions • Scheduled and prepared all necessary transportation and customs documents for all inbound and outbound, domestic and international shipments. Managed all RMA shipments for repair, upgrade etc.

• Analyzed inventory flow. Placed replenishment orders for Distribution Centers. Requested and expedited transfers of merchandise between Williams-Sonoma stores • Scheduled shipping to customers, processed returned items. Performed physical inventory counts, controlled accuracy of inventory records. Supervised stockroom staff and trained new employees

• Managed export operations of one of the largest Russian coal exporters, ensured cargo quality in seaport stockpiles (up to 450,000 metric tons) complied with contracts and shipping manifests • Supervised preparing of all necessary transportation and customs documents for export (Letter of credit, Ocean Bill of Lading, etc.)• Coordinated quality control with independent surveyors. Scheduled cargo ships arrival/departure and coordinated cargo delivery by railway to seaports

• Managed lumber export operations of the company, controlled warehouse operations, including quality control of goods • Supervised, trained, and evaluated warehouse employees in several facilities (up to 50 employees in each location)• Prepared and executed successful trial shipments to the largest European pulp and paper manufacturers such as Stora Enso (Finland/Sweden) and Metsä Group (Finland) that resulted in long term professional relationships between companies