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Manage Intel-owned tool used to control/track WIP at subcontractor facilities overseas. Product owner for tool functionality and development for latest technologies to accurately transfer relevant data feeds between Intel and subcontractors for lean assembly starts, component quality management, and inventory accuracy for supporting internal forecasting tools.Key Accomplishments:· Direct requirements gathering, story generation, project roadmap development, continuous process improvements, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for operational/tactical improvements through dozens of supply chain projects. · Experienced driving 20+ continuous improvement projects within three-year tenure to improve data accuracy and limit potential QAN during component life cycle in Assembly and Test.· Continually partner with IT, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Finance, Demand Planning, and Operations teams on the redesign/enhancements of internal inventory management software for >99% consistent data accuracy.· Planning execution leader from Fab to OSAT to ODM for key SMT start deadlines for for quarterly revenue goals.· Lead and execute containment data analysis for quality risk material from finished wafers to SSD final sale.· Perform StS reconciliation for alignment on subcontractor inventory, SAP, and in-home developed IMS.· Responsible for capacity inputs, real world constraints, and data validation for internal planning software.· Manage Intermediate Planning Forecast for component manufacturing, and presentation to leadership team.

Folsom, California

Manage Intel-owned tool used to control/track WIP at subcontractor facilities. Program manager for tool functionality and development for latest technologies to accurately handover relevant data feeds between Intel and subcontractors for lean assembly starts, component quality management, and inventory accuracy for supporting internal forecasting tools.Key Accomplishments:· Direct requirements gathering, story generation, project roadmap development, continuous process improvements, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Served as a key stakeholder for new product integrations.· Project manager responsibility driving 20+ continuous improvement projects within three-year tenure to improve data accuracy and limit potential QAN during component life cycle in Assembly and Test.· Continually partner with IT, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Reliability Engineering, Finance, Demand Planning, and Operations teams on the ground-up redesign of the inventory management software.· Planning execution from Fab to OSAT to ODM to meet MRP schedule demand for datacenter and client customers.· Lead and execute containment for quality risk material from finished wafers to SSD final sale.· Perform StS reconciliation for alignment on subcontractor inventory, SAP, and in-home developed IMS.· Responsible for capacity inputs, real world constraints, and data validation for internal planning software.· Lead creation of Intermediate Planning Forecast for component manufacturing, and presentation to leadership team.

Interim Production/Quality Manager responsible for 30+ direct employees in various departments. Manage quality department responsible for maintaining policies, UL compliance, rework procedures, and incoming and finished goods inspections. Effectively prioritize workload based on customer needs, ensuring production schedule meets customer requirements. Resolve BOM issues by finding alternative assembly methods based on deadlines and available materials. Key Accomplishments:· Project manager for the relocation and redesign of the manufacturing floor by adding conveyor system and implementing state of the art workstations leading to a production lead time reduction of 27%.· Achieved over $100K in annual savings by conducting cost benefit analyses with a three-year ROI.· Created standard operating procedures to reduce lead time, bin discrepancies, and errors.· Developed a slotting plan for warehouse processes reducing travel time and improved shipping line percentage by 4%.· Implemented a Kanban system for service items to visually indicate when compartments near the reorder point.

Brea, Ca

Greater Salt Lake City Area