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Supply chain operations management consultant. www.NPS-USA.com for a complete list of services.

Praha, Hlavní Město Praha, Cz

Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution networkActing Global Supply Chain Manager connecting multi-national offices to align tactical & strategic deployment of manufactured goods to and from offices, warehouses, and client destinations in EMEA (Prague, London, Amsterdam), APAC (Shanghai, Xiamen, Hong Kong), LATAM (Mexico City, Brazil), and NAM (Canada/US DOM)Directs production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations within FSC-Certified environment and authored EPA-TSCA Title VI complianceMonitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirementsConduct periodic audits and capability assessments to identify trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency of operationEstablish supplier scorecards, conduct quarterly business reviews, document supplier development plans & report supplier performance results monthlyIntegrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capitalManaged executive-level PCARD spends and reconciliation of $50k monthlyAND SO MUCH MORE!

Portland, Or, Us

Solely responsible for every aspect, task, and responsibility required to drive the entire Supply Chain tank, without support from a Buyer or Purchasing agent!A short synopsis of the roles & responsibilities outlined here:(40%) Supplier Relationship & Knowledge Management of 200+ suppliers and service providers. Sourcing, approval, management, and consolidation achieving 10% reduction in suppliers. (30%) Reports analyzing for contract/PO sourcing, negotiation, creation, and management based on Manufacturing Resource Planning and other reports for production planning. Using historical usage data only, negotiated lower per piece costing and higher value utilizing extended contracts, volume discounting, and scheduling deliveries achieving $100,000 hard cost savings within one year.(15%) Interdepartmental/cross-functional collaboration for NPI, ECO, and Prototype award. Teamed with engineers and production to identify & deploy design changes for manufacturability, quality, and ease and speed of assembly and packaging.(15%) 6000+ SKU inventory management, invoice reconciliation, documents management. Routinely determined cost value between Kanban, JIT, stock-to-build, and production stock inventory systems to allow for increasing available cash flow.Commodities managed for raw materials and contract manufacturing: Aluminum and steel (bar, tube, plate, sheet), Tungsten, copper, brass, Delrin, nylon, foam, rubber, corrugated fiber, wood, electrical and electronic, custom Printed Control Board Assemblies (PCBA), housings, wire and cable, finish and environmental resistance coatings, paint & powder coat.In addition, there are a large number of tasks and details that were managed during this time. This listing only covers a fraction of the required skills, knowledge, and talents required to perform the job with superior results.

Portland, Or, Us

(50%) Contract/PO sourcing, creation, and management(30%) Supplier relationship management including contracts negotiation(10%) Collaboration with facilities maintenance department for scheduled events(10%) Outside Processing Logistics Facility roles & responsibilities coverageCommodities: finished goods including equipment and machinery spare and replacement parts, chemicals, wood, consumables, PPE, safety equipment, tools, heavy equipment, and facilities services•Managing multiple requisitions daily using ERP/MRP software, cutting purchase orders, managing RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and bid/award of contracts within a controlled and regulated environment•Obtaining materials from suppliers at lowest cost with considerations of safety, quality, sustainability, reliability of source, and urgency of need•Drafting and negotiation of contracts with suppliers—including terms and conditions, payment terms, on-time delivery schedules—utilizing Master POs, recurring POs, one-off POs; scheduling of on-site and off-site services or Outside Processing•Vendor management •Direct liaison for suppliers/vendors for invoice and billing discrepancy corrections. •Develop purchasing strategy for select (Maintenance Repair Operations) MRO categories, including but not limited to considerations of spot buys vs. long-term contracting •Management of strategic cost savings projects; identification and implementation of sustainable cost savings initiatives and programs•Capital Projects support and procurement management of parts, materials, and services•Cooperation with production, maintenance, engineering, operations, and safety departments in the development of equipment, product specifications, and proposals•Conducting meetings with engineering, production, operations, and maintenance managers to discuss production planning, maintenance schedules and upcoming projects, parts receipts confirmation, and any other points of interest

Hillsboro, Or, Us

Constantly sourcing parts and materials for best price and availability to quote in-house aircraft repair customers, balancing quality, warranty, and logistics factors. Strategic procurement of appropriate aircraft parts, raw materials, and tools requested by maintenance professionals. Managed vendors and customers personally in a very fast-paced, high-stress environment. Extensive knowledge of Rotable Parts and Cores management. Using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System software program (Corridor Aviation Service Software and Microsoft Dynamics), responsibilities were to manage the entire purchasing process from the initial demand, parts/service request, Request for Quote (RFQ) sourcing & pricing, executing Purchase Orders, logistics management, to receipt and quality assurance of exact products, ensuring on-time delivery to maintenance—often in an Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situation. Responsible for Inventory Management including tactical stock levels, automatic inventory restock per min/max schedules, and appropriate return of unusable or incorrect materials (Return Material Authorization). Successfully and consistently achieved a 20-32% profit margin on parts sourced, quoted, and sold within maintenance events. Cost Savings Initiative: Reduced unnecessary inventory levels and un-needed purchases by 70% within two years; maintained appropriate inventory levels per maintenance event planning during tenure.Secondary Responsibilities: Inside sales of aircraft parts from inventory, and also to broker parts from outside vendors direct to customers. On average, created an additional $80,000 revenue per year performing sales without any negative impact to primary responsibilities. Government Contract sourcing, bidding, award, and contract management. Landed seven Government contracts for aircraft parts and materials utilizing strategic sourcing methods and competitive bidding on contracts. Contract awards ranged from $8,000-110,000.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

F-15 Crew Chief. Performed end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Advised on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment. Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Troubleshot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removed and installed aircraft components. Conducted functional tests of repaired components and systems. Inspected aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems. Supervised and performed aircraft and component inspections. Interpreted inspection findings and determined adequacy of corrective actions. Inspected and checked components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation. Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventoried and maintained aircraft equipment. Awarded Craftsman skill level (7-level, second highest skill level awarded within the USAF). The Craftsman skill level provided training on multiple aircraft such as: A-10, F-16, F-117, U-2, and UAVs. Awarded the rank of E-5 (Staff Sergeant), proving management skills and becoming a Supervisor; directly supervised two Airmen and indirectly managed up to 14 Airmen, depending on the shift worked. Skill level and rank achievements were the highest one can achieve within the first term of enlistment.Hand-selected—over 75 applicants—to join the F-15 West Coast Demonstration Team. Proven leadership skills and technical expertise were some of the attributes that contributed to my selection. While performing maintenance duties, other responsibilities included: Contract management, logistics management, and International vendor management, showcasing proper military conduct within a recruiting environment, and consistent public affairs situations including television and radio interviews.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Technical Management, Supply Chain Management

Certificate Of Completion, Microsoft Mcsa, Mcse, Mcdst, A+, Net+, Security+