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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

As a Sourcing Manager and Consultant at Dell Technologies, I was instrumental in integrating 15 new Telecom suppliers, a task that involved executing numerous agreements and achieving a strong SLA compliance rate. My role required me to negotiate improvements in Commodity Schedules, collaborate with logistics and engineering teams for cost and process optimizations, and significantly reduce program complexity. This position was a perfect blend of my negotiation skills, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and innovation.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

In my role as Program Manager and Senior Advisor for the New Telecom Business Unit at Dell Technologies, I was selected as the first team member hire to help establish a brand new Business Unit in Dell. I managed key supply chain functions, aiding in securing funding and streamlining decision-making processes at the executive level. My initiative to digitize real-time goal performance tracking for our team not only increased transparency but also helped accelerate organization-wide adoption. This role highlighted my leadership, strategic communication, and project management skills.

A program designed to identify the leadership skills of top talent in the organization. Nominated and Selected as one of 100 indiviudals form a talent pool of 15,000.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

As the Sourcing Manager and Senior Advisor at Dell Technologies, I managed a substantial procurement budget, driving significant improvements in supplier management and cost savings. I led the elevation of multi-sourcing, resulting in substantial savings and improved supplier scorecard ratings. My role involved financial analysis, as demonstrated by identifying and recovering a tariff overpayment, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficiency. This position showcased my expertise in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and financial acumen.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

In my capacity as NPI Supply Chain Manager and Senior Advisor, I spearheaded the supply chain organization for several product launches, ensuring timely and budget-compliant executions. My collaboration with Engineering led to innovative cost modeling, significantly reducing COGS. I also played a pivotal role in averting a major risk associated with a New Product Introduction. This role emphasized my abilities in risk management, strategic planning, and cross-functional teamwork, ensuring the success of critical projects.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As the Supply Chain Manager and Advisor at Dell Technologies, I managed end-to-end supply chain processes for major product groups, playing a crucial role in the business unit's revenue generation. I developed a comprehensive dashboard to track and mitigate risks, showcasing my ability in data analysis and problem-solving. My leadership in orchestrating a buyer team for prototype material procurement was key to the timely and budget-friendly release of products, highlighting my skills in project management and operational efficiency.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Leading the planning and order management team at Dell Technologies, I achieved an executable backlog of zero dollars for a major product line. My initiative in consolidating suppliers enhanced production capacity significantly. This role was a testament to my capabilities in demand planning, team leadership, and process improvement, contributing to the efficient management and growth of the Enterprise Storage Business Unit.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Leading the planning and order management team at Dell Technologies, I achieved an executable backlog of zero dollars for a major product line. My initiative in consolidating suppliers enhanced production capacity significantly. This role was a testament to my capabilities in demand planning, team leadership, and process improvement, contributing to the efficient management and growth of the Enterprise Storage Business Unit.

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

In my role as Global Supply Chain Manager, I ensured a peak on-time material delivery rate from multiple suppliers, supporting substantial annual revenue. This position required me to excel in supplier management, logistics coordination, and maintaining high operational standards, contributing greatly to the success of Dell Technologies' Enterprise Storage Business Un

Beacon Hill, Greater Boston Area

Cork City, Ireland

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master'S Degree, Strategic Management And Planning

Bachelor'S Degree, Government & Economics

Leaving Certificate