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Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Lake Orion, Mi, Us

Led team of 10 analysts in design, procurement, and operational excellence of diverse carrier networks and warehousing facilitating new product launch of Ranger/Bronco (MI), Escape/Corsair (KY), Maverick/Mache (MX).•Delivered a $70M roadmap formulating efficient freight forecasts exceeding variable cost targets at key program approval milestones.•Coordinated $500M+ book-of-business in strategic sourcing initiatives designed to secure capacity, create leverage, and induce growth & competition in a carrier base.•Leveraged robust business rules, data analytics, and metrics to enforce systematic control of $20M+ in annual logistics cost driven by supply base restructuring.

Assembled a cross-functional team of 5 engineers tasked with mitigating complexity constraints through innovative kitting applications achieving +20% efficiencies on affected assembly lines across North American manufacturing plants.•Guided engineering, procurement, and installation of pick cell process & equipment on 20 final assembly lines in 5 manufacturing plants.•Designed and procured custom expanded polypropylene kit containerization improving operator ergonomics & tact time.•Partnered with IT providers to integrate pick light error-proofing systems into 10+ kitting and sequencing applications.

Directed a team of 5 engineers delivering launch of plan for every part lean material flow systems including design, procurement, and implementation of indirect labor, equipment, and facilities in assembly, stamping, and 3PL warehousing sites at the Louisville & Michigan assembly plants.•Achieved $30M+ program investment and variable cost targets at key forecast milestones for the Focus and Escape vehicle lines.•Implemented a 70-unit 'clear line of sight' mastless PMHV application improving pedestrian safety in final assembly infields.•Procured 3PL warehousing providing sequencing, decanted small lot marketplace, and bulk metering material flow to final assembly area for 3K+ parts.

Led finished vehicle distribution network design and budget complementing new product mix and volume capacity requirements.•Performed cycle plan forecasts supporting a 2M+ unit finished vehicle distribution.•Conducted carrier commercial negotiations, contract management, and cost reductions sustaining a $1B+ network.

Engineered, quoted, and achieved business case approval of material handling equipment and facilities supporting launch at Norfolk, Kansas City, Oakville, Wayne & Michigan Assembly. Managed design, forecast, and budgeting of Ford-owned container fleets supporting various new model cycle plan actions.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, Ism

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Packaging Engineering