Institute and monitor multiple KPI metrics (i.e., PPV, E&0, inventory turns, stock reporting, supplier quality and timely delivery). Lead SIOP adoption to optimize inventory levels and sustain sales growth. Interface with key constituents to identify resource requirements (for effective supply chain workflows) and with third-party vendors to secure optimal pricing. Examine inventories and procedures to implement process enhancements for increased efficacy and profitability. Digitize partner invoices to evaluate expenses and request proposals for new business. Adhere to company policies and legal regulations. Establishe the company's first non-disclosure agreement. Spearhead the cost-reduction initiative (currently at $3M in material savings across all projected spend categories for 2023).• Key Contribution: Successfully reduced inventory levels and realized a $500K savings within first four months in the role.• Key Contribution: Designed and executed effective sourcing strategies and SOPs (effectively reducing business expenditures by $1M in 2022).

Owned the supply chain operational cadence (including the management of a $50M budget). Analyzed replenishment procedures to improve net inventory, inventory turn, zero turn inventory, and service level KPIs. Measured monthly expenses to identify cost reduction opportunities and consolidate supplier basis to decrease TCO. Initiated guidelines and SOP rollouts. Oversaw distribution lifecycles and cost-reduction targets for 11 sites across the Western United States, Hawaiian Islands, and Guam. Directed the materials management team tasked with inventory planning, distribution, E&O, and procurement logistics. Upskilled and guided the supply chain team. Drove end-to-end visibility and service delivery. Facilitated P&L and cost governance, improving performance on KPI metrics. Procured manufacturing partnerships with sites in OR, CA, and WA and implemented an ERP platform to promote unity between the company and partners.• Key Contribution: Negotiated a new 3PL contract resulting in a 30% cost savings and renegotiated a VMI contract that realized a 20% cost savings.• Key Contribution: Pioneered integration of a spoke and hub distribution model in support of two new Parker stores in 2022.

Lead the materials management team, focusing on procurement E&O mitigation, and logistics. Championed team migration from a higher-cost to a lower-cost geography, localized mechanical sourcing from North America to ASEAN region. Led E2Open integration between the company and a Thailand manufacturer, effectively linking ERPs. Enhanced lifecycle workflows (i.e., engineering changes, alternative parts qualification, and cost reduction) at a Thailand electronics manufacturer. Improved forecasting accuracy and S&OP procedures for greater service efficacy. Guaranteed Sarbanes Oxley compliance adherence.• Key Contribution: Expanded mitigating margins by 15% via ASEAN India Free Trade Agreement implementation on products.• Key Contribution: Sustained 95%+ lead times and realized 10+ inventory turns by utilizing E2Open and enhancing S&OP procedures (while managing a $300M+ spending budget).

Executed NPI development and production ramps to monitor supplier performance and exceed customer service and inventory objectives. Oversaw and measured spending increases (from $120M to $200M to $300M in a two-year time span).• Key Contribution: Initiated new products into a low-cost manufacturing site, decreasing expenses by 20% BOM spend.• Key Contribution: Improved lead times to a 95% product fill rate with component LTs of 28+ weeks to 3 weeks.• Key Contribution: Leveraged direct order fulfillment and 3PL warehousing to reduce inventory (from $20.8M to $8.8M).

Optimized inventory to meet financial budgets and forecast. Managed shrink impact on financial budgets and directed cross-functional weekly calls to process non nettable inventory. Lead the consumption of consignment inventory, optimized manufacturer supply chain inventory, and settled quarterly excess and obsolete claims with various EMS partners.• Key Contribution: Realized a $6M inventory reduction by aligning PO to sales order demand and facilitating sound procurement decisions.