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Seattle, Wa, Us

Founded BLC Aerospace Advisors to empower aerospace leaders through bespoke, data-driven solutions and unparalleled industry insights.. Specializing in enhancing supply chain resilience, demystifying risk landscapes, and merging digital transformations with aerospace expertise to foster operational excellence and innovation. Committed to ensuring clients anticipate challenges and remain at the forefront of operational effectiveness.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Avoided $500M lost revenue FY2021 while improving continuity of supply, through implementation of standardized risk management framework and designing process-oriented workflows to assess and mitigate risk throughout each node in the value chain.● Improved supply agility by establishing end-to-end supply chain work-streams focused on optimal global network design, effective inventory buffers, proactive supplier management by integrating risk intelligence and scenario planning into supply planning processes● Negotiated strategically positioned vendor managed inventory into critical material agreements mitigating supply disruption potential

Arlington, Va, Us

• Lead/Mentor/Coach diverse team of financial analysts and project managers tasked with identifying, communicating and capturing financial benefit of enterprise and functional strategic initiatives – saving over $600M in 2019.•Directed forecast and management of $100M annual budget as finance partner to VPs of Manufacturing and Quality.•Injected analytical rigor into decision-making by establishing monthly performance reporting cadence and mapping key performance indicators to financial objectives driving accountability into risk and opportunity process.

Arlington, Va, Us

• Increased operational efficiency 30% ($20M YoY) through team restructure and establishing performance metrics.• Reduced behind schedule work 42% over 3 month period by implementing a constraint based scheduling and dynamic resource allocation strategy.• Improved first pass quality 21% by systematically targeting chronic issues and implementing robust engineering and manufacturing solutions to prevent damage.

Arlington, Va, Us

• Led 28-person multi-skilled operations team responsible for standup of hybrid automation and touch labor production system to assemble the 777X composite wings.• Increased operational performance 15% (annual labor savings of $8M) through negotiation of support group service level agreements and escalation processes spanning across eight organizations.

Arlington, Va, Us

• Developed capacity models and scenarios to estimate limiting flow for airplane movement to determine current and future production rates.• Achieved 25% efficiency improvement through detailed statement of work analysis and standardization of work processes.

Arlington, Va, Us

The Business Career Foundation Program (BCFP) is a fast-paced leadership development program designed for high-potential recent college graduates. The program aims to develop highly skilled future leaders at Boeing through a series of assignments spanning the business and finance organizations allowing development of leadership, analytical and technical skills.♦ Financial Planning & Analysis ♦ Commercial Airplane Contracts and Strategy ♦ 777 Operations Manager ♦ 777X Vendor Management/Procurement ♦ 777X Financial Estimating ♦ Sales & Marketing

Arlington, Va, Us

Key team member responsible for managing development and implementation of the supply chain and material management strategy for the greenfield site tasked with the production of nacelle inlet components for the 737 MAX program. Developed and executed procurement action plans along with the supplier management team to secure contractual agreements with vendors for procured parts.• Developed business case, contractual agreement and analytical framework for utilizing a third-party logistics provider to support material management and handling operations.• Directed process engineering and development of strategy for parts, tools and perishable shop supplies along with distribution network design and reverse logistics management.

Arlington, Va, Us

• Led cross-functional team to consolidate legacy cutting tool requirements, aggregate demand, and redesign distribution network; yielding $17M one-time cost savings and $1M annual cost avoidance.• Increased productivity by 40% through deployment of analytical metric dashboard that aggregates and analyzes data from multiple IT systems.• Managed the development, project planning and phased execution of point of use strategy for kitting cutting tools by installation plan for production facilities within an accelerated time-frame.

• Maintained direct responsibility of facilities operation, safety and regulatory compliance; retaining, hiring and coaching staff, while adhering to budget requirements and incorporating demand forecasting with ~85% accuracy.• Established, documented and implemented influential management practices through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, procedures, and crisis management preparations; resulting in higher customer satisfaction and extension of management contract in addition to being adopted within corporate business operations across all Carolina Pool Management facilities.• Instituted patron demand and chlorine use estimating relationship utilizing existing resources and requiring minimal training to maintain, resulting in optimal chemical ordering practices saving approximately $250/month with ability to be implemented across all facilities.

• Managed up to 30 cashiers and baggers cost effectively and continuously coached teammates to provide exemplary customer service and minimize checkout wait time, accomplishing a wait time reduction of 32% 3Q2010• Completed daily/weekly accounting and financial analysis accurately and executed cash office reconciliations and root cause discrepancy analysis

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Global Supply Chain And Operations Management Capstone Project

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management; Accounting

Bachelor Of Science, Global Supply Chain And Operations Management

Global Supply Chain And Operations Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management