- Leading global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformations within the corporation. Managing transitions from disparate legacy systems and processes onto a common platform using best-practice business processes.- Aligning projects within the multi-year corporate roadmap. Initiating projects and governing execution by overseeing scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risk, and change management. - Leading project teams of cross-functional stakeholders including business process experts, functional process owners, SAP platform delivery leads, IT solution architects, data migration teams, power users, change management teams, et al.

- Led division ‘Vital Few’ program to deploy new Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) capabilities to the business. Managed global, cross-functional project teams, business process experts, and SAP-IBP technical resources to deliver modern, integrated, long-range manufacturing capacity & supply chain network planning for the division’s operations in the US, EMEA, and Asia.- Established systems support and data management team to enable the division to sustain processes and derive value.

- Senior plant management staff member responsible for oversight of production planning, procurement, and warehousing / logistics departments. - Led supply chain staff to drive an initiative-taking, customer service-focused, data-driven culture centered on risk mitigation and cost optimization. - Built cross-functional, collaborative partnerships with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to align demand & supply planning for effective capacity management, cost, and customer service objectives. - Led development of processes and workflows to enable exponential volume growth driven by new manufacturing platforms. Oversaw design of industrial workflows, deployment of safe ware-handling equipment & processes, packaging processes, final quality inspection processes, production planning & scheduling processes, and inbound/outbound freight management processes.- Developed and executed materials planning and transportation/logistics contingencies to mitigate assured supply risks during COVID-19 pandemic. Maintained uninterrupted raw material, packaging, and critical MRO supply for 24x7 continuous flow manufacturing, as well as outbound shipments for critical customer orders.

- Led integration of global supply planning systems & processes following full acquisition of Korean joint venture. Developed processes for global customer prioritization that included new Korean markets (in addition to existing Japan, Taiwan, and China markets).- Led process and systems enhancements to fully integrate global 13-week (tactical), 18-month (capacity), and 5-year (strategic) supply and demand planning. Broadened the use analytical techniques and tools to enable sound decision-making, optimize global manufacturing strategies, and eliminate non-value add work.- Developed 5-year strategic, global manufacturing capacity plans as part of semi-annual “deep dives.” - Governed supply chain planning systems and served as the lead interface between supply chain planning teams, third party systems integrators, and internal IT. Developed and implemented processes for planning systems governance, stewardship, and change management.

- Managed plant production scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse/logistics teams. Key initiatives included maximizing customer service metrics and optimizing inventories of raw materials, packaging, spare parts /consumables, and finished goods.

- Managed all aspects of plant procurement including supplier management of raw materials, packaging, MRO, transportation, and plant services. Administered the plant’s cost reduction portfolio to consistently deliver year-over-year savings & avoidance targets.

- Managed planning operations for contract-manufactured & OEM-sourced finished products. Managed team of senior buyers / planners in the US, with dotted-line management of Asia-based personnel. Developed worldwide distribution and inventory plans. Coordinated long-range manufacturing capacity plans with Asia-based partners.

- Developed business cases and analyses for global inventory strategies, product distribution, and late-stage manufacturing (product customization). - Led S&OP process development, product lifecycle (transition) management teams, and new planning systems implementations.- Administered supply chain process audits of Asia-based manufacturing partners.

- Planned, purchased, and coordinated logistics for Asia-sourced / contract-manufactured finished products. - Managed distribution and inventory planning for the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions. - Vendor management included contract negotiations, performance reviews, and site audits.

- Planned, purchased, and coordinated logistics for materials to support in-house manufacturing of electronic card assemblies.- Led prototype component sourcing for new product developments. - Coordinated vendor-managed inventory (VMI) systems and replenishment processes.