Brad Blair Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Nl

Lead Program Manager – Product Development Purchasing• Global Purchasing Program Management Lead for the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee and Vehicle Electrification Programs.• Manage all aspects of purchased parts and components for the programs.• Collaborate with designers, engineering and finance to meet design requirements, establish budgets and develop achievable business cases.• Negotiate with stakeholders and suppliers to convey unique specifications, secure necessary capacity, meet product cost parameters and maintain specific program timing.• Manage and mentor buyers and junior program managers at all levels in preparation of sourcing documents for management presentation.• Lead cross functional support teams to ensure successful outcomes (Supply Chain, Logistics, Vehicle Cost, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, etc.).• Plan and manage annual production cost and value optimization budgets.

London, England, Gb

• Manage and lead global finance teams in preparation for worldwide joint vehicle launch• Assist leadership team in decision making and negotiating transaction terms.• Develop financial business case models and valuations using NPV, IRR, discounted payback period and other methods to make strategic business decisions.• Prepare & analyze various financial statements, audit documents & working papers.• Manage purchase & resale of raw material commodities for over 200 Chrysler supplier accounts.• Active member of the Chrysler Group Credit Committee.• Prepare cash flow forecasts to consolidate with companywide cash projections.• Prepare & submit monthly exposure assessment for foreign currency exchange.• Conduct quarterly study of doubtful account allowance including write-offs update.• Prepare & input journal entries to complete and consolidate closing process.• Conduct variance analyses related to budgeting & cash flow forecasting.• Assemble Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) certification reporting for steel offload group.• Participate in development & implementation of PentaSAP® ERP system.• Evaluate critical suppliers for potential supplier risk management by Chrysler Group.

Fort Washington, Pa, Us

•Created NPV, IRR, discounted cash flow, and ROI valuation models to aid in assessment of acquisitions and to accurately forecast profitability of ongoing projects.•Conducted detailed market analyses of proposed projects to develop realistic projections.•Communicated findings and recommendations to top executives on proposed acquisitions.•Structured and negotiated deal terms with sellers in ways that benefit all stakeholders and fully identify and utilize available resources.•Conducted financial due diligence related to acquired projects, identifying key risk factors and issuing an opinion on acquisition viability.•Produce annual budgets and forecast models on a project and divisional basis working with functional departments and senior management to identify potential expenses and cost savings.•Analyzed and interpreted monthly variances between budget and actual results to aid in projections and forecasting.•Profit and loss responsibility for ongoing and planned business operations of more than 20 projects with average annual revenue over $8.8 million per project.•Coordinated all activities to effectively and profitably plan, acquire, finance, construct and sell luxury residential and mixed-use commercial developments.

Fort Washington, Pa, Us

•Six years progressively responsible management experience with Fortune 500 public corporation.•Leadership role in establishing and expanding strategically beneficial, profitable operating divisions in major U.S. markets.•Generated over $90 million in sales during a 6-year period, or $15 million annually.•Managed financial, regulatory and community issues at all stages of development from land acquisition to building design and final closeout.•Managed sale and construction of over 190 luxury homes and commercial apartment buildings with an average sale price of $470,000 and an average profit margin of 12%.•Managed site development, construction and infrastructure installation projects for parts of an 855-acre gated master-planned community with an overall budget of $43.8 million.•Identified, attracted and supervised construction, sales, and administrative staff to meet specific market demands, form efficient cohesive teams and retain highest performing employees.•Mentored new project managers throughout corporate training program and continued an ongoing advisory role as they became successful business managers and leaders.•Exceed customer satisfaction goals to achieve an overall customer recommendation level above 95%, while driving production goals and managing costs.•Negotiate contracts with over 60 specialized vendors per project to establish price and scope of work and to control development, construction and maintenance costs.•Created and implemented cost reduction strategies, which resulted in average cost savings in excess of $12,000 per unit, or more than $12.1 million overall.•Establish understandable and achievable production schedules that fully identify and utilize available resources, creating predictable on-time delivery of finished product.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

•Investment banking analyst involved in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged and management buyouts, capital restructurings and debt and equity placements.•Served a range of industries including manufacturing, stamping, plastics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, construction, and real estate.•Developed detailed financial and valuation models to evaluate business and divisional performance and aid in decision making.•Tracked operational performance data by industry and conducted detailed financial analyses of corporate financial statements and tax filings to establish industry profiles for use as a client support tool for strategic business decisions.•Consulted with lenders, private equity groups, and venture capital firms to determine borrowing rates and covenant terms, which resulted in lower overall cost of capital.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

•Reviewed and established procedures for disbursing funds and rebilling costs for utility usage, which resulted in a system more closely correlated to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.•Analyzed financial and accounting needs for software developers and contributed to design changes in new energy management software.•Prepared year-end adjusting and accrual entries for utilities fund, including entries for natural gas inventories.•Assisted in the development and training of new staff members.