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Atlanta, GA, US

Santa Ana, US

• Anuvu is a leading provider of satellite-based broadband equipment connectivity, television and entertainment services, content and data analytics for aviation, maritime, energy and government markets.Role: Served as.
• Developed, deployed and implemented global purchasing strategies to deliver maximum value, leverage and standardization
• Negotiated supplier contracts with core suppliers to supported critical business needs
• Identified and executed total cost reduction and avoidance opportunities on products and services
• Developed & implemented a continuous improvement action plan using PDCA methodologies and monitored changes and adjusted the plan as needed to sustain performance results
• Identified and managed supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. readiness assessments, supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational processes, supply chain sustainment and supplier.

Paris, FR

• SAFRAN is a French aerospace group founded in 1896 that supplies systems and equipment for aircraft. It has around 100 sites globally.Role: Directed Procurement, Demand Planning & Management, Logistics, Customer.
• Led and supported cross functional project teams as required to meet or exceed expectation on target costs and on-time delivery.
• Tracked and reported price, delivery, payment terms, supplier quality, risk, claim resolution management and other KPI metrics monthly.
• Worked with other functions to support new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs for direct & indirect goods and services in the scope for the role.
• Collaborated with other buying operation managers and drive continuous improvement to become more effective and efficient
• Provided development and training for talent to build sustainable and risk resilient processes.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Located in Atlanta, GA, PAA is a global distributor of parts and components serving commercial, business and military aviation markets.Role: Aligned as Divisional Head and Officer with full profit and loss (P&L).
• Led transformational initiatives to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of spares distribution business through merger of legacy companies.
• Increased manufacturing capabilities and capacity to position company for increased market share opportunities.
• Strategized to Improve Productivity, Quality, and Efficiency of Operations using Lean Six Sigma practices

Fort Worth, TX, US

• Products & Services: Aerospace & Defense M7 Aerospace (Formally Fairchild Dornier Aircraft Co.) is a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America with its Headquarters at the San Antonio Intl Airport, San Antonio, TX.Role.
• Led $125M BU Operations and Business Development with full P&L responsibility.
• Implemented supplier strategies and rationalized supplier base. Assessed and developed suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities
• Ensured effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implemented corrective actions as appropriate. Managed all related commercial, financial &.

East Hartford, CT, US

• RTX Pratt & Whitney Aircraft EnginesProducts: Aircraft engines & Gas industrial turbines, parts, Maintenance services and repairs.Role: Managed site Procurement, Demand Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, Overhaul &.
• Established & maintained relationships with Operations & Finance leadership, department VP’s & directors (General Manager, plant manager, sales director, supply chain leaders, etc.), and their teams to ensure.
• Ensured compliance with policies, systems & controls
• Provided market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process
• Bench marked and implemented best practice for areas of responsibility

Arlington, Virginia, US