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I am the "MacGyver" of supply chain digital transformation. I help Fortune 200 companies achieve the art of the possible by connecting vision, existing resources, legacy systems, and new technology to turn complex problems into simple solutions. I bring unique perspectives that combine Digital, IT and Supply Chain competencies to deliver results today that change the game for tomorrow. I creatively integrate legacy IT systems with purpose-built software for world class performance, advanced data platforms for speed and agility and AI/ML for competitive advantage. I empower global cross-functional teams that people want to join and where people want to stay by elevating customer focus and individual autonomy. Exceptional at working within the organizational matrix to align and influence for enterprise level transformational change. I take great pride in creating "Miyagi" moments that enable people and cultures to digitally transform.I've led transformation initiatives in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, R&D, Quality, Sustainability and Finance onboarding more than 14,000+ professionals onto one integrated digital ecosystem championing enterprise adoption of game changing AI data platforms from Palantir, Microsoft, Dassault Systems, and Kinaxis. My Digital/AI transformation projects include* Increasing annual cost savings by 53% as % of sales by developing an enterprise project management system and BI tools to replace siloed legacy and non-scalable IT tools* Generating significant positive cash flow by developing payment term change application and BI tools to support proactive improvements and prevent leakage* Developing and implementing an end-to-end supply chain digital twin with built in AI agents generating material shortages alerts to minimize cost of supply disruption and product end of life alerts to drive product complexity reduction* Onboarding and connecting 14K+ users to one supply chain digital ecosystem, creating and enforcing digital standards across enterprise and championing the elimination of siloed legacy and non-scalable systems* Standardizing and implementing the Product Lifecycle Management tools and processes across diversified electrical and industrial businesses to accelerate new product releases, reduce costs and build resilient supply chains* Playing the lead strategic role in selecting enterprise advanced planning system to deliver operational efficiency and inventory reduction through organizational transformationI'm always interested in growing my network. Let's connect!
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Vice President Of Global Supply ChainRite-HiteMilwaukee, Wi, Us
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Founder And CeoRing Strategy Group Llc Sep 2024 - PresentGreater Milwaukee, UsSupporting IT and Supply Chain innovators to navigate the AI technology revolution. Digital and AI Technologies are transforming how work is done but implementing siloed point solutions is like building a house of cards. The time is now for IT to define one Digital/AI strategy starting with first principles from your business strategy to form strong foundations for growth, scale, and continuous improvement. -
Vice President Digital/Ai - Supply ChainEaton May 2021 - Aug 2024Dublin, Ireland, IeCreated and implemented enterprise Digital/AI supply chain initiative to achieve multiple objectives for Eaton Corporation, a $23B+ diversified industrial with 300+ plants and 17 acquisitions completed since 2010. Responsible for formalizing strategies and tactical plans to establish digital mindset, advancing demand and supply chain planning practices, building in-house digital applications and global business intelligence tools, integrating siloed legacy systems and consolidating non-scalable solutions to unleash the power of AI. -
Director Digitalization - Global ProcurementEaton Apr 2017 - May 2021Dublin, Ireland, IeSpearheaded enterprise digital procurement initiative to achieve multiple objectives for Eaton Corporation, a diversified industrial with $11B+ of Direct Material Spend at 300+ plants and 12 acquisitions since 2010. Responsible for creating digital + AI/ML strategies and executing plans to increase direct material cost productivity and increase functional productivity across 10,000+ professionals. * Provided cross-functional leadership to standardize product lifecycle management tools and processes. * Built in-house digital applications and business intelligence tools applying AI/ML technologies.* Standardized and advanced strategic sourcing practices through deployment of SAP Ariba.
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Division Manager Supply Chain And SourcingEaton May 2015 - Apr 2017Dublin, Ireland, IeTurned around the supply chain and inventory performance for Eaton’s Controls and Power Conversion Division (CPCD), a $750M+ diversified manufacturer with 17 plants in North America formed by Merger & Acquisition. Responsible for driving the division supply chain function and the end-to-end supply chain strategy.* Delivered 20% reduction in inventory and 95% on time delivery for A-items during a down market.* Deployed standard SIOP process and inventory entitlement metric.
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Division Manager Continuous ImprovementEaton Jan 2014 - Aug 2015Dublin, Ireland, IeEngineered the strategic cost productivity initiative to deliver all-time record annual savings for Eaton's Controls and Power Conversion Division, a $750M+ diversified manufacturer with 17 plants in North America formed by Merger & Acquisition. Responsible for Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) team and P&L cost out activity across operations and manufacturing facilities.* Delivered 18% increase in annual total cost savings.* Developed Value Analysis Value Engineering Cost Reduction Playbooks.
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Division New Product Development Sourcing SpecialistEaton Jul 2012 - Jan 2014Dublin, Ireland, IeResponsible for executing the strategic sourcing process and establishing the supply chain for all new products in Eaton’s Industrial Controls Division, a $450M+ diversified manufacturer with 6 plants in North America. Provided sourcing leadership for New Product Development (NPD) projects with estimated $86M+ in mature year sales. * Reduced search time for existing Eaton Preferred Suppliers from weeks to minutes.* Redirected high velocity, high visibility NPI project to use PLM solution reducing product cost by 43% and time-to-market for next generation products by 80%+.
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Sourcing Manager - Corporate Innovation CenterEaton Apr 2010 - Dec 2012Dublin, Ireland, IeResponsible for all Sourcing activity for experimental and prototype materials, contractors, consultants and intellectual property including joint development and licensing agreements related to Eaton’s Innovation Center (Corporate R&D), a global team chartered to drive growth through technology innovation with offices located worldwide. * Implemented standard supply chain business processes and tools replacing siloed and non-scalable solutions.* Reduced search time for existing Eaton Suppliers from weeks to minutes.
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Engineering Manager - Solid State Power ControlEaton Feb 2009 - Mar 2010Dublin, Ireland, IeHand selected for stretch engineering management assignment leading strategic growth programs for $150M+ business. Directly responsible for on time delivery of NPI Programs, Cost Out, and Maintenance of Line activities. Directed the division's annual product roadmapping efforts for 7 strategic technology platforms and drove improvements in the division's IP management practices.
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Project LeadEaton Aug 2008 - Mar 2009Dublin, Ireland, IeVolunteered to lead deployment of a strategic online peer-to-peer networking tool to connect 80,000+ Eaton employees. Provided leadership, vision, and direction for a cross-functional, cross-business, and geographically dispersed team and designed a collaborative website to support the launch.
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Project Engineer AerospaceEaton Mar 2008 - Jan 2009Dublin, Ireland, IeResponsible for planning engineering team relocation while maintaining business continuity for $200M+ business that previously relocated manufacturing to Mexico and was operating with low customer satisfaction. * Minimized the loss of tacit knowledge and maximized the capability to capture new business opportunities.* Saved an estimated $400K in the first year.
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Graduate ResearcherCarnegie Mellon University Jun 2003 - Jan 2008Pittsburgh, Pa, UsDeveloped a new innovative research agenda on the relationship between offshoring and innovation and generated over $200K in federal, state, and private research support. I applied advanced analytical and statistical techniques including Probit and Logit regression and nonlinear systems regression to extract original findings from large patent and publications database and leveraged Geographic Information System tools to analyze the geographic distribution of innovation activity over time. -
President - Graduate Student AssemblyCarnegie Mellon University Jan 2005 - Jan 2007Pittsburgh, Pa, UsProvided leadership, vision and policy analysis for the CMU graduate student government representing 3000+ graduate students to university administration and directed the activities of 5 Executive Board members and 60 graduate representatives, and managed the assembly's $440,000 budget. I specifically focused on improving graduate participation in student government by establishing feeling of identity and ownership in the Graduate Student Assembly. At the same time, I actively lobbied congress on graduate student issues with the National Association of Graduate and Professional Students.
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Project Research ManagerCarnegie Mellon University Jan 2005 - May 2005Pittsburgh, Pa, UsCo-directed the research activities and knowledge development of 24 undergraduate students studying future automobile hybrid and diesel technology trends.
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Reliability EngineerBp May 2002 - Aug 2002London, England, GbI developed and implemented operating boundaries for steam turbines throughout the Whiting oil refinery reducing fuel operating costs by an estimated $40,000 per month. -
Product Development EngineerVisteon Jun 2001 - Aug 2001Van Buren Township, Mi, UsLeveraged new product development, manufacturing and R&D personnel to reduced material handling and transport damage at 2 exterior trim and bumper manufacturing facilities by 30%.
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Carnegie Mellon UniversityEngineering And Public Policy
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University Of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignMechanical Engineering
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