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Supply Chain Program Manager (Cost Management Focus)Managed weekly critical components forecast updates to suppliers ensuring minimal materials shortages during NPI to production ramp. Point of contact for quarterly cost reviews with CM resulting in substantial cost reductions. Supported expansion of warranty review program by facilitating training and providing guidance during business unit (BU) implementation.Highlighted Impactsþ Successfully launched NPI program with Mexican Contract Manufacturer for ASR5500 Multimedia Core Platform electro-mechanical assembly.þ Managed NPI to production transition and cost reconciliation for multiple products within the ASR5500 portfolio resulting in significant FCS cost savings across entire product family.þ Principal point of contact for quarterly cost reviews with CM’s inclusive of materials, assembly, and test yields – resulting in significant cost savings of 40% over 5 year period.þ Served as operations representative reporting to Central Team, analyzing direct warranty cross charges. Documented analysis process and reported findings to Business Group Vice President on a quarterly basis. Initial findings for one Business Entity showed savings potential of $6 million - $8 million per quarter.þ Principal point of contact for quarterly cost reviews with CM’s inclusive of materials, assembly, and test yields – resulting in significant cost savings of 40% over 5 year period.þ Conducted BU review of warranty repair cross charges – resulting in reimbursement of $4 million to BU from CM and repair teams over 2-quarter period due to incorrect repair quoting. Program expanded to multiple BU’s.

Asterion Inc., A Shibasoku Company, Marlborough MA 2006 – 2010Supply Chain and Materials ManagerPoint of contact (POC) for all procurement, planning, costing, inventory control, and documentation control for a startup company in the Automated Test Equipment market. Developed and implemented documentation control process for components, circuit board and mechanical assemblies, engineering change orders, inventory tracking, and sales management using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks software packages. Established and managed inventory storage area for all raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods. Ensured timely completion of all cycle counts and material movement transactions.Highlighted Impactsþ Managed NPI requirements from engineering, including sourcing alternate materials to facilitate less than lead-time builds.þ Negotiated supply chain pricing with OEM, distribution, and contract manufacturing to set product costs, establish continuity of supply for sole source, and long lead-time components

Broadbus Technologies, Boxboro MA 2006 – 2006Supply Chain and Materials ManagerManaged daily planning, purchasing and operational activities for a video-on-demand equipment manufacturer. Oversaw documentation control, test engineering, and stockroom / shipping personnel, ensuring accuracy and on time shipments were met. Single point contact for contract manufacturing partners, including forecast, delivery, engineering change implementation, quality and cost.Highlighted Impactsþ Negotiated and Implemented cost reductions between 10-20 % across all product lines utilizing OEM, Distribution material quotes and Contract Manufacturing transformation quote model.þ Managed all “ROHS” compliance and documentation activities with a third-party compliance vendor to support timely release of second-generation product launch.þ Supported senior management during negotiations phase of company sale to Motorola.

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