Direct and manage all Guide code deployments while ensuring consistent operational procedures. · Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify, improve and enhance the customer experience· Lead a group of highly competent engineers and assist them with their daily administrative tasks such as completing tickets, removing obstacles and escalating for them· Actively contribute to improving the success of Spectrum Guide KPIs· Support the deployment process to be more productive and successful thru direct involvement· Liaison between Product, Software Engineering, Video Operations, Advanced Engineering and Technology services· Lead an innovative, collaborative work team to produce exceptional results delivering the customer experience.· Manage relationships with vendors· Assist in management and execution of products and projects driven by Video Product and engineering· Ensure that all engineers have an active development plan and are progressing in their skill sets

Oversaw the procurement of materials and mechanical assemblies. Reviewed build of materials for approval. Responsible for the on-time, and successful launches of five NPI programs. Developed a NPI dashboard compiling data consisting of inventory reports and production planning. Generated lead time analysis reports for each NPI platform to predict best build dates. Created the (Clear to Build) report with automation and error checking formulas. Standardized contract manufacturers’ data reports to feed into a manufacturing dashboard. Mapped out new material qualification processes between operations and engineering. Implemented an activity tracking system for all operations.Submitted quarterly RFQs for board level and mechanical materials. Analyze pricing data, and award splits of business between multi-sourced suppliers. Negotiated material pricing contracts with targeted reductions quarterly. Worked with suppliers to avoid production interruptions. Oversaw engineering sourcing efforts to qualify potential suppliers. Lead in developing new risk analysis tools to predict material shortages. Created the Global Supplier Index to predict supply chain weaknesses. Redefined the contract manufacturer scorecard process through Excel. Analyze contract manufacturers’ production plans for forecast accuracy. Successfully maintained an annual 15%+ reduction in cost of goods for all mass production platforms. Assessed inventory procurement and planning reporting. Created duty drawback data reports. Developed director level sales and forecasting reports. Implemented new operational processes for PO confirmation via EDI systems. Oversaw forecast deltas for each contract manufacturer. Oracle Hyperion administration for production and engineering departments. Responsible for creating PO, delivery & receiving, and quarterly financial out of system reports. Advanced corporation level Excel trainer.

Effectively coordinated manufacturing of 500+ active SKUs. Oversaw purchase orders and submissions to manufacturers’ contract specifications. Maintained production supply chain schedules. Evaluated suppliers using performance metrics reporting. Assessed forecasting and lead times. Served as quality

Implemented, and defined inventory policies and procedures. Managed team activities consisting of physical receipts, inventory reconciliation, storage of raw materials and finished goods. Created a tracking tool to accurately record inventory. Executed requested inventory movements and deposits including warehouse shipments, discards, staging and QC. Tracked and reported inventory levels.