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Created Cost Intelligence and Analytics group (CIA) in Supply Base Management from the ground up. Trailblazer in establishing policy, procedures, process, and tools. Oversaw end-to-end Supply Chain quarterly price cycle from NPI to EOL. Performed insightful analysis, assessed impact and projection, resulted in cost reductions.- Successfully developed and executed management reviews of manufacturers pricing approval process. Built key business metrics for $1.8 billion annual COGS spend. Identified core cost levers, resulting in significant cost savings and beat benchmark. Tracked actual saving performance, identified cause and actionable plan to drive functional excellence and meet business objectives.- Led Direct Procurement COGS budget and forecast activities in alignment with corporate revenue target and transformation initiatives. Worked cross-functionally in developing comprehensive and cohesive executive review package with functional intelligence and industry benchmark.- Proactively developed modeling and business trajectory of cost and margin analytics for supply chain strategy, cost negotiation, supplier award selection, and value engineering. Performed compelling data-driven analysis to aid and influence leadership team decision-making and strategy.- Developed road map for cost management systems. Worked with IT and BSA and developed in-house developed tools, and implemented external systems to increase productivity, improve process efficiency, streamline data, and timely access to information.- Supported Merger and Acquisition activities, led proactive analytics related to product road map, factory selection, and contract manufacturers cost negotiation. - Created and led inventory management team, governed planning through inventory life cycle. Drove inventory velocity, supply and demand alignment, VMI, seed stock and safety stock optimization. Managed inventory turns, aging status, PO liability, Excess & Obsolescence exposure.

- Managed contract manufacturer’s performance and execution. Resolved tactical and strategic issues- Drove buffer strategy, reorder point, Kanban sizing, fulfillment lead-time and B2B implementation- Presented CM scorecard at QBR. Executed on cost reduction initiatives, achieved OTS and operations performance metrics- Managed global supply/demand planning from NPI to EOL. Optimized fulfillment, inventory, and product transition- Defined and measured KPI and metrics, drove improvement- Project manager to reengineer demand forecasting, supply chain planning and fulfillment efficiency

- Provided management and strategic direction of all aspects of Finance and Accounting. - Drove business performance, P&L budget and variances, inventory and cash flow optimization. In charge of audit and tax reporting to headquarter- Established company’s own 401K plan and investment portfolio- Negotiated and decided on healthcare and risk management insurance plan and pricing- Restructured job grade and compensation plan to align pay to performance

- On cross-functional Product Management Team to support new product development and launch. Ensured product met milestone, schedule, POR and customer requirements- Operations Management Team key member, optimized revenue progress, reviewed engineering issues, supported product transition and cost reduction initiatives.- Managed global supply chain, aligned build plan and deployment plan with demand in multiple regions. Drove resolution, risk mitigation and recovery- Analyzed product pricing and capacity with CM- Managed on-time delivery goal, inventory turns, and cost of ownership.

- Business partner to Division General Manager, managed FP&A, P&L revenue, COGS, reserves, inventory, headcount, spending, capital investment and resource allocation to achieve near term performance objectives as well as long range plan- Supported Sales forecasting, product pricing, margin analysis and product transition plan; developed metrics to measure actual outcome and forecast accuracy- Supported SOX and ISO audit- Analyzed engineering project cost and ROI to highlight profitability and staffing requirements, improving profitability and speeding execution- Designed long-range capacity planning model, allocated capacity during shortage, and prioritized products based on revenue and margin- Successfully led the merger of two cost systems and chart of accounts conversion during Merger and Acquisition- Implemented Cost System at new start-up like business division