Cedric Leander Kinlow, Cpsm, Cppb Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Responsible for all aspects of procurement activities (solicitation, award, administration and closeout) for over $800 million in contracts.
• Responsible for over $40 million new awards in 2015.
• Supervises, delegates and prioritizes assignments for contract officers, specialists, procurement technicians and contractor contract specialists.
• Cultivates relationships with local businesses and government agencies (COG) to build the company’s presence in the community and to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
• Presents at, supports and participates in Authority Business Outreach Events.
• Collaborates with legal, audit, risk management, technical, and supplier diversity staff to develop procurement plans.

Burbank, California

• Managed all aspects of contract pre- and post-award, including the review, planning, solicitation, evaluation, and administration of contracts for various goods and services.
• Ensured all client needs were met by devising and procuring specialty merchandise and services internationally.
• Headed project implementations to ensure all client requirements were met on time and on budget.
• Developed and issued Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Bids (RFB), and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Performed cost price analysis and negotiated win/win agreements.
• Created strategic marketing solutions to increase customer goodwill.

Sothern California

• Created and Implemented strategies to increase membership
• Identified opportunities to strengthen organizational visibility and image

Dover, Delaware Area

• Designed, engineered, and launched a patented/trademarked device for NBA players and the Retired Players Association
• Conducted risk analysis and prepared feasibility studies
• Created corporate mission, vision, and strategy to align with manufacture, marketing, and distribution of the proprietary device.
• Conducted market research to identify competitor activities and industry trends.
• Participated in organized camps & clinics of NBA Retired Players Association (NBRPA).

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Identified, quoted & delivered the best products for clients’ branding opportunities.
• Prospected and acquired new customers.
• Designed products and managed the program/project solution delivery and critical path to ensure delivery within constraints.
• Prioritized tasks to reduce risk while maintaining project schedules.

• Managed global supply chain of classical & antique automobile aftermarket products.
• Organized the procurement process and inventory management.
• Prepared, drafted and submitted procurement plans to ownership for approval.
• Improved quality by use of lean manufacturing practices.
• Optimized inventory reorder points and reduced excess inventory.
• Negotiated agreements for optimum vendor performance (quality/delivery) and cost savings.

Dearborn, Michigan

• Achieved savings of 20% by developing global commodity strategies and managed up to $200 million annually.
• Led system implementation, including workflow structure, development and revision of a project plan, and creation of materials crucial to the project’s success.
• Sourced over $6 million in Asia and garnered savings of 40%.
• Revamped product classifications that resulted in over $2 million in tax customs rebates.
• Enhanced the ability to address customer issues by devising risk management action plans.
• Realized 50% savings by establishing online reverse auctions for e-business growth.

Greater Detroit Area

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the 2003 V-229 Instrument Panel
• Managed work change flow to meet project schedules and deadlines
• Provided on site engineering support
• Recommended and implemented engineering change request/approvals
• Reviewed wire harness drawings, validations, production releases for accuracy
• Coordinated problem resolution

Warren, Ohio

• Managed 53 employees with a budget of $3.4M to manufacture and maintain production tools
• Incorporated a planned predictive maintenance program
• Increased efficiency 12% by organizing production scheduling
• Increased quality 61% by decreasing set-up errors
• Created and Implemented a point of use, centralized storage layout
• Improved ergonomics by implementing and implementing a double J-hook system

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

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