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Waltham, Ma, Us

Ridgeway, South Carolina, Us

As Director of Supply Chain, I report to the CEO and define the long-term supply chain management strategy. I reorganized the entire supply chain team to support current and future challenges. I also implemented Power BI reports for advanced supply chain analytics of customer orders, production performance, material shortages, inventory targets, and premium freight. In addition, I consistently apply process management methodologies to support the creation of Mekra’s management, core and supporting processes. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:▪ Reduced customer order backlog by 75% in only 7 months. ▪ Created Mekra’s Logistics Control Tower to improve transportation strategies and control logistics costs. ▪ Implemented a premium freight solution for transparency and improved management of extraordinary expenses, including supplier chargebacks.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

In this role, I defined and implemented global procurement strategies for commodities, comprising spend of ~$280M. I was responsible for overseeing transportation and equipment, professional services, and test equipment. I served as the functional leader for the Indirect Materials and Services (IMS) team across all locations. I led projects and workshops to develop regional/local strategies and to reduce spend in Transportation, Packaging, Warehouse, and Customs Clearance. I also implemented tools and coached the team on procurement best practices, creating a new vision for the purchasing organization. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:▪ Planned and executed Global Ocean Tender. Gathered quotes, analyzed data, and led complex negotiation to realize $5M in savings. Reduced suppliers from 67 to only 9, resulting in additional savings and improved efficiency.▪ Supported the VP of Global Purchasing in efforts to develop a global purchasing organization, including indirect procurement process mapping. Wrote policies/procedures, monitored compliance, and negotiated contracts.

Hanover, De

I was promoted to Supply Chain Manager in charge of customer service, production planning, materials planning, transportation, and warehouse processes for a $400M operation facility. I supervised 8 direct reports and 110 indirect reports. I designed and executed the plant’s supply chain management (SCM) strategy in alignment with business unit and corporate SCM to drive improvements in logistics costs and turn rate. I was responsible for preparing and managing a budget of Logistics ($18M+). In addition, I executed order fulfillment processes (plan, source, make, deliver, return) for a three-step production process. I negotiated with the supply base regarding lead times, material shortage management, allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives. I consistently applied business intelligence (BI) and data analysis for reporting and controlling and to inform decision-making. • Defined/executed continuous improvement projects responsible for generating $2M+ in savings/cost avoidance.• Managed project to improve production planning process, increasing efficiency and reducing customer product shortages. • Selected to represent North America on Business Unit Industry 4.0 Board (1 of only 8 members) to identify ways of improving work in 19 worldwide plants. • Spearheaded new product launch readiness efforts with respect to supply chain matters.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:▪ Defined/executed continuous improvement projects (systems, material flow, transportation) responsible for generating $2M+ in savings/cost avoidance.▪ Selected to represent North America on Business Unit Industry 4.0 Board (1 of only 8 members) to identify ways of improving work in 19 worldwide plants. ▪ Spearheaded new product launch readiness efforts with respect to supply chain matters.▪ Managed supplier development relative to supply chain management topics, such as logistic cost improvements, source models, logistics performance, and packaging.

Hanover, De

As Planning Manager, I defined and executed production planning improvement projects, incorporating setup times and standardizing material requirements planning (MRP) parameters. I was responsible for developing the production planning strategy and overseeing execution with respect to machining, plating, and assembly production processes. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:▪ Developed and implemented a digital inventory monitor and batch management process for machining. ▪ Shadowed the Supply Chain Manager for 8 months as a test of proficiencies in preparation for potential promotion to Supply Chain Manager (SCM).▪ Successfully delivered all assigned projects on-time, resulting in promotion to SCM.

Hanover, De

In this role, I created, planned, and delivered a supply chain management training program. I conducted research and identified a model customer to define benchmarks. I established all processes training implementation, including sourcing, and contracting with a third-party provider for a learning management system (LMS). I implemented an effective business process model and strategy. I trained teams in accordance with Continental’s Business System.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:▪ Founded an in-house SCM Training Center, which began locally before expanding to 3 regions (Americas, Asia, Europe), supporting all Automotive locations of the company. ▪ Provided SCM internal consulting services on transportation, warehouse, planning processes, and lean logistics for several plants in the organization globally.

Hanover, De

Implemented enhancements for several SAP logistic modules such as: Sales & Distribution, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, EDI, Business Warehouse and PP/DS in APO.Responsible for the introduction of CMI and VMI procurement strategies.Implemented several SCM process improvements in Cuautla Mx, Nogales Mx, and Bangalore India. SAP Support and SAP User administration.

Hanover, De

Implementation of PP/DS SAP APO Production Scheduling and Sequencing in 6 different plants of the group: Jicin, Czech Republic; Mechelen, Belgium; Culpeper, US; Cuautla, Mexico; Henderson, US and, Varzea Paulista, Brazil. Project planning, process "As is" analysis, "To be" definition, implementation, training and support.

Hanover, De

Hanover, De

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Industrial Administration (Bia), Finance, General