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Member of six member Remote team responsible for identifying, defining & bridging operational gaps within HP Enterprise Group's Networking Division departmental organization. Responsibilities within the group have included Supply Chain Operations and Planning (January 2012-March 2012), US and Canada Distribution Channel Operations (January 2012-June 2014), High Value Deal Operations and Sales Planning for: Latin America (July 2014-May 2015) ,Central US (May 2015-Present), Data Center Networking (January 2017-November 2018), Cross-BU (ISS and Storage) (November 2018 - Present), US Commercial (November 2019 - Present), AMS Cross-BU (November 2019 - Present), SMB (April 2024-Present). Creation and presentation of ad hoc remote SFDC training to WW Sales new hires in EMEA, APJ, LAT and North America (2020).

3Com is a leading global provider of enterprise and small-business networking solutions that help organizations achieve their business and networking objectivesPrimary AMI Regional interface with Hangzhou, China manufacturing hub coordinating execution of MPS and FTC compliance and overseeing all cross-functional communications. Direct responsibility for oversight of LAT and NA key revenue deals, including supply reserves, lead time analysis and improvement, risk mitigation for complete delivery orders, liaison with Sales and Supply team to ensure stock available and orders booked and all corresponding reporting to Supply Chain Director. Maximize revenue and efficiency in order shipment by coordinating activities across many functions including Manufacturing base, Worldwide Order Management, Sales and Supply teams as well as Third Party Logistics providers and APR and EUR hubs. Regular process documentation stakeholder during annual ISO 9001 Standards Certification Audit.

Best in class performance in Key Supply Chain metrics - On-Time Delivery and Order Cycle TimeUnparalleled effectiveness in working with Chinese counterparts to quickly react to upside and surplus scenarios and properly position stock to provide most efficient solutions.Fair and objective analysis of AMI (Americas Region) backlog for maximum revenue shipments, including inter-hub repoint and line split opportunities.Superior management of EOL/NPI transitions to best minimize E&O exposure through evaluation of WW supply and demand picture.Accurate monitoring and placement of inbound supply to maximize revenue and prioritize inbound shipment receipt at 3PLManual evaluation and reallocation of committed orders as required to best maximize revenue and minimize risk.; Routers and Switches 2007-2009; Responsible for planning and execution of all switch and product manufactured at 3Com-H3C facility in Hangzhou, China to meet demand. Charged with run-rate analysis and forecasting direction for product. Directly interface with Sales, Manufacturing and Logistics to ensure that backlog mitigation is seamless. Manage NPI manufacturing for testing and/or field sales. Responsible for all EOL and obsolescence management throughout all worldwide hubs. Participate in weekly high-level interface with Finance to identify key customer backlog splits. Selected Achievements:Manage all router and switch build orders in Hangzhou facilityAdvise team of two planners, one forecasting analyst and a logistics manager at Hangzhou facility.Interface for VP of Global Supply Chain Operations and Director of Supply Chain for all supply and demand plan reporting.Coordinate all NPI Sampling for Sales and EngineeringMaintain world class inventory metrics for router and switch partsAct as SAP interface for H3C Supply Chain Operations team

Education record

B.A., History

Major specialization in East Asian History and Culture. Minor concentrations in English, Political Science and Economics