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Leading supply chain management (SCM), international strategic sourcing, and procurement for subsidiary companies, improving operational agility and adaptability.Driving efficient and cost-effective identification, acquisition, storage, and distribution of materials and resources required for design, fabrication, installation, and delivery of our products and services. Spearheading supply chain and customer service excellence through continuous improvement, technology integration, and business process reengineering.

Delivering excellence in International Supply Chain Management, Global Operations, and Continuous Improvement ⚓

Sarpsborg, Østfold, No

Provided international Supply Chain, Logistics & Customer Service excellence to the world’s leader ($550M) of lignin-based biopolymers, specialty cellulose, biovanillin, and cellulose fibrils.Senior leadership role, that reported to the US CEO and was responsible to plan, direct, and control operations for the Americas Supply Chain, including all related systems, cost control, trade compliance, and development of processes and metrics to achieve strategic objectives. Championed sustainability culture focused on People, Planet & Profitability, which delivered record profitability results in 2022 and Q2 2023.Led Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement projects focused on Customer Experience (CX), Order to Cash processes (O2C Value Chain), Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Digital Transformation, SAP Analytics Cloud, Microsoft Power BI, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Specialization, Supply Chain Risk Management & Mitigation (SCRM), Sustainability (Scope 3 emissions), and Behavior Based Safety (BBS). Executed strategic initiatives in international supply chain, logistics optimization & carbon footprint reduction that improved performance and utilization of distribution & storage assets, infrastructure, and inventories. Strategically reengineered the portfolio of bulk liquid terminals, warehouses, maritime transportation systems, general purpose rail tank car fleet, liquid transload solutions, and toll manufacturing along with integration of rail fleet management systems and enhanced third-party logistics (3PL) bulk liquid tank truck, dry van, intermodal, and multimodal program management. Contributed strategic leadership for the successful identification and integration of renewable raw material supply streams, the startup & expansion of a new manufacturing plant, as well as the development and delivery of several new products, which drove record high profitability.

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Us

Partnered with business leaders of the largest propane distributor ($2.2B) to deliver strategic initiatives while developing organizational effectiveness and competencies in Program Management, Process Improvement, and Change Management & Communication. Focused on creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning culture, which promoted an engaged and high performance workforce, yielding a 20% favorable increase in 360-degree feedback.Led key operational excellence projects that streamlined supply chain activities through advanced business intelligence (BI) & analytics, data visualizations, transportation management systems (TMS), mobile fleet compliance & communication technology as well as high pressure rail tank car fleet optimization, utilization, and planning. Upskilled talent, training, and technology for Propane Transport International (PTI), diversifying the 285+ vehicle fleet to meet customer needs and safely transport multiple commodities across the US. Accomplishments increased net profit margins by 15%.Provided transformational leadership for a team of 300+ associates, responsible for purchasing $1B of propane from 250 suppliers, and delivering it to more than 2,000 locations across the continent, Alaska, and Hawaii via truck, rail, terminal, barge, and pipeline.

Woking, England, Gb

Provided regional Supply Chain & Operations leadership (EHS, Production, Distribution, and Customer Focus) for high purity cylinder gases (medical, specialty, and industrial), cryogenic helium, hydrogen, and FDA regulated medical devices as well as supply chain optimization across the western US and Canadian markets. Drove 10% profitable growth by developing an operational excellence culture for a $145M enterprise via world-class, safe, and efficient product and service delivery through a 100+ vehicle fleet from 15 plant manufacturing and distribution sites by 150+ well trained professionals. Created a highly focused People Excellence learning and development environment, which consistently delivered a differentiated customer experience as well as 15% improvement in customer satisfaction. Established and championed a Plant Management Trainee and mentorship program, ensuring the sustainability of highly talented and qualified leadership.Leveraging ICS principles, led development of Hazardous Incident Response Teams (HIRT) with unified command, clear communication, and efficient resource management.

Woking, England, Gb

Led regional continuous improvement and operational excellence programs in customer focus, process excellence, ability to execute, and people excellence. Leveraging Lean Six Sigma strategies and program management, developed & delivered $4M in sustainable cost savings and cash generating projects. Through successful replication across 3 regions in North America, these projects generated an additional $12M for a total impact of over $16M.Collaborating with business leaders, developed financial, functional & individual metrics for Region Staff & Area Managers, improving alignment & delivering 10% increased performance.

Woking, England, Gb

Full P&L responsibility for a broad $35M portfolio of market focused high purity electronic materials, rare gases, specialty chemicals, fluorine and fluorine-based products, systems, and and services supporting the advanced manufacturing techniques of the semiconductor, display, solar, and LED industries. Led the safe, efficient, and profitable operations and 4PL management of the Electronic and Specialty Gases facility in Suzhou, P. R. China. Ensured the facility was compliant with all internal and government regulations in addition to ramping local production, sourcing, and establishment of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, driving commercial development for JV partners (Linde LienHwa Group & AUECC), new product introduction, and enabling export of premium products throughout Asia. Developed a high-performance Team of 100+ professionals, focused on continuous improvement, safety, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and sustainability. Successfully led the Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIRT) as Incident Commander (IC), ensuring safe and effective resolution of hazardous events.

Woking, England, Gb

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of multiple plants and Class A distribution fleets while ensuring the facilities remained in compliance with all internal requirements, Quality Management Systems (QMS) as well as Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), OSHA, EPA, and applicable government regulations to sustainably manufacture and deliver high purity products and services.Integrated transformational leadership practices, creating valuable and positive change that developed followers into leaders.

Washington, Dc, Us

⚓ Captain's List graduate, Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API)⚓ Captain's List graduate, Naval Science Institute⚓ Twice awarded the Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (JSOY & Flag Aide service)⚓ Junior Sailor of the Quarter & Junior Sailor of the Year (JSOY)⚓ Honor Guard (Military Funerals) ⚓ Honor Graduate – Yeoman (YN) Technical Training "A" School (accelerated rank advancement)⚓ Honor Recruit (peer nominated) - USN Boot Camp⚓ SECRET Level Security Clearance⚓ Promoted from Enlisted Noncommissioned Officer to Commissioned Unrestricted Line Officer "Mustang" - Active Duty NROTC

Ba, Physical Science

As, Environmental Science