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Houston, Texas, United States

Ensured the timely and cost-effective execution of multidisciplinary projects across the ABB Industrial Automation division, with a critical focus on developing and maintaining project schedules, forecasting revenue receipts and potential cost overruns, managing project contract compliance and leading project resource planning activities.- Monitored Contract Compliance through the issuance of project milestone invoices and through strict change order management to effectively grow… Show more Ensured the timely and cost-effective execution of multidisciplinary projects across the ABB Industrial Automation division, with a critical focus on developing and maintaining project schedules, forecasting revenue receipts and potential cost overruns, managing project contract compliance and leading project resource planning activities.- Monitored Contract Compliance through the issuance of project milestone invoices and through strict change order management to effectively grow project margins where possible. Additionally, acted as the direct interface between ABB and customer organizations regarding schedule management and the forecasting of activity completion.- Managed and led adoption of ABB Integrated Project Management (IPM) client to ensure project revenue and cost forecasts are accurately recorded monthly, in addition to the supporting Projects Organization with project status reporting and project review preparations. Show less

Houston, Texas

Led critical project pursuits and delivered project proposals in support of the ABB Industrial Automation, Telecommunications business and managed associated tasks culminating in the coordination of cross functional team to accomplish shared proposals activities such as bid kick-off and pursuit strategy meetings, project sourcing, operations planning, full-cost modeling and risk review.- Satisfied EPC and End User RFQ requests with the 100% on-time delivery of over 40 distinct… Show more Led critical project pursuits and delivered project proposals in support of the ABB Industrial Automation, Telecommunications business and managed associated tasks culminating in the coordination of cross functional team to accomplish shared proposals activities such as bid kick-off and pursuit strategy meetings, project sourcing, operations planning, full-cost modeling and risk review.- Satisfied EPC and End User RFQ requests with the 100% on-time delivery of over 40 distinct proposals, proposal revisions and amendments via close management of the proposal and risk review timeline and a balanced focus on customer service, process compliance and execution of the ABB bid process. - Developed and controlled the full cost model for each Telecommunications project pursuit, consisting of analyzing relevant material and service costs, estimating ABB Engineering & Project Management contribution, forecasting project cashflow and creating project risk and opportunity profile. - Created methodology and excel tool to provide market price analysis and competitive assessment based on comparative costs and known competitive advantages and core competencies of pursuit competitors. - Drove process standardization by managing ABB Integrated Management System (IMS) for the Americas HUB, and developing formal process documentation and guidance for Tendering, Tender Screening, Tender Preparations, Cost Input and Pricing, Tender Approval and Negotiations. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Supported the ABB Industrial Automation, Telecommunications business by executing tactical supply chain responsibilities resulting in the capture of project cost savings and tender cost improvement, delivery of critical system components and strengthening of the Telecoms portfolio through the qualification, development, and management of strategic suppliers. Additionally, led all Telecoms supply chain activities commencing with project pursuit kick off and concluding with execution and project… Show more Supported the ABB Industrial Automation, Telecommunications business by executing tactical supply chain responsibilities resulting in the capture of project cost savings and tender cost improvement, delivery of critical system components and strengthening of the Telecoms portfolio through the qualification, development, and management of strategic suppliers. Additionally, led all Telecoms supply chain activities commencing with project pursuit kick off and concluding with execution and project delivery.- Delivered total tender cost improvement and cost savings of $1.1M across the SASOL LCCP, Lotte Axiall LACC & BP Mad Dog II projects.- Directed supplier qualification and development for the Telecommunications vertical. Conducted regular business reviews, supplier performance evaluations and strategy sessions with key vendors resulting in 100% spend with qualified suppliers. -Led quality improvement initiative to develop approved vendor methodology and list. The approved vendor list initiative resulted in a repeatable and auditable process for ensuring that high impact and critical vendors were incorporated into the Telecoms procurement strategy and provided a basis for delivering value to ABB customers via quality vendor partners.- Managed supply chain KPI’s and metrics for the Telecommunications vertical, consisting of open order report management, vendor invoicing support, on-time delivery analysis and GR/IR discrepancies. Show less

Houston, Texas

Completed 12-month Project Management development program, gaining the skills and practical knowledge to inject results driven leadership into high-paced and complex industrial projects. Additionally, applied Supply Chain knowledge to process improvement and cost reduction initiatives resulting in potential cost savings of $1.2M in the project service category. - Fulfilled leadership role in subcontract projects at Kiewit Offshore Services for Shell Appomattox and Hess Stampede by… Show more Completed 12-month Project Management development program, gaining the skills and practical knowledge to inject results driven leadership into high-paced and complex industrial projects. Additionally, applied Supply Chain knowledge to process improvement and cost reduction initiatives resulting in potential cost savings of $1.2M in the project service category. - Fulfilled leadership role in subcontract projects at Kiewit Offshore Services for Shell Appomattox and Hess Stampede by identifying and removing process waste and driving Foremen and Craftsmen execution though human capital and schedule management.- Developed progression model to monitor and increase productivity of Scaffolding, Coatings and Fireproofing activities. - Introduced on time delivery metric to project deliverables and obtained on time delivery percentage of 95% for project milestones and critical activities.- Managed deployment, implementation and training for human capital management system comprised of online portal and mobile app, systems are designed to enhance the employee experience of 4,000 craftsmen by allowing the management organization to record working hours, issue performance reviews and award trophies.- Delivered milestones including ground-up development of system functionality and features, creation of training documentation, training end users, and managing live deployment at 150,000 sq. ft. construction yard.- Directed Supply Chain initiatives to drive cost reduction in Rental Equipment, Lumber & Hardware and Fuel Resources by coordinating key supplier reverse auction, resulting in 22% cost savings and 5% rebate on accounts greater than $5M. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Optimized globally integrated Procurement organization by executing data and process analysis to enable operations performed at each of FMCTI's United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, Norway & Malaysia production facilities.- Constructed monthly metrics dashboard for Regional Procurement Manager via SAP reporting and analysis. Including Financial Standards Compliance, Receipts Forecast Accuracy, Receiving and Warehousing KPI dashboard and Regional Procurement KPI dashboard -… Show more Optimized globally integrated Procurement organization by executing data and process analysis to enable operations performed at each of FMCTI's United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, Norway & Malaysia production facilities.- Constructed monthly metrics dashboard for Regional Procurement Manager via SAP reporting and analysis. Including Financial Standards Compliance, Receipts Forecast Accuracy, Receiving and Warehousing KPI dashboard and Regional Procurement KPI dashboard - Established process for regular SAP analysis and reporting, culminating in distribution of reports to the wider procurement organization. Notable among which is a Daily Tactical Report which presented critical delivery and supplier quality metrics to Buyers, planners and Procurement Managers.- Enabled organizational transformation through direction in Quality Improvement and Value Stream Mapping projects. Created value by identify and removing waste and inefficiency in procurement processes.- Coordination of Work in Process inventory Audit. Audit verified the location of approximately 10,000 pieces of material located in various manufacturing states at vendor locations around the globe. - Execution of training for various Business Intelligence and SAP tools Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Completed 10-month rotation through integrated Regional Supply Chain Functions, with a focus on developing skills necessary to impact the areas of Product Line Global Demand Management, Strategic Sourcing, Data Analysis, Tactical Procurement, Project Planning and Supplier Quality.- Drove supplier delivery improvement in common stock fasteners by working collaboratively with supply base towards remediation of past due requisitions and. Additionally, identified and removed… Show more Completed 10-month rotation through integrated Regional Supply Chain Functions, with a focus on developing skills necessary to impact the areas of Product Line Global Demand Management, Strategic Sourcing, Data Analysis, Tactical Procurement, Project Planning and Supplier Quality.- Drove supplier delivery improvement in common stock fasteners by working collaboratively with supply base towards remediation of past due requisitions and. Additionally, identified and removed roadblocks.- Created dynamic Microsoft Excel model to provide comprehensive lead-time and cost analysis for critical parts and components. Model provided historical minimum, median & maximum values for lea-time and cost and resulted 75% reduction in execution time in product line buyer's order issuing process.- Managed turbulent supplier relationship by executing on-site management of vendor open orders and past due deliveries as supplier liaison.- Established communication channel between vendor and FMCTI’s Tullow TEN Delivery and Procurement Teams to minimize adverse schedule impact and liquidated damages incurred as a result of vendor’s poor delivery performance and capacity planning. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Partnered with Controls and Data Management Senior Buyer to apply Supply Chain concepts to existing product line business processes as well as issue purchase orders and maintain delivery schedule via SAP.- Developed and implemented automated Microsoft Excel tool to compile and distribute vendor open order reports.- Created report and meeting format which provided a forum for Procurement and Planning to discuss project critical path challenges, MRP movement, and supply… Show more Partnered with Controls and Data Management Senior Buyer to apply Supply Chain concepts to existing product line business processes as well as issue purchase orders and maintain delivery schedule via SAP.- Developed and implemented automated Microsoft Excel tool to compile and distribute vendor open order reports.- Created report and meeting format which provided a forum for Procurement and Planning to discuss project critical path challenges, MRP movement, and supply constraints for project stock.- Identified and reported monthly cost savings figures for 50 buyers across 6 regional product lines. Show less