Darrin Lienhardt Email & Phone Number

Grain Valley, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Lead all product development sourcing activities for North/South America, from concept through Start of ProductionFacilitate cross-functional meetings with suppliers and company design engineers, to ensure manufacturing feasibilityPerform supplier audits that guarantee suppliers meet Haldex standards as well as IATF and ISO requirements Oversee supplier selection process for all North America (NA) project materials, guaranteeing alignment with regional/global strategy Lead supplier negotiations on total scope of work encompassing cost, packaging, logistics, quality, and timelineGlobally source materials that reduce overall BOM costs while meeting Business Case forecasts and project timelines Developed sourcing strategy that reduced financial risk by focusing on the variables in logistics costs and tariffs/dutiesNetwork with finance, R&D, sales, and management to ensure sourcing activities are aligned with corporate objectivesServe as Lead Sourcing representative on the NA Change Management Board for new-product developmentDeveloped sourcing transition process enabling a seamless flow of materials from project management to production Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure supply base meet APQP and PPAP standards for all materials

East Alton, Il

Provide Olin Brass and their subsidiaries the required materials, services, and support required to meet the demands of the business operations. Tactically manage an annual spend of over eight million dollars that encompasses but is not limited to, electrical, oils & lubricants, bearings, and abrasives. Strategically manage commodities to ensure best price, terms and conditions, vendor mix and responsiveness. Analyze, forecast, and plan for changes in pricing that could have a negative impact on the bottom line or provide a cost advantage to the company.• Managed consumption rates, stock levels and pricing, reduced inventory nine percent, saved over $100,000 • Facilitated the testing and replacement of a high use thermocouple and negotiated a 2 year contract. Conservative projection is a 10 – 25% increase in longevity resulting in a $66,000 annual cost savings.

Whiteman Afb, Mo

Competitively selected to lead 322 personnel to support the US’ state-of-the-art, $42 billion stealth bomber fleet. Oversaw the installation’s $737 million supply chain management and distribution management operations spanning warehouse management, fuels storage/distribution, and transportation maintenance & operations. Manages training, security, IT systems, quality assurance, base deployments, and a $2.4 million operations budget. • Refined supply chain processes for the AF’s most challenging weapons system…achieved all FY12 flying goals • Led team to earn Command’s record-setting logistics compliance and operational readiness inspection ratings • Clinched Daedalian, National Defense Transportation Association, and American Petroleum Institute awards• Oversaw Logistics Officer Training/Mentored development of 23 officers.• Expanded the stealth bomber’s role from a US-based strike asset to a deployable force able to operate overseas • Innovative transformation results earned Air Combat Command’s top supply unit awards 2 out of 3 years

Eielson Afb, Ak

Led 320 personnel spanning 16 different specialties in direct support of flying operations. Managed the installation’s $132 million supply account, 934 vehicle fleet, and a 26 million gallon fuel reserve. Responsible for all air and ground movements, oversaw a $4.8 million house-hold goods program, $1.2 million commercial travel program and a $2 million operations budget. • Authored Iraqi Base Support Draw Down Plan used to reduce over 100 positions over 5 Forward Operating Bases• Earned Squadron a 98.7% in-compliance rating, highest rating ever given by Pacific Air Force Inspector General

Baghdad, Iraq

Served as the senior Air Advisor to Iraqi Air Force base leadership on base support functions. Provided vision and direction for senior Iraqi officers on infrastructure, supply chain management, transportation, and logistics planning. Led a ten man team of advisors who advised over 500 Iraqi Airmen that encompassed ten support areas. • Directed thirty million dollar base construction; grew Iraqi base capacity by 500%• Orchestrated humanitarian airlift to battle of Najaf. Delivered $180 thousand in supplies/hundreds of lives saved

Eielson Afb, Ak

Led 68 personnel and managed the installation’s cryogenics program and a 26 million gallon fuel storage distribution system consisting of 21 tanks, 3 hydrant systems and 31 vehicles that supported 41 base assigned aircraft, 750 vehicles, and 105 support tanks.

Eielson Afb, Ak

Supervised 53 deployment managers, 24 unit control centers and 100 mobility personnel as Installation Deployment Officer. Plan and executed deployment operations for a 3,200-person deployable force. Managed $18 million in war reserve materiel and coordinated 27 inter-agency support agreements valued at $500 thousand in annual reimbursements. • Developed installation reception and deployment plan, noted by Pacific Air Force Inspector General as best seen

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mi

Instructed junior level college courses on Leadership Studies and Military History. Directed the unit’s recruiting efforts, managed the recruiting budget, and oversaw the Air Force Scholarship Program. Provided leadership training, military discipline, educational and career guidance for more than 120 cadets. • Earned best Medium Sized Detachment in the country for 2005

Certificate In Life Cycle Executive Leadership

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Logistics, 3.75 Gpa

•Graduated with Honors

Bachelor Of Science Education, Education, 3.79 Gpa

•Graduated with Honors •Presidents List