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Magnolia, Tx, Us

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Lead a global team responsible for logistics network optimizations, digital deployment, innovation and M&A integration

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Manage a global team responsible for supply chain network design and transportation optimization for an American multinational enterprise information technology company► Executed analysis and developed strategy for North America and Europe's Lead Logistics Programs, resulting in transition to one partner in each market reducing procurement costs and management fees ► Led a Global Network analysis to rationalize logistics footprint by eliminating or down sizing inventory locations by increasing the use of cross dock, dual stock and inventory risk pooling► Directed a team in the creation of a document to define/monitor supply chain megatrends, such as blockchain, autonomous vehicle, digital supply chain, geopolitical impacts, and circular economy ► Completed Stanford Business School's program, "Building Innovative Leaders," developed for HP's top talent► Led the integration of the Logistics network for the HyperX acquisition. Included global integration strategy thru implementation

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Managed a team of SAP analysts and project managers responsible for supporting regulatory compliance of SAP supply chain assets in the area of logistics, order management, and finance► Supported HP's split by managing the process for hiring contractors and buying software in support of the IT split activities while also creating 109 temporary service agreements between the companies for supply chain systems interim agreements

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Oversaw partner management from evaluation and contract negotiations through first phase implementation of a supply chain tool, leveraging GT Nexus Cloud Solutions to enhance shipment visibility► Served as the program lead representing the supply chain IT team in the evaluation of planning and logistics systems to support a growth initiative targeting to double revenue in Brazil► Chaired the GT Nexus shipper's council, working closely with the GT Nexus Executive team and representing the shipper council members composed of GT Nexus clients

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Drove the business implementation of transportation solutions focused on TMS, carrier bid optimization, and logistics partner management for inbound ocean/air and outbound domestic surface ► Managed the business evaluation of SAP TM8.0, organizational design for a global control tower, global evaluation of 3PL TMS solutions, and implementation of a digital procurement solution ► Collaborated with regional operations teams to drive process improvement for North America and selection of a 3PL TMS provider for EMEA, ► Published a strategy document with standardized metrics and pricing for managing third-party logistics partners global models, including development of a surface transportation strategy for Europe

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Led a team of eight security professional in the integration of the regional claims and security teams into a centralized organization with outsourced claims administration ► Directed the development of a cross-business unit program to provide a global strategy for HP inbound logistics, converting supplier paid freight to HP paid freight by leveraging a common platform to maximize HP logistics spend.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Supervised a team in the design of transportation solutions for the Americas with annual spend of $450MM by maintaining relationships with transportation service providers► Chaired quarterly business reviews between HP and carrier senior management to drive strategic direction, promoting innovation, cost, and performance improvements through the implementation of new programs ► Collaborated with leading logistics benchmarking companies to provide market intelligence on logistics cost and performance, delivering information for RFQ and rate negotiations to drive down cost on specific lanes► Served as an SME in network redesign and supply chain optimization initiatives by educating business units and corporate teams on transportation markets and factors that impact freight costs

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Managed a global team in the development of surface transportation solutions in cooperation with regional operations managers► Led the business integration of the surface transportation after the HP and Compaq merger by negotiating an immediate rate reduction from carriers to maintain the business and conducting a surface RFQ in North America and Europe utilizing carrier bid optimization software

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Directed the creation of logistics solutions for NA regional transportation with an annual spend of $200MM by managing relationships with North American transportation service providers ► Participated on the Compaq-HP pre-merger transportation procurement planning team and developed a pre-planned RFQ schedule for post-merger use, saving $70MM in transportation costs through leveraging spend

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

► Oversaw project development and implementation of new logistics solutions focused on internet-based platforms, logistics software, and 3PL providers► Successfully managed the testing and integration of i2's Transportation Management software with SAP, WMS, while providing functional expertise for the i2 suite of logistics software

Miami, Fl, Us

► Designed and developed a solution center to demonstrate to senior management of current and prospective clients Ryder’s supply chain capabilities incorporating logistics software► Acted as a functional expert during the sales process in the application of Ryder’s solutions to the client’s requirements

Miami, Fl, Us

► Determined optimum design for implementation of logistic solutions for current and potential clients► Primary responsibility included optimizing dedicated fleets for grocery and consumer goods companies.

Miami, Fl, Us

► Managed on-site transportation needs of dedicated fleet clients► Responsibilities included labor planning, P&L accountability, equipment utilization, and logistics consulting ► Clients included Campbell Soup, Flowers Baking Co., Ameron Steel, and Oklahoma Fixture

Lowell, Ar, Us

► Managed Just-In-Time deliveries to the Big Three auto assembly plants

Mba, Industrial Management - Logistics

Certificate - Building Innovative Leaders, 6 Month Program

Bsba, Finance