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Cupertino, California, US

• Positioned as the interface between Apple’s product teams and the industries that supply the core component technologies.
• Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies and recommending product innovations based on improving technology.
• Forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces.
• Assess changes in buyer and supplier power within core materials markets and leverage competitive dynamics to Apple’s advantage.
• Effectively interface with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing while balancing cost, volume, and quality.
• Collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met and rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior/executive leadership.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Manage a portfolio of powertrain and chassis system suppliers with an annual spend of $130M. Primary Responsibilities:
• Identify and develop prospective suppliers with an emphasis on India, China, and Mexico.
• Negotiate long term agreements, warranty agreements, incoterms, and contract pricing.
• Manage continuous improvement and cost reduction projects (2013 savings: ~$8M)
• Create, manage, and implement commodity based strategy.
• Implement advanced technology and long term strategic sourcing initiatives.

Bellevue, WA, US

Responsible for the training and supervision of twelve (12) warranty analysts within the Customer Service Department. Daily activities include oversight of incoming warranty claims and supplier recovery efforts, business-to-business negotiations, supervision of departmental debit/credit and accounting systems, campaign coordination, publication of.

Bellevue, WA, US

Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and expediting of assigned materials or parts to support manufacturing processes. Daily activities include the careful management of inventory on-hand, inventory turns, and coordination of new product introductions. Focus on continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap and shortages while improving inventory.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Managed a portfolio of global electrical suppliers and responsible for business-to-business relations. Daily activities were focused on cost saving programs, negotiation of commercial agreements, management of Tier 1.
• Management of continuous improvement and global sourcing initiatives
• Coordination of new product introductions with Kenworth and Peterbilt Engineering
• Led regular supplier performance reviews with PACCAR Supplier Quality
• Negotiated favorable terms and continuity of supply on behalf of PACCAR Parts

Oversaw daily operations for local small business and food produciton facility. Managed a staff of 10+ employees, business-to-business relations, inventory turns and sales.Organized grass roots marketing, social media, and event planning with local community leaders.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Employed as a full time intern for industry leading, Fortune 250 Company within the heavy duty truck manufacturing business. Worked as a commodity manager responsible for negotiating favorable long term supply.
• Directed cost management proposals saving hundreds of thousands of dollars
• Coordinated long term sourcing in the face of changing industrial requirements
• Managed price adjustments based upon commodity indexes
• Created training materials and trained incoming interns

Bellevue, WA, US

• Responsible for various duties across multiple departments at a Fortune 250 company with daily duties including the management of shipments at the corporate office, organization of international sales and dealer.
• Audited the corporate mailroom and sales & credit division of PACCAR International
• Organized records of sales and compiled dealer information into a navigable directory
• Researched developing markets in the ASEAN group and South Korea.
• Assisted the Human Resources Department in basic tasks as needed.

Coordinated the schedules for 60 volunteers with-in a service organization at a Spokane, non-profit teen center. I was elected into this position by my peers and was responsible for being the face of our organization to Libby Teen Center and my responsibilities included oversight of operations, handling and allocation of monetary donations, and the.

Irving, TX, US

Coordinated educational after school activities for primary school students with a focus on converting participants into future Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the Spokane area. Responsibilities included the creation and execution of lesson plans, procurement of supplies, and follow up with students and parents. Notes: Eagle Scout

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Mba

Business Administration, Marketing And Economics