•Developed a web-based solution to create resiliency within the supply chain•Created process for monitoring global events (Signposts) and how to illuminate within value chain•Helped define parameters and train the Artificial Intelligence model to scan the internet for risk•Defined risk pillars and the effective communication to key stakeholders to create mitigate plan•Assisted with designing and integrated the value chain mapping into the resiliency application•Collaborated with cross functional area to integrate their business needs into system needs•Aligned with counterpart projects to synchronize requirements to meet long term resiliency goals•Researched and consolidated external sources to aid in understanding of risk profile•Worked with the agile process to define business requirements and wrote user stories•Released the software features over multiple releases in multiple years on time with quality •Effectively supported the business with training, user communication, and on-call support

•Nurtured relationship with partner with the vision of creating a joint purchasing organization•Worked within an NDA to develop a long-term partnership and create joint sourcing•Enlightened leadership with partner’s best practices as an approach to improve processes•Simplified processes and work instructions for the buyers to reduce complexity on partnership•Collaborated with cross functional teams to understand their processes and summarize with partner•Leverage the partnership to drive profitability on future programs and possible shared platform•Studied partner’s procedures to understand business and cultural difference and similarities•Created financial tracking database to score joint savings discovered between two companies•Co-leader in creating the buyer training plan, the training content, and in the virtual classroom

•Responsible for GDiMPS, eContract, and Contract Savings•Transformed the purchasing system (GPS) from window based to online application (GDiMPS)•Implemented the supplier online quoting tool and buyer analytical reports to assist in sourcing •Reviewed and resolving any defects relating to the new functionality in the testing environment•Worked closely with IT team to ensure the projects were delivered on time with quality •Effectively supported the business with training, user communication, and on-call support•Developed a long-term plan for next system projects with leadership and IT•Wrote the requirements and financial business cases for system enhancements•Worked with cross-functional teams to integrate their business needs into future system changes •Led the monthly global meeting to have open communications with the global users •Assisted with the Material Indexation Training for the global buyer community •Ensured Safety and the GPSC priorities were a part of everything and every day

•Led a multifunctional, global team on the development of a web-based solution to track savings•Worked with the agile process to define business requirements and wrote user stories for IT•Tested and resolving any defects relating to the new functionality•Released software features over multiple releases during multiple years•Integrated many manual functions and streamlined the processes into the web-based solution•Consolidated over 200 reports into 26 common reports into a financial cube for flexible reporting•Wrote the user guide and the training documents for the global system users•Developed and prepared the monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for GPSC VP and CFO

•Managed, trained, motivated, and evaluated over twenty different financial analysts •Oversaw the globally implementation and operations of the Contract Savings system•Helped redesign, write requirements, test, and implement the Contract Savings upgrades•Consolidated, reviewed, and published savings report for the buyers and for finance•Assisted in establishing the financial targets and tracked accruals for annual financial reporting•Implemented operational efficiencies to reduce departmental headcount•Wrote and instructed class “Contract Savings Calculations” at GMU•Participated in the employee cost savings program with three cost reductions implemented

•Helped launch and develop the Contract Savings department’s duties and responsibilities.•Developed spreadsheets and queries for the team to use in the daily analysis. •Analyzed weekly contract changes and verified the price changes for accuracy. •Reconciled budget differences between purchasing and finance.•Researched purchasing contracts for pricing accuracy and recovered overpayments.•Wrote detailed work instructions for the daily and monthly departmental tasks.•Assisted the team with any special financial assignments and projects.•Helped the Cost Management Team to continuously improve the weekly processes.

•Published RFQs, entered quotes, negotiated piece prices, awarded parts, and issued contracts.•Responsible for leveraging prices and for developing cost reductions from current suppliers.•Sourced over 100 parts on multiple programs and contributed over $1.5 million in AP savings.•Supported aggressive program timing, while ensuring business objectives were met. •Created and presented sourcing recommendations presentations for management’s approval. •Conducted technical review meetings to discuss parts with supplier, engineering, and quality.

•Tier II supplier of metal stampings and assembled parts to: GM, Ford, and Chrysler.•Responsible for negotiating contracts and for developing cost savings from current suppliers.•Scheduled outside processors and suppliers to meet manufacturing needs.•Participated in cross-functional teams to launch new products, i.e. APQP meetings.•Followed QS-9000 procedures and responsible for upkeep of approved supplier list.

•Supplier of metal, molded, and assembled parts to: GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota.•Assisted with implementation of hybrid KANBAN system.•Helped integrate upgraded MRP system.•Supervised and evaluated Shipping Manager and Production Control Coordinators.•Wrote, implemented, and followed QS-9000 procedures relating to materials and shipping.•Participated in cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling issues.•Oversaw the entire plant’s supply chain system to meet the customer requirements.

•Analyzed customer requirements and minimized premium freight charges.•Addressed inventory discrepancies and followed up balance-out parts.•Cross trained as shipping supervisor and used advance-shipping notices.•Proactively used interactive management systems: DDL & SMART.•Oversaw the customer delivery ratings and resolved customer issues.