Material Cost Reduction: Developed and achieved material cost reduction plans through worldwide supply base. Averaged cost reductions of 5% per year of annual spend of $32 million Sales Support: Work with Sales and Engineering with ordering of sample orders, pre-production orders and assisting in resolving customer issues as neededPlanning: Review production forecasts with Sales and Engineering to ensure supplier readiness.Budgeting: Provide overall direction in the development of semi-annual material budgets for the Manufacturing Operations GroupReporting: Develop, maintain and distribute reports showing key performance resultsImplemented: Collaborated with IT to develop more efficient prototype ordering system