Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. - Management Representative for the quality management system- Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables- Define project tasks and resource requirements / allocation- Develop full scale project plans- Assemble and coordinate project staff- Plan and schedule… Show more Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. - Management Representative for the quality management system- Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables- Define project tasks and resource requirements / allocation- Develop full scale project plans- Assemble and coordinate project staff- Plan and schedule project timelines- Track project deliverables using appropriate tools- Provide direction and support to project team- Quality assurance- Constantly monitor and report on progress of projects to all stakeholders- BOM Control, Inventory support Show less

Managed products from post market launch thru end-of-life. Worked with cross functional teams to ensure overall product business was optimized.- Led customer dissatisfaction reduction by managing action plan, issuing executive summaries and bringing action items to closure.- Improved overall business contribution margin by developing and communicating product post mortems to senior leadership team.- Reduced excess and obsolescence cost by $3 million on 1 product by monitoring… Show more Managed products from post market launch thru end-of-life. Worked with cross functional teams to ensure overall product business was optimized.- Led customer dissatisfaction reduction by managing action plan, issuing executive summaries and bringing action items to closure.- Improved overall business contribution margin by developing and communicating product post mortems to senior leadership team.- Reduced excess and obsolescence cost by $3 million on 1 product by monitoring supply and demand signals. Show less

Forecasted software product demand, analyzed and challenged product business cases and performed ad hoc reporting in support of Business Operation activities.- Ensured software suppliers were paid accurately according to $30 million+ of software applications shipped annually for 25 programs by manually forecasting software BOM utilizing excel.- Successfully implemented and executed a Supply Chain automated on-line business management tool using Savvion software.- Streamlined a 2… Show more Forecasted software product demand, analyzed and challenged product business cases and performed ad hoc reporting in support of Business Operation activities.- Ensured software suppliers were paid accurately according to $30 million+ of software applications shipped annually for 25 programs by manually forecasting software BOM utilizing excel.- Successfully implemented and executed a Supply Chain automated on-line business management tool using Savvion software.- Streamlined a 2 person 40 hour per week position into 1 position with 0 occurrences of a missed deliverable. Show less

Planned, organized and managed worldwide supplier long-term contract negotiations for over $500 million annually of mobile phone accessories, batteries, and various mobile phone components. - Saved ~$140 million or ~28% annually by negotiating supplier contracts for various components and reducing supply base by 38% for packaging and documentation.- Led supplier liability settlements which resulted in $26 million cost avoidance by building cooperative internal and external relationships… Show more Planned, organized and managed worldwide supplier long-term contract negotiations for over $500 million annually of mobile phone accessories, batteries, and various mobile phone components. - Saved ~$140 million or ~28% annually by negotiating supplier contracts for various components and reducing supply base by 38% for packaging and documentation.- Led supplier liability settlements which resulted in $26 million cost avoidance by building cooperative internal and external relationships with suppliers.- Drove e-commerce negotiations for coin cell batteries which resulted in 19% annual cost savings utilizing a new business tool.- Gathered and analyzed data to develop high-level sourcing and commodity strategies, and seamless worldwide critical direct materials supply process, creating competitive advantage to ensure business objectives.- Identified, developed and selected world-class suppliers to provide competitive advantage on cost, quality, technology, service and responsiveness on mobile phone components. Show less

Held various positions in purchasing from entry level buyer to senior purchasing agent responsible for procurement of $500 million annually of mobile phone components. - Developed sourcing strategies, supplier selection and contract negotiations that resulted in 15% cost savings on power electronics and 8% on batteries as part of a global commodity management team.- Reduced battery inventory by 45% by reworking excess product.- Realized $1.8 million annual cost savings on 1 product… Show more Held various positions in purchasing from entry level buyer to senior purchasing agent responsible for procurement of $500 million annually of mobile phone components. - Developed sourcing strategies, supplier selection and contract negotiations that resulted in 15% cost savings on power electronics and 8% on batteries as part of a global commodity management team.- Reduced battery inventory by 45% by reworking excess product.- Realized $1.8 million annual cost savings on 1 product by recommending use of a standardized specification. Show less

- Evaluated sales forecasts and maintained supplier relations for this manufacturing facility.- Sourced, negotiated and purchased $3 million annually of raw materials and packaging components to ensure availability for production.- Assisted with new product development and job costing resulting in cost savings.- Worked closely with management and staff to facilitate strong working relationships between departments.- Prepared reports and maintained supplier agreement information… Show more - Evaluated sales forecasts and maintained supplier relations for this manufacturing facility.- Sourced, negotiated and purchased $3 million annually of raw materials and packaging components to ensure availability for production.- Assisted with new product development and job costing resulting in cost savings.- Worked closely with management and staff to facilitate strong working relationships between departments.- Prepared reports and maintained supplier agreement information to streamline processes. Show less

- Purchased standard and specialty cold-headed fasteners for resale.- Responsible for sourcing and qualifying new suppliers.- Worked closely with department heads and staff members to improve department relationships.- Prepared reports for management and assisted in streamlining of procedures.- Communicated with Inventory Control and other department managers in order to foster a strong working relationship.