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Lewisville, TX, US

• Strategically mapped, directed, and executed a comprehensive exit strategy for an underperforming vendor, encompassing ~$800K in annual spend, 12 molds, and 58 unique parts.
• Managed a portfolio of $21M in annual spending across 42 global vendors specializing in surgical instruments and Implants.
• Generated approximately $620K in spend reduction across existing accounts through strategic negotiations optimizing supply chain operations, optimizing manufacturing loading, and consolidating fragmented spend.
• Cultivated and nurtured relationships with key vendors critical to fulfilling business requirements for both sustaining and new projects.
• Facilitated seamless coordination between business stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely project deliverables.
• Produced comprehensive quarterly and annual reports detailing supplier performance, providing valuable insights for continuous improvement initiatives.

Forchheim, DE

• Directed $3.2 million in annual spending across 20 suppliers and 400 SKU variants.
• Achieved $1.2 million in annual cost savings through successful implementation of ABC analysis for inventory management.
• Reduced operation shortfall by 15% through improved forecasting techniques, enhancing supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
• Achieved a 20% decrease in material holding costs while optimizing safety stock strategy and ensuring Just-in-Time delivery.
• Increased productivity by 24% through the enforcement of standard operating procedures, utilizing lean tools such as Kaizen, A3 thinking, 5 Why analysis, and Plan Do Check Act.
• Initiated investigations to identify procurement process bottlenecks and implemented corrective actions addressing root causes.

Forchheim, DE

• Contracted with Randstad Sourceright*
• Conducted analysis of procurement data, offering solutions through the generation of SAP reports and KPIs on a weekly basis.
• Daily review and analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including purchase order placement, order expediting, validation, and variance analysis, with recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
• Vetted and chose suppliers based on performance quality, record of on-time deliveries and competitive pricing.
• Created daily requirements lists to guarantee timely availability of components and raw materials for production schedules.
• Analyzed SAP demand across multiple platforms and generated shortage reports for production lines, ensuring uninterrupted output.

Plano, TX, US

• Contracted with GO Systems*
• Evaluated operational procedures and equipment, providing troubleshooting support to facilitate process operations and reduce downtime.
• Optimized store planning to meet organizational needs, cutting in-store lead time by 10 days.
• Coordinated with vendors and internal resources to procure and install equipment, materials, and spare parts.
• Implemented a combined approach of Genchi Genbutsu and Root Cause analysis, resulting in a 15% reduction in major breakdown downtime.

Master In Science, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Technology

Diploma, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications