Manage overall indirect procurement and supply chain operations of 60 facilities and $200M+ spend along with creating strategic roadmaps to meet corporate growth targets. Streamline procurement functions by deploying a new, innovative P2P software. Explore the opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings by conducting Gemba walks during BU and supplier visits. Contributed in developing a five-year strategic plan for Global Supply Chain and supporting centralization of procurement. - Contributed total of $11.6M cost savings during tenure- CI project lead to improve savings project velocity. 30% increase & $4M of projects converted to active- Utilized value stream mapping to develop new processes and policies- Procured software and automated equipment to support the digital transformation of the organization

- Continued to corral spend under control by establishing strategic agreements for new categories- Use of SaaS, & GPO's to manage tail spend- Utilization of E- auctions for various categories

- Drive standards and compliance- Train Category Managers- Sourced & qualified new wire harness supplier for the entire organization. Over $1M savings opportunity

Reported to the President and lead all supply operations, including planning, procurement, shipping, distribution, and inventory management with complete accountability and management of seven facilities with a team of 23 cross-functional staff members. Restructured existing warehouses and reassigned inventory that eliminated excessive touches of material between facilities. Partnered with high-performance sales teams for the accurate monitoring of safety stock levels for distribution items.

Directed all MRO and indirect spend for eight business units including the corporate office, while serving as a supply chain liaison for acquisitions (direct, indirect, and logistics support). Oversaw the development and execution of national supplier agreements for the entire enterprise along with evaluating staff performance and business productivity against set targets to ensure seamless workflow. Deployed industrial vending machines to stock, track, dispense and replenish MRO inventory. Secured profitable contracts and selected preferred venders by analyzing Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Headed all the operations of direct and indirect product categories to meet targeted objective of U.S. and Mexico facilities. Collaborated with demand management to ensure data integrity on BOM’s and Item Master. Led overall material planning procedures from initial forecast and demand generation to product shipment to customer, while establishing reorder points, safety stock, and Vendor managed inventory (VMI). Created material plans, purchase and production schedules, and comprehensive reports using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system.

Piloted supply chain and logistics operations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, while maintaining a supply account with assets, worth $15M and placing requisitions using an annual budget of $2M. Supervised, trained, mentored, motivated, and inspired a team of 20 experts along with leading the seamless transition and quick implementation of a new ERP system. Ensured the quick shipment of equipment and personnel by creating helicopter loading plans and strategies.