Cost per unit management for inbound material parts, finished vehicle distribution, customs and capital spend relating to containers and plant infrastructure.Logistics Liaison as the single point of ownership for inbound and finished vehicle initiatives and costing linking manufacturing and engineering with logistics and supply chain.Influence decisions for future part supplier sourcing through logistics cost estimates identifying areas for cost reductions.Develop logistics budgets for future vehicle programs and identifying areas for opportunity and risk at every major program milestone.Coordinate with multi-functional teams within manufacturing, engineering, real estate, logistics, legal, sustainable workforce to develop the optimal solution for future program distributions.Build comprehensive plans to reduce logistics spend to meet program cost targets for inbound and outbound logistics.

Generate outbound logistics cost estimations for future programs to identify investment funding requirements and budget constraints prior to vehicle development.Single point owner for future programs relating to outbound logistics connecting Manufacturing, Finance, Program Management, Customs and Engineering aligning program expectations and identifying issues before vehicle launch.Outbound costing lead for high visibility vehicles: Hummer, eLCV, Lyriq, Autonomous, BEV Prime.Produce executive presentations outlining program cost expectations, vehicle and plant readiness for launch. Improved process by incorporating vehicle distribution maps through Tableau.Improve Electric Vehicle forecasting distribution accuracy by incorporating Marketing strategiesEscalated current vehicle design constraints for the eLCV that prohibits rail shipments. Coordinated vehicle modifications for future models to allow for rail network optimization.Analyze vehicle yard capacity coordinating plant infrastructure and the impact outbound logistics cost requirements have to the total enterprise cost accounting for the ROI.Took ownership and developed process documentation making improvements for new and current processes.Ability to work with limited data and align cross functionally with multiple teams on assumptions to obtain desired results.

Produce container, inbound and outbound logistics cost estimations for future and current vehicle product programs.Lead teams across multi-functional departments by aligning assumptions and deliverables to ensure accurate program estimation are submitted for future funding requirements.Analyze part and cube dimensions to optimize container footprint and maximize container and logistic savings.Responsible for container and logistics financials supporting the Total Enterprise Cost Team to insure lowest total cost to GM is identified.Develop, analyze, and implement cost saving initiatives by identifying alternate container designs, accounting for level of assembly and improving supplier locations.

Develop new logistic tools and databases utilizing Tableau, Microsoft Access & Excel that provide beneficial cost impacts.Responsible for continuous improvement of GM’s logistics network and reporting development.Drive collaboration and improvements with cross functional teams through data management, cost analysis and network engineering for all global Inbound Logistics.Analyze inbound cost by reviewing actual versus planned spend and develop action plans to improve plant performance.Identify and deliver cost savings to improve the logistic network through project management, data mining and analysis.Responsible for creating and updating daily/weekly/monthly data reports for team use and to present to leadership.Calculate total enterprise cost impact and savings due to network design improvements.Work with strategic partners on a varying range of initiatives to identify and implement network enhancements.

Implement inventory management processes to maintain inventory accuracy, sustainability, liability and control to reduce supply expense and increase operational efficiency for high value clinical and physician preferred products. Deploy technology platforms including cataloging items to recommend appropriate PAR levels, increase cost savings, reduce inventory value and expired products. On-site consultant at multiple customer locations for all supply chain related topics for Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, CVOR and OR departments. Coordinate with wide range of external departments from warehouse and materials management, to purchasing, vendors and technicians to ensure visibility of product flow, reduce bottlenecks, increase productivity and promote cost savings. Conduct training exercises to ensure compliance and maintain staff accountability on all technological platforms. Define and apply objectives to exceed customer requirements and goals.

Engineered supply chain designs, evaluated transportation savings, and assessed service requirements through data research, bid management, network analysis, project management and customer feedback. Responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions for current and future operations. Established Key Performance Indicators (KPI) measures and used Lean Six Sigma tools to maximize saving prospects while maintaining customer requirements. Presented supply chain solutions to the customer and communicated the implications to each design. Identified saving prospects and maximized current operations utilizing SAP data received from customer. Managed multiple projects simultaneously from identification and design to implementation and deployment. Presented supply chain solutions to customers and communicated the implications of designs through presentations and client meetings. Created efficient supply chain designs and solutions to aid in business development of new and existing customers. Developed utilization charts to analyze carrier cost and competency to optimize transportation lanes. Conducted rate negotiation with carriers to assure best prices were obtained for shipping lanes.

Engineered supply chain designs, evaluated transportation savings, and assessed service requirements through data research, network analysis, project management and customer feedback. Conducted analysis for utilization of continuous improvement tools to design and implement supply chain solutions for current and future operations. Held responsibility for every aspect of assigned projects from identification to implementation. Presented supply chain solutions to the plants and communicated the implications to each design. Built max loads to determine cube efficiency to maximize trailer volume. Documented and made recommendations to improve internal processes.

Maintained customer and employee satisfaction by identifying needs and communicating resolutions. Monitored merchandise entering and exiting the store through a system of quality checks to maintain quality control. Gained valuable customer service skills and ability to adjust to people, circumstances and responsibility. Trained and mentored a diverse group of new associates on company policies and expectations to promote productive team environments.

Observed and documented the current National Return Center procedures to develop a more efficient and cost effective operating system for packaging returned parts. Updated part specifications to ensure a complete turnover to a new computer data tracking system. Communicated with suppliers nationwide to verify correct part information.