Providing the leadership and strategic direction to ensure the profitable performance and growth of the North America manufacturing and service business. Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic plan to improve processes leading to the successful execution of the company’s long term objectives.

Responsible for delivering progressive thought leadership, robust process development and implementation, training, governance, and services to the procurement teams, business partners and the company at-large using lightweight processes, creative ideas and quick iteration to make a significant impact.

Global Product Line Manager with responsibility for the development and execution of the strategic direction of the Broadcast & Professional AV portfolio, including full P&L responsibility. Also responsible for the tactical management of the product line, business performance to profit plan and forecast, and managing the product lifecycle, from ideation to product development to obsolescence.

Business manager fully accountable for the success of all aspects of international product line including product strategy, product lifecycle, market positioning, pricing, profit & loss, sales forecasting, product engineering facilitation and acts as a liaison between manufacturing, sales, and the end customer. Led new business development by translating market and customer insight (VOC) into new business/ product opportunities, focused on driving revenue growth at existing and new customer accounts, and driving opportunities for short and long-term revenue growth.

Led the development of strategic sourcing initiatives to support divisional growth and productivity goals. Directed cross-functional team in defining core competencies in order to drive sourcing initiatives. Coordinated and led team responsible for defining and planning entry strategies for growth markets outside of existing vertical markets. Led transition from an international sourcing organization to a global sourcing organization managing $120 million in spend; capable of supporting long-term growth objective of increasing international sales from $15 million to $300 million over 5 years.

Led turn-around of failing department of 20 buyers which were responsible for purchasing and managing inventory from vendors in 11 different countries to support annual sales of $300 million. Developed and led team in improving fill rate from 76% to 90+%, and reducing backorders from over $11 million to under $3 million as well as reducing annual turnover in the department from over 60% to less than 10%. Coordinated and led team efforts in selecting and implementing vendor management system to improve efficiency and profitability of domestic vendor programs.

Responsible for leading implementation of quality control processes and ERP system encompassing all operational aspects of the company. Led design and implementation of quality control processes for domestic and overseas manufacturing facilities and contract suppliers to ensure consistency of raw material and finished product quality throughout. Team leader responsible for the roll-out of enterprise resource planning system to tie together all payroll, sales, and operational functions so that company has the visibility of all information needed to effectively and efficiently manage the business.

Charged with directing startup and ongoing development of the only fully vertical textile operation in Cambodia, with weaving, dyeing&finishing and cutting&sewing capabilities, which generated $15 million in annual sales. Collaborated with local government organizations to establish new facility, source optimal factory location, and oversee engineering and construction. Directed strategic business planning, day-to-day operations, and managed P&L. Administered capacity planning, cost management, production forecasting, quality, and process improvement. Oversaw raw materials purchasing, production planning, product development, and cost containment. Performed supplier negotiations and established quality specifications to secure the best pricing of raw materials and to ensure conformity to specifications. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to drive production and efficiency goals. Recruited and hired supervisory staff. Analyzed operational financials and evaluated performance results to identify improvement areas. Directly interacted with global corporate customers and orchestrated supply chain meetings to ensure alignment of forecasted demand with production plans, quality requirements, and delivery deadlines. Liaised among Cambodia and U.S. operations to coordinate production and communicate core corporate objectives.