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Palo Alto, Ca, Us

In my present job, I lead digital, sustainable, and optimal logistics transformations globally by uncovering new global capabilities and opportunities. I ensure global standardization of processes and programs by creating scalable solutions. I support business development, change, and trust by establishing outstanding internal and external strategic partnerships in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.Some of my proudest achievements in my present job include: - Maximized and modified $250M global logistics budget by developing innovative plans. - Increased business productivity by directing global logistics procurement activities across all transportation modes and warehouse providers, encompassing rate and contract negotiations, modeling, and node optimization. - Drove optimal business performance by devising global logistics control tower, including dashboards, network modelling, last-mile efficiency enhancements, and AI & machine learning, and integrating it into operation.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

During this tenure, I ensured smooth workflow by heading design and delivery of cutting-edge logistics strategies; incorporating all modes of transportation in a dynamic team environment. I boosted business continuity and success by strengthening positive and lasting relationships with HP and LSP executive staff. I determined business development opportunities and conflicts, strategic direction, negotiation tactics, and results by cooperating with HP and LSP executive staff. I coordinated operation and fiscal objectives by using comprehensive strategic plans. I oversaw entire workforce by controlling budgets.My key accomplishments include: - Saved costs and improved SC Logistics operations throughout Americas by spearheading complex projects. - Guaranteed financial stability and predictability by managing $75M in yearly logistics expenses, consists of air freight, warehouse, parcel, LTL, and maritime transport activities. - Promoted change management, established team and individual goals, supported professional growth, and offered career mentorship by heading team of two managers and 23 individual contributors.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

During this job, I led seamless execution of business operations by negotiating and employing strategy for HP's international parcel transportation and logistics procurement efforts. I maintained levels of provider rationalization and continuously produced cost savings by skillfully administering execution of a multi-year logistics upgrade. I identified over-billing by formulating new freight audit competencies and guaranteed payments and liabilities adhering to market standards by conducting in-depth market research. I developed strategic partnerships, forged negotiations, designed contracts, and completed service benchmarking efforts by serving as primary focal point for key global partners.My key achievements during this job include: - Attained overall savings of millions of dollars by facilitating projects through network optimization. - Fulfilled company's market requirements by creating value capture strategy, including network analysis, leading international RFQs, and switching to new carriers. - Reduced 3% negative impact on domestic spending by removing service-level guarantee. - Improved operational proficiency by controlling $300M in total logistics spend company-wide.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

In this role, I was responsible for all HP consumer computing products. I was instrumental in implementing the use of HP's International Direct Ship (IDS) program that spanned across four product lines and accounted for $2.3B in annual generated revenue. Organized the seamless transition of the Direct Ship Program from an integrated carrier system to a freight forwarder; accrued $1M in savings and a 35% increase in timely delivery.Hand-selected as the Project Lead for the Direct Ship Dynamic routing project. Coordinated HP IT, CM and a third-party IT organization to collaboratively finish project. Developed a highly effective solution that automatically routed shipments based on rate and service parameters. Analyzed product line supply chains to determine viability of fit with the International Direct Ship program (IDS); ensured that IDS would yield operational benefit across all chains.