I serve as the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain Management for ATS Procurement Operations since 2020. In this role, I have successfully devised and implemented a comprehensive organizational strategy to streamline team responsibilities and optimize processes across various market segments, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. My efforts also extend to adapting and expanding our operational scope in alignment with the company’s aggressive growth-by-acquisition strategy, ensuring seamless integration and sustained service excellence across the board.• Led strategic development and operational execution of a $6.6B global supply chain network, encompassing sectors such as aerospace and defense, industrial, smart energy, health technology, capital equipment, and cloud computing solutions across more than 15 global sites.• Managed dynamic team of 12 direct reports and 400 staff members, providing robust support to Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 clients, thereby bolstering client satisfaction and organizational reputation.• Enhanced supplier alignment and service delivery by revitalizing supplier relationships, negotiating faster order fulfillment, and securing improved material access. Led the creation of a playbook and roadmap to streamline supplier execution of processes integral to Celestica's operations.• Increased team visibility among executive leadership through enhanced metric reporting and regular interactions, thereby clarifying team roles, responsibilities, and successes to the CEO.• Achieved a 2% cost reduction on a $1B expenditure by centralizing the management of indirect materials teams, demonstrating effective cost management and operational efficiency.• Sustained record revenue levels during COVID-19 economic disruptions by fortifying supplier relationships and employing innovative solutions to preserve supply chain integrity and performance.

I was promoted to the role of Director, Global Supply Chain – Procure to Pay, at Celestica, LLC. My primary responsibility in this position was to establish and lead a new global business unit focused on managing procurement activities and supplier payments across diverse client categories, including industrial, energy and signal, capital equipment, and aerospace and defense. I conducted comprehensive analyses of existing operations and devised strategic process improvements that significantly enhanced efficiency, increased transparency, and positioned the business unit for success. Additionally, I managed all procurement staff, employing a servant leadership approach to clearly communicate organizational objectives, and foster team growth and development.My accomplishments within this role are following:• Streamlined procurement operations by designing and implementing new success metrics, focusing on purchase order placement, material push and cancellation, and on-time delivery, thereby enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.• Sustained an 80%+ success rate for purchase order placement by rigorously managing purchase order requisitions and securing timely supplier confirmations, ensuring seamless production workflows.• Coordinated the accurate processing of at least 35% of material orders requiring adjustments due to shifting client demands, negotiating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to optimize material availability and maintain supply chain resilience.

It is worth mentioning that I revitalized supply chain operations at global sites in Portland, Oregon, and Johor Bahru, Malaysia, spearheading purchasing, planning, and logistics functions to drive operational excellence. One of my key tasks is that I directed a team of 40 professionals across two sites, successfully eliminating backlog issues, boosting revenue generation, and stabilizing operations within one year.My key success for this role is:• Expanded role in 2018 at the request of global services business leaders, extending operational oversight to include new markets and business units across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Malaysia, significantly enhancing global supply chain integration and efficiency.

While serving as Senior Director of Supply Chain Management, I provided strategic leadership for North American supply chain operations, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. I managed comprehensive oversight of key areas including materials procurement, production scheduling, inventory coordination, logistics, and business control functions. I spearheaded a series of optimization initiatives across procurement and logistics, which significantly improved operational efficiency and reduced costs. This role demanded a high level of strategic planning and leadership to ensure that all elements of the supply chain were aligned with the company's overall business objectives, resulting in enhanced productivity and profitability.My notable outcome for this role includes:• Championed integration of advanced supply chain analytics, enhancing forecasting accuracy and decision-making capabilities.• Elevated supply chain transparency and accountability by implementing robust business controls and compliance measures.

In my tenure as Senior Director of Supply Chain Management and Program Management, I led a transformative overhaul of the manufacturing and supply chain systems at a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of premium AV distribution systems. My strategic deployment of advanced planning, procurement, and program management tools significantly boosted both profitability and operational efficiency. I also closely aligned manufacturing operations with engineering processes, which was pivotal in elevating the company from a tier 4 to a tier 1 manufacturer. This strategic realignment enhanced our market competitiveness and positioned the company as a leader in the industry.My key contribution for this role is:• Achieved substantial reductions in operating costs by spearheading a year-long initiative to consolidate manufacturing operations into a single facility in Guadalajara, Mexico.

As the Director of Supply Chain Management and Program Management for the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) segment, I led the development and implementation of strategic supplier and supply chain initiatives that significantly enhanced the business's reconfiguration and modification capabilities. I provided executive oversight of critical operations, including materials management, purchasing, commodity management, and inventory control. My role also involved administering supplier relationships, ensuring strict compliance with service-level agreements, and driving continuous process enhancements to optimize supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. This position required a robust understanding of the A&D industry's unique demands and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of operational excellence.A section of my key contributions include:• Played a pivotal role in the operations leadership team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations and occasionally acting as the backup secretary for the Board of Directors.• Updated global sourcing strategies, seamlessly integrating these approaches into existing supply chain frameworks to elevate efficiency and reduce costs.

Fueled best-in-class customer solutions by directing development, optimization, and implementation of corporate supply chain programs. Led distribution team to managing southeastern US territories, providing direct daily guidance to oversee customer discovery and service delivery. Supported sites with direct customer service to enhance P&L by utilizing distribution warehousing and implant stores. ➤ Built and nurtured critical strategic relationships with suppliers and customers.Additional ExperienceSenior Manager, Program Management and Regional Customer Supply Chain Management | Solectron, Milpitas, CaliforniaSenior Global Program Manager | Sanmina, Fremont, California