- Instrumental in providing data within SAO for ACT Group, Collins Aerospace that identified $1.1M in savings at year end 2021. Data included lead time, standard cost, stock requirements and analysis, new/old suppliers and estimated future purchase for year-end calculations.- Provided all materials receipt and stock placement for start-up inventory initiated for new development Tech Lab built to augment internal and external customer requirements. Applied sourcing for Approved Suppliers… Show more - Instrumental in providing data within SAO for ACT Group, Collins Aerospace that identified $1.1M in savings at year end 2021. Data included lead time, standard cost, stock requirements and analysis, new/old suppliers and estimated future purchase for year-end calculations.- Provided all materials receipt and stock placement for start-up inventory initiated for new development Tech Lab built to augment internal and external customer requirements. Applied sourcing for Approved Suppliers during build-up with equipment and tooling.- Provided Supply Chain suggestions to Collins Project Manager to improve supplier backlog input to the ACT group in Collins Aerospace facility. Show less

Develop and teach business and industry specific courses for individuals and companies that require training assistance for their employee learning improvement. Facilitated new "Learn and Earn" classes for a five year Entrepreneurial program (E5YP) with management to allow individuals to learn how to create their own entrepreneurial company and develop the ability to sell a product.

Accomplished Global Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional, line/matrix leader and coach with a strong background in project management and SCM consulting. Exceptional understanding of how to analyze current “As Is” processes in order to identify opportunities to save cost and time, while still managing customer expectations and target objectives. Experience has led to an extensive knowledge of best practices, and innovative solutions. Proven results in Construction, Contracts, Engineering… Show more Accomplished Global Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional, line/matrix leader and coach with a strong background in project management and SCM consulting. Exceptional understanding of how to analyze current “As Is” processes in order to identify opportunities to save cost and time, while still managing customer expectations and target objectives. Experience has led to an extensive knowledge of best practices, and innovative solutions. Proven results in Construction, Contracts, Engineering NPI, and Direct-Indirect (MRO) Materials Sourcing. MBA. CPM and CPSM. Supply Chain Management Global/Strategic Sourcing  Tactical Execution Inventory Optimization Risk Management and Mitigation  Materials Management Process Improvements Instructor & Training  Cost Reduction Global Footprint  Procurement Strategies Direct-Indirect/Services New Products Introduction Negotiation  Change Management Show less

Creating and implementing supply chain and general business courses on line for professionals who are interested in changing fields and new entrees from academic settings.

Involved in creating and teaching supply chain, management, and education classes. Facilitated in creating E5YP 5 Year Program with management to allowing for Entrepreneurial opportunity for students.

Description: Actively designed and developed supply chain training programs and competency plans to promote effective operations and outcomes.• Developed buyer/supply chain desktop process and reference manual for new and continuing supply chain individuals. • Participated insourcing for Category Manager for Conflict Mineral project.• Managed transfer and implementation of D&B Supplier Risk Module initiatives for buyers, operations, and global category managers, as well as… Show more Description: Actively designed and developed supply chain training programs and competency plans to promote effective operations and outcomes.• Developed buyer/supply chain desktop process and reference manual for new and continuing supply chain individuals. • Participated insourcing for Category Manager for Conflict Mineral project.• Managed transfer and implementation of D&B Supplier Risk Module initiatives for buyers, operations, and global category managers, as well as personnel and stakeholders in the company international environment. Show less

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company, founded in 1905, is the investor-owned utility that provides natural gas and electricity to most of the northern two-thirds of California, from Bakersfield to the Oregon border. Description: Sourced and negotiated major customer care contracts for major utility company in San Francisco, California, utilizing Order to Cash in the SAP/SRM Module system and best in class supply chain processes.- Interacted with Line of Business management to… Show more The Pacific Gas and Electric Company, founded in 1905, is the investor-owned utility that provides natural gas and electricity to most of the northern two-thirds of California, from Bakersfield to the Oregon border. Description: Sourced and negotiated major customer care contracts for major utility company in San Francisco, California, utilizing Order to Cash in the SAP/SRM Module system and best in class supply chain processes.- Interacted with Line of Business management to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend, and total cost of ownership. Show less

Anritsu Company is the American subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a provider of communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees.Description: Managed offsite Electronics Contract Manufacturing forecasted requirements and deliveries. Led offsite material requirements, including shortage reduction and materials approval, NRM requirements, ECO changes and… Show more Anritsu Company is the American subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a provider of communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees.Description: Managed offsite Electronics Contract Manufacturing forecasted requirements and deliveries. Led offsite material requirements, including shortage reduction and materials approval, NRM requirements, ECO changes and tooling changes. - Drove the reduction of excess material at contract manufacturing company. Show less

Nanosolar is a leading manufacturer of cost-efficient thin film solar cells and panels.Headquarters and solar cell manufacturing is based in San Jose, California, and an automated panel assembly facility is based outside Berlin, Germany. Description: Designed and developed the infrastructure of the supply chain function of a pre-IPO solar company, including global sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier qualification.- Introduced and implemented strategic sourcing plan and… Show more Nanosolar is a leading manufacturer of cost-efficient thin film solar cells and panels.Headquarters and solar cell manufacturing is based in San Jose, California, and an automated panel assembly facility is based outside Berlin, Germany. Description: Designed and developed the infrastructure of the supply chain function of a pre-IPO solar company, including global sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier qualification.- Introduced and implemented strategic sourcing plan and roadmap for aluminum metals components (a key product component), including possible suppliers in U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia- Coordinating closely with the Engineering community, structured and planned for the cost reduction model for the aluminum commodity, critical to the strategic plan using RFP and negotiation tools. Kemper Tregoe methodology used for analysis. Show less

Description: Provided customer focused and profit driven project solutions covering business and functional/supply chain issues. Environments include: New Product Introduction (NPI), Production, and MRO/Services environments. Some project examples are as follows:• Medical Contract: Negotiation of ongoing medical supply chain and supplier contracts for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center/County of Santa Clara, California.• Global Contracts: Wrote and established legal… Show more Description: Provided customer focused and profit driven project solutions covering business and functional/supply chain issues. Environments include: New Product Introduction (NPI), Production, and MRO/Services environments. Some project examples are as follows:• Medical Contract: Negotiation of ongoing medical supply chain and supplier contracts for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center/County of Santa Clara, California.• Global Contracts: Wrote and established legal requirements of global contract for offshore company and their contract manufacturer supplier in China.• Procedures: Wrote and established supply chain procedures for invoice movement, inventory reduction, and supplier management for a company in Seattle, WA. • Inventory: Facilitated excess inventory return from OEM/outsourced contract manufacturer to original suppliers at 25% cost savings for telecommunications company in Fremont, California.• Outsourcing: Led and managed sourcing for outsource planning team for large semiconductor company• Training: Management and creation of Supply Chain E-Learning On-Line Courses (training) for San Jose State University, University of Texas/Dallas, Halliburton, Supply Knowledge, and other domestic and global companies. Show less

Description: Consulted on two separate projects in order to facilitate operations success.1. State Compensation Insurance Fund - A workers' compensation insurer that was created as a "public enterprise fund" by the U.S. state of California, and today has partial autonomy from the rest of the state government. It is required by state law to maintain its headquarters in San Francisco, but has regional offices all over the state.Led supply chain design team for change management… Show more Description: Consulted on two separate projects in order to facilitate operations success.1. State Compensation Insurance Fund - A workers' compensation insurer that was created as a "public enterprise fund" by the U.S. state of California, and today has partial autonomy from the rest of the state government. It is required by state law to maintain its headquarters in San Francisco, but has regional offices all over the state.Led supply chain design team for change management project at large state compensation fund organization in San Francisco, California. Designed, created, and trained employees in ISM best practice and change management from procurement to supply chain functions, including demand spend, strategic sourcing strategies (RFI, RFP, RFQ), team sourcing, cost savings and risk mitigation, supplier SLA program, contract writing/negotiation and management, initiating departmental procedures.2. Contract - an integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945. Other locations throughout California, Colorado, Georgia, Oregon, Washington, and Ohio.Description: Contract expert for multi-million dollar medical data contract for flagship national medical center. Delivered costing analysis or original contract and recommendations for price reduction and negotiations between client and client's supplier. Show less

Provided business and functional operational and supply chain management expertise with successful implementations within New Product Introduction (NPI), Production, and MRO/Services environments. Some project examples are as follows:• RFP: Created and developed multi-million dollar military RFP for large metals company (metal) • Global Contract: Global/Asian and domestic sourcing for a large distribution company.• Cost Reduction: Created breakeven analysis and baseline… Show more Provided business and functional operational and supply chain management expertise with successful implementations within New Product Introduction (NPI), Production, and MRO/Services environments. Some project examples are as follows:• RFP: Created and developed multi-million dollar military RFP for large metals company (metal) • Global Contract: Global/Asian and domestic sourcing for a large distribution company.• Cost Reduction: Created breakeven analysis and baseline budget for organic food company in San Francisco, CA.• Procedures: Wrote and established supply chain processes and procedures for insurance company, Walnut Creek, CA.• Training: Management and creation/development of Supply Chain E-Learning On-Line Courses (training) for San Jose State University, University of Texas/Dallas, Supply Knowledge, and other companies.. Show less

Celestica Inc. is a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Celestica’s global manufacturing network comprises more than 40 locations in 11 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, supplying a wide variety of leading OEMs (original equipment manufacturers).Sun Microsystems, Inc. was a company that sold computers, computer components, computer software, and information technology services. Acted as materials liaison… Show more Celestica Inc. is a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Celestica’s global manufacturing network comprises more than 40 locations in 11 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, supplying a wide variety of leading OEMs (original equipment manufacturers).Sun Microsystems, Inc. was a company that sold computers, computer components, computer software, and information technology services. Acted as materials liaison between Celestica (outsourced EMS) and Sun Microsystems/Engineering (OEM) in order to manage critical materials and supply chain strategy for a pre-launch of a new graphics assembly. Team Improvements: - Lead time mitigation of non-sole source items improved from 18 weeks to 5 days. - Qualification of new suppliers - 100% - Improvement of 100% of second sources for non-sole source suppliers. Show less

Celerity/Kenetics Fluid Systems, Milpitas, California, Supply Chain Commodity ManagerJurong Hi-Tech, Milpitas, California, Sr. Commodity ManagerLSI Logic Corporation, Milpitas, California, Sr. Contract Manager MRO/IndirectApplied Materials, Santa Clara, California, Sr. Commodity ManagerVarian Associates, Palo Alto, California, Corporate Strategic Procurement/Supply Manager