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Houston, TX, US

Houston

• Supply Chain Program Manager | January 2023 - CurrentFoxconn Industrial Internet - Houston, TX
• Optimized Key Client Operations: Provided strategic support to Cisco, Oracle, and Pure's business units, enhancing B2B interactions by streamlining processes and facilitating efficient communication to align with.
• Led Cross-functional Teams for Operational Efficiency: Spearheaded cross-functional project teams to identify and address bottlenecks, employing data-driven approaches that improved overall supply chain performance and.
• Enhanced Data Accuracy in MPS and MRP Systems: Developed automated tools using VBA to streamline MPS data preparation, ensuring accurate and efficient data loading. Conducted thorough data verification within MPS and.
• Monitored Supply Chain Metrics: Developed and utilized dashboards to monitor key metrics, enabling proactive identification of areas needing optimization and enhancing real-time operational oversight.
• Led Strategic Supply Chain Transformation: Directed a comprehensive redesign of the supply chain, focusing on demand planning optimization and forecast smoothing. These initiatives strengthened overall resilience.

Houston, TX

• Enhanced Supply Chain Resilience: Developed strategies for long lead time and constrained capacity components, ensuring on-time deliveries and a flexible supply chain.
• Optimized Inventory Management for Oracle SCM: Led the configuration development and testing efforts for SAP MM/LE modules, ensuring deliverable ownership. Streamlined inventory control and implemented efficient.
• Supply Chain Management: Collaborated across departments (suppliers, logistics, production) to identify and resolve supply chain gaps, achieving timely solutions.
• Ensured NPI Success: Coordinated material availability for NPI to support on-time launch and production ramp-up.
• Inventory Management: Conducted weekly ROP resizing, set safety stocks, and monitored PO trigger accuracy.
• Risk Management: Proactively identified and addressed excess and obsolete (E&O) risks, presenting strategic action plans to mitigate liability.

Shanghai, China

• Built and Led a high-performing Procurement Team: Managed a team of purchasing specialists, overseeing the procurement of plastic, steel, and aluminum parts, ensuring efficient and cost-effective acquisition.
• Cultivated Strategic Supplier Relationships: Collaborated with customers to vet and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they met our high standards.
• Implemented Supplier Performance Management: Established a comprehensive system to monitor and ensure consistent quality and timely deliveries from suppliers.
• Secured Favorable Contracts: Negotiated contracts for new products and delivery terms with manufacturers and shipping companies through strategic negotiations, achieving cost savings.
• Optimized Logistics and Reduced Costs: Established optimal shipment and transportation routes through consolidation strategies.
• Streamlined Sales Tracking and Ordering: Implemented a system for accurate and timely ordering and vendor communication for all purchases.

• Led Product Development: Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive product specifications, assembly guides, and manufacturing SOPs, ensuring optimal production yield.
• Manufacturing Efficiency: Innovated by designing and developing new fixtures, significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
• Product Analysis: Conducted meticulous analysis of product reliability, durability, and aging reports, pinpointing and addressing areas for improvement before market release.
• Collaboration for Quality Improvement: Actively collaborated with production lines, identifying and rectifying areas for improvement in product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Quality Assurance: Maintained consistent and optimal quality of fiber optic connectors through effective management and rigorous maintenance.