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 supply chain objectives. • 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 efficiency.• 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 MRP systems, identifying discrepancies, performing root-cause analysis, and aligning outputs with current production schedules and inventory targets.• 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, enhanced agility, and aligned operations with evolving business needs.• Enhanced Supply Chain Resilience through Risk Mitigation: Contributed to the development and ongoing updates of contingency plans, mitigating risks and ensuring business continuity during disruptions.Key Achievements:• Operational Efficiency: Led initiatives that improved supply chain efficiency by 30%, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing overall performance.• Data Accuracy: Developed and implemented VBA automation that improved MPS and MRP data accuracy by 100%, resulting in better alignment with production plans and optimized inventory levels.

• 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-demand planning processes for the Oracle Supply Chain Management Business Group. • 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.• Streamlined Master Production Schedule: Prepared and loaded MPS data weekly, contributing to a more efficient and transparent production planning process.• Developed New Hires: Trained and mentored new material planners, fostering a knowledgeable and capable team. Key Achievements:• Surpassed Quarterly Sales Targets: Leveraged strategic planning and meticulous execution to consistently exceed multi-million dollar quarterly sales goals, even during pandemic disruptions.• Successful NPI Management: Orchestrated the management of two NPI initiatives, ensuring a smooth pilot run and a successful market launch for both products.

• 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.• Forged Strong Transportation Partnerships: Coordinated with transportation providers to guarantee prompt and efficient shipment movement. • Key Achievements:• Cost reduction: Negotiated contracts resulting in an average material cost reduction of 20%.

• 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.