* Identified and led multiple material cost reduction projects* Consolidated supply base, moving business from low-volume vendors to strategic partners* Worked with vendors to improve performance* Direct management of 50+ vendors across multiple commodities with a total annual spend of $10M

* Led PFEP (Plan for Every Part) team for Lean transformation project at two manufacturing facilities, with line of sight to a 75% reduction in lead time.* Buyer for plug valves, check valves, butterfly valves and all components. Responsible for $20M in annual spend, primarily with overseas vendors.* Acted as primary liaison with sister facility in China and managed Master Production Schedule.* Monitored inventory levels on three largest product lines and worked with vendors to improve material availability.

* Monitored and reported on performance issues at component facilities.* Consolidated and reported all velocity performance metrics at component facilities. Acted as single point of contact and safe source for metrics.* Worked with process partners in Transportation to maximize freight efficiency opportunities at component facilities. Analyzed freight spend and led regular governance meetings.* Led team to reduce Supply Chain Response Time from external suppliers, enabling component facilities to become more agile and improve inventory turns.

* Worked closely with cross-functional team and led weekly meeting for upper management to report on performance issues at component facilities* Consolidated and reported all velocity performance metrics at component facilities. Acted as single point of contact and safe source for metrics* Assisted with freight budgeting process and led monthly freight cost governance meetings

• Worked collaboratively with external suppliers to address and resolve performance issues using RCCA methodology• Conducted rough-cut capacity analyses for all assigned suppliers• Utilized 6 Sigma methodology on supplier recovery projects in partnership with Global Purchasing

• Collaborated with suppliers to coordinate shipping schedules to meet facility production plans and expedited shipments when necessary• Utilized MRP, Lognet and MTS systems to analyze schedules, production requirements and inventory levels• Managed recovery plans for critical suppliers in partnership with Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Performance Engineers• Communicated material availability information to internal customers• Played a key role in “war room” project which improved material availability for key value streams

• Supervised third-party delivery agents contracted to deliver the New York Times• Created, maintained and disseminated performance reports for delivery partners• Developed and implemented service improvement plans• Worked with customer (New York Times) and delivery partners to handle all day-to-day delivery and performance issues, including trucking and distribution issues• Built and maintained relationships with all partners

• Managed circulation staff (sales and operations), developed and executed sales, marketing and service improvement initiatives• Planned department budget and managed financial expenditure• Managed the Newspapers In Education program, secured sponsors, developed curricula and supervised delivery quality• Responsible for contractor performance and improvement

• Supervised district managers, customer service department and distribution department• Responsible for home delivery and single copy delivery performance• Reorganized entire single copy distribution model and rewrote all delivery agent contracts to improve accountability and service• Worked with Marketing Director to create strategic sales and marketing plans

• Managed home delivery, single copy and hotel contractors and news agencies• Sold and set up new accounts and performed audits of existing routes to maximize sales potential and eliminate waste• Worked on continuous improvement of all delivery routes, setting up distribution points and reorganizing/combining routes to increase efficiency and maximize sales and customer service• Worked with contractors to ensure delivery performance and material availability

• Recruited, trained, motivated and supervised newspaper carriers• Organized sales efforts with contractors to increase home delivery penetration• Represented the newspaper at local events and trade shows

• Recruited, trained, motivated and supervised youth carriers• Managed bundle-drop, rural home delivery and single copy employee drivers• Worked with contractors to sell newspaper subscriptions• Managed single copy draws and returns