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Everett, Washington, Us

Everett, Washington, Us

Responsible for working with Fortive’s Operating Companies (OpCos) to determine the current and future needs of the Electronics Commodity and develop strategies and solutions to address those needs. Also responsible leading a core team of stakeholders at each OpCo to identify opportunities where Fortive operating companies would benefit from corporate procurement commodity management.

Huntsville, Al, Us

Oversee the day-to-day tactical management of the manufacturing site, including production, raw materials management, production quality, test, purchasing, logistics, shipping, and warehousing of raw and finished goods materials. Establish collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams across Adtran Germany and North America locations and various global suppliers. Conduct daily meetings with contract manufacturers in Ukraine to review supply metrics, provide strategic planning, and general oversight direction for all facets of the business. Manage company-wide supply components, including allocations, supply shortage reviews, and implemented daily/weekly/monthly reporting tools

Huntsville, Al, Us

Managed the tactical, day to day, operations of Adtran's Tier 1 Contract Manufacturers located in southern China. This includes providing management oversight in; Programs, Production, Cost/Budgetary Controls, Quality, Test, Inventory Control, and Supply Chain Management.Regarding raw materials, I was actively driving localization programs both for Cost and Lead-Time Reductions. I have also developed and implemented and am now tracking several Inventory Management Programs.

- Responsible for Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control Departments. - Implemented a Clear to Build and Sales & Operations Plan - Developed procedures and process flows for my area of responsibility resulting in ISO 9000 compliance- Implemented Strategic Practices and Commodity Management Principals - Reorganized the warehouse which created a controlled environment providing greater efficiencies, higher inventory accuracy and 5S compliance within 6 months- Developed Standard Metrics such as Cost Saving, Inventory Turns, Production Plan Vs. Actual and On Time Delivery- Performed Executive Presentations to Futaba & TTL Management

- Realigned the Purchasing Departments to focus on Strategic initiatives rather than tactical day to day activities.- Managed and Linked Direct & Indirect Spends for all PEP locations. Des Plaines, Rhode Island and Reynosa Mexico.- Developed ISO Departmental Process, Procedures & Flow Charts. - Passed ISO 2000 Certification Audit. - Implemented a “Quick Hit” initiative for all commodities resulting in immediate cost reductions.- Developed and Implemented detailed Strategic Commodity Plans.- Conducted Multiple Value Stream Mapping Initiatives. - Eliminated redundant activities throughout all business units.

- Management of Plastic Injection Molding, Resins, Logistics and Raw Materials “COMEX” for lowest total cost sourcing activities- Lead supply management, strategy development and consolidation initiatives- Global Commodity team leadership, team participation and Contract Management- Responsible for Lean Supply Chain deployment and assured business unit linkage and support- Coordinate FreeMarkets QuickSource Online Auctions- Developed and presented executive presentations to cross functional teams and supply base- Coordinated successful high level negotiations with Key Suplliers

- Managed the Purchasing Organization in a lean manufacturing environment with a budget of 50+ Million Dollars.- Recruited, hired and trained employees that proved to be strong assets in the Department.- Managed the development of Departmental Standard Operating Procedures.- Developed a complete database of Electronic Components and identified alternates where applicable.- Formulated a strategy that maximized manufacturing flexibility byhaving 4 weeks of raw materials in-house while residing on theSupplier's books.- Developed a Business Case and lead the North American Packaging Team, resulting in over 15% cost reductions for 7 Business Units with a spend of more than 10 million dollars.

- Assessed the requirements and managed the procurement of 3 commodities for 4 North American facilities with an annual budget of over 20 million dollars.- Managed more than 80 suppliers located in Europe, North America, and Asia.- Performed an active roll in 3 commodity teams compromising of Automotive & Power Tool Divisions.- Instituted cross-functional teams to review and conduct capability / quality audits for potential suppliers.- Presented commodity strategies to management at Bosch Global Headquarters in Germany, Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, and at various plant locations.

San Jose, California, Us

Bs Mkt, Business And International Marketing

Business, Business

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