Jennifer Devole Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, New York, Us

As the Manager of Vendor Management, I provide guidance and support to internal customers to execute critical and strategic vendor relationships focused on those that are high impact, risk and value. I support the vendor management process; sourcing, contracting and the on-going management of vendor contracts, service level agreements; ensuring contractual terms and performance are met and risks managed effectively. I promote the application of relevant strategies, policies and procedures for contracted vendor engagements. I am a resource to internal customers for guidance and support ensuring that company requirements for sourcing, due diligence, risk assessment, contract compliance and continuous vendor management are being accomplished. I am accountable for the vendor management process training activities, tracking of vendor contract metrics, contract lifecycle management and vendor relationship management.

Buffalo, Ny, Us

• Develop Global staff to enhance the management of activities related to strategic and tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, change management, warehousing, and receiving through the implementation of best practices within PLEX ERP System• Lead enhancements to manage Global Corporate policies, procedures and ERP PLEX system to optimize inventories focused on increased inventory turns, reduction of waste, optimizing customer service and overall performance of the site and supply base.• Actively engaged and providing inventory management solutions and guidance enterprise wide• Lead negotiator with Enterprise Supply base for working capital initiatives to support cash flow principals• Gloablly redefining, establishing and implementing MRP best practices via PLEX, to develop raw material and purchased parts standardization and strategy based on corporate and individual facilities needs and projected growth• Encouraging problem solving via LEAN strategies/solutions to enhance the flow manufacturing concepts – JIT, MRP Planning, Kanban on a global front• Developing the tools with in the PLEX ERP for implementation and management of the supplier selection process, onboarding, and overall performance metrics with a focus on total cost of ownership for material acquisition and inventory right sizing.• Actively participate and provide weekly KPI's and metrics to Executive Managerment to support, define and establishing corporate strategic plans and objectives to stregthen and grow in viable markets globally•Responsible for daily material planning, budgeting and costs related to procurement and operational requirements for global strategy.• Continous review and development of data for business performance metrics, comparison, and the evaluation of the active supply base focused on total cost management, supplier optimization and world class quality metrics• Lead the coordination and development of PLEX implementation for various modules

Buffalo, Ny, Us

•Support the implantation of PLEX at the site level optimizing manufacturing and supply chain principals.•Lead activities to optimize site inventories allowing for increased inventory turns, reduction of waste, optimization of customer service and overall site performance.•Lead negotiator for raw material, MRO and indirect spend•Develop raw material and purchased parts standardization and consolidation. •Produce Value Stream mapping to outline current business practices to align PLEX ERP system to manufacturing and operations foot print.•Responsible for daily material planning, budgeting and maintaining costs related to procurement and operational requirements for site.•Assist in product line extensions through the evaluation of the current and future supply base and understood requirements of the customer.•Prepare Supply base for new product launches. •Identify and developing new supply sources.•Implement management practices centered on supplier contracting, negotiation standards and guidelines, policy compliance requirements to meet ISO established requirements.•Developing procedures and best practices for the overall coordination of the supply chain management with other functional areas, planning, scheduling and manufacturing

Göteborg, Sweden, Se

• Developed SKI’s Government Subcontract Process to maintain and acquire new government sales opportunities • Performed product line/business unit purchasing activities according to defined product line strategies• Lead negotiations and implemented PL/BU supply agreements per commodity strategies• Coordinated the implementation of the purchasing cost reduction and supplier consolidation projects associated with gaskets, castings and machining commodities• Responsible for reviewing supply purchase requisitions and identifying sources of supply for component and MRP requirements• Support all related Purchasing functions related to daily operations for direct and indirect activities

•Directs the activities of Production Planners to assure timely execution of all tasks associated with on-time shipment of customer contracts. Planning materials and follow-up with other key company functions, to provide parts and information required in support of schedules. It includes providing for materials, tooling, fixtures and other items required for set-up/run.•Responsible for developing systems & procedures for locating, moving and storage of WIP materials that will facilitate retrieval and visibility improving space utilization.• Identification, communication & corrective action of issues and/or problems •Monitor/communicate changes that impact cost/schedules, impact from changes to scope of supply, design, scrap, rework, material shortages, etc. Develops alternatives, options and recovery plans for consideration/action.•Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, to promote business/shop cycle time reduction & Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Procurement to develop inventory plan in SAP. •Establishes stocking levels•Responsible for developing & implementing inventory planning guidelines, parameters, measurements & procedures as a basis for establishment of safety stock, order quantities, lot-sizing and order policies.•Establishes inventory goals, objectives & performance measurements, inventory turnover goals by commodity, product line, market, Planner, fill rates, safety stocks, ABC categories, etc. considering forecasting goals and objectives. •Responsible for organizing, planning and supervision of the company annual physical inventory and for the analytical review and monitoring of residual, variant and obsolete, slow moving inventory consistent with company policy, objectives and goals.•Chairman of the Company Change Control Board. •Responsible for developing & supervising a staff of competent well trained personnel.

Us

•Accountable for the effective management of Subcontracts/Subcontractors to government projects•Key focus on areas of cost, schedule, quality and technical performance of subcontractors that support the objectives of various programs•Responsible for managing the subcontract cost, schedule and technical performance •Responsible for reporting metrics to the Subcontract Program Manager and/or Program Office on a monthly bases •Required to meet all program goals as identified and agreed to by the Program Office as negotactied with the subcontractor•As an agent of the company I assume the authority to act within established policies and procedures as described in the Subcontractors Manual and will, in all cases, uphold the corporate values.•Maintains the authority to commit company funds for subcontracted or purchased materials and services •Understand and demonstrates the flow down of applicable terms and conditions from prime contracts•Solicits and analyzes supplier technical, management and cost proposals•Manages impact of changing product demands resulting from engineering change, new product development and Subcontract modifications•Performs cost/price analysis and negotiation for Subcontracts •Assesses technical requirements/specifications, produces Statements of Work, analyzes supplier capabilities and manages source selection•Manages all deliverable data items and system requirements•Effectively manages issue resolution associated with Subcontract activities• Lead subcontractor progress reviews with subcontractor and associated program team members•Establishes major milestones, utilizes EVA (where applicable), establishes metrics to monitor subcontractor performance•Executes a Subcontract Management Plan in compliance with program objectives for cost, schedule and technical performance•Responsible to identify and communicate risks within the Subcontract in the areas of cost, schedule or technical issues and execute risk burn-down plans

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Senior Supply Chain Specialist *Identified & qualify suppliers of materials, equipment, and/or supplies. *Successfully negotiate price, delivery, and other T&C’s with suppliers. *Utilize ERP system to order, track, and manage receipt of goods. *Bring “best practices” to the company focus include:Supplier qualificationImprovements to current procurement system practices (supplier/company)Cost reduction opportunitiesDesign and implement quality practicesDefine supply base lead time with in defined commoditiesDevelopment and lead implementation of CpK logic with the intent to align design requirements with supplier capabilities. *Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute products/materials. *Work with operations to ensure order deadlines meet production scheduling requirements. *Frequently review budgetary requirements against purchases, quotes, etc… to ensure department stays within budgetary constraints *Work with other departments to communicate purchasing timelines, order status, or to gain necessary clarification for ordering parts/materials. *Perform expediting tasks through vendor management opportunities and practices ensuring PO’s have been received and vendor delivery meets or exceeds project timelines *Lead cross functional teams to drive improvements in engineering, design, manufacturing, and procurement *Keen ability to interact and successfully communicate departmental process and policy improvement opportunities to senior management and effectively lead enhancement projects throughout company

Burgess Hill, West Sussex, Gb

•Led the procurement and planning function for US operations providing focus on reducing total cost; managed all procurement and distribution for Grand Island and other Western New York locations; managed external vendors; analyzed the associated risks to supply and safeguarded commercial interests for the company with respect to suppliers•Defined and executed strategies to reduce total costs of supply with a focus on renegotiation, value engineering, price and quotation analysis, supplier development, supplier rationalization, make vs. buy strategy development; developed and defined outsourcing opportunities, low-cost country sourcing, strategic component sourcing and demand management•Exploited and developed strategies for low cost sourcing opportunities utilizing Global resources and appropriate country teams •Established appropriate polices, processes and systems to share best practices throughout procurement teams for both business enterprises with a focus on global practices•Identified risks to supply; developed and implemented plans and policies to mitigate potential risks•Ensured that all supply management policies, tools, procedures, measures and processes were commonly applied across sites and continuously developed to meet industry requirements•Assisted in implementation of lean manufacturing practices relative to procurement and planning functions•Understood and maintained compliance with International Trade Regulations•Provided management support of 3rd party logistics providers including engineering of supply chains of optional cost savings•Focused on spend management•Developed strategic sourcing strategies for both business enterprises•Utilized e-procurement and assisted in development of SAP Operations from a total Supply Chain

• Provided leadership and direction for the Sera inventory, planning and scheduling functions• Supervised a team and drove performance management toward Supply Chain initiatives• Demonstrated strong knowledge in Materials & Production Planning Management along with Supply Chain processes, cost reduction activities and Supplier Management • Understood, acknowledged and supported all material movement with respect to import/export requirements reflect of the United States and International requirements pertaining to all animal origins• Strategically developed and managed the Global Sales Inventory and Operations Planning Process for Sera product lines • Organized, facilitated, and provided analysis for the SI&OP meetings in relationship to working level and executive level dynamics • Responsible for overseeing and managing monthly global materials plan (Material movement schedules for all regional activities)• Assisted Executive level in preparing and developing the monthly Working Capital forecasting process and strategy, resulting in a monthly Sera Working Capital plan for 5 quarters• Developed and managed the master data for planning an item group preference profiles of Sera SKUs with a global reflection• Developed and monitored SKU level forecast, backorders, planning data accuracy, SI&OP performance, and inventory metrics for Global Sera product lines• Created, developed and maintained operating mechanisms to communicate and monitor orders, sales, forecast and SI&OP performance • Defined, managed and optimized the allocation of global inventory for raw materials & finished goods • Provided guidance in global production allocation and prioritization initiatives • Managed and enhanced supplier, operations, sales and marketing relationships throughout Value Stream to lean process and maintain focus of material flow

East Aurora, Ny, Us

• Instrumental in negotiating, implementing and maintaining long term agreements – Commercial and US government – Execute ITAR and FAR regulations • Developed Supplier Strategy for aftermarket and rework market • Participating member of Compliance Team – Executed US government regulations within internal and external operations• Managed Staffing Coordinator – Developed and coordinated global strategy to meet temporary employment staffing needs - $50M spend – target a 50% reduction – implementation of a global on-boarding strategy• Commodity Manager for Seals & Elastomers – Developed global strategy, led development of Asian Supply Chain, coordinated Long Term Agreements to establish firm pricing, alignment of program needs with appropriate supply base, reduced spend per program allocation reduction, orchestrated segmentation of product families with in commodity, defined supply base strategy for new programs – dual sourcing• Led the development and implementation of a LTA Creation and Repository web tool – global function – multiple operating systems• Design to Cost Strategist targeting Forgings – Established Asian Supply Chain for targeted components – $1.7M/yr savings• Acting Buyer – Forgings -est. $2.5M spend, Castings – est. $3.2M spend, Stampings – est. $3M spend, Elastomers -$8M• Small Business Development

• Global responsibility for Fuel Injector Strategy• Cost Model Certificated in several commodities• Cost Profit Planning Certificated – Injector and Rail• Globally coordination with Program Managers, Commodity Buyers and Advanced Quality Engineers to ensure on time sourcing and flawless launch• Actively participated in Product Line Strategy Planning, Product Team meetings, Change Review Board meetings and Product Development activities• Effectively communicated all necessary product information to various associated Global Management Teams• Complied to all corporate, divisional and DPG procedures & policies• Engaged in SPDP execution, component risk assessments, component segmentation, Supplier Technical Reviews, Key Stakeholders Meetings for the review and strategy development for high risk components• Exercised the usage of Global Parts Management System• Motivated and drove Product Team to develop and execute flawless launches plans – Provided green programs – with flawless component execution and financial metrics• Participated in Site Launch Reviews• Escalated program launch issues within the appropriate Risk Escalation Process• Led early supplier selection process for developing programs with Product Team and Commodity Team• Processed all Prototype and Production Tooling Purchase orders• Maintained New Model Launch Metrics and associated Reports to ensure accurate product information was provided to numerous members of the GIS Product Team, BLPM’s and various functions of the organizations• Responsible for sourcing, Change Management and PPAP of all new parts for new programs• Met or exceeded product or component business case for purchased parts for all programs within Product Line• Served as a Purchasing functional representative to all Customer Response Teams and Project Team

• Maintained and controlled the flow of production to multiple departments through level scheduling, manpower, forecasting and preventative maintenance• Maintained high levels of safety throughout production process and organization• Determined and maintained a working budget to meet department and corporate goals• Exceeded production targets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis• Delivered the highest level of quality to each customer, whether internal or external• Participated and monitored QS9000 activities on a daily basis• Engaged in Lean Manufacturing and Workplace Organization to continuously improve the environment and production process• Participated in planning for new layout designs to combine, develop and improve the production process flow • Created and drove a safe positive atmosphere engaging each member of the production team

• Scheduled, updated and maintained safety-training records for entire division• Created and aided in the distribution of new safety training programs• Provided monthly safety goals through the OSHA 200 log• Researched/evaluated incidents that occurred on a daily basis - incident investigations: 5 why’s, ergonomic assessments• Assisted in analyzing and solving safety and ergonomic issues• Participated, supported and improved programs associated with the growth and development of the Health and Safety culture

Public Health Education And Promotion

Global Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Finance

Education record

Associate'S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management

Supply Chain Management Certification