+25 years of experience managing complex and diverse global supply chains. Jim has successfully overseen complex supply chain teams across hardware, software, services, indirect, manufacturing, direct materials, environmental compliance, legal, employee benefits, chemicals and more while lowering costs and increasing quality. In addition to leading worldwide supply chains and staff, Jim is a dedicated mentor and coach who has guided supply chain employees for +20 years and established several training and leadership programs. Among awards and recognitions are Global Sourcing and Procurement Excellence Awards and the Supply Chain Master Designation from Intel Corporation.Key areas of expertise: Strategy, Innovation, Domestic & Global Team Management,, Complex International Supply Planning, Project Management, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Vendor Management, Negotiations, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Mentoring, Coaching, Budget Management, Revenue Multiplier.Jim has served as MBA Program Advisory Board Member at George Fox University, the APICS Director of Student Programs for the Portland Oregon Region, an Adjunct Professor of Supply Chain Management at Portland State University and an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification Instructor. Post graduate studies include completion of Stanford University's Graduate School of Business Executive Program in Strategy and Organization. Note for Sales Professionals: due to high volume of requests I do not reply to unsolicited messages requesting an opportunity to discuss new business unless it is in specific areas of need.Note to firms soliciting for short term consulting: I do not engage in these opportunities at this time.All views are my own and do not represent any past or present company or affiliation.Thank you