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Arizona, United States

 Responsible for working with over 10 sites to develop and implement key electronics strategies that drive business results. Very proficient in working with suppliers and implementing cost savings projects and manufacturing productivity improvements. Achieved the highest savings of all divisions with over 6% savings despite a tough electronics market. Utilized supplier development skills to quickly improve the performance of top electronics suppliers that were struggling as demonstrated in supplier report card scores that improved over 40%. Anticipated market shortages and proactively led the development of a global electronics broker list used to secure critical components needed to maintain production. Strong support of working capital/EBIT as demonstrated by achieving 90+ day payment terms for all key suppliers. Created an intelligent algorithm that utilizes five factors and defines optimal safety stock levels for electronic components. Chosen as Americas division representation for the global electronics council. Developed and implemented a process to mitigate supplier price increases and turned a supplier proposed 32% price increase into a 2% cost savings. Strong understanding of total supply costs. Increased sourcing in low tariff countries and eliminated many 25% tariffs. Excellent negotiation skills and tenacity used to achieve over 10% savings from our top electronics supplier. Implemented supplier sweet spot analysis to ensure alignment with the right suppliers and achieve world class terms. Collaboratively developed category strategies to better leverage spend and achieve key metrics through various tools (e-auctions, benchmarking, quality matrix, should cost analysis). Implemented many get ahead, stay ahead strategies.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

 Program management leadership skills utilized to inspire and influence key stakeholders to drive change and ensure projects meet time, cost and customer satisfaction objectives. Applied Lean Six Sigma techniques and process mapping to an ineffective pre-negotiation process that eliminated fifteen non-value added activities and reduced process completion time by 96% resulting in over $1M savings. Increased working capital by developing a min/max calculator utilized to optimize inventory levels at Aerospace sites. Honeywell Aerospace Supplier Portal trainer. Strong negotiation skills utilized to sign many resistant suppliers into Honeywell’s preferred Vendor Managed Inventory Third Party Logistics Program. Led team in numbers of suppliers and spend ($100M) signed into the program. Applied data analytics and business acumen to identify various inventory reduction projects. Very proficient in utilizing all Honeywell computer systems (SAP Ariba, Oracle, OneSource, Intelleges) and databases. Utilized Six Sigma Black Belt skills to lead the team in process improvement initiatives. Created an innovative VMI Evaluation Machine that incorporates site strategies, supply objectives and defined criteria to optimize VMI program selection while eliminating defects and ensuring a robust, repeatable process.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

 Met with clients and discussed objectives, then developed plans and strategies to meet the objectives. Established document control processes and procedures. Analyzed supplier quotations and applied data analysis to maximize energy efficiency resulting in a 51% cost savings. Applied Lean Manufacturing techniques to an ineffective retirement planning process then developed a retirement planning projection program which maximized client wealth and provided financial guidance. Led various data analysis and process improvement workshops. Analyzed financial markets and financial data to drive asset allocation/sector allocation decisions. Generated mathematical models and highly successful algorithms for optimal decision making. Utilized advanced information management and predictive analytics techniques.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

 Managed a diverse team (buyers, planners, engineers, etc.) and group of commodities including electronics, computer peripherals, and PCBs while also leading operational efficiency, waste elimination and defect reduction projects. Led organization in generating bottom line cost savings. Achieved average annual savings of 22% during nine years at Honeywell while exceeding savings goals every year by 64% to 624%. Generated over $20 million in savings. Successfully led merger & acquisition integration activities and working capital improvement initiatives. Called upon by senior management whenever a key business process needed improvement. Effectively led the development of the Strategic Sourcing Annual Operating Plan and helped facilities meet their AOP. Received prestigious Honeywell Executive Award of Excellence after developing innovative pricing models and material maximization tools that improved Honeywell designs and reduced time to market by 40 weeks. Created a Supplier Award Program. Presented the program to supplier executives at Honeywell’s Supplier Day Developed a triple win solution that reduced spend on printed wiring assembly conformal coating and reduced inventory while also reducing field failure rates related to corrosion. Traveled to many other Honeywell facilities to help them improve designs and achieved cost savings of 17% to 70% after success of my Black Belt Project spread to these sites. Performed the first and most successful electronic reverse auction after a supplier threatened price increases. Proactively developed standardized methodology to streamline various processes and reduce defects (last time buy, standard cost, end of life notification, design change, supplier initiated savings). Anticipated capacity constraints and qualified backup suppliers, preventing delivery disruptions when markets changed.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Directly supervised and managed a team of engineers and support staff. Lead Electrical Engineer of company’s most successful project. A part classification and procurement project for the APS Palo Verde facility that was extremely profitable and led to many additional contracts. Implemented quality improvement programs, created project instructions, established schedules, shortened critical path activities, developed Basis of Estimate (BOE), and wrote project proposals which generated new business. Proactively implemented Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics that significantly improved project performance. Managed suppliers & projects to ensure compliance with all required federal regulations (CFR, FAR) and specifications. Restructured project work processes, analyzed CBOMs, implemented database enhancements, prepared engineering guidelines, and provided information management training. Provided training on the implementation of government military specifications to electronic commodities resulting in increased operational efficiency, significant inventory reductions and cost savings.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Ranked First in class with perfect 4.0 GPA

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: Dean's List for exceptional academic performance.