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Lisle, Illinois, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

Luminar Technology is a global leader of autonomous driving technology enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for production vehicles.► Manage Casting, MIM, stamping, molding, forging components and sub-assembly which provide mechanical structure, electromechanical, optimechanical function, or thermal management for LiDAR sensor, and vehicle integration. ► Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and cost optimization through collaboration with internal stake holders and supply base.► Implement best practices to improve sourcing process, suppliers performance, and cost efficiency. ► Develop and execute sourcing strategies in assigned commodities to support new technology application, performance improvement, and manufacturing efficiency. ► Build supply base and engage suppliers to explore and grow in the new areas to support LiDAR industrialization and cost reduction.► Negotiate and execute LTA, and annual cost reduction (ACR) to achieve cost competitiveness.► Monitor industry trends to scout, develop and qualify potential suppliers. ► Acquire a sound knowledge of mechanical structure, components, and assembly of LiDAR sensor.► Achieved major cost reduction in BOM to support new model launch.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

► Manage Casting, Magnet, Bearing and Sintering commodities with a highly mixed supply base to support motors produced for a wide range of application.► Develop commodities strategy in line with the corporate growth strategy, and execute it in supplier selection, supplier relationship management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholder.► Negotiate and execute LTA, and VMI; and determine the best practice in global supply management.► Give directions on problem solving, and change management to direct report, and cross functional team. ► Initiate procedure and process improvement of RFQ, and supplier selection to improve operation quality.► Achieved top cost reduction within a short period of time (5% total spending in 6 months).

Sunbury, Oh

Manage $200M in annual spend—rubber, plastic, electric, forging, casting, stamping, machining, sintering, and other commodities—for this Tier I auto manufacturing supplier ranked as a Top 100 OEM supplier. Rapid promotion from Cost Planning Specialist in 2014. Develop and implement commodity strategies for assigned business divisions, generating strong and sustainable cost savings and margin improvements. Develop and manage a global supplier base, performing due diligence, RFQ review and selection, QAV, and supplier onboarding and audits. Support production control to mitigate risks of supply chain interruption, providing the data and insight to fuel in-house versus outsource decisions.► Play a lead role in negotiating major cost savings—achieving the highest cost reductions year-after-year and record-setting results—based on strategic and expert-level negotiation skills.► Lead LCC sourcing and supply chain management, mitigating international procurement risks, creating competitive advantages, and ensuring the division is positioned for profitability.► Collaborated with R&D and Production Engineering team to develop an optimized cost and design solution, supporting innovation and the application of new technology in new models.► Captured $2M in annual savings within current 4-Wheel Shock Absorber Division, serving as the sole negotiator working diligently to select partners, craft competitive agreements, and manage relationships throughout the supply chain and quality audit process.► Drive the achievement of organizational objectives through leadership of a cross-functional team in implementing commodity strategies, achieving cost savings, and aligning initiatives.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Reviewed project and product proposals, explored new relationships with investors and stakeholders, and played a lead role in facilitating the Silicon Valley Model of investor engagement, new business development, startup manufacturing operations, and potential M&A analysis and due diligence. Led efforts of cross-functional teams to establish offshore operations from the ground up, creating all performance reporting systems to measure KPIs against goals. Provided the executive leadership team with in-depth analysis—through pro forma financial projections, ROI evaluations, and more—fueling the product and process development process.► Successfully reached goal of securing $10M in investment dollars to fuel a joint venture—capturing $12M in investments—to manufacture Li-ion polymer batteries for Eva and PHEV.► Served as a key member of the team which set up manufacturing operations in China, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, partners, employees, local authorities, and regulatory agencies.► Praised for adding value by deftly handling interactions between Western and Eastern business stakeholders. Additionally, recognized for extreme versatility and the expertise to step into numerous roles from accounting to financial analysis, planning, and fundraising.► Served as an active contributor to product and process development, identifying opportunities to reduce expenses, control costs, and correct variances through a standard cost system.❝Joyce is conscientious and thorough, strong-minded and forthright in discussion, and able to accept responsibility and carry plans through…trusted to operate independently with suppliers in Asia and Europe…special talent for negotiation.❞ —President, Stratum Energy Systems, LLC

Fueled data-driven business decisions through financial analysis, pro forma projections, and identification and exploration of new business opportunities. Played a role in the planning and implementation of a new multinational business project, leveraging foundational experience working “in-house” with Stratum Technologies to support strategies impacting revenue and profitability.► Supported business planning for diverse projects spanning high-tech manufacturing, food supplements, and e-commerce, contributing to prototypes, go-to-market, and growth plans.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management (Msm)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics