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Primary interface to CM partner and represented Anritsu to resolve any planning, delivery, and quality related issues. Managed contract manufacturer’s delivery schedule to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing excess materials. Facilitated thorough collaboration with CM partner, Production Planning, and Engineering teams, monitor and manage contract manufacturer’s raw material shortages and associated escalations to ensure priorities and resolutions are in process to quickly resolve without impact to Anritsu production schedules. Managed component costs through monitoring and approval of high dollar purchase variances and ensuring implementation of established component contract agreements. Ensured effective implementation of production & engineering change orders to minimize inventory and schedule impact. Managed supplier performance to meet or exceed Anritsu Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness requirements. Facilitated and managed supplier Quarterly business reviews. Achieved $144K in cost savings for FY2023.