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Andover, Ma, Us

Supply Chain Leadership: Leading strategic supply chain initiatives to optimize procurement, supplier relationships, and operational efficiency for mission-critical aerospace and defense solutions. Lead global purchasing group, ensuring compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, CPSR, and ITAR standards to support both government and commercial sectors.Procurement Processes: Documented and implemented standardized procurement processes, enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining contract compliance. Developed and implemented strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs.Compliance Management: Managed adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, collaborating with DCMA to meet contractual obligations.Operational Efficiency: Streamlined supply chain operations to reduce waste and improve performance, utilizing Digithread for process optimization.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement to align business objectives with supply chain operations.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Supply Chain Management: Direct all supply chain operations, optimizing efficiency and productivity in procurement, sourcing, planning, logistics, and inventory management. SAP Implementation: Key member of the SAP implementation team, driving process improvements and efficiency gains through the successful adoption of SAP.Continuous Improvement (CI): Direct technical training, Lean initiatives, and projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies. Achieved significant results in minimizing variability, waste, and the cost of poor quality, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction, business growth, and increased profitability.ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS): Spearheaded the implementation of the ISO 9001:2015 QMS program, ensuring adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.Strategic Alignment: Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define inventory targets, including safety stock, ROP, and EOC, aligning inventory management strategies with business goals and objectives.Performance Improvement: Oversee procurement, inventory management, data analytics, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement efforts using Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

Stockholm, Se

Continuous Improvement Leadership: Orchestrated a culture of continuous improvement, overseeing the development and execution of Lean methodologies and process enhancements that resulted in substantial operational efficiency gains and waste reduction.Change Management Expertise: Implemented and managed change management initiatives that fostered a mindset of adaptability, leading teams through transformations with minimal disruption.Training and Development: Created and delivered comprehensive training programs, equipping cross-functional teams with advanced continuous improvement tools and methodologies, including LEAN, to optimize processes and drive excellence.Workshop Facilitation: Proficiently facilitated problem-solving workshops, guiding teams in the identification of operational challenges and empowering them to implement effective solutions collaboratively.

Category Management & Project Leadership: Utilized category management principles in master scheduling the gas-turbine product line. Expertly managed complex, large-scale projects, categorizing resources like manpower, supply, shop time, testing, packaging, and shipping to optimize project execution. Led cross-functional teams, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.Project Planning: Incorporated category management techniques to define and manage resources for the gas-turbine product line. Spearheaded all project development aspects, meticulously categorizing work scopes, manpower, supplies, and shop timings to optimize project outcomes. Prepared and managed budgets, schedules, and resources in alignment with category strategies.Contract Negotiation and Management: Demonstrated proficiency in negotiating contracts and agreements with selected vendors, consistently securing favorable terms and conditions, competitive pricing, and adherence to delivery schedules and performance expectations.

Supply Chain Direction: Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, including purchasing, warehousing, distribution and shipping, material planning, and inventory management, ensuring cost control, precision, customer satisfaction, and safety using Lean Manufacturing principles.Streamlined Processes: Conducted a comprehensive review of existing procedures, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements. Strategically streamlined activities to align with product distribution needs, optimizing supply chain processes.Expert Inventory Management: Leveraged strong expertise in Baan ERP to oversee the purchase, movement, storage, and processing of inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing excess or obsolete items.Team Leadership: Led and coordinated a high-performing team of 57 supply chain professionals spanning purchasing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and inventory planning. Fostered a collaborative and results-driven culture to achieve departmental and organizational goals.Cost-Saving Initiatives: Accountable for managing an annual global spend of $70 million to support Oil & Gas and Power Generation products. Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in improved on-time delivery by 24% over one year, even with a demand increase of over 40%.Strategic Input: Contributed valuable insights and input to plans and strategies for the business unit, department, and projects. Ensured alignment with organizational objectives and satisfaction of internal customers.

Holistic Program Development: Led the development of critical aspects of the continuous improvement program, shaping its approach, methods, and tools. Pioneered the implementation of strategies to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.Change Management Champion: Championed change management initiatives at all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement. Guided teams and individuals through transformation processes, ensuring seamless transitions.Business Process Reengineering: Undertook comprehensive business process reengineering efforts, involving analysis, mapping, and optimization. Meticulously examined processes to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional business process performance.Employee Training and Development: Leveraged extensive experience in training and developing employees, imparting critical skills and methodologies. Empowered teams with the knowledge and tools needed for continuous improvement.Data-Driven Improvement: Monitored and analyzed inventory metrics using advanced system-based tools. Skillfully identified anomalies and recurring issues, leading to the formulation of targeted improvement plans and projects in close collaboration with cross-functional management teams.Cost Savings through Lean Six Sigma: Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies that resulted in an impressive 25% reduction in defects, translating to substantial annual savings of $500,000. Achieved an additional $1 million in cost savings through process optimization and waste reduction initiatives.Statistical Analysis and Process Stability: Applied statistical analysis and control charts to meticulously monitor key process metrics. Successfully reduced process variation by 20%, enhancing overall process stability.

Material Planning: Adopted category management principles to decipher material requirements based on engineering and production schedules. Collaborated seamlessly with purchasing, production, and engineering teams to ensure streamlined flow and strategic sourcing of categorized materials, optimizing the supply chain for gas turbine components.Supply Chain Optimization: Exhibited proficiency in forecasting, strategic planning, and master production scheduling. Ensured smooth and efficient categorization and supply of gas turbine materials by identifying and managing supplier categories to drive cost savings and efficiency.ERP Integration: Played a pivotal role as a key member of the ERP implementation team, contributing to its successful integration. Incorporated category management techniques within the ERP system to enhance material tracking, planning, and procurement strategies.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Business Administration

Master Of Science (M.S.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor Of Business Studies, Business Administration And Management, General