Lead the Operations function to develop the global talent strategy and operational improvement for employee and contract labor. The new strategy includes early career, operator and technician staffing, academic and special recruiting programs, partnering with various people teams across Dow and key functions like Human Resources and the Office of Inclusion.

Lead a corporate sponsored, cross functional team including representation from M&E Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, Purchasing, Information Technology, Finance, and Human Resources to develop and prioritize Dow’s corporate level strategic plan for contracted labor, addressing complex and unique challenges related to the management of over 20k contractors globally at $3B+ in spend. Responsibilities include:- Developing and implementing the new enterprise-wide strategy and operating… Show more Lead a corporate sponsored, cross functional team including representation from M&E Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, Purchasing, Information Technology, Finance, and Human Resources to develop and prioritize Dow’s corporate level strategic plan for contracted labor, addressing complex and unique challenges related to the management of over 20k contractors globally at $3B+ in spend. Responsibilities include:- Developing and implementing the new enterprise-wide strategy and operating model governing contract labor. Operating model elements include policies, new work process, spend and headcount data management, and implementing new technology for contractor management.- Responsible for managing program development and statement of work delivery completion with consulting firm.- Responsible for program budget management for both Dow and consulting spend.- Develop and facilitate executive and functional leadership team change management strategy and communications.- Work closely with Audit Committee of Dow Board of Directors to provide regular updates on program evolution to establish administrative and systemic controls.- Responsible to ready the team for technology implementation across various functional teams, regions, and sites. Show less

• Accountable for development and execution of the $930+ MM global strategy for deep water marine, barge, terminal, and surveyor overall category management, supplier performance management, and internal business partner engagement contributing $25 MM in EBIT in extremely volatile fuel and freight markets.• Responsibly led team to execute the global procurement work processes, in accordance with governance and compliance requirements, to meet business and functional needs. • Global… Show more • Accountable for development and execution of the $930+ MM global strategy for deep water marine, barge, terminal, and surveyor overall category management, supplier performance management, and internal business partner engagement contributing $25 MM in EBIT in extremely volatile fuel and freight markets.• Responsibly led team to execute the global procurement work processes, in accordance with governance and compliance requirements, to meet business and functional needs. • Global program leader for APAY Working Capital contributing over $350 MM in EBIT across a 3-year timeframe, and globally implementing supply chain financing as a key program enabler.• Core Council advisor to the global Supplier Diversity program achieving the #22 spot on Diversity, Inc. Top 50 companies list and #3 for supplier diversity. Show less

Currently in this role. Formerly led the Global African Affinity Network (GAAN), the 2nd oldest ERG in Dow. In partnership with our Leadership Council we establish the strategic objectives and priorities for GAAN globally aligned with corporate business priorities and employee experience uplift objectives. Our strategic pillars include mentoring and networking, engaging senior/executive leadership, employee elevation, and community investment. In the past 3 years we have globalized GAAN to… Show more Currently in this role. Formerly led the Global African Affinity Network (GAAN), the 2nd oldest ERG in Dow. In partnership with our Leadership Council we establish the strategic objectives and priorities for GAAN globally aligned with corporate business priorities and employee experience uplift objectives. Our strategic pillars include mentoring and networking, engaging senior/executive leadership, employee elevation, and community investment. In the past 3 years we have globalized GAAN to all four regions, increased membership by 250%, established regional and strategic leadership teams for recruiting at HBCUs, government affairs and engagement, corporate education, Dow Promise Foundation community grants, and recognition. We have set the example for global communications and media among ERGs, and architected the first ERG-created sponsorship program, Advocacy In Action, to improve diverse representation among leadership. We also influenced the development of the Dow Leadership Institute designed to develop the top 3,000 leaders in Dow into world class leaders in business acumen, strategy development and execution, employee development, and servant leadership. Show less

• Accountable for development and execution of the $110+ MM global strategy for capital equipment purchases in partnership with internal design engineering team.• Initiated the Purchasing Learning Team to develop a structure procurement education fundamentals program to increase employee competencies and performance. • Initiated the Purchasing Continuous Improvement certification program certifying over 20 purchasing team members in project execution principles required for career… Show more • Accountable for development and execution of the $110+ MM global strategy for capital equipment purchases in partnership with internal design engineering team.• Initiated the Purchasing Learning Team to develop a structure procurement education fundamentals program to increase employee competencies and performance. • Initiated the Purchasing Continuous Improvement certification program certifying over 20 purchasing team members in project execution principles required for career advancement. Show less

• Diamond Systems Solutions IT/IS Team - Led development, implementation, and maintenance of our $120 MM planning technology platform supporting business and manufacturing operations 10 year strategy working successfully across functions and all organizational levels.• Global owner for planning, scheduling, and inventory optimization best practices, technology, training, and metrics. Spoke often in small and large internal and external meetings to provide education, expertise, and… Show more • Diamond Systems Solutions IT/IS Team - Led development, implementation, and maintenance of our $120 MM planning technology platform supporting business and manufacturing operations 10 year strategy working successfully across functions and all organizational levels.• Global owner for planning, scheduling, and inventory optimization best practices, technology, training, and metrics. Spoke often in small and large internal and external meetings to provide education, expertise, and industry perspective.• Led global change management program developing and implementing strategies and action plans to move over 5,000 users to the new ERP system for Planning while supporting other functional like manufacturing, logistics, finance, EH&S, and commercial sales and marketing. Show less

• Led and designed global Available To Promise (ATP) Program improving business productivity and customer order commitment and fill rate to 95% by fully utilizing current ERP systems and bolt-on technology packages. Led 15 SMEs and cross-functional teams on over 40 business implementations to improve product delivery and support revenue growth for Dow businesses during the EMEA and NA ERP transitions. Program increased cross-functional supply chain visibility to avoid $400 MM in lost orders… Show more • Led and designed global Available To Promise (ATP) Program improving business productivity and customer order commitment and fill rate to 95% by fully utilizing current ERP systems and bolt-on technology packages. Led 15 SMEs and cross-functional teams on over 40 business implementations to improve product delivery and support revenue growth for Dow businesses during the EMEA and NA ERP transitions. Program increased cross-functional supply chain visibility to avoid $400 MM in lost orders in 2014 in preparation for this major ERP system upgrade.• Led cross-geography, cross-functional team of 20 global subject matter experts to develop new Planning training curriculum with implementation travel and support to Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mumbai, India, and Dubai, UAE.• Led supply chain improvement teams on global projects to improve procurement, supply chain planning, product availability, inventory management, allocation, and network optimization for businesses in Oil and Gas, Hydrocarbons, Plastics, Advanced Materials, Agro Sciences, and Automotive leveraging industry best practice, cutting-edge collegiate research, and partnering with commercial organizations for unique market facing needs. • Global Business Process Change Management and Training Leader– Developed and led global training and change management programs for ISC Planning including training content development and testing, stakeholder analysis and management, coordinating business critical topics with cross-functional partners, develop and implement communication plans, advise leaders on Day 1 supply chain contingency plan development, and leading change agent network for over 2,000 users. Included partial assignment to Sao Paulo, Brazil and Stade, Germany. Show less

• Global Business Process Change Management and Training Leader– Developed and led global training and change management.• Led various business improvement projects achieving over $11.2M in improvements.• Led team of SMEs to design and implement an assessment and improvement program for the BPSC ISC Planning Mumbai Services Center. Realized improvements in scheduling accuracy, product delivery, and effective communication. Included partial assignment to Mumbai, India.

• Designed a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain strategy and to simultaneously optimize revenue, product profit margin, asset utilization, customer service, site logistics and logistics, and inventory incorporating scenario capability used for strategic planning delivering over $65 MM in value to the business. Led a team of 15 business experts and incorporated use of value stream mapping, supply chain modeling, customer and product prioritization, to achieve revenue and growth… Show more • Designed a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain strategy and to simultaneously optimize revenue, product profit margin, asset utilization, customer service, site logistics and logistics, and inventory incorporating scenario capability used for strategic planning delivering over $65 MM in value to the business. Led a team of 15 business experts and incorporated use of value stream mapping, supply chain modeling, customer and product prioritization, to achieve revenue and growth targets.• Led team of 10 planning experts on a 12-week special assignment to Mumbai, India to assess service center performance, deliver concentrated work process and technology training, and provide recommendations to senior leadership for improvement.• Consult Dow businesses and joint ventures on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) program development, implementation, performance metrics monitoring, and training support. Show less

Created a grassroots program managing 12 SMEs to identify and realize value in business inventory improvements achieved with IMPACT, a Dow Trade Secret developed technology. Included travel to Stade, Germany.

• Responsible for maintaining regional supply/demand balances for commodity chemicals across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, including managing packaging, large vessel movements, logistics management, manufacturing operations, and managing contractual supply relationships.

Global Planning Leader, S&OP Leader, Exchange/Swap/Toll Business Contract Leader

Mechanical/PCE equipment design engineering and construction lead on projects up to $25MM in value. Partnered with procurement on specification compliance with suppliers, construction and installation field services. Wrote installation packages and to support expense and capital projects and large cracker turnarounds. Led several projects through full capital project methodology tracking progress, budget, and deliverable completion at critical milestones working closely with team in the… Show more Mechanical/PCE equipment design engineering and construction lead on projects up to $25MM in value. Partnered with procurement on specification compliance with suppliers, construction and installation field services. Wrote installation packages and to support expense and capital projects and large cracker turnarounds. Led several projects through full capital project methodology tracking progress, budget, and deliverable completion at critical milestones working closely with team in the production facility, subject matter experts around the world, and providing updates to leaders in the administrative setting. Show less

Licensed real estate services, property owner/manager, property rehabilitation and general contracting. Projects and transactions valued up to $1 MM. Simultaneously managed up to 15 office employees, 12 active deals, and supervised up to 30 contractors and sub-contractors.