Leading Zebra's Category Manager team supporting MCU, MPU, ASIC's, FPGA's, Connectivity, DLL, and Crystal/Filters.

•Manage $60M of Power (Chargers, Power Supplies, Infrastructure Server Power Supplies) and Distribution (Electrical, Semiconductor) spend •Lead Sourcing Boards for new products/businesses, executing and developing the Power & Distribution category strategies•Co-manage cross-functional global Power Strategic Component team to define and align our technology road-map with our Business requirements to drive cost and platform technology, providing solutions to all Business•Lead periodic business & technology reviews with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and commercial terms while implementing leading quality and technology•Provide dedicated account management and business development with top strategic suppliers•Drive supply assurance to meet customer requested shipment dates and large project orders•Identify Event Driven Cost Reduction opportunities to increase product and business profitability while implementing the latest technologies and Power efficiency•Ability to communicate with global team members across Engineering, Program Management, and Business Management•Negotiate contracts such as: Corporate / Manufacturing Supply Agreements, Product Development Agreements, Non-disclosure Agreements and A/P terms•Experience in project and team leadership, organizing schedules and deliverables to meet project deadlines•Developed RFQ cost modeling and experience in organizing and managing large RFQ's for custom designed and EMS products

•Organized monthly operation review for the Battery / Display / Touch Panel Team to track business spend and savings plan and major activities•Monitored Battery forecasts to avoid shortages and provide seamless delivery to meet customer demand•Successfully managed supply shortages due to demand upside or sub-tier supplier supply shortages with no effect to revenue•Facilitated communication/coordination between suppliers and MSI for Business Reviews•Co-Managed the Enterprise Battery category (+$10M) in spend•Developed a Supplier Governance solution to provide an over-view of Supplier status and metrics

-Managed all aspects of the customer relationship including Order Placement, Price Confirmation, RMA's, Warranties, Repair, and Product Availability-Helped Customers to manage all aspects of their account and large orders-Worked to expedite critical customer orders to meet urgent deals and promotions as well as emergency situations-Developed and managed the sales reports for East Coast Sales Representative

Order Management (Orders, Pricing, Returns, Warranties, Availability etc.)Account ManagementExpeditesSales

- Managed day-to-day activities in all aspects of the farm.- Trained green, problem, and show horses.- Taught lessons beginner thru advanced.- Took show team to regional horse shows.- Handled emergency and basic veterinary care.