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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

-Strategic ODM and CM Management: Orchestrated relationships with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to ensure seamless operations.- Sourcing Leadership: Led the sourcing efforts for Video bar products, Headset PCBAs, and critical tactical projects, driving cost-effective solutions.- Efficient RFI and RFQ Management: Managed Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes to optimize supplier selection.- Data Steward for… Show more -Strategic ODM and CM Management: Orchestrated relationships with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to ensure seamless operations.- Sourcing Leadership: Led the sourcing efforts for Video bar products, Headset PCBAs, and critical tactical projects, driving cost-effective solutions.- Efficient RFI and RFQ Management: Managed Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes to optimize supplier selection.- Data Steward for Procurement Transformation: Played a pivotal role in procurement's digital transformation initiatives as a data steward, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.- Contract Negotiations: Leveraged negotiation skills to secure favorable terms in contracts, enhancing profitability.- NPI Project Oversight: Oversaw New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to optimize costs and mitigate supply chain risks.- Cost Reduction Advisor: Provided valuable guidance to commodity managers, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities.Achievements:• Implemented $2.07M USD in cost savings through strategic sourcing and vendor management.• Presented recommendations for data management in spend analytics at Integration Governance meetings.• Served as subject matter expert for Oracle and SAP/Ariba integrations and supported testing.• Negotiated NDA, MSA and SOW contracts, ensuring commercial terms aligned with corporate policies.• Maintained new product introduction projects within 10-30% below cost target by tracking BOM cost trends and following-up on implementation of cost savings opportunities.• Material BOM Cost Reductions: Collaborated closely with commodity managers to achieve substantial material Bill of Materials (BOM) cost reductions in both mass production and new product development phases.• Digital Tool Implementation: Leveraged digital tools to empower commodity managers with benchmarking insights and novel cost reduction strategies, delivering significant savings. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Strategic Procurement Management: Orchestrated and managed various procurement projects, serving as a vital link between the Procurement and Engineering teams and the Business Unit.- Proactive Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: Initiated early engagement with engineering teams during the Bill of Materials (BOM) design phase to proactively identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.- Cost Optimization Leadership: Provided leadership and guidance to the commodity management team… Show more - Strategic Procurement Management: Orchestrated and managed various procurement projects, serving as a vital link between the Procurement and Engineering teams and the Business Unit.- Proactive Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: Initiated early engagement with engineering teams during the Bill of Materials (BOM) design phase to proactively identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.- Cost Optimization Leadership: Provided leadership and guidance to the commodity management team, identifying and implementing strategic cost reduction opportunities.- Supply Chain Resilience: Coordinated the evaluation of second source and alternate electronic components, a critical response to mitigate lead time increases during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.- Data Stewardship: Normalized data from multiple sources (Oracle reports and Bill of Materials).Achievements:- Cost BOM Tracking System: Spearheaded the implementation of a detailed cost Bill of Materials (BOM) tracking system, resulting in substantial cost reductions and effectively mitigating cost-related risks.- Digital Transformation Leadership: Led the successful launch of a comprehensive Procurement Digital Transformation project within my Business Unit (BU), modernizing and streamlining procurement processes, , validating $450K in cost savings. Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Supplier Portfolio Management: Effectively managed relationships with 50 suppliers, comprising ODM/OEM/JDM and component suppliers, overseeing 168 items, and a procurement value of $61 million USD.- Contract Negotiation Expertise: Negotiated Master Services Agreements (MSA) and Statements of Work (SOW) contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.- Production Capacity Planning: Strategically planned production capacity in collaboration with contract manufacturers to meet demand… Show more - Supplier Portfolio Management: Effectively managed relationships with 50 suppliers, comprising ODM/OEM/JDM and component suppliers, overseeing 168 items, and a procurement value of $61 million USD.- Contract Negotiation Expertise: Negotiated Master Services Agreements (MSA) and Statements of Work (SOW) contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.- Production Capacity Planning: Strategically planned production capacity in collaboration with contract manufacturers to meet demand and optimize efficiency.- Strategic Sourcing: Prepared Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and coordinated the distribution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to secure competitive pricing.- Cost Optimization: Conducted materials costing studies, identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities across the supply chain.Achievements:- Exceeded Cost Reduction Targets: Implemented $2.5 million in material cost reductions during the first fiscal quarter of 2021, surpassing the annual target of $2 million.- Effective NPI Cost Avoidance: Achieved $1.9 million in New Product Introduction (NPI) materials cost avoidance and $594,000 in savings in Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and capital tooling by benchmarking supplier capabilities and capacity.- Strategic Partnership Enhancement: Strengthened strategic partnerships with key suppliers, contributing to revenue growth in the Video Business Unit.- Revenue Target Attainment: Played a pivotal role in meeting revenue targets during a period of constant demand increases for video products, driven by the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.- Cross-Functional Cost Savings: Supported cross-functional teams in successfully implementing a packaging redesign initiative, resulting in a substantial reduction of $3 million in logistics costs and $1.7 million in material costs. Show less

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Efficient Purchase Order Management: Managed purchase orders and played a key role in production planning to ensure the seamless flow of materials.- Quality Control Support: Provided valuable assistance to the quality control team by assisting in investigations and resolution of material-related issues.- Vendor Collaboration: Collaboratively worked with vendors to resolve returns and expedite materials, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing disruptions.- Financial Expertise:… Show more - Efficient Purchase Order Management: Managed purchase orders and played a key role in production planning to ensure the seamless flow of materials.- Quality Control Support: Provided valuable assistance to the quality control team by assisting in investigations and resolution of material-related issues.- Vendor Collaboration: Collaboratively worked with vendors to resolve returns and expedite materials, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing disruptions.- Financial Expertise: Supported the finance department with labor absorption calculations and addressed invoicing issues, contributing to accurate financial operations.Achievements:- Streamlined Planning with MRP Data Model: Pioneered the creation of an advanced Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data model using Power Query and Power Pivot in Excel. This innovation significantly improved and automated monitoring, tracking, and materials planning for production, enhancing operational efficiency.- Cost Optimization: Achieved $70K in cost savings by consolidating business spent on off-the-shelf components and negotiating better contract prices.- Enhanced Inventory Management: Supported the successful implementation of cycle-counting and annual physical counts, improving inventory accuracy and reducing discrepancies. Show less

Tijuana Area, Mexico

-Strategic Cost Reduction Leadership: Led cost reduction programs in collaboration with the corporate Global Supply Team in Santa Cruz, CA, overseeing business allocation, price negotiation, and production capacity for a diverse range of suppliers, including ODM/OEM, Metals, Power Adapters, Plastics, Cables, Packaging, and Off-the-shelf components.-Supplier Management Expertise: Managed 53 suppliers, handling 593 items and $21 million USD in purchasing volume. Led cost reduction programs… Show more -Strategic Cost Reduction Leadership: Led cost reduction programs in collaboration with the corporate Global Supply Team in Santa Cruz, CA, overseeing business allocation, price negotiation, and production capacity for a diverse range of suppliers, including ODM/OEM, Metals, Power Adapters, Plastics, Cables, Packaging, and Off-the-shelf components.-Supplier Management Expertise: Managed 53 suppliers, handling 593 items and $21 million USD in purchasing volume. Led cost reduction programs and second sourcing initiatives across various supplier categories.-Supplier Onboarding and Contract Management: Effectively onboarded suppliers and managed contracts to ensure seamless operations.- Process Optimization: Utilized Value Stream Mapping to identify process improvement opportunities, reducing lead times and approval times for new materials.Achievements:- Cost Savings: Surpassed annual cost reduction goals by 200%, averaging $2 million USD in savings annually. -Margin Enhancement: Improved margins on consumer and gaming products by reducing materials costs by 4% to 17%, resulting in a remarkable $2.3 million USD in cost avoidance.- Supply Chain Resilience: Successfully aligned suppliers and operations teams in Asia with the manufacturing plant in Mexico, preventing a potential $3 million weekly revenue loss by addressing material shortages.- Material Cost Reduction: Achieved a 50% reduction in materials costs for a high-volume model following a merger.- Cross-Functional Support: Provided support to Procurement, Finance, and Import/Export teams, expediting orders, resolving invoicing issues, and addressing customs clearance delays. Show less

Beijing City, China

Responsible for validating the Spanish language implemented on smartphones for the Latin American and Spanish market.Tested and evaluated smartphones proper functionality with Spanish language's user interface.Reported issues and bugs to the team leader.Achievements:*Finalized all the projects assigned on-time.*Communicated effectively to IT how to reproduce any bug found.

Tijuana Area, Mexico

Maintained and created SOPs for pre-clinical studies.Ensured the compliance with Good Laboratory Practices regulations.Translated SOPs from English to Spanish.Performed QA/QC Audits.Achievements:*Successfully passed the audits from International Animal Welfare agencies in regards of Good Laboratory Practices.

Supported with inventory cycle counts, material replenishment to production and offices, unloading materials from trucks, receiving inspection and forklift operations. Digitalized Inventory management in Excel.

Master'S Degree, Chemical Engineering And Technology

Cpim Course, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Pharmaceutical Biology And Chemistry