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San Diego, California, United States

Carlsbad, Ca

Operations Manager - Relocating Military families through secured contracts.• Logistics and Operations Management: Run day-to-day operations and lead a team of six reports to execute organizational goals.• Facilitate Global Operations: Coordinates with dozens of national and international companies and agents to align with corporate work requirements, enhancing global operational efficiency.• Cost and Negotiations: Negotiate with various agents and companies to achieve cost savings and validate pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.• Resolve Problems and Ensure Quality Assurance: Collaborate with military quality teams and agents to address issues, ensuring the safe and compliant packing, delivery, and transportation of goods.• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to military program requirements and international regulations, significantly reducing compliance risks during annual Tenders of Service.• Strategize Logistics and Source Transportation: Source and implement transportation solutions to guarantee the timely movement of shipments, optimizing supply chain efficiency.

San Diego, California, United States

Progressed from Procurement Analyst to Manager of the Procurement Group at Northrop Grumman. Led a team of nine, managing procurement activities that encompassed approximately $50 million annually in materials and orders, demonstrating strong leadership and significant financial stewardship.• Led Procurement Group: Oversaw nine employees and procured production and engineering materials.• Training and Performance Evaluations: Delegated assignments, trained, mentored, monitored, and evaluated employee performance, enhancing team productivity and knowledge.• Conducted Supplier Facility Reviews: Managed and performed on-site evaluations of supplier facilities and capabilities, assessing and enhancing supplier qualifications and partnerships.• Ensured Regulatory Compliance: Maintained adherence to federal (FAR, ITAR) and state regulations, ensuring all procurement activities met legal standards.• Expert in SAP ERP System: Utilized SAP ERP to streamline procurement and data management.• Managed Key Commodity Categories: Commodity manager for critical components such as Cable Assemblies, Wire, Connectors, Electronic Components, Printed Wiring Boards & CCA’s, and Hardware.• Implemented Lean Practices: Supported Kanban and Six Sigma initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency as a Six Sigma green belt.

San Diego, California, United States

• Spearheaded Buying and Planning for Start-Up: Primary buyer/planner at the company's inception, specializing in expediting essential resources to meet critical timetables and drive project success.• Led R&D Procurement Initiatives: Directed sourcing and procurement for R&D prototypes, ensuring timely acquisition of innovative materials and technologies.• Standardized MRP Processes: Documented and standardized MRP procurement processes for the Supply Chain Group, enhancing procedural consistency and efficiency.• Conducted Supplier Audits: Performed thorough supplier audits to verify adherence to timelines, negotiated corrective actions, and implemented improved scheduling practices.• Contributed to ERP System Implementation: Played a key role in the team integrating procurement aspects, improving data accuracy, and procurement workflow efficiency.

El Cajon, California, United States

Primary buyer for floor stock (screws, washers, line material, etc.) and supply items. Handled sourcing, supplier visits and inventory management.