Introduced, tested and implemented new third-party software products that tracked all in-bound and out-bound shipments to various Applied Materials locations, Part Depots, Customer Locations.Trained, managed communications, tracked utilization for over 300+ Suppliers on new Shipping tools, tracked compliance and implemented and aligned processes internally within their work space to meet Applied Materials Supply Chain initiatives. Quickly troubleshooted and resolved problem areas as they occurred.Key Focal contact for all Transportation Service Providers (Carriers) for all EDI connectivity, transitions and Routing Guide Changes.Manage Data Integrity (KPIs) for all Carrier shipping transactions in xCarrier/ECS/LDR dbs. Created and analyzed Carrier Score Cards and provided input to Carrier QBR’s Global Logistics liaison with GIS and TMS Vendor Partner, ProcessWeaver for troubleshooting issues, coordinating maintenance downtimeManage User change requests including identifying potential improvement opportunities per User Feedback

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Maintained the overall procurement and implementation plan in order to realize business and operational objectives. Supplier selection, managed demand forecast, devise negotiations and win win relationships in the procurement of materials. Seeked cost of goods (COGS) reductions in order to negotiate cost down targets. Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget in order to meet customer expectations. Over all strong multi tasking and daily communication to business strategy in order to keep competitive within the Market Place.

Developed an overall procurement and implementation plan in order to realize operational and business objectives. Important factors to this were supplier selection, developing win-win relationships in the procurement of material for prototype, supply chain development, testing.Exercised engineering and business acumen to analyze cost complexity and reduction efforts as well as the financial impact of various alternatives.Demonstrated superior communications skills to handle all facets of strong supply chain partner relationships.

Work on extremely complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible factors. Exercises judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Ensure schedules are met with Procurement requirements by providing strategic supply chain improvements through tools and processes.

Managed Aged and Excess and Obsolete (E & O) material in house and in SLC by strategizing to minimize exposure.Globally influenced Procurement teams through GEM process to maximize recovery through Broker sales of E & O Material – Green Belt – Cost recovery FY07-08 to date is $7M or 35%. Successfully Managed ARIBA Auctions monthly by sending invites to 80+ Broker Base and Coordinate logistics, financial transactions, communication when dispositioning Dells E & O World WideCOS SME for strategic thinking and decisiveness (Strategy and planning, Promptly identifying and fixing problems, streamlining decision making, removing bureaucracy, demonstrating thought leadership, building alignment, communicating decisions broadly).Core member of E2E Asset Recovery process which will be new DNA for the disposition E & O. Designed Web-Site for Global Procurement Intranet to post Dells E & O by region.

Green Belt Certified and continually engage myself on Business Process Improvement Projects (BPI) and act as BPI Champion for my work group. Responsible for managing and purchasing computer accessories, PCBA's, Software and tech sheets/guides for all factories within the U.S. utilizing current MRP and MPP. Build strategic relationships with suppliers through ongoing interaction and effective communication. Communicate long-term planning and reporting of demand and supply strategy. Responsible for planning and releasing purchase orders to secure materials and services on an as needed basis. Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for each tier-one supplier. Analyze material availability due to impact of changes in price, availability and engineering changes. Control and maintain DSI in factory to less than 2.4 days and develop recovery action plan for material not within this daily inventory target. Responsible for writing material deviations.

Collected over $15 Million of short paid sales tax from Dell Customers. Filed Sales and Use Tax Returns for all States as applicable. Championed Sales and Use Tax Exemption laws. Assisted with Dell Tax Audits as required.