Matthew Rinaldi Email & Phone Number

South Carolina, United States

South Carolina, United States

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• Orchestrates Squadron requirements across 10 defense, state, higher HQ, and federal agencies, including Air Comat Command, Military Department of South Carolina, Department of State, Department of Defense, & NATO. • Oversees a $500M division operational budget while supervising the organic generation of fighter wing missions valued at $1.4B, achieving an exceptional 90% mission-ready deployment rate.• Assumes direct accountability for the training, professional development, readiness, health, morale and quality of life for 87 Enlisted members, 4 Officers, and their families, cultivating a supportive & productive team environment. • Scrutinizes Squadron/Wing infrastructure upgrade proposals for content and quality, leveraging astute strategies to evaluate and enhance submissions, ensuring adherence to program expectations and governmental requirements. • Senior Stakeholder for all squadron proposal assessments, including INAR, EPP, and Price Analysis, to drive informed decision-making and propel excellence.

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• Managed, directed, and implemented the local formulation and publication of deployment guidance based on regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters, facilitating smooth deployment processes.• Acted as Command representative for deploying personnel in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF), contingency operations, and readiness exercises, ensuring readiness for over 1,000 assigned personnel.• Reviewed and analyzed deployment procedures to identify areas for improvement, resulting in modifications to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for the 169th F-16 Fighter Wing and its subordinate units.• Established deployment policy and procedures to integrate efforts across multiple units, including aircraft maintenance, supply, and civil engineering, streamlining mission essential deployment operations and logistics for war planning.

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• Led the spectrum of the logistics processes for the projected maneuvering of forces' provisions, services, training, budget and administrative functions, allowing the squadron to commence, insert, and then egress as tasked. • Expertly developed effective contingency operations for logistics planning, deployment/logistics command and control. • Oversaw logistical aspects for LC-130 flying operations for multiple worldwide missions, including State-Side disaster relief, Operation DEEP FREEZE in Antarctica, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and FREEDOM SENTINEL in Afghanistan/Iraq. • Managed full-time workforce by establishing standards of performance, developing training plans, and providing guidance & mentorship. Ensuring all personnel meet mobility readiness requirements.

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• Spearheaded customer-centric strategies across multiple regions, managing an annual spend of $1B+ in key categories such as craft labor, EPC partnerships, cranes & O&M services; enhancing customer relationships and driving robust top-line/bottom-line business outcomes through collaborative cross-functional efforts.• Developed and executed the construction strategy for customers globally, overseeing the acquisition needs for 1000+ Wind Turbine upgrades, emphasizing a holistic strategy approach to deliver value in cost savings, innovation, quality, and service.• Established and nurtured a robust Subcontract Management Team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment, ensuring seamless initiation of new programs through strategic planning and effective team coordination.

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• Led a dynamic cross-functional team to optimize cost productivity and infant life-cycle management through sourcing initiatives, leveraging standardization and best practices, resulting in significant cost savings and improved fulfillment rates.• Fostered relationships with global stakeholders to drive early supplier engagement in GE's New Product Introduction process, ensuring comprehensive wing-to-wing product life cycle support and fostering collaboration across teams.• Directed strategic sourcing efforts to enhance business productivity metrics, including forecast accuracy and cost reduction initiatives, identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities to drive cost efficiencies across operations.

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• Managed the global coordination of procurement activities for Gas Turbine upgrade projects, overseeing sourcing of major and sub-scope components, parts fulfillment, and compliance checks. Prioritized expedited delivery of parts and materials for a regional fleet budget exceeding $400M, ensuring smooth project execution.• Implemented strategic measures such as raw material hedging and leveraging bulk purchase agreements, resulting in consistent year-over-year cost reductions averaging 5%. These initiatives led to substantial savings and improved project profitability.• Provided direction and mentorship to a global team of contract buyers and expeditors in Power Generation Products and Services Accessories. Enhanced talent and effectiveness through proactive leadership, coaching, and development initiatives.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Strategically aligned GE with a cost-efficient materials and services framework, overseeing all contractual engineering support, including design-print-bid processes, to seize new business opportunities and customer proposals.• Successfully renegotiated 18 global contracts, reducing inventory exposure from $45M to $2M while transitioning the supply chain to 70%, primarily focusing on Asia and Eastern Europe, which improved cost savings and operational efficiency.• Orchestrated the development of global strategies for a $100M+ steel fabrication buy, integrating multiple divisions within a matrixed sourcing organization encompassing Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Aero derivative sectors, resulting in optimized procurement processes and enhanced cost efficiencies.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Directed business cooperation enhancement between GE Power and suppliers, mitigating quality issues to foster business growth and served as the primary technical and quality liaison with suppliers, resulting in improved collaboration and efficiency.• Conducted surveys on suppliers and sub-tiers, leading initiatives such as First Piece Qualifications, Cost-Reduction projects, and non-conformance improvement programs to drive continuous process improvements, conduct surveillance audits, and resolve corrective actions, ensuring adherence to quality standards and enhancing supplier performance.

Boston, Ma, Us

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics, Policy

Associate'S Degree, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, Finance

Master'S Degree, Master Of Military Operational Art And Science