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Supply chain and supply chain systems consulting.

Advised companies on infrastructure, development, and resiliency projects. Develop Qualified Opportunity Zone projects.

Led non-profit organization promoting Asian businesses and communities in Greater Houston/Harris County. Coordinated activities with Austin and Dallas Asian chambers, economic development organizations, Texas state and U.S. government economic development agencies.

Led production, procurement, product commercialization, design for manufacturing and UL/CSA certification for micro tri-generation (power, heating, air-conditioning) product start up venture. Developed technology, commercialization, CAPEX and scaling plans and financials for Series A funding.

Led manufacturing and supply chain for largest division ($110M revenue). Responsible for P/L, safety, production, quality, fulfillment, and supply for four plants in the U.S. and Canada. Supervised three plant GMs and one supply chain director. Focused manufacturing on final assembly and test. Increased outsourcing.Led multi-function team to implement mid-tier ERP/MRP system from three stand-alone systems in 13 months.

Led U.S. and Canada supply chain and purchasing. Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategy. Developed web portal to improve supplier communications, standardize ordering process.

Identified customer segments and prospects for water wave power generation technology. Developed sales leads; worked with pilot customers on project proposals.

Led 250-person supply chain organization managing $1.2 billion direct spend for plants in the U.S, Europe, and Asia.Increased commodities under management; reduced number of suppliers; improved supplier quality; reduced supplier lead times. Led strategic commodity contract negotiations. Developed and led multiple cost reduction projects through volume aggregation, e-procurement, process standardization.Initiated and led cross-functional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process using ERP functionality. Built global commodity and supplier development staff in U.S., Europe, and Asia. Initiated emerging market sourcing.Recruited and developed supply chain staff. Increased hiring of women and minorities.

Led international procurement office (IPO) and local China procurement for microwave oven and washing machine factories. Delivered double digit projects savings to US, Italy, Brazil, India plants. China procurement operations delivered net savings through negotiations and re-sourcing during metals price run-up. Directed staff of thirty at two China plants.

Defined strategic priorities for 400-person, $7 billion spend organization. Supervised five managers and analysts.Lean benchmarked twelve international plants (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil); coordinated global supply base assessment. Identified plant consolidation, product transfer and sourcing opportunities. Coordinated sourcing activities for plants in Europe, Americas, and Asia. Led supplier diversity initiatives; developed e-supply chain web applications.

Led post-merger integration of $600 million Mexican JV acquisition: five manufacturing locations and sales and distribution network. Completed integration on schedule; delivered synergies in excess of plan. Supervised eight managers.

Led project planning and finance for $200 million new product development program - delivered three mega-projects over three years to meet partner launch schedules: Whirlpool Catalyst Washer, Whirlpool Calypso Washer, Whirlpool Senseon Dryer.Led development of multiple clothes dryer platform concepts. Rationalized project to reduce CAPEX and development costs, improve ROI and cash flow. Led eight engineers and designers. Implemented quality function deployment, six sigma design.Negotiated CAPEX contracts for assembly lines, CNCs, presses, tooling and development cost contracts for prototypes, outside engineering and testing.

Directed financial reporting & analysis, profit and budget planning, and export accounting for $5 billion revenue North America Region (11 plants). Implemented SAP finance modules. Supervised seven managers and analysts. Applied Economic Value Added (EVA®) methodology to North America financial results. Auditor for Whirlpool Excellence System (WES - based on Malcolm Baldrige Excellence Award criteria).

Conducted financial and operational audits of marketing and manufacturing operations in Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, Guatemala, Belize, Jamaica, Martinique, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Aruba.

Coordinated cost activity for six-week, $50 million Benicia Refinery turnaround. Monitored cost, schedule, work progress, productivity and contractor compliance. Supervised seven cost controllers.

Led accounting and financial reporting for Exxon Trading Company (fuels and lubricants), Exxon Shipping Company and Esso Caribbean & Central America HQ for $1 billion revenue region (11 countries). Coordinated $25 million administrative budgets. Supervised five accountants.

Analyzed US oil & gas earnings, balance sheet and cash flow for Exxon Company, USA. Coordinated annual profit plans, quarterly forecasts, monthly close and external audits. Determined tax liabilities and reserves for external reporting. Analyzed competitor financial and operating performance.

Analyzed competitor corrosion protection technology and methodologies for domestic and foreign manufactured passenger cars: although GM used better, more expensive materials, competitors offered superior performance with cheaper materials through better design. Assessed GM component divisions electrical durability testing. Managed testing program for new catalytic converter materials.