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In my role as Director of Supply Chain Government and Munitions at Day & Zimmermann, I have successfully streamlined processes, achieved significant cost savings, and led cross-functional teams across various geographical locations. My expertise in negotiation, cost analysis, and project management has led to tangible results and impactful contributions to the organization.

Oversee a department of 13 direct reports • Direct responsibility for procurement, planning, and warehouse functions • Trusted as an expert in the field • Trusted member of the Line of Business leadership team • Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross functional alignment including inclusion of intra-company resources • Member of the SIOP implementation team • Active in business excellence initiatives • Member of corporate procurement leadership team • Experience coordinating engineering, quality, operations, and procurement personnel in order to meet emergent business demands. Deep knowledge of FAR and DFAR.

• Oversee a department of 8 direct reports with a spend of $55M+ in addition to a major subcontract valued at $100M+ • Experience with highly technical and complex development programs requiring responsive supply chain and high levels of internal coordination • Experience with low volume high complexity/high value procurement • Demonstrated ability to incorporate business wide best practice in process and procedure • Trusted member of senior staff involved with all aspects of the business • Experience aggregating and directing the flow of information between internal departments at a leadership level • Handled operations pertaining to supply chain and assisted in complex technical projects, troubleshooting and progress improvement initiatives • Experience working with senior executives in operations and supply chain • Worked closely with Business Development to integrate supply chain early in the proposal process • Oversaw the creation, negotiation and delivery of critical procurement • Tracked and reported departmental Key Performance Indicators

· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage job responsibilities in a virtual environment with minimal supervision · Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment · Excellent time management skills - manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet team performance cadence (PO acknowledgements; PR/PO notes updates; PO on-time-delivery (OTD) confirmation; resolution of URDNs, Blocked Invoices, Call Center Tickets, open QNs and ZP Workflows.· Strong interpersonal and influential skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal internal customers and suppliers and understanding how to identify and escalate issues · Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotation· Demonstrated Leadership skills – influence, presence, ability to interface internally and with suppliers· Demonstrated ability to place and manage high volume of purchase orders of medium complexity including documentation. · DoD procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) – ability to place POs over TINA dollar threshold · Negotiation skills (internal, across the businesses; external with suppliers) - ability to lead formal negotiations and teleconferences (price, schedule and supplier exceptions to contractual flow down requirements, i.e., Terms and Conditions) · Strong analytical, problem solving skills and ability to think strategically · Strong Financial and business acumen· Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new information, processes and tools and adapt to change.· Ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate across the enterprise in a virtual environment · Support program travel needs to visit supplier upon request· Efficient and knowledge of SAP PRISM, EPAD, SRS, ESRT, Supplier Insight, Wed ESD, and other procurement tools

In addition to providing professional project management of assigned projects, I facilitate management of customer deliverables, data management and reporting in support of the management team, providing professional guidance to program teams and supporting functions.Responsibilities:Accountable for cost, schedule and requirements for all assigned Work Packages including development activity, product supply and contractual deliverables--this includes the application of key program management processes and principles such as work breakdown structure application, customer/contract requirements and deliverables, risk management and fiscal and schedule management and reporting.Lead reviews both internally and externally on specific projects necessary to provide consistent and effective management control--this will include cost reduction initiatives, PILM gates, customer requirements management, and project reviews.Support, and as appropriate, lead campaign & proposal development activity necessary to secure future business.Compilation, analysis and reporting on program & data deliverables, ensuring accurate, comprehensive, and current registers are maintained across all key programs and functionsMonitor, review and report the status of programs in accordance with the requirements defined in the Project Management Plan and agreed with the Program Executive; as required, monitor and implement effective control processes to compare actual performance against baseline plan, establish deviations and implement appropriate corrective actions/escalationsIn conjunction with Finance and IT, ensure appropriate Program Management tools are identified and available to provide effective cost, schedule, and resource management from planning through program execution

Procure parts of various complexities in support of government and commercial contracts.Since joining the purchasing team at Rolls-Royce in 2012 I have received a promotion as well as increased work scope. I was awarded the Rolls-Royce "Delivering Excellence" award at the end of 2012 for my handling of a specific supplier issue. I am responsible for the procurement of fasteners, simple and complex electronics (DIN rails to Fully Automated Digital Engine Control ie. FADC or LOCOP, large bearings such as shaft line and thrust, large seals such as stern tube, indirect purchases for shop activities, temporary labor contracts, many other small purchasing activities. I have also lead the search and recruitment of an intern for our purchasing department. Including conducting phone and face to face interviews.On a daily basis I work with our engineering, program management, and aftermarket/service teams to provide cross functional input on customer issues and schedules.I have a working relationship with many overseas suppliers such as SKF, Roplan, and Michell Bearings.I manage the local branch of our "creativity corner"If you would like to know more please feel free to get in touch.

Triad Isotopes is one of the nation's leading providers of Radiopharmaceuticals. While working for them I have completed a University of Arkansas/ New Mexico Nuclear Education program, which consisted of a 12 week course. This course qualifies me to work with the radiopharmaceuticals; I completed this course in just over 3 weeks, well ahead of schedule. This prepared me to dispense, compound, and understand the drugs that we use. Radiopharmaceuticals vary from the cutting edge of medicine to the routine, everyday tests.

Filled customer prescriptions in accordance with company and federal standards.

I started out in the company as a cashier and after nine months had been promoted to Head Cashier. This job allowed me to directly develop my management skills. Some of my responsibilities included: handling customer complaints and complements, heavy time management activities, acting as a liaison between management and the customer, and also a liaison between the hourly employee and management. Ensuring the implementation of company projects such as seasonal specials and new enhancements to the registers. This would include such things as new touch screen monitors for the registers and the training that accompanied them. I was also responsible for the sales and marketing of our in house credit card. This involved setting the schedule for the credit table along with learning new selling skills. Also making sure all company policies were followed.