Paul Malott Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Sc, Us

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬As a consultant with a background in process optimization, cost reduction, and AI automation, I specialize in helping SMBs unlock their full potential. With a data-driven approach, a network of Swiss-army knife talent and insights from my ongoing doctoral research, I partner with businesses to deliver tangible improvements that impact their bottom line.𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies by 10-20%, saving time and lowering costs.𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Implement AI-powered procurement and cost-saving initiatives to achieve 5-15% reductions in operational expenses.𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Reduce manual tasks by 15-30% through tailored automation solutions, allowing teams to focus on higher-value work.𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Drive revenue growth of 10-25% with scalable digital transformation and market expansion strategies.𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Continuous strategic advice to align your business with evolving goals, ensuring incremental improvements over time.𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: Equip your team with the skills and knowledge needed to boost operational efficiency.Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your business achieve measurable success through tailored consulting solutions!https://pmco.odoo.com/

Clark, New Jersey, Us

Direct Material Procurement Specialist - Automotive | GEP WorldwideAs a subject matter expert in direct material procurement for the automotive industry, I support GEP Worldwide in delivering innovative, end-to-end procurement and supply chain solutions. Leveraging GEP's AI-powered, cloud-native technology and my extensive industry knowledge, I help automotive clients optimize their direct material sourcing strategies, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.Key focus areas:• Strategic sourcing for automotive components and raw materials• Supplier relationship management and performance optimization• Cost reduction and value engineering initiatives• Risk mitigation in global automotive supply chains• Implementation of AI and digital technologies in procurement processesAt GEP, I contribute to transforming procurement into a strategic function that drives competitive advantage and business growth for our automotive clients. My role combines deep industry expertise with GEP's cutting-edge software, managed services, and consulting capabilities to deliver comprehensive procurement solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the automotive sector.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

As a Strategy Consultant at SW Vents, I contribute to driving business transformation and operational excellence for our clients. SW Vents is a boutique consultancy firm specializing in innovative solutions for businesses across various industries.Key responsibilities:• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive growth and operational efficiency for our clients• Conduct in-depth market analysis and competitor research to identify new opportunities and potential risks• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute tailored solutions that address complex business challenges• Leverage data analytics and industry best practices to optimize processes and enhance decision-making• Provide expert guidance on change management and digital transformation strategiesAt SW Vents, I utilize my expertise in business strategy and industry knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage for our clients. Our focus on innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of market dynamics, positions SW Vents as a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of today's business landscape.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

● Head of Harman’s new product procurement entrusted with utilizing expertise in supply chain optimization, team leadership, cost reduction, and negotiation tactics to achieve the best total variable cost from RFQ, RFI, and RFP ideation through industrialization in addition to establishing long-term product cost savings roadmaps.● Cultivated internal/external cross-functional relationships in both direct and indirect spend including categories such as electronics, semiconductor, stampings, mechanical, plastics, outsourced manufacturing (build-to-print), and displays.● Executed proofs-of-concepts and SOWs to close customer product requirements gaps, resulting in the creation of “optical” category. Onboarded multiple suppliers in new technology to drive category growth and diversity.● Owner of total variable cost for ready upgrade product lines. Negotiations and supply chains established secured millions in business awards and introduced 7 “ready upgrade” products by establishing and scaling a Strategic Sourcing team to address early-state cost optimization and new product development. ● Implemented supply chain readiness assessments that improved proof-of-concept and business case EBIT by 4% while bolstering early-stage product development risk mitigation.● Integrated multi-source/component preference KPIs, with 70% approval component status, to navigate future supply chain risks and increase confidence in product cost management initiatives.● Created data-driven intelligence roadmaps with early indicator technology models to launch new venture-client engagements, realizing MVP forecasts through contractually negotiated innovations pre-sop● Promoted long-term profitability, sustainability, and resilience among complex categories and spend while optimizing end-to-end costs by leveraging negotiations, supply chain, project management, and design-to-cost process methodologies.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

● Led Americas/APAC Car Audio Sourcing organization and three purchasing staff through cost enhancements prioritizing multiple automotive programs in quote and pre-production development phases.● Executed a design-to-cost initiative across 20 Car Audio categories, surpassing business targets. ● Accelerated quote lead time by 3 weeks by amalgamating product lifecycle management data into a single system.● Mentored the Product Sourcing Team and designed onboarding training for new hires. ● Developed an interdisciplinary platform that increased year-over-year carryover component usage by 16% (62% to 78%) and achieved the $2B booking target.● Reduced purchased content related to car audio systems, maintaining accountability for supply chain impacts on margin management throughout product and program lifecycles.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

● Launched a costing process maximizing data analytics to systematically streamline cross-functional engagement.● Implemented a BOM costing database to establish future pricing analysis and optimization.● Coordinated purchased material impacts for over 20K components across key customers, including GM, FCA, and Nissan.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

● Developed, integrated, and executed commodity strategies, sourcing, negotiations, and global budgets for 4 suppliers representing $347M in annual spend.● Secured an agreement with a key supplier to expand team commodity knowledge through in-depth cost modeling. ● Achieved $12.6M in negotiated and technical savings independent of new business awards, exceeded 2018 savings target.● Created and maintained budget forecasts for assigned commodities to influence executive decision-making.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

● Increased purchasing responsibility continuously to encompass $189M in global HVAC spend across 8 vehicle platforms.● Negotiated $3B in contract conversion to create currency hedges that saved on FX forecasts. ● Improved cultural relations by 19% as the lead for HVAC supplier relations.● Generated $5.3M in savings through data analysis and contract negotiations.● Represented GM as the lead representative for potential thermal space AV/EV technologies.● Operated as a GPSC finance SME on NPV, IRR, ROIC, ED&D amortization, and complex contracts.

● Guided international cross-functional teams across four facilities to develop and launch 25 programs representing 68 assemblies and $27M in annual sales.● Spearheaded end-to-end cross-discipline activities across quality, design, engineering, finance, estimating, manufacturing, operations, testing, and sales.● Secured awards for 4 new programs through enhanced communications and innovative designs.● Increased margins by up to 10% through targeted improvement plans and engineering program modifications.● Minimized risk/exposure and drove recovery plans by interfacing with General Motors and FCA to provide program support for Akwel’s automotive coolant, fuel control, and vacuum brake assemblies.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, De

● Coordinated BOM costs, project launch timelines, and engineering for 14 steering system programs.● Oversaw global sourcing initiative to save $3.83M in 2013.● Estimated and reported component and tooling cost impacts for customer RFQs.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, De

● Administered categories with $27M in direct materials and $12M indirect for 6 global facilities.● Bundled sub-supplier purchases to exceed direct material savings goal by 2% and indirect material goal by 3.1%.● Negotiated a key vendor agreement to eliminate 3.5% of annual expedited/overtime costs.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, De

● Analyzed inventory across 8 product lines and over 12,000 SKUs to fulfill customer delivery promises.● Identified and communicated operational bottlenecks to proactively resolve supply chain concerns.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, De

● Led 8 union employees through daily operations.● Reduced logistics costs by 4% annually after reorganizing shipment schedules for two facilities.

Doctorate Of Business Administration (Dba), Procurement Open Source Ai Competitive Advantage, Efficiency, And Risk Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Project Management / Organizational Leadership

Advanced Studies Certification In Project Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

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