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– Provision of performance management to supplier quality and analysis which includes all relevant metrics– Evaluation and authorization of new suppliers, while implementing continuous improvement activities for existing suppliers – Keen monitoring of supplier quality based on receiving inspection, failure costs, and on-time-delivery– Conceptualization of action plans to address low performance suppliers– Execution of external and internal audits in the Purchasing Department– Facilitation of supplier risk assessments, while generating mitigation action plan, as well as conducting supplier development and auditing– Cultivation of long-term relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality and reliable source of supplies and information– Successful completion of Lean project in coordination with suppliers to expedite lead time– Close collaboration with executive team in performing supply chain duties, including corrective actions implementation with cross-functional teams and suppliers as well as metrics development for daily task and key performance indicator boards– Excellent negotiation of contracts with service providers, as well as with maintenance repair, overhaul (MRO) services and freight forwarders– Direct supervision to a six-member team on supplier development, non-production-purchasing, and data analytics– Reconstruction of global transportation process, which brought $500K cost savings to the company – Demonstration of proficiency in leading projects and closing scheduling agreements with vendors using electronic data interchange (EDI)– Obtainment of commendation for achieving the highest savings project, amounting to $403K in 2018

Generation and presentation of reports on production risks, analysis of global capacity, and any sales opportunities to the top management– Significant contribution in successful implementation of Global Order Management Position in plant USA and transition from Germany to US.– Arrangement of sales orders schedule, while organizing production capacity and maintaining order book– Thorough analysis of budget risks on sales to ensure alignment of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with current order book– Oversight of inventory level and development of action plan for cost reduction– Successful realization of SAP-Project for inventory management and mrp-controlling.

– Provision of report to senior management on delivery performance and production output analysis– Coordination of shipments for sea freight, airfreight, and road– Administration of customer-routed transports, while selecting freight forwarders and devising all customs documents for export– Strategic direction to the Project Team for known consignee– Development and implementation of new processes to ensure compliance with standard regulations– Fulfillment of various pivotal roles, including hazardous goods safety advisor and airfreight security representative

– Creation and submission of report on project status and completion to the top management– Fulfillment of numerous key assignments, including deliveries coordination to all sites; transports scheduling and monitoring; and sub-contractor arrangement and tracking

– Preparation and presentation of reports on customs status and inventory analysis to senior management– Expert oversight of overall worldwide deliveries, while defining key performance indicators and streamlining transport processes