R. P. Thomas Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

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Provide leadership and guidance on contract issues► Responsible for all aspects of Contract Management, for large Client.► Legal Account Lead and Account Information Security Lead for account► Lead for N. Am. Contract Management Portfolio Reporting and Large Account Programs. ► Represent Leadership and Legal Group at the Client level.► Provide sound legal and data protection advice to Client Team.► Negotiate, review and execute contracts with client, maintaining cooperation with Client Team. ► Attend Senior Client meetings, communicating positions.► Develop mutual trust relationships with Delivery Leads and Account Leadership.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Head of all aspects of the Inbound Supply Chain and Material Management including;► Purchasing more than $90 million in raw materials and finished goods annually► Transforming purchasing group into holistic Distribution Management and Support team► Accountability for accurate inventory management of $17 million dollars across 20,000 SKUs► Material/Inventory Management reducing turns and excess inventory to new lows► Developing new distribution center model for branch inventory support► Introducing distribution and material management metrics where none existed previously ► Transforming the existing "gut" paradigm, improving all metrics across the board► Vendor Management, negotiating new “relationship” agreements ► Reducing overall number of vendors and inbound supply chain costs► Supporting 17 geographically dispersed branches in 5 states► Developing new management tools and reports utilizing MS Access and SQL queries► Active member of ERP software vendor’s Customer Advisory Committee ► Representing CFO in weekly operations meeting chaired by President and CEO

Provided expert analysis and advice for ongoing projects critical to the overall success of the organizations. Advised individuals responsible for a successful outcome on business finance and commercial issues. ► Advised on business requirements to include financial, risk and contractual matters.► Participated in the review and formulation of bid for long-term engine management contract.► Advised on business environment and success factors relating engine MRO segment.► Provided guidance on significant business financial and risk issues.► Completed three month course on Six Sigma strengthening my quality improvement skills.► One of only two that passed the American Society for Quality, Green Belt Certification exam.► Completed refresher SQL design courses enhancing a strong database query skill set.

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Directed the Finance (FP&A), Business / Strategic Planning, and Commercial Management (Business Operations) of Texas Aero Engine Services L.L.C. (TAESL) - American Airlines & Rolls-Royce Joint Venture with sales revenues in excess of $600 million. Reported to Vice President of Finance/CFO; accountable for all aspects of Financial Planning and Analysis ( FP&A ), Joint Venture Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Performance Metric (Variance, KPI, Dashboard) Development and Reporting, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation and Administration, and Commercial Oversight (Customer / Vendors).► Accountable for all contract negotiation (customer/vendor) and full life cycle management► Managed contracts across wide spectrum of customers including civil and governmental► Experience with international contract law as TAESL's customers spanned 15 countries► Development of multi-year business plans including, the annual budget and ongoing forecasts► Analyzed financial performance information identifying areas for improvement► Developed and implemented financial and business performance control metrics► Developed financial reports including commentary on key financial drivers► Chaired Commercial, Performance Business Review and the S&OP meetings► Directed the Business Strategic Planning process, Risk Management and Business Continuity► Exercised managerial control over contracts, pricing and commercial strategy► Responsible for all Customer Support and Communications including Sales and Marketing

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Managed all aspects of Commercial & Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for Texas Aero Engine Services L.L.C. (TAESL) - American Airlines & Rolls-Royce Joint Venture with sales revenues in excess of $600 million, as well as accountable for Commercial transactions from contract negotiation and administration to pricing and risk management. Reported to Vice President of Finance/CFO participating in setting up financial controls and providing structure where processes where lacking or nonexistent. ► Financial Analysis and Planning creating short and long-term enterprise budgets► Negotiated long-term contracts valued in excess of $1.6 billion► Developed new pricing model capturing additional market share► Cultivated strategic business partnerships inspiring trust and long-term strategic alliances► Performed spend analysis leading to enhanced business processes and lower costs ► Created executive C-Level correspondence including quarterly Board of Director packages► Accountable for insurance lines, while maintaining industry leading renewal and claim rates► Established and accountable for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery program ► Developed, managed and presented corporate budget and overhead reduction initiatives

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Accountable for all aspects of corporate FP&A including budgeting, long-term planning, resource allocation, manpower projections and financial performance reporting. ► Developed financial models to review the ROI for capital projects► Improved the corporate budget models ► Assisted the Accounting Group in monthly close process► Developed management performance reports and recommendations ► Identified and implemented overhead cost reduction programs

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Coordinated with both internal and external customers/vendors, successfully managing relationships and supply chain, from supplier contract negotiations, distributor management, worldwide forward asset positioning, and aircraft provisioning to passenger satisfaction.► Responsible for FP&A of strategic plans for new product roll out or cost savings initiatives► Co-chaired cross-functional team to redefine domestic distribution of all goods and services► Overhauled distribution system leading to significant improvements in efficiencies and cost ► Developed and negotiated crucial strategic partnerships with key vendors, including: * The Colombian Coffee Federation * Kraft Foods * Multiple wineries (domestic and foreign) * Multiple food and beverage manufacturers► Negotiated supplier contracts, distributor management, caterer asset positioning

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Successfully re-engineered Aircraft Maintenance Logistics/Supply Chain support, significantly improving the supply chain responsiveness.► Re-engineering aircraft maintenance logistics support.► Developed and implemented ordering process improvement initiatives. ► Exercised managerial control over more than $60 million in inventory.► Effectively supervised all aspects of 170 plus military and civilian personnel. ► Encouraged team design/participation and established cross utilization within groups. ► Selected as representative for formulation and incorporation of strategic logistics support plans. ► Negotiated logistics support with aerospace industry suppliers and maintenance depots.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Busness Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Construction Management

Logistics And Supply Officer Certification, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management