Driven operations professional with 15+ years of experience in managing supply chains, driving cost reductions, and optimizing processes across construction, medical devices, engineering, and food and beverage industries. Expertise in navigating complex operations, with strong proficiency in manufacturing and sourcing strategies for new product development.Senior Director of Development | Medical Device Email: reedwthomas@gmail.comSkilled in developing and implementing cost-effective solutions to enhance product manufacturability, quality, and overall customer experience. Adept at working in fast-paced, high-growth environments and overcoming ambiguity while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.Consistently ensures alignment across departments, leveraging strong communication skills to foster collaboration between engineering, operations, marketing, and other stakeholders. Experienced in managing vendor relationships, executing RFP processes, and negotiating contracts to drive business objectives. Dedicated to process improvement and implementing best practices that streamline operations and drive measurable results.CORE COMPETENCIES: • Operations Leadership• Supply Chain Management• Project Management• Cost Management & Optimization• Continuous Process Improvement• Vendor | Supplier Management• New Product Development • Data Analysis & Reporting• Inventory Management• Cross-functional LeadershipCAREER HIGHLIGHTS– Implemented a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to resolve persistent inventory errors, integrating accounting for accurate financial reporting and improving overall supply chain efficiency.– Reduced shipping costs by 25% by negotiating with and engaging new suppliers, directly contributing to cost optimization and improved profitability.– Designed and launched a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) fulfillment and shipping channel, creating a new revenue stream and improving customer experience through streamlined operations.– Developed and implemented Quality Control systems for medical devices, ensuring FDA compliance and improving product reliability and customer safety in partnership with engineering teams.– Led warehouse operations for medical devices, solving complex challenges in lot tracking and First Expiring First Out (FEFO) processes for sterilized implants and instruments.Please contact me at 828-773-2852 with any operational or supply chain opportunities.