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Managing 7 buyers across 2 different locations that procure ~$250m in spendDeveloped a 10% cost reduction pipeline through negotiation, supplier movements, and redesign activitiesNegotiated supply agreements with key suppliers providing sheet metal, cables, and subassemblies

Developed and Implemented a supply planning team, working closely with suppliers to gather and analyze inventory positions used to estimate revenue outlooksDeveloped inventory visibility concepts, including KPIs (inventory turns, E&O tracker) that support better financial decisions with regard to demand. Increased inventory turns by 50% by communicating inventory drivers that are root cause of forecast error.Integrated key customer forecasts, including distribution requirements, into our S&OP Process.

Managed Demand Planning Organization responsible for developing $1.5B of annual demand plans.Improved forecast accuracy by 10% by driving more planner accountability and more focused discussions on inventory buffers and sales opportunity managementDeveloped and managed Supply Planning Team, including worldwide sourcing rules and inventory replenishment targets used by regional fulfillment locations for customer demand. Implemented Demantra Planning Tool to replace manual process.One source of data aligned across multiple organizations versus fragmented Excel files and emails.Re-Defined S&OP Process to better link revenue requirements to actual output.Developed monthly meeting to align Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance on revenue support and inventory investments. Supported major product transition from US based supply nodes to lower cost manufacturing in Asia.

Implemented an automated inventory replenishment model where 75% of annual spend was delivered to each manufacturing work cell when required10,000 plastic vials delivered upon automated pull signal. (approximately every 1.5 days)Sheet metal, cables, and machined items delivered daily based upon order and Kanban quantities Site level efforts recognized and leveraged globally, resulting in President’s Excellence Award. Delivered $17m of annual cost savings through low cost purchasing models and supplier negotiation.Relocated cable supply to Mexico achieving $2m in annual savings. Created a Corporate Commodity Management Team to fully leverage our global metal fabrication spend Consolidated 35 metal fabrication suppliers into 15 regional partners resulting in a $4m annual cost savings. Enhanced Supplier Management tools and processes:Created supplier data base to clearly define Approved Supplier List and S.B.A. statusImplemented annual survey for cross functional performance and improvement opportunityMaterials and Purchasing lead for Oracle Implementation.

Led materials and purchasing transfer of Alcatel-Lucent manufacturing sites to Italy, Mexico, Romania, and ChinaManaged a global material and purchasing project team responsible for transferring $185m to new supply nodes around the globeCreated and executing material and purchasing project plans to Re-establish MRP and supply chain in new regions of world without disrupting customer requirements.Utilized LEAN principles to ensure a streamlined and cost effective supply chain model, including localization of supply, alignment of business systems, VMI, and buffering strategies

Managed Supply Chain team that planned, procured, and shipped material supporting a $200m revenue Managed transition of all outsourced manufacturing operations to Asia (Malaysia)Developed S&OP process to align business unit with supply investmentsMaintained 95% customer satisfaction through strong S&OP and Supply Chain ManagementWorked with Corporate Commodity Management team to implement $22m of cost reductions derived from corporate price negotiations and site level EMS management.

Performed all CBX500 materials activities to support Circuit Packs, Chassis, and Power Supplies production in a very dynamic environment where our build plan increased 400% over two year period. Tasks Included S&OP: developed and aligned all sales forecastCommodity Management: managed and communicated all component shortagesAchieved $43m of cost savings through strategic purchases and supplier negotiationImplemented Oracle as primary ERP system, with focus on purchasing and planning functions

Primary materials interface for all board and box build assemblies at three EMS providers.Developed and implemented a fully outsource manufacturing process$100m of customer demand shipped directly from three EMS providers

Reviewed MPS to determine material requirements supporting fiscal sales plan, customer support service levels, and business unit replenishment plans

Managed Machine and Paint Shop build schedule to support many government contracts.