Ryan Huth Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

London, England, Gb

As Vice President of Forecasting at Rolls-Royce Defense, I lead a strategic team focused on market analysis, demand planning, and portfolio strategy across diverse segments, including Transport, Patrol, Combat, Naval, and Civil Helicopters. Overseeing a market of more than 15,000 aircraft with annual revenues approaching £4 billion, I drive data-driven insights that inform and align our internal strategies across finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales.- Data-Driven Insights: Leveraged advanced analytics to provide actionable insights that informed strategic decisions, ultimately aligning market strategies with organizational goals.- Centralized Demand Planning: Directed the transition from a decentralized Demand Planning approach to a unified "single source of truth," creating a centralized system that shares best practices, documents key decisions, and transparently discusses risks and opportunities.- S&OP Implementation: Spearheaded the rollout of a standardized Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, a major initiative that leverages centralized demand planning to align cross-functional priorities and optimize operational efficiency.- Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with cross-functional teams, including finance and sales, to drive consensus and alignment on key market strategies and initiatives, enhancing transparency and collaboration.- Creation of Planning Strategy Documents: Led the development of comprehensive Planning Strategy Documents that establish policies for key planning decisions, tailored specifically for each engine program, ensuring strategic alignment and operational effectiveness.

London, England, Gb

I was recruited by C-Suite leadership to spearhead the establishment of a Customer Insights Center of Excellence. I focused on driving organizational transformation through advanced business analytics, enabling the company to leverage data for strategic decision-making and operational improvements.- Strategic Leadership: Championed the creation of the Customer Insights Center of Excellence, developing strategic frameworks that transformed data into actionable business insights.- Impactful Commercial Initiatives: Utilized analytics to identify growth opportunities, directly contributing to a projected $300 million sales improvement, demonstrating a strong capacity for strategic commercial planning.- Forecast Accuracy Improvement: Achieved a remarkable reduction in forecast error rates for critical programs, improving the "next-year" forecast accuracy from 50% to less than 10%. Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance forecast precision and introduced analytics best practices across the organization.- Implementation of Analytical Dashboards and Reports: Led the development and deployment of comprehensive dashboards and reports covering over 25 key performance indicators. These tools provided actionable insights to cross-functional teams, fostering informed decision-making and strategic planning.- Industry Representation and Collaboration: Actively represented Rolls-Royce as a voting member of the Aerospace Industries Association, collaborating with industry stakeholders to stay abreast of trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.

London, England, Gb

As Vice President of Portfolio Management at Rolls-Royce, I drove significant growth and operational enhancements, leading strategic initiatives that aligned business objectives with organizational goals. My focus was on delivering exceptional sales growth while enhancing profit margins and operational efficiency.- Sales Growth and Profit Margin Enhancement: Achieved a remarkable 75% increase in sales, boosting revenue from $40 million in 2018 to $70 million in 2022. Improved gross margins by 5% through strategic initiatives, including delivery enhancements, new customer acquisition, contract renegotiations, and the standardization of pricing catalogs.- Operational Efficiency and On-Time Delivery Improvement: Transformed order on-time delivery metrics from 25% to an impressive 75%, significantly reducing delivery timelines from an average of 100 days late to 4 days early. Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) and executed process improvements to streamline business operations and enhance service delivery.- Operational Strategy Development: Led strategic business planning initiatives, ensuring alignment of operational objectives with overarching business goals, resulting in enhanced profitability and efficiency.- Collaborative Leadership: Fostered a culture of collaboration among a diverse team of 23, empowering staff through mentorship and strategic guidance, which enhanced team performance and engagement.

London, England, Gb

1. Commercial Strategy and Contract Negotiation:Designed and implemented a successful commercial pricing strategy, resulting in the negotiation of contracts valued at over $3 billion cumulatively.Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex negotiations and ensuring favorable terms for the organization.2. Cost Reduction Leadership:Led comprehensive cost reduction initiatives across a diverse portfolio of over 50 projects.Achieved significant savings totaling $100 million through strategic planning and efficient project management.3. Financial Analysis and Contract Management:Conducted in-depth business case analyses, calculating price minimums, and establishing profit margins for commercial contracts.Ensured the financial viability of projects through meticulous analysis and strategic pricing decisions.4. Technical Support and Safety Investigations:Provided essential support for failure mode analyses, contributing to the identification and resolution of technical challenges.Played a key role in safety investigations, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring the highest standards of product safety.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance