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Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Lead the delivery team for a sourcing and procurement advisory firm specifically focused in the mission critical sector, partnering with clients to develop and optimize their supply chain strategies. Manage the strategic sourcing and procurement of power and cooling equipment, leveraging relationships across the supplier network. Drive the creation and establishment of programs for clients while leading and mentoring a team of supply chain professionals.

Lead the delivery team for a sourcing and procurement advisory firm specifically focused in the mission critical sector, partnering with clients to develop and optimize their supply chain strategies. Manage the strategic sourcing and procurement of power and cooling equipment, leveraging relationships across the supplier network. Drive the creation and establishment of programs for clients while leading and mentoring a team of supply chain professionals.

Led the development and implementation of an OFCI program for critical power and cooling infrastructure, managing the supply chain for key capital equipment such as chillers, fanwalls, generators, transformers, electrical modules, switchgear, UPS, ATS, STS, PDUs, RPPs, and BMS/EPMS. Created a supplier relationship management program and supported cross functional teams in the construction and delivery of data centers at scale.

- Managed revenue decisions including price, managing and negotiating customer programs, end-user rebates, and A&P dollars with the market sales team to lead to profitable growth.- Developed analytical and financial frameworks to conduct analysis and support the market strategy and bets.- Drove operational efficiencies by automating and improving processes, tools, and dashboards

Greater Atlanta Area

- Actively participated in the monthly S&OP process and provided key inputs in the Supply Review process. - Developed and managed both the strategic, long-term, 18 month production plan and the short term 13-week master scheduling for one of the consumer product's leading equity product systems.- Performed data analysis, forecasting, and visualization to highlight supply risk areas for executive leadership.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Managed contract manufacturer relationships for Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products business.- Developed category sourcing strategies to reduce costs, mitigate supply risk, and create long term value for internal stakeholders.- Maintained internal and external relationships, developing strategic partnerships with the right suppliers, and negotiating on an on-going basis to create win-win solutions.- Worked cross-functionally (marketing, planning, quality, product stewardship, R&D, legal) to on-board new suppliers and bring new products to market.- Drove innovation and continuous improvement with contract manufacturers in key areas such as: product innovation, cost, quality, delivery, and service.- Prepared, executed, and evaluated RFI's, RFQ's, and RFP's utilizing eSourcing software to support category strategy and deliver the best total cost of ownership for internal stakeholders.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Managed contract manufacturer relationships for Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products business.- Led sourcing projects to reduce costs and improve value delivered to stakeholders.- Maintained relationships, developing strategic partnerships with the right suppliers, and negotiating on an on-going basis to create win-win solutions.- Developed risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.- Worked cross-functionally (marketing, planning, quality, product stewardship, R&D, legal) to on-board new suppliers and bring new products to market.- Drove continuous improvement with contract manufacturers in key areas such as: cost, quality, delivery, and service.- Prepared, executed, and evaluated RFI's, RFQ's, and RFP's utilizing eSourcing software to deliver the best total cost of ownership for internal stakeholders.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Managed contract manufacturer relationships for Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products business.- Maintained relationships, developing strategic partnerships with the right suppliers, and negotiating on an on-going basis to create win-win solutions.- Mitigated risk, increased capacity, and ensured continuity of supply through the use of contract manufacturers.- Acted as a project manager working cross functionally (marketing, planning, quality, product stewardship, R&D, legal) to on-board new suppliers and bring new products to market.- Continuously worked with suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and service.- Supported business units in bid analysis, strategy development, and savings benchmarking.- Prepared, executed, and evaluated RFI's, RFQ's, and RFP's to deliver the best total cost of ownership for internal stakeholders.- Managed and tracked supplier waste reporting to identify areas of improvement to continuously drive costs down and improve efficiencies. - Created and maintained a supplier database to enhance the supplier selection process.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

- Performed picking/packing/loading functions utilizing high-tech systems to fulfill duties.- Worked in a team environment to achieve daily performance targets.- Focused on continuous improvement to improve work processes to increase efficiency and output.

- Implemented a smooth transition from paper records to electronic medical records in the Emergency Department. - Monitored patient status for the physician and kept an active account of labs/imaging.- Trained new employees in working with electronic medical records and Emergency Department workflow.

- Provided customers with an exemplary restaurant experience through quick service and attention to their needs.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

- Summer camp counselor for McCallie Day Camp as well as McCallie Lacrosse Camp.- Coordinated events and drills.- Acted as a mentor/role model to help develop young boys into men.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Supply Chain Management With Collateral In Marketing

Activities and Societies: Management Society at the University of Tennessee

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Management Society at the University of Tennessee

High School