Responsibilities for all aspects of procurement, logistics, inventory control, and coordination with construction team on delivery of materials to jobsites for renewable energy utility-scale projects.● Spearheaded development of comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures and Scopes of Work, optimizing logistics and procurement support for two major utility-scale projects: a 227 MW utility- scale solar power plant in S. Texas and a 51 MW utility-scale solar power plant in Puerto Rico.● Fostered cross-functional collaboration between engineering and design teams, identifying innovative cost reduction strategies – lowering materials costs by over 5%.● Negotiated pricing and MSA’s for over $230 million in materials to include Battery Storage, Solar (PV), Inverters, and Hi-Power.

Direct multinational supply chain unit by managing procurement and logistics with key emphasis on sustainability and diversifying supply chains. Owned control over procurement, inventory control, logistics, cost optimization as well as managed contract manufacturer. ● Culminated annual savings of $200K+ in outbound freight expenses by devising international logistics strategies. ● Managed over 500 SKU’s across 2 production lines (battery storage and telecom cabinet).● Inventory optimization lowered SKU’s by over 15% excess/obsolete reviews● Teamed with engineering and suppliers to offer VAVE suggestions to lower material costs of new product – lithium-ion battery for battery storage solution - by over 20%.● As Project Manager, directed relocation of manufacturing facility from contract manufacturer to in-house manufacturing facility to include movement of raw materials and production / test equipment.

Devised financial and operational plans with strategic objectives by amplifying customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital. Partnered with numerous logistics entities by ensuring minimal supply chain disruptions among COVID pandemic. Managed production levels, identified material shortages, and tracked inventory to meet order delivery requirements. Streamlined planning and scheduling processes by spearheading implementation of Xylem production system analogous to the Toyota Production System.● Steered supply department operations of a $100M manufactured enterprise with global supply chain by focusing on key direct spend commodity items such as fasteners, rubber gaskets, ductile iron castings, and ferrous/non-ferrous steel. Total direct material spend over $25 million annually.● Implemented VAVE process with suppliers to assist in material cost reductions and increased product quality.● Decreased daily on-hand inventory by $1M+ via the development of consignment and VMI/3PL programs for key raw material suppliers from China. ● Architect of 3-Year Supply Chain plan designed to de-risk supply chain out of China. Developed and executed plan to close the Shanghai manufacturing site in 2019, allowing Smith Blair to capitalize on domestic manufacturing initiatives within industry. ● Reduced ocean freight costs by 13%+ and average door-to-door time from Shanghai from 27 to 23 days via load optimization program and supplier negotiations.● Minimized environmental impact by introducing sustainability processes into supply chain operations.● Reduced material costs by 20%+ through skilled negotiations with suppliers/vendors contracts, policies, and deadlines.● Implemented S&OP process to improve cross-functional planning across the business – leading to OTD of over 98%● Led Point Kaizen process among planners to reduce material costs