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Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions – Broomfield, CO 2007 to 2020Managed a team of ~ 100 associates responsible for ~$200M annual spend, Supply Chain Sourcing and Management, both Indirect and Direct Procurement, S&OP process, and Distribution/Warehouse Management. • New Product Development & Materials Management ownership for all commodities including: Electronics  Hardware and Rail  Plastics  Tooling Textiles  Expense Items  Chemicals  Services• Restructured Materials Group into Centralized Procurement Teams resulting in 20% headcount reduction and over $30M in savings• S&OP Process improving forecast accuracy and executive Inventory reviews• Increased service levels for materials distribution to 98% On Time Delivery to customer request• Reduced divisional inventory from $75M to $50M while increasing On Time Delivery (OTD) to customers• Managed materials implementation of SAP S4/Hana • Developed a Master Data Development and Management team for part creation and strategy• Implemented LEAN Warehouse Management resulting in 99% PTO rate and 98% Inventory accuracy• Developed Business Analytics Team to create management and data reports • Developed strong team of professionals and a positive team culture maintaining <7% Turnover• Developed supply chain career progression opportunities for employees

Longmont, Colorado, United States

Seagate Technologies – Longmont, CO 2004 – 2007Managed Commodity team responsible for the development of external storage drives. • Established regional manufacturing in NA, ASIA and Europe for 3 retail product families totaling ~$400M annual sales with gross margins of >25%• Established WW contracts supporting quarterly cost reductions of 4%, BIC Warranty return process reducing shipping costs by >50% and establishment of 5 year product warranty • Developed comprehensive competitive survey in support of corporate objectives of BIC pricing offering > 25% Gross Margin, strategic partnering through WW logistic operations, B2B operations for inventory management and payables, and flexible manufacturing supporting direct ship and regional kitting to customer • Developed and executed Quarterly business reviews with key suppliers supporting continuous improvement to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness and development. • Team Executive Lead Manager for Internal Quality and KEMA Audits resulting in highest score ever achieved in corporate history• Managed team of 9 Commodity managers responsible for R&D procurement and >$200K annual savings• Promoted individual excellence through participation of Employee recognition, Leadership and Mentoring programs within Seagate

Longmont, Colorado, United States

• Managed 5 individuals responsible for capacity planning, supplier negotiations, and contracting resulting in ~$30M in annual cost savings; capacity upside of >20% quarterly; and <500 DPPM quality ASIC’s• Achieved team excellence partnering with Engineering, Quality and Supplier to develop and launch best-ever time to market of any SOC at Maxtor

Westminster, Colorado, United States

(Avaya former Lucent Technologies) September 2000 – July 2001• Established Supplier Sourcing Strategy and outsourced ~$800M of OEM manufacturing products resulting in ~$100M in annual cost savings• Developed and executed manufacturing contracts with two large sub-contract manufacturing firms receiving corporate “Salute to Excellence award” • Integrated B2E links with suppliers in support of operational and procurement strategies to include management of configured orders, RFP’s, supplier and inventory management• Improved supplier shipping performance for “Make-to-Order” systems from 79% to 95% Manager of Direct and Indirect Procurement – Annual spend $800M commodity and services.Lucent Technologies Inc. March 1992– September 2000 • Developed supplier price negotiation process accounting for $52M of price savings over two years• Redirected 70% of dollars spend on World Class Material Logistic Processes resulting in inventory reduction of $35M• Increased electronic commerce interchange and B2E with suppliers from 28% to 75% within six months• Directed and chaired Annual Supplier Appreciation Workshop • Developed commodity teams responsible for new product introduction, total cost analysis and supplier management resulting in improved supplier delivery, quality, cost and approved vendor list• Project lead in the creation of 2 Bin Vendor Managed Inventory resulting in increased manufacturing flexibility by reducing manufacturing lead times to five days. • Launched new ERP-SAP procurement system Manager of Contracting - Responsible for negotiations of supplier contracts • As manager of contracting negotiated all supplier contracts• Strong knowledge of contract writing and negotiations in electronics, hardware, software, MRO and services – appointed company liaison between executive and legal management

Masters, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

Activities and Societies: CPM, CPIM, CSCPAttended college while working at First National Bank Greeley

Professional Certificate, Supply Chain Management