In this role, I spearheaded all facets of supply chain management, logistics management, procurement, inventory management, and production scheduling, while also managing key programs and special projects. Key highlights include:*Reduced purchasing costs 10% through contract negotiation and utilizing incoming product management best practices and lean manufacturing methodology, successfully reducing material costs from 40% to 30% of monthly sales.*Managed all new programs from quoting to production, ensuring 99%+ on-time delivery within budget by coordinating DFM and mold design approvals, procuring materials, managing vendors, and monitoring offsite plant operations.*Directed all inbound, outbound, export, and import freight movement, negotiating air, domestic, international, and freight routing and pricing and managing all facets of shipping and receiving functions.