- Implementing a global ERP solution across multiple factories in multiple countries. - Developing a reliable lowest total cost sourcing solutions for US companies utilizing highly qualified partners in India, Europe, China and Mexico.

► Developing and implementing an efficient/scalable supply chain strategy in the US while ensuring equivalency with other product centers spanning China, Israel, and Mexico in unprecedented times in supply chain

► Setup client offshore manufacturing operations in <6 mo., triggering labor cost, tariff mitigation, and logistical savings equating ~30% OPEX and COGS reductions—developed strategy and business plan based on research and needs assessment; created and executed project plan; conducted risk analyses and devised mitigation solutions► Guided client's first foray into global sourcing, catalyzing ~20% cost reduction while upholding UL standards—outlined needs and created process overview; developed implementation plan; ran weekly/biweekly meetings to expedite completion► Oversaw sales development, tariff engineering, program management, and lean supply chain/logistics development

► Assimilated leaderless quality department into manufacturing division and reduced scrap rates 50+% through process and functionality improvements► Built, tested, and launched infrastructure for online custom orders within 24 hours while maintaining tight inventory, all without MRP system► Increased average payment terms to suppliers from 30 to 60 days and margins 5-10% month-over-month; cut sales order turn time 80%—enhanced stocking responsiveness; implemented quantifiable purchasing metrics; increased efficiency of supplier payment processes via paperless payment methods; increased the efficiency of the supplier payment processes via paperless payment methods; improved inventory turnover ratios by focusing on Days of Supply Inventory metrics; decreased scrap by increasing focus on cost effective repair strategies► Slashed order completion times from two weeks to under three days via inventory and production assembly strategies, including Kanban setups, monthly supply inventory targets, shop floor layout reorganization, and more visible/tighter metrics► Established and maintained contracts to secure uninterrupted supply of goods and services with both domestic and international suppliers

► Identified waste points via visual stream mapping and drove order velocity improvements by reducing redundancies—eliminated touch points up to 50% in pick-pack-ship area to accelerate sales order completions► Evaluated and maintained base of >200 suppliers, supporting multiple lines of business through material procurement and all forms of inventory logistics

► Absorbed and executed production and facility management duties (in addition to supply chain management) for three years after reduction in force, enabling on-time and under-budget transition to Austin

► Spearheaded launch of four new product line offerings into direct and retail distribution channels from NPI to production in under six months—freed capacity for new product releases and improved management of existing supply lines by implementing faster web-based purchasing system to replace homegrown system► Oversaw NetSuite Software installation, enabling change from manual system that improved productivity in both Accounting and Operations► Implemented, directed, and maintained forecasts to support internal and external resource requirements on weekly, monthly, and annual bases► Regularly employed cost savings measures (i.e., new supplier introductions, revisions of logistical needs, manufacturing efficiency projects, and packaging consolidations) to increase profitability of existing product lines

► Led supply chain management to identify, source, deliver, and install machinery and bill of materials► Established reverse logistics process to prevent factory downtime, maintaining 24/7 manufacturing operation► Integrated Oracle (v12.0) and QuickBooks (v11.0) on schedule and without interrupting operations

► Maintained stable/reliable supply flow to support 24/7 JIT stocking initiatives under projected corporate repair spend targets—collaborated with both OEMs and repair facilities to secure stocking levels of replacement components and improve test/validation procedures of items to be repaired► Reduced annual LCD repair spend 30% YOY by introducing and implementing Six Sigma (6σ) techniques at repair facilities to drive out waste and improve throughput efficiencies

► Achieved 27% production increase, 31% WIP aging decrease, and 75% average backlog decrease at notebook motherboard repair facility by applying new evaluation, testing and process improvements► Decreased PCBA scrap $500k/year and earned 6σ Green Belt certification for efforts—implemented new diagnostic tool and verified effectiveness by reviewing evaluation and repair process via 6σ methodologies► Captured $1.2M savings for hard drive revenue recovery and decreased storage rack scrap $600k by implementing secure data wipe procedure

► Over 13 years, was successful in a variety of functions such as buying, planning, manufacturing engineering, materials management, production supervision and customer service management. Some notable accomplishments included participating in all aspects of the supply chain and logistics to successfully implement a worldwide company computer conversion within the projected timeline and without any operational issues. Also sourced new suppliers, negotiated contracts, reduced the supplier base, and outsourced production of multiple product lines at or below established costs. Was successful and productive in individual contributor roles and also as a people manager (managed up to 70 people at a time).