Direct all Supply Chain functions – including direct and in-direct material purchasing; ERP/Material Scheduling and Shipping/Receiving. Responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for the acquisition of raw materials, finished goods, supplies and outside services for the benefit of C4ATS. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy, as well as develop “best in class” practices to drive service level improvement. Recognize supply opportunities and challenges and partner with the Product teams to ensure appropriate resolution. Develop and maintain supplier performance evaluation process and Supply Risk Assessment reporting. Establish, build, and maintain relationships with all key suppliers. Negotiate pricing, T&C’s, LTA’s and payment terms with suppliers.

• With over 15-years of Global Supply Chain experience with Fortune 500 companies, this successful Executive has extensive experience in manufacturing operations, strategic and financial planning, low cost product positioning, Six Sigma methodology, new product introduction, quality system development and work flow optimization. • Possessing a wide range of domestic and global experience, focused on swift analysis of situational data, rapid plan development and flawless, accelerated execution.• Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets & goals. • Effective change agent - Created and implemented multiple strategic commodity plans – with managed spend exceeding 85% of entire material spend (>$110M); LTA’s delivering “year-over-year” cost reductions and terms providing premium “cash-to-cash” advantages. • Motivated MBA - level cost controller - Negotiated and implemented unique contract arrangements for each product line, reducing cost (20%) and usage (>34%) for manufacturing consumables. Internally introduced supplier/partner proposed VA/VE initiatives, reducing shop floor labor hours & improving product quality. • Skilled communicator - Conducted a Supplier Symposium (43-companies attending), strengthening relationships and creating beneficial partnerships through Continuous Improvement (C.I.) projects.High energy, hands on working director managing multiple sites (domestic & international), and a key leadership team member. Developed and implemented strategic supply chain initiatives in key areas.

Director, Global Supplier Development • 2006-2011Organized, staffed, and managed several project teams chartered with implementing the company’s strategic outsourcing initiative. Monitored teams’ performance to ensure continuous project success, producing communication, cooperation, and coordination among all process resources, managers, and suppliersDirector, Global Supplier Development • 2002-2006Globally identify and qualify “low-cost country” (LCC’s) suppliers as potential sources or partners for aircraft fabrication.Manager-Material Program Management Dept.• 1994 - 2002Managed a team of eight Material Program Managers, each assigned to a aerostructures manufacturing program (757-Empennage, 747-Empennage, 767-Horizontal Stabilizer, etc.) that were responsible for all Supply Chain related activity on their program.