Managing global commodities; Plastics, lighting systems, filtration, insulation and engine components for Generac's power products

Leading Strategic Sourcing for 5 manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and the Americas

Lead strategic commodity management for $80M across 23 plants in 12 countries.Coordinator for Strategic Sourcing Project resulting in $10M in annual savings opportunities:Developed Core Competency Assessment, Supplier Metrics, Strategic Sourcing Methodology and Global Procurement Organization Structure. Led Six Sigma / Lean Projects for international consignment program implementaton and service parts availability as a Certified Black Belt.

Lead strategic commodity management for 23 plants worldwideDirected projects resulting in $2M annual savings in 2009.Supported key projects resulting in $11M annual savings with International Purchasing OfficesDirect supply base selection, consolidation and governance

Dresser, Inc. is a recognized innovator in the global power and fuel industry from oil and gas production and processing to power generation and fuel distribution.

Coordinated Strategic Sourcing Projects resulting in $10M in annual savings:Commodities: castings, gears, forgings, machining, fabrications, fittings, filtration, indirect. Developed Strategic Sourcing Methodology for all future Dresser projects. Black Belt Projects: $1.2M reduction, (67%) in Past Due Service Parts Orders & Setup VMI/Consignment.Developed Global Procurement Organization Structure, Department Metrics & Spend Analysis.

Led cross functional sourcing team for highly engineered, custom designed components with $18M in spend across 5 plants:$3M in savings achieved through Team based sourcing, team negotiations & 2nd level savings. 'C' Level Relationship Management with Alliances; managed Chapter 11, supplier ownership changes, plant moves (China, Indonesia & Mexico) and negotiations of Long Term Agreements.Commodities: Pumps, Heat exchangers, filters, actuators, solenoids, bellows, ignition components & heat shields.

Woodward is the largest independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions used in global infrastructure equipment serving the aerospace, power generation, distribution and transportation markets.

Drove client projects in operations, IT integration and e-Business strategy.Developed Executive Level Relationships and aligned client needs with services: Led Web Development Project for Supplier Systems Integration Led Time & Attendance Project to interface software with core systems Coordinated a joint IBM/ i2 Technologies solution to reduce $3m in WIP. Led supplier integration services for e-Marketplace infrastructure and development.  Coordinated executive level sessions with IBM Supply Chain Research & Technology including security, maintenance and logistics and Supply Chain solutions.

Led Supply Chain /Lean Manufacturing practice of six professionals delivering results in manufacturing and distribution:$4M savings through business consolidation; 40% reduction in lead time, 60% reduction in floor space, 75% reduction in throughput & 10% reduction in sourcing costs. Streamlined supply chain, logistics and warehousing operations to support rapid growth while achieving; 40% reduction in warehouse space, 75% reduction in order fulfillment & 60% reduction in order delivery cycle time.

Performed engagements in JIT, cellular design, master planning, office productivity, ERP& systems implementation: Drove improvements resulting in; 75% reduction in supply base, 30% reduction in WIP, 60% reduction in lot sizes.Designed production cells and simulation models for resource allocation. Developed Product Development Methodology for OEM manufacturerDesigned web based distributor system for OEM's worldwide spare parts replenishment.RAYOVAC

Planned, scheduled, ordered and managed hardware, components and packaging for manufacturing operations. Managed globally sourced consumer goods; 25% Reduction in RM, 25% reduction in stock-outs.

Managed multiple, million dollar construction projects, Staffed, hired & managed 30 personnel.Responsible for quality, technical troubleshooting and executive level customer relations.Supervised crews