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Zurich, Ch

Zurich, Zh, Ch

San Jose, California, Us

- Lead and manage supply chain teams to establish quarterly contract pricing on custom materials, fulfill critical parts shortages, resolve A/P issues, negotiate purchasing contracts and implement supply chain programs to maximize procurement flexibility while reducing company/customer liability and material costs.- Develop sustainable processes which minimize cost and provide the most effective/efficient flow of materials into US, Canadian and South American plants. Manage product movement and part/commodity flows to maximum the use of inventory and eliminate material shortages. -Use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with full understanding of industry practices, company policies, procedures, tools, and business disciplines to drive the optimal balance of service to cost and profitability. -Create solutions to repetitive exceptions that drive higher production costs and adversely effect customer satisfaction. Strive for best practices, assessing competitive intelligence, market dynamics, and cross-functional regional/global expertise.- Develop and implement tactics and strategies that strengthen materials management, purchasing, and external relationships (both supplier and customer). Manage regional teams to drive operational excellence at the plants and fully leverage vast supply networks, with an emphasis on asset management, purchase order automation and root cause analysis - leading to realized process improvements and improved profitability.-Champion solutions to a variety of challenges impacting assurance of supply for all of the plants within the region. Improve and simplify processes, provide solutions and break down barriers to performance excellence. Use comprehensive supply chain strategies to enable lean, bullet-proof operational execution throughout the region. -Visit global locations to provide leadership, support, and training as required.

San Jose, California, Us

As a Senior Supply Chain Analyst I was responsible for the management of commodities that are both general and customized, and high value in nature. Product must be defect free at the lowest total acquisition cost. The supply chain analyst is relied on to achieve cost effective and business effective solutions for the company.• Develop processes to ensure that material is available as required and that inventory is maintained at an acceptable level• Prepare accurate analysis to determine total cost of acquisitions and present to senior leadership• Integrate activities that contribute to the overall supply chain from procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control all the way to the production of finished goods• Source, negotiate and manage supply contracts for critical material• Define risk of supply to customers and provide strategic plans for risk avoidance• Build close and credible customer relationships to ensure best in class customer satisfaction• Serve as an escalation resource for procurement issues• Monitor supply chain activities and address issues within the region• Communicate the overall company strategy down to purchasing and materials management• Prepare Supply Chain metrics for presentation at Quarterly Business Reviews• Anticipate industry situations through market awareness and mitigate any chances of revenue loss• Negotiate world class pricing for material purchases• Continuously work to reduce the total cost of production for our customers while also ensuring maximum profitability

San Jose, California, Us

As a supply chain analyst I employed both analytic and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes across the region. I was responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations to support and improve operations across multiple facilities. Key Duties• Gathered and interpreted relevant data (costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.) in order to positively influence the facilities in the region and drive maximum profitability • Investigated problems, found root causes, and developed solutions• Developed periodic performance reports and distributed to senior stakeholders• Provided analytical support for projects, new business opportunities, and proposalsThis position requires strong quantitative and analytical skills; a familiarity with logistics and production planning concepts (e.g., just-in-time, materials requirement planning); a broad range of computer skills—databases, spreadsheets, statistics applications, and logistics software packages; an understanding of contracts and tariffs; the ability to effectively communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change; cross functional leadership at all organizational levels; project management skills.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

I led a five member team responsible for coordinating all aspects of logistical support for a battalion sized field artillery element. The diverse requirements of this position included supply management for such items as munitions, transportation, vehicles, food service items, medical and dental support, facility maintenance and personnel housing. This tight-knit team of professionals managed the entire supply chain for the battalion from the initial procurement of material or services through material receipt and asset distribution or task completion. The team consistently received “best in brigade” ratings for supply management and was tasked with training our sister battalions on our internal processes and procedures.

Professional And Continuing Studies, Federal Contract Management

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