Wade Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Chandler, Arizona, Us

Scottsdale, Az, Us

As a seasoned professional in supply chain management, I excel in connecting formulators with key vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration for the procurement of high-quality components. My expertise lies in managing sample inventory and document control, meticulously overseeing the forecasting of all components to assess risks and proactively managing suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.My strategic approach involves working closely with Quality and R&D teams to identify and implement alternative components when appropriate, ensuring continuous product innovation and improvement. I am adept at negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, optimizing cash flow forecasting, and effectively managing costs.An integral part of my role involves reviewing and categorizing existing inventories, assessing risks, and strategically holding stock. I have a proven track record of negotiating cost savings with vendors, promoting long-term partnerships with those aligned with organizational growth objectives.Furthermore, I have established and led Material Review Boards to scrutinize the 30/60/90-day expiry of all components, collaborating with Quality, Production, and Sales teams to streamline the disposition process. My commitment to excellence and efficiency ensures that the supply chain functions seamlessly, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

New York, Ny, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

As a Senior Supply Chain Manager at Precision Science, Inc. from February 2022 to July 2023, I executed a pivotal role in reshaping the financial landscape of the company. During my tenure, I successfully navigated a challenging financial situation, reversing an initial deficit of approximately $700,000 in payables compared to receivables. Through meticulous financial management and strategic initiatives, I orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, culminating in a current surplus of nearly $1 million in receivables.Moreover, I was instrumental in pioneering the implementation of a strategic stocking program that not only revolutionized production throughput but also ensured continual operational enhancements. Collaborating closely with the Accounts Payable (A/P) team, I played a pivotal role in rebalancing the Accounts Receivable (A/R) to A/P ratio, contributing significantly to a more sustainable financial equilibrium.In addition to my financial acumen, I collaborated with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to identify and rectify inefficiencies within warehouse operations. My collaborative efforts extended to working closely with the operations team, streamlining warehouse processes to optimize space utilization and material flow, ultimately achieving a substantial boost in operational efficiency. My dedication and expertise in supply chain management have been instrumental in driving Precision Science, Inc. toward greater success during my 1 year and 6 months of service.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

During my role as Commodities Manager at Arizona Nutritional Supplements from January 2019 to February 2020, I led impactful initiatives that transformed our operations. I represented the team in high-level daily production meetings attended by executives, delivering weekly procurement profiles that focused on goal alignment and adherence.One of my significant achievements was pioneering and overseeing a crucial project aimed at reducing on-hand material inventory. We achieved a substantial reduction from $30 million to $17 million in 2019, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.Additionally, I served as the distinguished chairperson of cross-functional teams, collaborating with Research and Development (R&D) on cost-saving projects, working with Quality Assurance (QA) for material qualifications, and partnering with Document Control for supplier onboarding. I also played a key role in coaching, mentoring, and training team members to enhance their job performance. My tenure was characterized by effective leadership and contributions to operational efficiency.

Scottsdale, Az, Us

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Plexus Worldwide , my role was centered on cost-effective procurement and maintaining uninterrupted supply through the vetting and qualification of secondary sources while minimizing net risk exposure related to critical raw materials. I successfully developed and implemented sourcing strategies to reduce costs across various spending categories, negotiated favorable supplier contracts to ensure cost savings and improved service levels, and played a pivotal role in initiating multiple new projects and rebranding existing SKUs, significantly contributing to the company's growth and market presence.

I manage all raw materials for Isagenix to ensure the best cost and availability is past on to our 3PMs. I support the greatest purchasing team I know through innovative means to ensure the on time delivery of each PO is met. In addition, I've created workbooks to help with forecasting and cost savings.

Active Planner responsible for the production of two shifts to optimize efficiency between multiple Customer Formulas Ability to redirect production, with limited downtime, to handle a continually changing environmentActive team member in formulating process capabilities to maximize daily throughputActive team member responsible for decreasing production cost Active team member responsible for improving overall Inventory accuracy and warehouse management

Responsible for determining root cause analysis with customer complaints Responsible for managing, analyzing and improving companies failure analysis process Team lead in the failure analysis processSimultaneously managed multiple customer issues while achieving cycle time goals and remaining ISO compliant Point of contact for quality issues regarding companies high performance Laminate or Prepreg Chaired daily customer complaint meeting Developed databases to aid the quality department with improving overall efficiency throughout the manufacturing life cycleResponsible for writing and creating monthly presentations for quality review meeting Participated on a cross-departmental team with production and engineering to increase overall efficiency of manufacturing cycle time Responsible for communication between management and manufacturing regarding changes to the work flow process or procedure

Managed logistics of cargo ships docking in Oakland

Orange County, California, Us

Responsible for planning the proper loading and off loading of cargo containers by coordinating an effective plan with terminal personnel Worked in conjunction with terminal personnel to eliminate any potential problems while a ship is docked and being processedSimultaneously managed the current process flow and alternative process flow depending on working conditions

SAP Super user Certified On the Job Trainer Work in conjunction with Intel's manufacturing planners to assure operations have the materials needed to maintain an efficient working shiftProvided Intel with directed and indirect materials support through the management of warehouse inventory and the processing of parts clean to and from Intel's Ocotillo FAB 22 site and FAB 6 site

Santa Clara, California, Us

Manage warehouse materials within Intel.