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Markham, Ontario, CA

Saint-Herblain, Pays De LA Loire, FR

Integrated the Firstronic procurement organization into the Lacroix group.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

Executed a lean supply chain transformation dramatically reducing inventory and freeing up cash flow for growth. Developed industry leading supply chain AI systems to identify critical supply issues. Led the supply chain group to support dramatic revenue growth through two component market shortages (MLCC and Semiconductors) when other larger competitors.

Operations and Supply Chain Consulting. Developed an EMS manufacturing execution strategy for a multimillion dollar medical device customer that cut labor costs and inventory by a third. Performed a post Sendai earthquake supply chain risk assessment and contingency actions for a multinational client. Developed an EMS Contract negotiation strategy for a.

Carlsbad, US

Improved marketing efforts and developed a strong regional presence for the company. Landed 21 new accounts representing $500K in first year revenue and $6M in upcoming projects. Installed a formal sales tracking process and developed a pipeline that tracked progress of engagement with 160 companies and $30M in additional projects.

Chatsworth, California, US

Recruited to develop and lead the Supply Chain and IT organizations. As a key member of the founding executive team at EPIC Technologies LLC, grew revenue from $30M to $280M over seven years. Led initiatives that in just over a year, cut inventory by half ($2M), lead time by 75%, material cost by 10% ($10M) while raising customer on time delivery from 85%.

Van Buren Township, MI, US

Responsible for Interior Electronics Procurement, Supplier Quality Assistance and global Electronic Component Strategy for Visteon with almost $2B in turnover. Three direct reports in North America, more than two dozen indirect reports. One direct report in Europe and a dozen indirect. Achieved over 8% annual total cost reduction through a combination of.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Responsible for Ford Electronics worldwide purchasing global sourcing strategy ($1.5B in turnover). Led team benchmarking of electronic purchases between Ford and IBM. Developed system for awarding business for new programs weighted by current program performance resulting in major cost and quality improvements. Exceeded 5% ($75M) negotiated savings target.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Consolidated current model (EPIC) staff with advanced design (PTEC) group. Saved $5M by selling an early launch of a custom IC shrink program based on a shortened qualification.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Leveraged technical background to develop relationships throughout the organization and transformed the Ford Electronics Commodity Strategy process from a Purchasing-centric to a truly global and cross-functional process. Developed Total Laid Down Cost Model as well as pricing models for integrated circuits and printed circuit boards. Pioneered.

Mba, Finance

Ms, Computer Engineering

Bs, Electrical Engineering