Integrated the Firstronic procurement organization into the Lacroix group.

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 were shutting down. Drove cost reductions that led to growing domestic business that other companies would service from offshore.

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 global solar power generation project. Implemented Kanban pull system for a Midwestern Tier 3 EMS company.

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.

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% to 99.9%. Reported to the CEO and/or COO at various points in time. Initial group was composed of 8 Procurement and 3 IT people split between two facilities and grew to 36 Procurement, 48 Material Handling and 20 IT people at six locations. Key metrics achieved during tenure at EPIC: Consolidated Cirmount Circuits (Farmington Hills, MI) into Norwalk (OH) in 2000. Launched El Paso/Juarez Material Organization. Integrated Siemens (Johnson City, TN and Lebanon, OH) and Philips (Juarez, MX) Acquisitions. Established partner suppliers in North America, Mexico and Asia to support growth into box build and drove 90% of buy into top 20 suppliers and averaged more than 5% year over year savings. Developed proprietary Kanban Supply Chain software that enabled remote personnel to maintain kanban setups and manage signals to and from suppliers through EDI. Developed lean methods training program implemented at all sites, with suppliers as well as customers.

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 supplier suggestions, VAVE and negotiations. Repatriated Electronics component organization to launch ‘spinoff’’ from Ford into APO (Visteon). Implemented commodity strategy including reverse auction on top categories netting over 20% in annualized savings.

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 and 8% design savings goal.

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.

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 introduction of Asian PCB supply base into Ford Powertrain North America.