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Experienced Chief Operating Officer and Global Supply Chain Manager with a demonstrated success of management and execution of contracts in the beverage equipment, valve, and aerospace manufacturing industries who also has vast and successful experience in working with and/or managing production, engineering, finance, and sales on new product development and cost reduction strategies on current products. CORE COMPETENCIESStrategic Sourcing- US, Europe, and AsiaSupply Chain ManagementCost ReductionPerformance ManagementFacility ManagementOperations and Production ManagementIT ManagementProject ManagementCustomer Service ManagementAccomplishments:10% year over year reduction in cost of material through strategic sourcing even during inflation in 202215% year over year reduction in cost of material through working with engineering on design change and use of alternate materials25% increase in production efficiency in implementing lean manufacturing techniques30% increase in delivery performance by increasing throughput, implementing consignment stock programs for large customers, and working with sales on new forecasting methodologies

Listed skills include New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, and 14 others.

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  Iowa State University - Ivy College Of Business

  Finance