Vice President Information Technology

• Jun 2022 - Present

Global Director IT - Supply Chain/Mfg/QARA

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

▪ Manage a team of 9 IT Business Partners/Systems Analysts and ~10 onshore/offshore development/external partner resources and budget of >$4M responsible for the entire supply chain (Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Transportation, Planning), Quality/Regulatory and Research & Development landscape of systems -> SAP ECC (FTS, RTC, OTC, MM), SAP-EWM, SAP-APO->IBP, SAP-SRM, Blue Yonder-TMS, ETQ, Solidworks, and 50+ native/vendor solutions at corporate… Show more ▪ Manage a team of 9 IT Business Partners/Systems Analysts and ~10 onshore/offshore development/external partner resources and budget of >$4M responsible for the entire supply chain (Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Transportation, Planning), Quality/Regulatory and Research & Development landscape of systems -> SAP ECC (FTS, RTC, OTC, MM), SAP-EWM, SAP-APO->IBP, SAP-SRM, Blue Yonder-TMS, ETQ, Solidworks, and 50+ native/vendor solutions at corporate and plant levels ▪ Oversee IT AOP (>$4M), portfolio technology strategy, vision, roadmap, business value realization, prioritization of initiatives, scoping, design, and implementation of large transformational programs >$6M ▪ Act as a strategic partner with Senior Leadership teams to develop the IT strategic roadmaps aligned to business priorities ▪ Partner across IT, business, and finance to develop and present strategic business cases to executive level for approvals/buy-in ▪ Facilitate strategy and process workshops to document the current processes and identify key gaps to ensure solutions meet the internal improvement and business integration organizational objectives ▪ Assess applicability and readiness of new technology solutions and influence suppliers to develop solutions that meet future capabilities/vision in alignment with internal technology roadmaps Show less ▪ Manage a team of 9 IT Business Partners/Systems Analysts and ~10 onshore/offshore development/external partner resources and budget of >$4M responsible for the entire supply chain (Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Transportation, Planning), Quality/Regulatory and Research & Development landscape of systems -> SAP ECC (FTS, RTC, OTC, MM), SAP-EWM, SAP-APO->IBP, SAP-SRM, Blue Yonder-TMS, ETQ, Solidworks, and 50+ native/vendor solutions at corporate… Show more ▪ Manage a team of 9 IT Business Partners/Systems Analysts and ~10 onshore/offshore development/external partner resources and budget of >$4M responsible for the entire supply chain (Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Transportation, Planning), Quality/Regulatory and Research & Development landscape of systems -> SAP ECC (FTS, RTC, OTC, MM), SAP-EWM, SAP-APO->IBP, SAP-SRM, Blue Yonder-TMS, ETQ, Solidworks, and 50+ native/vendor solutions at corporate and plant levels ▪ Oversee IT AOP (>$4M), portfolio technology strategy, vision, roadmap, business value realization, prioritization of initiatives, scoping, design, and implementation of large transformational programs >$6M ▪ Act as a strategic partner with Senior Leadership teams to develop the IT strategic roadmaps aligned to business priorities ▪ Partner across IT, business, and finance to develop and present strategic business cases to executive level for approvals/buy-in ▪ Facilitate strategy and process workshops to document the current processes and identify key gaps to ensure solutions meet the internal improvement and business integration organizational objectives ▪ Assess applicability and readiness of new technology solutions and influence suppliers to develop solutions that meet future capabilities/vision in alignment with internal technology roadmaps Show less

Supply Chain & Information Integrity Portfolio Leader

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

▪ Led the cross-functional strategic planning between IT and business partners in both Supply Chain and Information Integrity to create long term plans into actionable technology roadmaps ▪ Developed and managed the financial aspects of key transformation programs, including the operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX), and regularly presented to executives the status to ensure seamless execution of those programs within a >$15M project portfolio… Show more ▪ Led the cross-functional strategic planning between IT and business partners in both Supply Chain and Information Integrity to create long term plans into actionable technology roadmaps ▪ Developed and managed the financial aspects of key transformation programs, including the operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX), and regularly presented to executives the status to ensure seamless execution of those programs within a >$15M project portfolio ▪ Collaboratively engaged with business and IT to define, communicate, and prioritize enhancements for new/changed IT services ▪ Influenced strategy promote capabilities that support strategic themes of the portfolio and achieve stability, quality, and development velocity ▪ Directed all external RFP vendor initiatives from vendor selection through contract sign-off ▪ Led the implementation of the enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solution and created a governance model from workflow approvals, capitalization policies, project lifecycles for all strategic projects to ensure alignment of scope, schedule and budget Show less ▪ Led the cross-functional strategic planning between IT and business partners in both Supply Chain and Information Integrity to create long term plans into actionable technology roadmaps ▪ Developed and managed the financial aspects of key transformation programs, including the operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX), and regularly presented to executives the status to ensure seamless execution of those programs within a >$15M project portfolio… Show more ▪ Led the cross-functional strategic planning between IT and business partners in both Supply Chain and Information Integrity to create long term plans into actionable technology roadmaps ▪ Developed and managed the financial aspects of key transformation programs, including the operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX), and regularly presented to executives the status to ensure seamless execution of those programs within a >$15M project portfolio ▪ Collaboratively engaged with business and IT to define, communicate, and prioritize enhancements for new/changed IT services ▪ Influenced strategy promote capabilities that support strategic themes of the portfolio and achieve stability, quality, and development velocity ▪ Directed all external RFP vendor initiatives from vendor selection through contract sign-off ▪ Led the implementation of the enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solution and created a governance model from workflow approvals, capitalization policies, project lifecycles for all strategic projects to ensure alignment of scope, schedule and budget Show less

Board Member - Tours Chair

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

Change Management Services Practice Leader

• Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

▪ Led teams in developing and implementing a customized approach to each clients’ unique culture to ensure the communication plans, change impacts, training strategies and risks/barriers strategies are identified and executed ▪ Identified, interviewed and collaborated with stakeholders to determine key metrics, impediments, and significant impacts of the changes within the organization ▪ Worked with clients to train, coach and mentor their organizations through the changes of… Show more ▪ Led teams in developing and implementing a customized approach to each clients’ unique culture to ensure the communication plans, change impacts, training strategies and risks/barriers strategies are identified and executed ▪ Identified, interviewed and collaborated with stakeholders to determine key metrics, impediments, and significant impacts of the changes within the organization ▪ Worked with clients to train, coach and mentor their organizations through the changes of implementing new systems and processes to ensure they achieved their targeted ROI ▪ Identified new opportunities, developed go-to-market strategy and executed activities that drove new revenue ▪ Increased services revenue by over 110% year over year Show less ▪ Led teams in developing and implementing a customized approach to each clients’ unique culture to ensure the communication plans, change impacts, training strategies and risks/barriers strategies are identified and executed ▪ Identified, interviewed and collaborated with stakeholders to determine key metrics, impediments, and significant impacts of the changes within the organization ▪ Worked with clients to train, coach and mentor their organizations through the changes of… Show more ▪ Led teams in developing and implementing a customized approach to each clients’ unique culture to ensure the communication plans, change impacts, training strategies and risks/barriers strategies are identified and executed ▪ Identified, interviewed and collaborated with stakeholders to determine key metrics, impediments, and significant impacts of the changes within the organization ▪ Worked with clients to train, coach and mentor their organizations through the changes of implementing new systems and processes to ensure they achieved their targeted ROI ▪ Identified new opportunities, developed go-to-market strategy and executed activities that drove new revenue ▪ Increased services revenue by over 110% year over year Show less

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Systems

• Nov 2013 - Feb 2016

• Managed a team of 8 direct employees, 1 manager/8 indirect reports that designed, built and supported the entire SAP supply chain system landscape with a 2% of sales budget and 5% increase efficiency goal • Partnered with business to identify, analyze, prioritize and evaluate their unique business strategy to strategically oversee and construct tactical system roadmaps and ensure all impediments to the development were identified and removed • Led the global Agile Methodology change… Show more • Managed a team of 8 direct employees, 1 manager/8 indirect reports that designed, built and supported the entire SAP supply chain system landscape with a 2% of sales budget and 5% increase efficiency goal • Partnered with business to identify, analyze, prioritize and evaluate their unique business strategy to strategically oversee and construct tactical system roadmaps and ensure all impediments to the development were identified and removed • Led the global Agile Methodology change management transformation for the IT supply chain organization and instrumental in constructing the overall team model, work intake and key metrics that were used by the entire IT department • Directed the supply chain systems team to implement a common SAP ERP platform for both Canada and Mexico

Senior Manager, Transportation Systems & Analytics

• Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

• Responsible for the transportation system strategy program to implement inbound optimization, outbound event management, in-house freight payment audit, carrier performance management, and transportation modeling • Led the negotiations and analysis of all strategic vendor contracts and reduced estimates by over 20% • Approved all design decisions of the system and presented transportation department strategy to senior leadership staff • Communicated to senior executives, the strategy… Show more • Responsible for the transportation system strategy program to implement inbound optimization, outbound event management, in-house freight payment audit, carrier performance management, and transportation modeling • Led the negotiations and analysis of all strategic vendor contracts and reduced estimates by over 20% • Approved all design decisions of the system and presented transportation department strategy to senior leadership staff • Communicated to senior executives, the strategy of the project with estimated savings over $2M with total savings over $10M

Director, Solution Development - Supply Chain

• Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

• Managed a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and Developers that defined IT solutions and system roadmaps in support of key supply chain initiatives, using both Waterfall and Agile Methodologies • Responsible for 6 different logistics systems that were used by hundreds of users across the organization • Worked closely with vendor partners in contract negotiations and support agreements • Provided IT oversight on key 3PL solutions to understand risks and… Show more • Managed a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and Developers that defined IT solutions and system roadmaps in support of key supply chain initiatives, using both Waterfall and Agile Methodologies • Responsible for 6 different logistics systems that were used by hundreds of users across the organization • Worked closely with vendor partners in contract negotiations and support agreements • Provided IT oversight on key 3PL solutions to understand risks and benefits in support of the overall business case

Director, Inbound Logistics

• Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

• Directed a customer service team of 14 who supported the inbound movements of over $400M in revenue to ensure all loads were delivered to all 65 distribution centers on-time and error free • Established proper processes and team alignment to ensure communications and customer service was aligned properly to the internal customer and external partners, increasing on-time service level by over 15% • Created operational data and reporting to provide proactive visibility to operational… Show more • Directed a customer service team of 14 who supported the inbound movements of over $400M in revenue to ensure all loads were delivered to all 65 distribution centers on-time and error free • Established proper processes and team alignment to ensure communications and customer service was aligned properly to the internal customer and external partners, increasing on-time service level by over 15% • Created operational data and reporting to provide proactive visibility to operational process issues which significantly improved the overall communication to customers

Strategic Account Manager

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

• Managed a $1.5B transportation account team of 6 analysts that focused on client satisfaction, profitability and overall team/relationship building • Improved carrier scorecard processes, reporting and standardized processes across the account while ensuring all KPI’s were defined, measured and achieved • Created customer value within the tendering process to ensure primary carriers would receive only their share of the volume to properly balance cost, value and service • Established… Show more • Managed a $1.5B transportation account team of 6 analysts that focused on client satisfaction, profitability and overall team/relationship building • Improved carrier scorecard processes, reporting and standardized processes across the account while ensuring all KPI’s were defined, measured and achieved • Created customer value within the tendering process to ensure primary carriers would receive only their share of the volume to properly balance cost, value and service • Established an employee development plan which further advanced the skill sets of the team and brought an improved collaborative team environment Show less • Managed a $1.5B transportation account team of 6 analysts that focused on client satisfaction, profitability and overall team/relationship building • Improved carrier scorecard processes, reporting and standardized processes across the account while ensuring all KPI’s were defined, measured and achieved • Created customer value within the tendering process to ensure primary carriers would receive only their share of the volume to properly balance cost, value and service • Established… Show more • Managed a $1.5B transportation account team of 6 analysts that focused on client satisfaction, profitability and overall team/relationship building • Improved carrier scorecard processes, reporting and standardized processes across the account while ensuring all KPI’s were defined, measured and achieved • Created customer value within the tendering process to ensure primary carriers would receive only their share of the volume to properly balance cost, value and service • Established an employee development plan which further advanced the skill sets of the team and brought an improved collaborative team environment Show less

Global Business Solutions/Integration Manager

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

• Responsible for building the 5-year strategy solution selection, design, and implementation of an integrated Caterpillar global transportation network with an estimated cost savings estimated over $100M within the first 2 years • Built a cross-functional organization of experts to define critical customer requirements, supporting systems, data requirements and integration points to implement and ultimately execute a global Load Management Center (LMC) • Developed the business case for… Show more • Responsible for building the 5-year strategy solution selection, design, and implementation of an integrated Caterpillar global transportation network with an estimated cost savings estimated over $100M within the first 2 years • Built a cross-functional organization of experts to define critical customer requirements, supporting systems, data requirements and integration points to implement and ultimately execute a global Load Management Center (LMC) • Developed the business case for an end-to-end transportation solution and presented to executive management which was approved for funding and support • Led the overall change management plan, process and timeline to drive proper customer alignment Show less • Responsible for building the 5-year strategy solution selection, design, and implementation of an integrated Caterpillar global transportation network with an estimated cost savings estimated over $100M within the first 2 years • Built a cross-functional organization of experts to define critical customer requirements, supporting systems, data requirements and integration points to implement and ultimately execute a global Load Management Center (LMC) • Developed the business case for… Show more • Responsible for building the 5-year strategy solution selection, design, and implementation of an integrated Caterpillar global transportation network with an estimated cost savings estimated over $100M within the first 2 years • Built a cross-functional organization of experts to define critical customer requirements, supporting systems, data requirements and integration points to implement and ultimately execute a global Load Management Center (LMC) • Developed the business case for an end-to-end transportation solution and presented to executive management which was approved for funding and support • Led the overall change management plan, process and timeline to drive proper customer alignment Show less

Board of Directors

• 2008 - 2010

Transportation Standards & Compliance Manager

• Jan 2007 - Oct 2009

• Established, communicated and implemented all transportation standards for Caterpillar, Inc suppliers to ensure inbound all freight was shipped properly and safely while driving savings through correct carrier selections • Oversaw all transportation projects, change management efforts and initiatives to ensure suppliers/plants/facilities are complying to the set standards; resulting in $3M in annualized compliance savings and debits • Supported communications and compliance to… Show more • Established, communicated and implemented all transportation standards for Caterpillar, Inc suppliers to ensure inbound all freight was shipped properly and safely while driving savings through correct carrier selections • Oversaw all transportation projects, change management efforts and initiatives to ensure suppliers/plants/facilities are complying to the set standards; resulting in $3M in annualized compliance savings and debits • Supported communications and compliance to Caterpillar shippers on all major transportation initiatives resulting in $120M annual savings • Implemented premium freight standard work, operational controls, and data reporting tools for all Caterpillar premium freight requests with approximately $50M in freight spend • Created an entire organizational structure, to include job roles/responsibilities and led all recruiting efforts needed to build a LPC to manage $18M inbound freight spend

Certified 6 Sigma Black Belt

• Aug 2006 - Jan 2007

• Led multiple projects using the 6 sigma methodology to improve clients’ transportation system capabilities with a combined savings over $2.3M • Implemented a process to manage and track all inbound and outbound movement of returnable containers • Instrumental in turning a new client start-up from a projected loss of $250k to a profit of $750k within 12 months • Successfully led project to complete a major upgrade of our transportation management software with no service interruptions… Show more • Led multiple projects using the 6 sigma methodology to improve clients’ transportation system capabilities with a combined savings over $2.3M • Implemented a process to manage and track all inbound and outbound movement of returnable containers • Instrumental in turning a new client start-up from a projected loss of $250k to a profit of $750k within 12 months • Successfully led project to complete a major upgrade of our transportation management software with no service interruptions to users or customers

Transportation Solutions Manager

• Oct 2004 - Aug 2006

• Performed key oversight of system implementations by evaluating, planning and prioritizing projects for the entire transportation department • Designed an integrated transportation solution and presented to client, leading to the first managed external transportation client with an annual revenue of $15M

Business Analyst

• 2001 - 2004

• Actively managed all new client’s transportation management implementation projects to ensure the integration of business needs with application solutions were properly implemented • Created standard operating procedures, training materials and process flows for entire transportation center • Performed sales demonstrations of Transportation Manager/Optimizer for all potential clients • Actively managed all new client’s transportation management implementation projects to ensure the integration of business needs with application solutions were properly implemented • Created standard operating procedures, training materials and process flows for entire transportation center • Performed sales demonstrations of Transportation Manager/Optimizer for all potential clients