Director of Supply Chain and Technical Operations

• May 2021 - Present

Director, Supply Chain and Planning

• Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

Responsible for over 60 associates leading all supply chain, contract manufacturing, NPI, warehouse & material management, logistics and distribution, purchasing, Sales & Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), compliance, supplier performance management, returns and spares orders, data governance, and systems for L3Harris Integrated Visions Systems Sector. Responsible for over 60 associates leading all supply chain, contract manufacturing, NPI, warehouse & material management, logistics and distribution, purchasing, Sales & Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), compliance, supplier performance management, returns and spares orders, data governance, and systems for L3Harris Integrated Visions Systems Sector.

VP, Supply Chain and Customer Success

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2020

• Responsible for all supply chain operations with over 50 associates driving strategic procurement, inventory, commodity management, NPI sourcing, supplier performance management, ERP roll-out and adoption, SIOP, Contracts, and Indirect spend for global leader in medical device contract manufacturing.• Achieved goal with the senior leadership team of taking the company public, from a $350M dollar company and negotiating two acquisitions growing to $850M, to finally be acquired by Greatbatch and becoming a $1.2B company.• Scaled Minnesota based Cardio and Vascular product line from $65M in annual revenues in 2016 to $110M in 2019 to meet customer demand by establishing a process Center of Excellence in Ireland and a high volume/low complexity manufacturing site in Mexico, while driving supply base investment in their capacity.• Implemented the standard process, cadence, and value-stream mapping of the monthly cycles for Finance, SIOP, and Operations to ensure alignment, system roll-up, and one data set for revenue related planning. • Established NPI phase gate system introducing supply chain early engagement to better partner in BOM targets for COTS, single/sole, domestics and overseas production, make vs. buy, technology adoption, partner contract structures, engineering release plans against schedule, and production readiness.• Created global measure for site supply chain operations health metric centered around demand driving MRP, MRP/PFEP driving planning and scheduling, demand accuracy, and sku level schedule attainment.• Developed supplier scorecard and business review system. • Managed supplier escalations relating to quality, MRB resolution, supply and capacity, price and lead time increases, unauthorized changes, changes to COTS products, warrantees, and all issues to mitigate risk to delivery and revenues.• Drove material deflation of 3.5% against total spend of $400M annually, or approximately $12M annually

Manager, Global Sourcing

• Sep 2010 - Oct 2012

Consumer Products Company focused on electronics, accessories, travel, and home goods. • Responsible for supplier performance management, new supplier identification and outsourcing and onboarding, commodity management, and supplier contracts for consumer goods contract manufacturer.• Partnered with engineering and design teams to identify new and existing suppliers for NPI, develop materials and samples for FAI, and protect intellectual property relating to those new products.• Managed supplier capacity and established production schedule priorities to meet tight customer delivery schedules in a dynamic demand environment.

Vice President, Supply Chain Services

• May 2007 - Oct 2010

US Company with manufacturing locations in Asia focused on automotive aftermarket, wire harnesses, PCB's, power equipment, electronics, and furniture• Responsible for creating and executing low-cost country supply chain solutions for clients utilizing owned and networked manufacturing facilities across Asia.• Partnered with client engineering and NPI teams as an extension of their company to manage overseas suppliers in the development, process documentation, material sources and certifications, critical to quality, and aligned inspection criteria.• Owned master scheduling, measured by on-time delivery, for customer direct and drop ship orders• Diversified client overseas supply chain network to mitigate risks associated with single/sole sources, global trade disputes, lead times, and transportation costs.

Assistant Director

• Mar 2006 - May 2007

• Responsible for fundraising, business partnerships, and government programs for local Think Tank seeking to increase New England’s China partnership resources.• Raised over $2M in funding from the US Department of Education, US Department of State, alumni, and from NGO’s to establish the US-China Institute at Bryant University. • Responsible for fundraising, business partnerships, and government programs for local Think Tank seeking to increase New England’s China partnership resources.• Raised over $2M in funding from the US Department of Education, US Department of State, alumni, and from NGO’s to establish the US-China Institute at Bryant University.

Founder and General Manager

• Jul 2003 - Mar 2006

• Responsible for business development, supply chain operations and construction, property management, and customer service for branded serviced apartment Start-up Company.• Created branded serviced apartment company, attracted investors, and grew CityLife to over 240 units across Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu that catered to multinationals and expatriates seeking in-city living options with access to transportation, nightlife, and culture. • Responsible for business development, supply chain operations and construction, property management, and customer service for branded serviced apartment Start-up Company.• Created branded serviced apartment company, attracted investors, and grew CityLife to over 240 units across Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu that catered to multinationals and expatriates seeking in-city living options with access to transportation, nightlife, and culture.

Operations Manager

• Sep 2000 - Jul 2003

• Responsible for property management for both commercial and residential properties, customer service, investor and business development, and procurement and planning for Hong Kong’s third largest property investment company.• Led the development of three major Shanghai investment projects from branding, marketing, and service concepts, to construction, design and procurement, corporate leasing, and property management. • Responsible for property management for both commercial and residential properties, customer service, investor and business development, and procurement and planning for Hong Kong’s third largest property investment company.• Led the development of three major Shanghai investment projects from branding, marketing, and service concepts, to construction, design and procurement, corporate leasing, and property management.

Manager, Global Marketing

• Sep 1998 - Sep 2000

The US-China Business Council is the preeminent organization for multinational companies looking for consultation on US-China trade. Key Accomplishments:> Managed the business operations, subscription magazine, and paid-for services for Fortune 500 membership trade organization> Lobbied and influenced top decision makers on the benefits of US-China trade> Partnered with member marketing, PR, and advertising firms to promote China’s entry into the World Trade Organization.