Experience

Tsunami Tsolutions

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Delta Air Lines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Engineer

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2020

  Parts Integration Contractor 2009 - Present* Processed parts between Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines to determineinterchangeability and qualify all other part attribute data resulting in synergy savingsthrough cross utilization of common inventories.* Integrated parts in SAP/MIRS/ACTS and SCEPTRE.

• Manager Strategic Sourcing

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

  * Effectively led global teams to proven results across multiple product types,geographic borders, time zones and cultures.* Coordinated ordering and logistical support for all components provided from mainlinecarrier inventory to outside maintenance vendors.* Identified suppliers, negotiated and finalized leasing contracts resulting in $4Msavings in engine maintenance avoidance.* Worked closely with the Inventory department to help identify and aid with thedivestiture of surplus engine material to engine vendors and after market suppliers.* Approved all purchasing and repairs that exceed contractual guidelines and auditedvendor invoices for discrepancies.* Produced favorable bankruptcy settlements in excess of $7M. Show less



Northwest Airlines

• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Technical Procurement and Contracts

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2009

  Negotiated and finalized contracts on 2010 engine leasing requirements based on engine planning forecasted requirements resulting in $2M savings. * Maintained and distributed the monthly lease utilization information to supply chain management leadership. * Provided proactive vendor management including facility visits, performance measurement through quarterly business reviews and on going business development. * Served on cross functional team tasked with the RFP process to conduct value analyses on make buy decisions for maintenance contracts of critical operational components. Show less



NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC

• Senior Planner

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2005

  * Project managed modification activities for all unmodified rotable and repairable inventory to ensure engineering order requirements were completed on time. * Trained and mentored Senior Planners and Buyers to create consistent practices and build a team atmosphere. * Conducted training classes for buyers on effective sourcing and negotiation of key operational component parts. * Liaised with line aircraft operations, engineering, and shop operations staff. Served in leadership role, improving vendor performance to 94%, on time delivery from 65% on an annual volume of 5000 orders. * Provided proactive vendor management including facility visits, performance measurement through quarterly business reviews and on going business development. * Monitored repair and purchase of parts to ensure optimum pricing, quality and on time delivery. Show less



Northwest Airliines

• Senior Buyer / Material Management Operations

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  * Negotiated annual cost savings of $10M or 10% of annual budgetary spend. * Managed $5M budget for new aircraft commissioning that included sourcing, negotiation and procurement of critical components. * Selected to serve on a team to develop B2B tools and advise e-commerce partner on product development to drive process improvement and reduce transactional costs. * Negotiated annual cost savings of $10M or 10% of annual budgetary spend. * Managed $5M budget for new aircraft commissioning that included sourcing, negotiation and procurement of critical components. * Selected to serve on a team to develop B2B tools and advise e-commerce partner on product development to drive process improvement and reduce transactional costs.



Northwest Airlines

• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer / Materials Management Operations

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  * Identified high volume OEM expendable parts for product development and subsequent PMAapproval with various suppliers capturing annual cost savings of $1M.Research and evaluatesuppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, production anddistribution capabilities.* Skilled in cultivating client relationships and new business opportunities to helpcreate alternate source opportunities and reduce overall costs.* Planned / expedited Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and critical parts to reduce flightoperation down times. Show less

• Inventory Analyst / Materials Management Operations

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  * Reviewed, identified, and reclassified obsolete and excess inventories.* Utilized on-line inventory system (RFMS) and develop forecasting.* Coordinated / maintained materials required for scheduled maintenance and modification.