Caroline A. English

Richardson, TX ***** 972-***-****

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SECRET Security Clearance

Target Position — SR SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST III

High-performing Acquisition and logistics SME, and manufacturing team leader with 20+ years of strategic, tactical, and technical experience dealing with National Defense intelligence and military operations. Provided analytical and leveraging expertise in manufacturing planning, logistics and improvements, mission systems integration, effective program demand and supply planning, efficient strategic sourcing, and procurement operations to ensure services and products for world's most highly regulated companies. Exceptional negotiator and strategist with ability to execute creative solutions to achieve sound business deals while strengthening relationships.

Key Qualifications

Program and Procurement Operations Category Management Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Transformation

Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Productivity Demand Planning Material Resource Planning SAP

Organizational Change Management Project and Program Management Resource Management Root Cause Failure Analysis Logistics

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Professional Experience

Alutiiq Information Management – United States Department of State, Lorton, VA (May 21 – Feb 24)

Senior Logistics, Budgetary and Supply Chain Analyst Lead – International Bureau of Overseas Building Operations: Facilities and Maintenance

Daily analyze, initiate, oversee and execute the financial management and procurement objective spend for 228 International Embassies and Posts for the Department of State (DOS) without exceeding contract budget spend. This includes assisting in overseeing a $4MM budget and leading teams of engineering technicians to ensure affordability and technical value is achieved. When required, emergency budget discussions held with PM and COR for Bill of Materials that exceeded budget allotments. Utilize integrated problem solving and judgement while working with all members of Integrated Program Process and Planning teams to implement, improve and effectively support project goals and technical travel critical to mission success. Communicate efficiently with all key IPT stakeholders both domestically and overseas throughout all phases of technical assessment and review and document each post’s logistics and procurement process. Continually identified and analyzed requirement processes thru each stage of SOW/RFP/Procurement and Secure shipments with both internal and external stakeholders to reduce transport and travel costs to maintain budgets or notify senior leadership if added funds needed to accomplish objectives. Documentation continually reviewed and uploaded to Sharepoint digital repository to determine the Embassy’s construction and maintenance build of material parts and equipment requirements for government billing while also reviewing obsolescence, security, and program costs from cradle to grave. IPT teams include Foreign Field Supervisors, Technical Engineering Staff as well as Foreign Security at each Embassy to also perform risk mitigation and identify elements that are barriers to the program hitting milestones. Process and component risk mitigation is performed with a systemic review in effort to reduce cycle time where possible. Recognition of classified and secure parts and their shipment and movement inside safe zones conducted for all engineering components handled both within the Embassy and thru international customs and container additionally reviewed to reduce loss and scrap dollars to program budget. Creation of extensive Sharepoint DataBase undertaken and developed to facilitate the tracking of every work order created for each Embassy in work at concurrent times and in various states of project completion. Bi-Weekly roll ups and estimated costs of completion are provided to Senior Leadership meetings for review and discussion as required via Teams Meetings. Monitor and organize shipping plans and technician travel with budget coordinators, including emergency expedites when possible. Have a high ability for flexibility and adaptability with teammates to convene when Natural Climate disasters such as hurricanes or flooding occurs (or political turmoil) requires change in prioritization and aide to an Embassy. This required several meetings and constant communication as the need developed to shift funds and create a refreshed budget with COR analysis and to communicate back to the customer if a breach in contract might occur. Monitored free market trends domestically and sometimes internationally to provide acquisition strategies and justification documentation for government auditors to provide solutions and strategies in order to stay within budget thresholds or provide notice if budget cost, capabilities or execution of program schedule was at risk.

DCS Corp – United States Army/ Dept. of Defense, Ft Belvoir, VA (November 2016 – May 2021)

Acquisition SME Technical Analyst III – PM Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment

Provide support and report directly to the APM and PM responsible for the management and oversight of the development, production, fielding and sustainment of multiple products. Assist, manage and oversee cost, schedule, and performance effectiveness of multiple ACAT III programs. Work directly with the US Army Infantry Center and other US Army Centers to analyze and implement efficient requirement development. Coordinate with Army Staff offices and Army Test and Evaluation Command as appropriate. Evaluate and partner with Industry to ensure the right products are provided to the Soldier at the right time, meeting budget costs, for improved safety and lethality. Daily integrate with Rapid Fielding Team to manage deployment needs for soldiers being relocated to overseas battle locations.

Leadership Highlights:

•Served as subject matter manufacturing expert while working in tandem with program textile and design engineer for the new Army Greens Service Uniform that is being issued to all Senior Leaders and Soldiers in the US Army. Funding and contractual requirements will exceed $400MM with several design revisions incorporated as limited user evaluations are captured and analyzed.

•Provided primary support to Army Senior Leadership on a constantly evolving acquisition strategy regarding the issue of the Army Green Service Uniform through its various Courses of Action (COA) and acquisition milestones to be met.

•Analyzed uniform technical specs and reviewed executive and legislative policy to write new documentation for acquisition strategy for female maternity uniform being adopted by 2 other services (USAF and USCG). The uniform had not been updated since 1979. Saved over $4M by reducing lead-time; drafting approved contract modification with contract supplier, and identifying process improvement opportunities after analyzing design specs and cost savings while working with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

•Prepared and produced daily Rapid Fielding Equipment reports as part of the integrated products RFI team. Personally managed $1.2M annually and by working with industry and deploying units, helped streamline the acquisition process to reduce lead-times from months to weeks, sometimes days. Cost avoidance and savings were achieved thru reduced labor and expedited shipping costs. Improved attention to detail and rapid communication also reduced discrepancies and errors leading to maximum and complete soldier distribution.

Raytheon Company, Dallas, TX (February 1996–September 2015)

Process Team Leader II Manufacturing Engineer (February 2008–September 2015)

Daily ran hour long program meeting with 7 team members and program manager to discuss manufacture and production progress as well as deliverable earned value completions. Identified continuous process improvements. Daily collaborated with other internal RF microwave and multi-disciplined engineering and production teams to achieve program schedule, and supported on-going, cradle-to-grave contract administration. Developed and led processes and oversaw product launches. Employed best practices, created new processes, and reviewed materials for manufacturing/production. Led, trained, and supervised 70+ operators. Met performance goals and profit targets, managed projects, analyzed demand plans, and built strong relationships with customers. Planned, organized, and controlled material movement throughout designated multiple facilities.

Leadership Highlights:

•Saved over $37M; identified process improvement opportunities, implemented six sigma lean manufacturing processes, and optimized return on investment (ROI) across strategic functions.

•Saved $456K in labor costs, reduced labor hours by 17%, and decreased average cycle time by 6% by reducing unnecessary testing.

•Increased customer satisfaction and completed strategic manufacturing engineering goals 5 months ahead of schedule/contractual requirements.

•Honored with Raytheon Technical Honors award; recognized by peers and leadership for tenacity and agility in manufacturing reliability space.

Additional Highlights:

•Hit deadlines and operational performance requirements; prioritized and communicated project/production needs, engaged 80+ operators spanning three shifts, and confirmed standards to senior management.

•Sustained optimal production; performed capacity planning, handled manufacturing planning, and managed staffing models for material and shop loads.

•Met commercial requirements and government regulations for all production parts and assemblies; utilized knowledge of procurement governance: imports and export regulations, researched compliance matters, identified risks, and made recommendations for improvements.

•Maintained 94% out the door rating through life cycle of program; released production order to shop floor and scheduled production according to customers' requirements, MRP master schedule, and independent demands to ensure parts were stocked and purchase orders were created for future deliveries.

•Held daily production meetings with program management, team members, and factory leads to communicate daily priorities and rapid response recovery actions to manufacturing barriers.

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Professional Experience Continued

Senior Buyer Planner — Raytheon Company (February 1996–February 2008)

Oversaw and negotiated plant contracts, drove all phases of RFx, and proactively managed all supplier risk activities for category, initiated supplier qualifications, and mitigated enterprise risk and continuity. Supervised, mentored, and trained new buyers and planners. Provided policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations and continuous improvements. Analyzed bid responses, awarded contracts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, and utilized materials resource planning (MRP) systems.

Selected Highlights:

•Saved $2M in hard costs; negotiated and implemented option agreements with key suppliers in excess of $8M for strategic, single source electronic and RF Microwave components.

•Generated over $750K in cost saving while reducing programmatic risk; cultivated relationships and partnered with key suppliers, materials planning, engineering, and program leadership team to facilitate continuous improvement projects.

•Re-negotiated and cut cost on long-term strategic sourcing contracts that were highly integrated into system network strategies; outperforming programmatic risk, productivity, and business continuity goals.

•Recognized for leadership and hand-picked to act as Interim Manager for 10 employees residing in TX and CA for 7 months while simultaneously supporting requirements and workload.

•Proficient in customer or program directed milestone and progress payments; statements of work (SOW) debarment intricacies and resolution, and international purchasing (ITAR) compliance.

•Fostered ongoing six sigma/continuous improvement collaboration; facilitated annual performance reviews with suppliers to align corporate strategy, address systemic issues, and assign corrective actions.

•Quarterly led price analysis and justification audits, which resulted in 100% compliance for 12+ years of government procurement contracts over all purchases $10K or greater.

Merrill Lynch, Dallas, TX (June 1992–February 1996)

Assistant Asset Manager

Controlled and balanced 66 demand deposit accounts daily while managing discrepancies with a high level of customer service, which minimized firm losses.

•Allocated over $100M monthly to all banks in the Texas region for services rendered.

•Only employee to detect 3 cases of employee embezzlement and assisted on internal audits which led to prosecution and convictions of all.

•Received highest internal award at Merrill Lynch for my actions.

Education and AWARDS

Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics — University of New York at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY

Minor in Psychology and Administration. Graduated with Honors

Six Sigma Specialist - Black Belt Certification — R6Sigma Training, Dallas, TX

Security Clearance Level – SECRET

Letter of Appreciation- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – General Mark A. Milley

Directors Award for Excellence in Service - Directer of State Department Bureau of Overseas Operations - William H. Moser

PEO Soldier - Spartan Award – Highest award for an individual contributor recognized for courage, integrity, and leadership by seniors, peers and their subordinates for the promotion of enduring safety for the Infantryman of US Army.

Technical Honors – Raytheon Systems – highest technical award from engineering fellows, peers and management.

President’s Award – Merrill Lynch – Awarded for the detection and investigation of 3 employees across the Texas Region for embezzlement.

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