Supply Chain Executive

Confidential

Crystal Lake, IL ***** . 847-***-**** . ****@***.***

Profile: Global Sourcing / Supply Chain Executive

Strategic Sourcing ~ Commodity Management ~ Global Supply Chain Strategy

Career record of success driving operational excellence, supply chain

efficiencies, and supplier optimization for overall productivity, business,

and bottom-line performance enhancements globally

> Mastery in global business environment for private and Fortune 500

companies (Motorola). Strategic vision with ability to analyze and

prioritize key drivers for business success. Expertise in aligning global

supply chain strategy to support business plan, leading organizational

design, demand/capacity planning, forecasting, fulfillment, inventory

control, budgets, and teams.

> Record of driving performance-based, low-cost sourcing solutions,

improving cost, quality, delivery, service, terms, and conditions with

global suppliers. Link purchasing strategy and supplier alignment to

business objectives.

> Experience leading structural changes, system enhancements, and

continuous improvement efforts to create efficiencies, drive cost

savings, and optimize supplier base to ensure world-class, market-

competitive organization.

> Energetic team builder, leader, and unifier with proven ability to

mobilize resources and drive results globally through direct and indirect

influence in matrixed setting. Promote collaboration and engage teams for

richer, more productive performance.

Core Competencies Include

( Supply Chain & Operations ( Strategic Supplier Development (

Organizational Change Leadership

( Cost Optimization & Control ( Supplier Contract Negotiations (

Budgets & Total Cost of Ownership

( New Product Launches ( Purchasing & Procurement ( Team Building &

Leadership

( ERP Supply Chain Systems ( Supplier Consolidation ( Matrix

Management

( Supply Chain Analysis ( Relationship Management ( Project

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONFIDENTIAL INC. ( Chicago, IL

VP Global Supply Chain, 2009-present

Leading manufacturer of professional gaming and entertainment accessories

with offices/facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Customer

include Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Newegg, Tiger Direct, Office Max, and

Dell. Acquired by private equity firm in 2012.

Hand selected by CEO to drive organizational change to support company

growth plans and cost savings measures. Developed strategic direction,

introduced supply-chain initiatives, restructured business-wide domestic

and international operations, built relationships with global

suppliers/contract manufacturers in Asia, and spearheaded contract

negotiations.

Direct overall supply chain operations with hands-on accountability with

all departments, including Manufacturing, Quality, Production Control,

Purchasing, and Regulatory Affairs. Oversee factory audits, forecasts,

supplier purchase orders (PO), delivery, customs and certification (RoSH),

PR samples, and shipping from Hong Kong to distribution centers (Americas,

EMEA, Asia) Manage $1M budget, $40M spend, 20 suppliers, 175 SKUs, and 15

direct reports.

. Built global supply chain team and functions to support 30% YOY business

growth, from 30 to 180 employees in 3 years.

. Optimized cash flow and drove improvements in supply, quality,

development, and financial performance while maintaining supply-demand

balance. Established supplier scorecards, annual supplier summit, factory

audits, and reverse logistics partner.

. Improved forecast accuracy from 65% to 85% by implementing internal

measurement process.

. Reduced return material authorization (RMA) units from 5.4% to 3% and

improved product quality by working with supplier on corrective

actions and opening reverse logistics channel to capitalize on cost-

capturing opportunity. Developed strategy to address quality spill in

the field and negotiated charge-back fees with suppliers.

. Improved turns from 2.6 to 3.3 by developing a slow movers process to

identify and track critical SKUs.

. Captured 8% YOY cost savings by negotiating with freight forwarders on

a quarterly basis to ensure competitive costs.

. Built Quality team and spearheaded supplier audit process for all new

product launches. Managed products from cradle to grave and actively

communicated with leaders in Marketing, Development, Sales, Finance, and

Quality.

. Successfully launched 30+ new products per year, including the

licensed illuminated headset used in #1 PC game of 2012, growing

business 40% in <2 years.

. Provided leadership of cross-impact teams to develop and implement risk

management strategies, including securing long lead time (LLT) components

and buffer stock to mitigate liability.

. Spearheaded multiple improvement projects, which helped positioned

company for the next level of growth.

. Project managed EDI customer implementation, which reduced manual

entry and improved accuracy and payments.

. Initiated and led forecast automation, creating supplier build plan

and netting on-hand inventory across 3 regions.

. Key driver in 3PL Global Consolidation project, which provided system

access to on-hand inventory at a global level, enabling company to

consolidate shipments in Asia with $2M in expected cost savings.

. Directed Business Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams in creating one

global process to drive efficiencies within each region, saving time and

money. Defined and mapped current processes and evaluated regional

differences.

MOTOROLA, INC. ( Schaumburg, IL

Director of Business Operations, 2005-2009

Leading multinational telecommunications company and Fortune 500 Company;

split into 2 independent public companies, Motorola Mobility and Motorola

Solutions, in 2011.

Promoted to spearhead operation strategies in Mobile Device business,

providing leadership direction for 4 major cellular phone carriers and 30

retailers. Managed entire delivery of process tools, enabling sales team to

drive revenue, margin, and market share.

. Met and exceeded business plan each year and was key contributor to the

corporation's overall margins.

. Improved on time delivery performance from 78% to 92% by introducing new

operational systems and processes.

. Improved forecasting performance from 74% to 86% within first year of

implementation through forecast accuracy strategies.

. Earned Winners Club recognition (top 10%) for gaining significant

improvements with customer scorecard.

. Partnered with customers and implemented collaborative planning,

forecasting, and replenishment process (CPFR) to ensure correct demand

was signaled to factories. Earned Supplier of the Year for Best in Class

Demand Management, 2006 and 2007.

MOTOROLA, INC. - Senior Commodity Manager, 2000-2005

Developed world-class global supply chain strategy to support $1B Accessory

and Battery Aftermarket business. Directed overall supply chain operations,

including negotiations, supplier contracting, and supplier evaluations.

Managed $700M spend.

. Reduced manufacturing supply base 27% by leveraging spend budget and

evaluating/rationalizing approved supplier list.

. Achieved 18% annual cost savings primarily through operational cost

reduction strategies, efficiencies, and strategic suppliers.

. Implemented supply chain council team to collaborate with internal

program stakeholders, resulting in establishment of key initiatives,

timelines, and goals with supplier prior to contract award.

. Forged strong relationships at all levels of senior management with

manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

MOTOROLA, INC. - Battery Business Manager, 1998-2000

Profitability managed and grew $70M Battery Business to regain #1 position

in 18 months through increased sales.

. Created Motorola OEM private label alkaline battery, which realized $2M

in additional revenue; worked closely with Development team and Asia

Supplier (Lucky Gold).

. Developed marketing and training literature for customers/distributors

working jointly with Development and Marketing teams.

MOTOROLA, INC. - Senior Project Manager, 1992-1998

Managed aftermarket strategies for all paging products. Developed launch

strategies with Product groups, distribution channels, customers, and

suppliers. Analyzed and reported product sales, pricing, and trends to

senior management.

. Achieved 18% sales lift and 7% savings in scraped product.

MOTOROLA, INC. - Account Executive, 1988-1992

Customized and sold radio communication systems to transportation and

manufacturing.

. Sales Person of the Year, 1989.

. Over Achievers Club for 150% of quota.

EDUCATION

MBA, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

BS, Sociology, Speech Communication, University of Wisconsin-River Falls,

WI

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