Supply Chain Customer Service

Dynamic Operations and Supply Chain Executive with a unique blend of expertise in developing and implementing

strategic initiatives across internal departments as well as global divisions. A skilled negotiator and deal-maker successful at

capturing cost-reduction opportunities yielding solid bottom line results while facilitating operational excellence, continuous

quality improvement and development of strong supplier partners.

Core Operating and Management Strengths:

Federal regulations including FDA CFR’s/cGMP’s Excellent planning and organizational skills

AS9100, ISO9001 & ISO 13485, European Strong communicator; able to interface with all

Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Directives levels of corporate structure

World class principles & practices including Lean, Hands-on, open-door management style

JIT, VMI, Kanban

Change agent

Supply Chain Management principles & practices

ERP systs including SAP, Oracle, BPICS,

yielding COGS reduction & margin improvement

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, Procurement -- US Strategic Business Unit

MEGGITT SENSING SYSTEMS (Aerospace, Energy and Medical Sensors) 2011 to present

In a $500 million manufacturing division of $2.5 billion global corporation, develop and implement supply chain strategy,

manage strategic suppliers, and provide continual support of new product development. Lead strategy implementation in a

matrix, cross functional environment to align with divisional and corporate goals and objectives.

Selected Accomplishments

Negotiated supply agreements with major component suppliers resulting in 23% average cost savings by utilizing

low-cost-economy manufacturers and domestic distributors.

Directed transfer of supply chain activities including strategic sourcing from East Coast to new CA manufacturing

site while improving supplier OTD performance by 38 percentage points and customer OTD from 82% to 97%.

Implemented supplier performance metrics including performance improvement initiatives resulting in consistent

supplier ratings <1000 PPM.

Teamed with Engineering and Industrialization to ensure 100% on time, on budget delivery of new products and

programs as well as smooth transition of products to other Meggitt sites/divisions as well as outsource suppliers.

Worked with Sales & Marketing team to support margin position through costed BOM review/analysis and alternate

sourcing strategy.

Manager, International Procurement

PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATION (In-flight Entertainment Systems) 2007 to 2011

In a multi-billion dollar manufacturing environment, direct supply chain activities relating to off-shore production of electronic

assemblies, manage key supply contracts, and provide continual support of new product development. Direct procurement

activities to ensure that price, quality and service goals are met, and that all procurement activities comply with corporate

policies, procedures, UCC and ISO9002. Responsible for the financial management of supplier quality and performance,

inventory, logistics and order fulfillment.

Selected Accomplishments

Lead negotiation of supply agreements with major raw materials suppliers resulting in 14% average cost savings by

utilizing Asian manufacturers and domestic distributors.

Implemented previously unused functionality in ERP system to transmit data electronically between domestic and

off-shore manufacturing facilities and suppliers.

Instituted supplier performance metrics including performance improvement initiatives resulting in consistent

supplier ratings of 98% or higher for all raw materials.

Teamed with Engineering to ensure 100% on time, on budget delivery of new products and programs.

Developed staff through Lean training resulting in $1M annual savings

Director, Supply Chain

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL (Vitamin/supplement mfg) 2005 to 2006

In a $100 million manufacturing environment, direct all supply chain activities, manage key supply contracts, and provide

continual support of new product development. Responsible for the financial management of supplier quality and

performance, inventory, logistics and order fulfillment. Direct and coordinate activities of all personnel engaged in

procurement, planning, inventory control. Negotiate consignment or extended payment agreements with high volume

suppliers. Develop purchasing, planning and inventory strategies, policies and procedures that ensure efficient operations

consistent with achieving corporate goals. Implement and provide support of the supply chain process in Lugano.

Responsible for department budget and annual purchases of $60 million.

Selected Accomplishments

Improved on-time delivery to contract customers from 57% to 90%.

Established VMI/consignment programs for production supplies and packaging components.

Negotiated supply agreements with major raw materials suppliers resulting in 19% average cost savings by utilizing

Asian manufacturers and domestic distributors.

Implemented capacity planning to achieve attainable production schedules and provide raw material forecasts to

suppliers resulting in a more stable supply chain and improved utilization of manufacturing facilities.

Implemented supplier performance metrics.

Streamlined raw material supply to European manufacturing facility and reduced associated freight and customs

costs by 47%.

Sr. Manager, Procurement

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS (Generic pharmaceuticals) 2001 to 2005

In a $750 million manufacturing division of $5.3 billion global corporation, direct procurement and supply chain activities to

ensure that price, quality and service goals are met, and that all procurement activities comply with corporate policies,

procedures, UCC and cGMP’s. Manage raw material inventory levels in conformance with corporate goals including

inventory obsolescence and MRB. Lead cross functional teams to improve communication and procurement support of

Manufacturing, Marketing, Engineering and Quality. Lead cross functional team to identify and qualify alternate materials

and/or suppliers to ensure supply chain stability and optimum utilization of manufacturing resources (contingency planning).

Develop and manage long term relationships with strategic suppliers that ensure supply chain stability and competitive

market position. Conduct site visits of supplier manufacturing facilities to evaluate suppliers’ ability to meet quality criteria,

material specifications and production requirements. Responsible for purchases of $100+ million annually; oversee

departmental budget of $1.5 million.

Selected Accomplishments

Reduced raw materials inventory costs by approximately $5M annually through the use of supply agreements and

rebate programs as well as utilization of Asian, Indian and European sources.

Reduced packaging inventory by 50% through institution of innovative practices such as vendor managed inventory

(VMI), just in time (JIT) and kanban.

Increased inventory turns from 3.3 to 6.8

Leveraged multi-site purchasing power to improve costs and service to North American manufacturing sites through

a unified supply agreement with global distributors.

Analyzed and recommended the use of outsourcing when appropriate resulting in approximately $250K annual

savings.

Led interdepartmental teams to improve systems affecting alternate sourcing of active pharmaceutical ingredients

and packaging revision control.

Instituted supplier performance metrics including performance improvement initiatives resulting in consistent

supplier ratings of 95% or higher for all raw materials.

Instrumental in creating efficient packaging production line for NPI.

Purchasing Agent

ICU MEDICAL INC (Medical Device Design, Manufacture & Distribution) 1999-2001

In a $75 million manufacturing environment, procured raw materials (resin, silicone, chemicals), plastic components, tubing,

needles, capital equipment and IT supplies. Negotiated all supply agreements for direct and indirect materials, including

capital and IT expenditures. Teamed with R&D to provide sourcing support for new product development. Identified new

and alternate suppliers and led vendor qualification team. Responsible for management of domestic and global suppliers.

Maintained/reduced raw material inventory levels based on corporate goals and objectives.

Selected Accomplishments

Reduced plastic raw material costs by 15% and instituted 8-10% rebate programs based on usage.

Reduce raw material & component inventory levels by 40% through the institution of JIT and Kanban systems while

sales forecast increased 25% and back orders were eliminated.

Increased inventory turns from 8.3/yr to 15.4/yr.

Reduced manufacturing costs by utilizing suppliers for secondary operations.

Established purchasing card program resulting in $50,000 annual savings in soft dollars alone.

Completely automated office supply replenishment.

Streamlined procurement and replenishment using e-commerce solutions.

Sr. Buyer

KAISER ELECTROPRECISION (Aerospace and Electronics) 1998-1999

In a $100 million manufacturing environment, procured mechanical and electromechanical components, printed circuit

boards, sheet metal, castings, machined part, injection molded parts, capacitors, resistors and other related electronic

components from global and domestic distributors as well as Asian manufacturers. Negotiated contracts with suppliers

including terms, price reductions and long term agreements. Teamed with R&D to provide sourcing support for new product

development. Member of configuration control board. Teamed with supplier management/quality engineer to qualify

suppliers and monitor performance.

Selected Accomplishments:

Negotiated long-term agreements resulting in over $400,000 annual savings.

Achieved additional overall net savings of 10% on component purchases.

Analyzed make/buy factors including ROI on new projects resulting in over $200,000 savings through outsourcing

and renegotiating pricing.

Improved KEP-supplier relations thereby enhancing the level of customer service received from supplier.

Participated in Lean training and events (kaizen).

EDUCATION

U.C.L.A. – Los Angeles, California (BA – Cum Laude)

Pepperdine University – Malibu/Irvine, California (MBA)

NAPM and APICS - Various planning and procurement training courses

Cal Tech - Supplier Management Program

AFFILIATIONS: National Association of Purchasing Managers, American Association of University Women, UCLA Alumni

Association, Pepperdine University Management Partners.

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