Manager Supply Chain

Sharon J. Gele

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Home: 561-***-****

Boynton Beach, Fl. 33426

Cellular: 561-***-****

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Supply Chain Director, Materials Specialist,

Purchasing Manager

Senior purchasing professional with 18 years' procurement expertise in:

Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project

Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Contract Law, and Process

Improvement. Consistently delivering cost savings greater than 10% of

purchased dollars.

HIGHLIGHT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leadership: Reduced $2-5M (10% of total budget) in non-payroll general and

administrative expenses at critical time of industry downturn. (B/E

Aerospace)

Strategic Planning: Decreased costs $10M in 2008 by integrating technical

and financial plans into strategic sourcing plan. (B/E Aerospace)

Contract Negotiations: Saved up to $15M annually through advanced contract

negotiations. (B/E Aerospace)

Problem Solving: Reduced expenses $2.5M and increased internal customer

service 20% with overhaul of non-conforming materials database. (B/E

Aerospace)

Organizational/Staff Development: Built cost efficient procurement team

from start-up. Recruited and developed 15 employees (management and staff

level) in three departments.

(SJG Enterprises)

Process Improvement: Led J.D. Edwards procurement system implementation,

integrating cross-functional financial systems. Achieved fast track

implementation in six months. Improved reporting and increased operational

efficiency. (B/E Aerospace)

SKILL SUMMARY

. Bi-Lingual - fluent in Spanish.

. Contract negotiation and inventory planning.

. O.E.M. Manufacturing

. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, Lotus Notes,

Networks, Access, ERP Software,

SAP, MRP. Html, Java, Dhtml.

. Program management focusing on just in-time Deliveries "JIT",

purchase price variances

"PPV", vendor managed inventories "VMI", and Six Sigma.

. Material experience, aluminum, titanium, electrical, plastics,

composites, hardware, MRO,

steel, gold, thermal forms and leathers.

heavy equipment, decorative coatings, industrial coatings and

aviation - general materials.

. Extensive Q.C. and inventory management experience; logistics,

inbound, outbound, national

and international.

. Warehouse and inventory management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

B/E AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT MODULAR PRODUCTS, GAV DIVISION,

The world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products

serving virtually all the world's airlines and aircraft manufacturers.

Market cap of $1.88 billion

Second Term: 2006- 2008 Corporate Relocation Program

First Term: 1991-2000

Purchasing Manager 305-***-****

. Reduced procurement operating costs over 20% ($15M) by

implementing automated online E-bid

procurement system. Created performance measurement system and

achieved consistent

100% goal attainment.

. Sourced over $50M while reducing non-compliant purchases from

25% to less than 10% of total

dollars spent by creating strategic sourcing plan, which

included front-end sourcing acquisition

process. Forming strategic partnerships to ensure highest

quality resources while

minimizing expenses.

. Spearheaded departmental company-wide training program,

improving the

manufacturing processes and raising productivity 30% using Six

Sigma and Kaizen.

. Designed and implemented new procedures to streamline operations

and reduce

redundancy, resulting in 15% contribution to profitability.

. Generated database of tier one supply chain vendors to enhance

efficiency in

procurement process.

. Spearheaded ISO9000 and AS9100 Implementations; Chaired.

SJG ENTERPRISE, CONSULTING SERVICES

Miami, FL. - Manchester, New Hampshire.

Service addressing issues and challenges that privately held companies face

in each stage of their business life cycle. Helping clients achieve peak

performance by developing additional business skills and by creating

greater efficiency within their processes.

Consulting Affiliate: (9) Years 2000-2007 & 2008-2009 561-***-****

. Used strategic sourcing skills to provide consulting services on

resource management

applications for major clients.

. Developed objectives and work plans by mapping business

requirements and identifying gaps.

. Increased cash flow with improved order processing efficiency.

. Led teams to achieve ISO 9000 certification for procurement

group in six months

(original target 12 months) contributing to increased

competitive standing in global market.

. Cut annual procurement operational costs by eliminating 30% of

suppliers and implementing a

competitive bid process.

. Conducted major contract negotiations.

. Implemented software packages supporting customer business

needs.

EDUCATION

Barry University, Port St. Lucie (BA/ Ace

Student)

Business Management

Miami Dade Community College (AA Transfer)

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & MEMBERSHIPS Available

upon request.

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