Supply Chain Manager

Brian C. Gee

***** ********* ***** . ******** ****, Colorado 80022 .

********@*******.*** . 816-***-****

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CAREER PROFILE

Progressive Supply Chain Management Professional with 19 years of

experience in a fast paced, government regulated industry. Proven

analytical and data driven problem solver. Continuously recognized and

promoted for achieving results in a low cost environment. Strong

background in the following areas:

Procurement Contract Management Supplier

Management

Negotiation Material Planning MRO

Management

Inventory Control Process Improvement

Warehousing

Logistics ERP Implementation A&P Maintenance

License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Manager of Purchasing May 2006

to Present

Frontier Airlines - Denver, CO

. Develop and deploy the sourcing strategy for technical and non technical

commodities for an organization of over 5000 employees.

. Technical commodities include aircraft repair services, components,

parts, material, tooling and the repair and warranty administration of

aircraft components.

. Non technical commodities include corporate assets as well as the design

and implementation of operational supply and service programs for over 60

staffed locations. Examples of programs are services, technology

equipment, uniforms, office equipment, supplies, equipment, vehicles,

printing, forms and freight.

. Negotiate strategic agreements, prepare and analyze bids, market trends,

historical and long term pricing to ensure activities support corporate

goals. Ensure effective and on time implementation of new programs and

agreements.

. Responsible for cost management of internal and external department spend

totaling $59 million. Control procurement department budget of $43

million.

. Lead supplier selection and develop long term relationships to guarantee

source of supply and ensure service improvements. Monitor supplier

performance with data driven evaluations and periodic business reviews.

. Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Engineering,

Maintenance, Production Control and Finance.

. Measure departmental performance through goals and metrics. Implement

changes to satisfy immediate or continuous improvement requirements.

. Develop inventory forecasting and replenishment models required to

support established fill rates. Control production planning and kitting

requirements to guarantee consistent material input and prevent

operational impacts.

. Maintain compliance with government regulations, internal policies,

Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

. Remotely manage supply chain personnel stationed at third party

maintenance facilities during aircraft acquisitions, returns and

maintenance modification visits. This includes domestic and

international locations.

. Assigned to additionally manage other areas of supply chain during

periods of vacancy.

. Six Sigma training

Manager, Materials, Purchasing, Warranty

Jan 2003 - May 2006 USA 3000 Airlines -

Newtown Square, PA

. Direct all areas of supply chain to include procurement, repair and

warranty, warehousing, material planning and inventory control. Staff of

16, plus 10 indirect reporting site managers.

. Responsible for $10 million procurement and services budget.

. Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain company and

regulatory compliance.

. Control inventory and logistics functions in 19 stock points.

. Approve domestic and foreign suppliers based on quality, cost,

reliability and service.

. Negotiate, approve and administer agreements to reduce cost and increase

quality of materials.

. Establish inventory planning models to satisfy scheduled and unscheduled

demands.

. Oversee material sales and consignment activity.

. Responsible for supply chain modules of the corporate ERP program.

Manager of Purchasing and Inventory Control

Feb 1999 - Jan 2003

Vanguard Airlines - Kansas City, MO

. Managed technical and non-technical purchasing.

. Negotiated contracts for purchasing, component lease, cost per landing

and power by the hour repair programs.

. Controlled the Material Control Desk, loaned, borrowed or exchanged parts

and all deferred or scheduled material and tooling requirements.

. Qualified and approved vendors.

. Controlled material sales.

. Provisioned inventory for initial aircraft deliveries and continuing

operational requirements.

. Established service levels and inventory replenishment guidelines for 10

stocking locations. Increased no-go fill rate from 65% to 95%, achieving

a 99.7% fill rate in June 2002.

. Responsible for $9 million lease inventory, monitoring ownership and

title transfer for 3000 separate serialized items.

. Maintained and updated the part number catalogue with alternates,

engineering requirements, aircraft applicability matrix and time/shelf

life controls.

. Administered and implemented the supply chain modules of the corporate

software program. Developed and requested software changes to satisfy

policy and operational requirements. Implemented a financial interface

to track material costs by maintenance visit, aircraft type and specific

aircraft applicability.

. Managed a staff of 2 Supervisors and 10 salaried employees.

Warehouse and Commissary Manager

June 1998 - Feb 1999

Vanguard Airlines - Kansas City, MO

. Controlled warehouse functions for aircraft material, parts, tooling,

commissary goods and station supplies.

. Managed component, engine and landing gear repair administration.

. Directed system wide commissary functions, including station operations

and loading supplies on aircraft prior to flight.

. Increased commissary on time performance rate from 97.1% to 99.76%.

. Designated Receiving Inspector.

. Managed a staff of 2 Supervisors and 31 hourly employees.

Supervisor of AOG, Stores and Repair Administration

Apr 1996 - June 1998

Vanguard Airlines - Kansas City, MO

. Developed and supervised a material control desk, responsible for

recovering grounded aircraft and the coordination of material required

for deferred maintenance requirements.

. Managed repair activity for all components, engines and landing gear.

. Developed and supervised warehouse operations responsible for the storage

and distribution of aircraft material, parts, equipment, tooling and

commissary supplies.

. Remotely managed staff coordinating third party heavy maintenance supply

chain activities.

. Implemented and administered shelf life and tool calibration programs to

prevent the use of expired material.

. Qualified and approved repair vendors, performing on-site audits.

. Designated Receiving Inspector.

. Supervised a staff of 12 hourly employees.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Proficient in many software applications, ERP systems, Microsoft Office

Suite, report writers, illustrated part catalogues and aircraft manuals.

These include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TRAX, AURA, Airnav, CMM's,

AMM's, IPC's, Airman, Sabre, and Alchemy. Experience with Oracle and

Access.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Technology, Business Administration - 1996

Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, Missouri

Associate in Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology - 1994

Maple Woods Community College, Kansas City, Missouri

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License, certificate number 3282149 - 1994

Federal Aviation Administration

Certified Professional in Supply Management, CPSM, in process expected Dec

2010

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