Manager Management
Resume:
Marla Gootgeld
408-***-**** cell
Email: abnd62@r.postjobfree.com
Procurement – Materials – Distribution – Sourcing
Process Experience
* Procurement/Strategic Sourcing
* ISO 9001Implementation and Internal Auditor
* Internal and supply base Six Sigma Implementation
* Staff/Team Development / Growth
* Sox implementation and Compliance
* Business Process/Manufacturing Outsourcing Management
* Internal and Supply Base manufacturing Clean Rooms
* Lead NPI/R&D transition to Production
* Broad span management in numerous industries
* Commercial/Retail Goods
Industry Experience
* IT/IT Applications/Telecom
* RFID/Microwave/Satellite Products
* Marine/Auto Rental/Leasing
* Marketing/Advertising Medical/Internal and Supplier
Cleanrooms/Government/Military Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sea Tel, Inc., a Cobham Company
March 2009 to September 2009
$100M company manufacturing satellite communications equipment for marine
applications
Cobham is a UK multi-billion dollar global company supplying commercial and defense
communications equipment
Supply Chain Manager - Temporary Position
Report to Director of Operations
* Reduced $1.8M from Central Inventory $5+M to $3.5M
* Led Outsourcing effort with global contract manufacturer for box builds,
electromechanical assemblies
* Led off shoring effort in Machining/Sheet Metal to reduce standard cost by
estimated $750K annually
* Reduced Incoming Freight from $77K to $40K per month
* Consistent management of floor stock levels 20-35% less than $40K average monthly
budget
* Led cost reduction program resulting in 15-18% projected annual savings for new
flagship product lines
* Member of Cobham Global Procurement Council directing strategic global commodity/
process projects
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC), an Allianz Company
2006 to 2008
(Facilities Supported: Novato, CA World Headquarters, other domestic/global Allianz
companies)
Allianz is the world’s largest provider of property/casualty insurance
Consultant – Supply Management Sourcing Contracts
Reported to Sr. Director, Supply Management and Consulting
* Negotiated /implemented first time Master Services/Service Level
Agreements/Statements of Work with100 + suppliers servicing Allianz and FFIC Claims
in Property, Liability, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation (Previously
undocumented, subjective supplier selection, no leveraged spend, no performance
metrics)
* Negotiated/Executed global relocation supplier Agreement for Allianz affiliate
companies, centralized corporate relocation management, simplified payables
approval process (estimated $.5M annual savings)
* Reduced pricing increase of 8% to 3.5% and “locked in” for a three year 2008-2011
term for key Third Party Administration claims handling suppliers (previously 8%
year over year price increases)
* Developed/Negotiated Hardware/Software Statements of Work, Licensing Agreements,
installation/implementation of web-site applications, supporting IT, Claims, HR,
Finance, Legal (clearly defined performance/uptime/response time
requirements/metrics, estimated $700K cost savings/negotiated cost avoidance )
* Supplier selection process on target for outsourced auto repair glass
claims/audit call center (estimated 20% savings in paid out claims and $125K
savings in annual operating expenses)
The Walt Disney Company
April 2003 to December 2005
World’s largest entertainment/media enterprise
Manager, Sourcing & Procurement, Materials and Services
Reported to Director, Sourcing & Procurement
* Managed all aspects of materials and services, construction and remodeling, food
supplies/equipment, sourcing/procurement for Disneyland California Park and
collaborated with global Disney entities for leveraged commodity spend (e.g. casual
/fine dining supplies, restaurant/hotel linens, packaging/paper supplies resulting
in 15%, 20%, 18% cost reductions respectively)
* Managed $175M+ annual spend including a $105M services spend. Achieved cost
savings of $3M year over year for three years running on rolling $90M+ annual
influenced spend
* Drove segment-wide transition of some longstanding historical market
research/advertising suppliers to more cost effective firms; outsourced local
Newspaper/Television advertising (eliminated $190K internal resources, increased
foreign language readership)
* Presented data refuting claims by key supplier /Corporate Alliance Partner of
lack of quoting opportunities (eliminated unfair competition claims, proved Disney
compliance with contract terms, retained ongoing $8M annual Alliance Partner fee)
* Consolidated IT Services and Support suppliers (15 to 7)
* Developed/Negotiated revenue sharing contracts with suppliers generating $50K
revenue first year
* Drove IT projects including: Security/Fire Alarm installation upgrades, Automated
Ticket/attendee counter installation, Lift gates/vehicle barriers, Market research/
advertising data transmission/analysis
* Led team that developed and implemented Diversity Supplier and Environmentally
Focused Supplier Sourcing Policies and robust supplier data bases, set % of spend
targets, and Supported Corporate Diversity and Environmental Goals
* Centralized/standardized materials/services sourcing/procurement for 8
restaurants achieving $350K annual savings
* Successful New Product Introduction achievements with tight leadtimes/budgets:
Launched 50th Year Disneyland Anniversary, opened Disneyland Hong Kong, met ontime
sailing date of Disney Cruise ship from East to West Coast, launched $100M ride
attraction, built floats for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day and Rose Bowl parades, major
renovations of two hotels
* Led conversion/implementation/maintenance of 12 key supplier online e-sourcing
catalogs and real time order consumption data (tools for end-user purchasing and
budget monitoring, eliminating Planning, Procurement, Receiving, inventory costs
and departmental budget overruns
* Led team that developed/implemented cost savings tools and templates
(standardization/clarification of savings reporting)
* Led procurement implementation of Ariba Project Management and eProcurement
systems, (including e-auction projects), new SAP roll outs and upgrade projects
Solectron, Inc. – contract manufacturer - assumed manufacturing for
December 2001 to December 2002
Asyst Technologies, Inc. $500M Sales, Fremont, California
April 1991 to December 2001
World's largest semiconductor fab automation company, providing high quality
solutions using isolation technology and inventory management systems
Progressive Supply Chain Positions: Sr. Materials Manager/Outsourcing, Sr.
Purchasing, Materials, Supplier Performance Manager
Reported to the Director of Procurement
* Executed/Designed/Implemented Supplier Rationalization Program resulting in
supplier reduction (450+ suppliers/ 60)
* Significant interaction with global customers, providing cost reduction and
outsourcing presentations
* Steering committee member contributing significant input on Visibility ERP system
selection/implementation
* Developed/deployed supplier sourcing, selection/qualification, supplier
scorecards, continuous improvement, corrective action, supplier
disqualification/transition procedures
* Managed programs to outsource all materials support and manufacturing activities
to Contract Manufacturers (followed corporate model downsizing facility to field
support/design activities only)
* Implemented lean manufacturing techniques (cell manufacturing, vendor managed
inventory programs, pay upon consumption kan bans, supplier consolidation/database
cleanup) to support a 60%+ quarterly internal manufacturing ramp of active products
while outsourcing 5 legacy products (streamlined material flow and increased 80% of
parts turns to > 40/yr.)
* Led procurement of multimillion dollar project to build/install an automated
material handling system at a major semiconductor fab in Asia; met 18 month
concept to installation targets (resulted in follow-on order for second facility)
* Established Supplier Quality/Tooling Engineering teams. Presented team concept to
executive management, secured support, and hired team in 13 months during hot job
market
* Deployed incoming inspection/first article resources onsite at suppliers
(improving key supplier conformance from three to five sigma levels)
* Managed Receiving, Warehousing, Inspection, and Supplier Engineering Teams, at 3
facilities with 25 reports; Managed
4 warehouses
* Dispositional/recouped salvage value for $6M+ Excess and Obsolete material
(eliminated yearly inventory reserve/received awards for high-tech donations to
California Schools
* Executed Inventory Accuracy program achieving annual physical inventory
elimination ($200K annually)
* Wrote/revised ISO procedures for Receiving, Source Inspection, MRB, and First
Article processes. Wrote Job Descriptions for Supplier Performance Engineers,
Tooling Engineers, Purchasing, Receiving, and Inspection personnel (company awarded
ISO 9001 certification/annual recertification – resulted in acquiring business from
2 new global customers)
* Led New Product Introduction of flagship product line 3 months ahead of schedule
and under budget (generated 65% of corporate revenue within 24 months of launch)
reduced maintenance costs by 20% and material cost 40% for second generation design
* Effectively managed $350M+ spend (minimizing millions of dollars in “staged
product awaiting parts shortages”)
* Significant achievements in New Product launches, meeting Time to Market/Time to
Volume/Time to Cost targets, supporting proto-type and sustaining high volume
production levels
* Documented/Implemented World Class Complete Life Cycle Value Stream/Acquisition
to End Product
* Structured formats/implemented B2B web screens content for the eBizSuite Systems
– Visibility ERP Integration program (supported real-time status of supplier direct
fulfillment products to customers)
XMR, Inc. Division of Amoco, Santa Clara, California
1987 to 1991
$100M sales: A manufacturer of industrial laser products for semiconductor
applications
Purchasing Manager Reported to the Vice President of Operations
* Completed Re-Design/Deployment of Procurement/ Inventory Control/ Production
Planning/ Distribution including MRP implementation and P & L evaluation.
* Established Supplier Diversity Compliance Program (met 10% target first year/on
track for 12% subsequent year)
California Microwave Systems, Sunnyvale, California Government/Commercial
Microwave, Telecommunication, Satellite Products
Lead Buyer Reported to the Director of Procurement
NCR Micrographic Systems, Mountain View, California
1979 to 1982
Fabrication/Component/Services Buyer Reported to the General Manager
National Semiconductor, Santa Clara, California
1978 to 1979
Engineering Liaison/Buyer supporting Asian/European manufacturing plants
Reported to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Asia Pacific/Europe
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Project Management Certificate
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Bachelor of Science, Business
Administration, Management
Walt Disney University Negotiating/Management Seminars
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification CPIM / CPM Modules Completed
Toyota Production Systems training – NUMMI (GM/Toyota) plant, Fremont, CA
Applied Materials Lean Manufacturing University
Numerous ISM, University of Wisconsin Purchasing/Inventory Management courses, Fred
Pryor, APICS, Karass seminars
addressing all aspects of supply management/logistics, contracts, Outsourcing,
Negotiations, Cost/Price Analysis
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