Supply Chain Manager
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Valerie Snider
Email: abp7zq@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** ** **** **
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98115
Country: USA
Phone: 206-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $125,000
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VALERIE SNIDER
Seattle, WA
abp7zq@r.postjobfree.com
STRATEGIC SOURCING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Senior Manager and Director with extensive global supply chain experience within major international organizations. Results-oriented professional with a reputation for bridging relationship gaps between departments. Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute commodity strategies through data mining and analysis, building cross-functional teams, and strengthening supplier relationships. Regularly selected for high-visibility projects due to a broad technical knowledge, recognized leadership skills, and effective project management abilities. Strong proficiencies include:
Project Management Contract Negotiation Global Supplier Management
RFQ & ROI Analysis Gross Margin Improvement New Process Implementation
Supplier Quality Audits Key Process Indicators (KPI's) Production & Non-
Production International Logistics NPI, Sustaining, Service, and
Spares Management Lean Manufacturing Performance Metrics
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MBA - Management, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
BA - Business, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Studies Abroad - International Business, Institute for European Studies, Vienna, Austria
Certificate - Project Management, Cadence, Everett, WA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intermec Technologies, Everett, Washington April 2010 to June 2012
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - Recruited to act in a senior leadership role within the global supply chain group to efficiently manage $100M in accessories and OEM spend and over 20 international suppliers at this $800M barcode computer and printer manufacturer. Quickly improved supplier performance by instituting Quality Business Reviews, report cards, and new savings projects. Extended into non-production software licensing, government supply agreements, major RFQ programs, EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances & ISO compliance.
Negotiated immediate cost down of $1M / 5% in spend with largest electronic accessory supplier within two months of hire, followed by an additional $1.1M the following year.
As part of the EMS supplier exit strategy, conducted a $20M printer & hand-held computer RFQ between Malaysia and Singapore. Presented a 25% / $5M cost savings and 6-month payback period to Operations Executive Team to justify the move, which was accepted.
Upon abrupt termination of a co-worker, assigned to 3 new software development projects. Brought all supply chain actions current within less than 30 days & became a recognized strong team contributor.
Flow International, Kent, Washington November 2008 to 2009
GROUP MANAGER, GLOBAL SOURCING - Recruited to oversee the global supply chain group (GSC) and generate major gross margin improvement projects at this $200M water jet cutting manufacturer. Developed commodity strategies, forecasted market impacts, approved all contracts, and validated PPV savings on $140M in spend on metal, electronics, and plastic fabrication. Met $1M realized savings goal for Fiscal Year 2010. Responsible for assigning GSC team members to new product development programs & for maintaining all sourcing-related deliverables including make / buy decisions, cost-setting and lead-times, and new supplier and part qualifications.
Maintained R&D new program support and GSC savings goals with a 50% headcount reduction and extended medical-related absences.
Instituted major sourcing infrastructure tools including Vendor Report Cards, savings projects tracking and reporting, and project / resources approval protocol.
Successfully closed two multi-million dollar, time-sensitive software license agreements on behalf of Marketing and Engineering upon abrupt departure of previous two lead negotiators.
Brunswick Corporation, Arlington, Washington June 2005 to November 2008
DIRECTOR OF SOURCING - Promoted into this position to improve the performance of supplier operations for the world`s largest manufacturer of powerboats and yachts. Brands include Bayliner, SeaRay, Hatteras Yachts, Maxum, and Boston Whaler. Managed $200M in spend and reported directly to the Vice President of Sourcing. Hired, trained, and supervised a five-member team of project and commodity managers stationed throughout North America.
Streamlined processes and supply base in response to corporate mandate to achieve $5M realized savings goal for 2008.
Conceived and drove an online sourcing event for 15 brands and 10 tier-one suppliers. Consolidated supply base by 60%, standardized parts by 80%, and saved over $1.4M in annual savings. Negotiated immediate cost-down savings for all current business, achieved -best in nation- fixed pricing, and an annual rebate for the 3-year exclusive contract.
Localized a major commodity supply chain from the US to Mexico that resulted in $425,000 in annual savings for a single business unit.
Consolidated domestic single-commodity supply base that achieved $1M in annual savings.
Philips Electronics, Snoqualmie, Washington May 2002 to May 2005
COMMODITY MANAGER - Managed $50M in annual spend for electronics contract manufacturing and plastic injection molding for the maker of the Sonicare electric toothbrush. Selected as one of only three managers following a major reorganization to lead the business unit in a new strategic direction. Met or exceeded all goals.
Met performance goal of finalizing six multi-million dollar supply and logistics contracts within one year.
Led supplier selection, contract negotiations, and materials phase in / out for an ASIC program that consolidated over 50% of the printed circuit board components of the Elite model into a single integrated circuit that saved over $2M per year.
Appointed as KPI owner for -Developing Commodity Strategies- and -Insourcing / Outsourcing.- Demonstrated in audits 50% advancement towards world-class process levels.
Intermec Technologies June 1998 - Nov 2001
SENIOR BUYER - Utilized by the Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain to organize suffering commodities and drive critical programs. Managed lenses, circuit boards, electronic components, and OEM box builds.
Outsourced an entire printed circuit board line to EMS supplier. Conducted the RFQ and worked with SQE, Facilities, Service, and Planning to make last-time builds to sustain transfer of materials, fixtures, and all documentation. Resulted in over 30% / $1.5M annual cost savings.
Worked closely with IT data analysts to develop an automated vendor performance system that imported data from SAP into a report card format in Access. Acted as -super user- and trained entire Operations organization. Resulted in 25% recordable improvements in quality and delivery scores.
Engaged IT to create an Internet-based tracking system for warranty returns sent to EMS supplier in Bordeaux, France. Visibility of returns by VARS, Service, Purchasing, and supplier led to a 60% improved turn-around rate of 5 business days.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUYER - Quinton Instrument Company, Bothell, Washington 1997 - 1998
Managed electronic components for this medical/fitness manufacturer.
PURCHASING AGENT - Johnstone Supply, Tacoma, Washington 1995 - 1997
Managed inventory and set prices for 2 HVAC locations.
COMMUNITY SERVICE, VOLUNTEER
Teach piano to children at after-school low-income program, New Futures, SeaTac, WA Feb 2010 - Current
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