Supply Chain Manager

Confidential User

Email: **********@********.***

Address: Address Withheld

City: Inglewood

State: CA

Zip: 90305

Country: USA

Phone: 323-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $100,000

Willing to Relocate

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Catherine L. Morrison

E-mail: ************@***.***

722 West 98th Street 323-***-**** (Home)

Los Angeles, CA 90044 323-***-**** (Mobile)

Objective

A Management Professional that is highly motivated and results-oriented with exceptional leadership and communication skills. Posses the experienced to leading and motivating both military personnel and associates in a team environment, as well as able to work effective will little or no supervision. An extremely strong background in communications, including oral, written, and presentations, while utilizing verbal acuity and technical proficiencies. Continually demonstrates a solid track record for meeting and exceeding company goals and objectives, while focusing on the bottom line.

EXPERIENCE

2010-Present Northrop Grumman Corporation, Military Aircraft Systems, Redondo Beach, CA

Subcontract Manager

Perform solicitations, negotiations, management and administrative functions for Domestic and International Suppliers under the Joint Strike Fighter Program F-35 (JSF). Manage multiple subcontracts totaling over $25.5M. Travels extensively overseas and domestically to conduct financial and technical review, cost and price analysis, initiate confidential disclosure agreements, conduct negotiations, and present weekly monthly performance reviews and presentations utilizing Power Point and Excel Programs. Managed Time Material, Firm Fix Price, Cost Plus, Cost Plus Fix Fee, and Bailment Agreements. Assumes role of manager during management absence. Review and approval technical documents, review drawing, graphics and PBSs (Performance Based Specifications). Consult during CDRs (Critical Design Reviews), TIM (Technical Interface Meetings) and participate in site and plant visit reviewing production lines. Additional duties as a TTC (Technical Transfers Controller). Creates and maintains change orders, updates procurement, update project program staff on subcontract issues. Monitors purchases against cost limitations to ensure costs are not exceeded. I prepare correspondence focusing on forecasted cost limitations. Manages contractual problems, such as claims, requests for equitable adjustments, and utilizes appropriate problem solving methods. I attend weekly meetings with suppliers and travel extensively overseas to provide support and oversight to foreign suppliers n to discuss any outstanding issues, and to ensure suppliers are in compliance and maintain a positive partnership.

2007-2010 Northrop Grumman Corporation, Land Self Protection, Rolling Meadows, IL

Supply Chain Program Manager

Responsible for coordination of all Supply Chain Management functions in the successful tactical and strategic execution of the F-15Korea, F-15Singapore ($43M) and SAAB Avitronics ($1.4M), EWSP India ($5M) EWSP Korea ($5M), CH-53 Navy C-37 Gulf Stream Programs. Develop, lead, and execute overall material and subcontract sourcing strategies, manage and maintain control of procurement requirements. Conduct financial and technical review, cost and price analysis, initiate confidential disclosure agreements, conduct negotiations, and present weekly monthly performance reviews and presentations utilizing Power Point and Excel Programs. Functions include coordination of pre-proposal supply chain strategies and supplier assessments/selections, involvement in subcontract strategy development, and establishment of MRP launch plans. Specific responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, reviewing RPI's, active engagement and involvement in all proposals. Establish and control WSA's, effectively staffing Materials functions and monitoring the overall span of responsibility to assure total materials and subcontract performance in support of the success of the business area. Provide daily direction to Supply Chain Program Planners, and serves as the SCM interface with all functional organizations. Develops and implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues, production location decisions. I support business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns. Monitors key performance indicators, analyzes cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.

2006-2007 Northrop Grumman Corporation, Space Technology Redondo Beach, CA

Subcontract Manager

Perform solicitation, negotiation, management and administrative functions SILL c (consisting of 4 subcontracts valued at $2M) and JHPSSL3 program (consisting of 6 subcontracts valued at $5M). Conduct financial and technical review, cost and price analysis, initiate confidential disclosure agreements, conduct negotiations, and present monthly performance review. Managed Time Material, Firm Fix Price, Cost Plus, Cost Plus Fix Fee, Blanket Purchase Orders. Creates and maintains change orders, updates procurement, project program staff on subcontract issues. Monitors purchases against cost limitations to ensure costs are not exceeded. I prepare correspondence focusing on forecasted cost limitations. Manages contractual problems, and utilizes appropriate problem solving methods. I attend weekly meetings with suppliers to discuss any outstanding issues. Perform periodic out of state site visits to ensure suppliers are in compliance and to maintain a positive partnership.

2004-2005 United States Army-Tikrit, Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom)

Battalion S-4 (Supply Chain) Senior Sergeant

Managed contracts for UH-60 Blackhawks while deployed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom from Sep 2004 to Oct 2005. The Paying Agent responsible for the management, contract management, and supplies of a 16 Fleet UH-60 Blackhawk Aviation Battalion. Held positions such as 1St Sergeant, Platoon Leader, Squad Leader and Section Sergeant, responsible for over 40 soldiers well-being, training, and combat readiness to included weapons qualification, physical fitness, War-fighter training and job level skills training. Contracts included fuel, lodging, subsistence and ammunition. Created and submitted reports for personnel readiness, parts and fuel on orders, management of medical orders and supplies. I was responsible for inventory control, cost, funding control, and performed duties as the Sergeant of the Guard.

2003-2004 Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, Hines, Ill

Contract Specialist GS-11/12

Experienced Federal Acquisition Regulations/Veterans Administration Acquisitions Regulations (FAR/VAAR) to create services contracts; understand the principles of the entire procurement process to do source selection, price justification, cost analysis, subcontract award and administration; document procurement files in accordance with company procedures and FAR/VAAR. Created RFP, RFB, IFP Created, solicited, awarded and administered solicitation to large and small business for government contracts. Negotiated and awarded million dollar contracts ranging from medical supplies, personnel, to office supplies. Maintained a contract database to verify and control funding. Ensured contractors performed jobs specified and contracts and performed daily site visit. Awarded, administered and monitored contracts for fire alarms, medical machines, vehicles and personnel. Contracts ranged from 100,000 to 5 million dollars. Negotiated and awarded contracts for cemetery plots. Managed Time Material, Firm Fix Price, Cost Plus, Cost Plus Fix Fee, Blanket Purchase Orders.

2001-2003 Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22 Network Business Center, Long Beach, CA

Contract Specialist GS-9/11

Experienced Federal Acquisition Regulations/Veterans Administration Acquisitions Regulations (FAR/VAAR) to create services contracts; understand the principles of the entire procurement process to do source selection, price justification, cost analysis, subcontract award and administration; document procurement files in accordance with company procedures and FAR/VAAR. Created RFP, RFB, IFP Created, solicited, awarded and administered solicitation to large and small business for government contracts. Negotiated and awarded million dollar contracts ranging from medical supplies, personnel, to office supplies. Maintained a contract database to verify and control funding. Ensured contractors performed jobs specified and contracts and performed daily site visit. Awarded, administered and monitored contracts for fire alarms, medical machines, vehicles and personnel. Contracts ranged from 100,000 to 5 million dollars. Negotiated and awarded contracts for cemetery plots.. Managed Time Material, Firm Fix Price, Cost Plus, Cost Plus Fix Fee, Blanket Purchase Orders.

2000-2001 Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22 Facilities Management, Long Beach, CA

Administrative Officer GS-9

Responsibilities included maintaining and controlling the budget, managing personnel, and contracts for the Engineering Department. Supervised 6 personnel, created, revised and administered contracts, reports and inventory and research data for the engineering department. Assisted in creating programs to manage cost, salaries, supplies, and maintenance performed within the department and for the Long Beach VA Hospital. Managed various personnel to who were responsible for timecards, inventory control, supplies and contracts. Experienced Federal Acquisition Regulations/Veterans Administration Acquisitions Regulations (FAR/VAAR) to create services contracts; understand the principles of the entire procurement process to do source selection, price justification, cost analysis, subcontract award and administration; document procurement files in accordance with company procedures and FAR/VAAR.

19922000 Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22 Consolidated Laundry Los Angeles, CA

Management-Budget Analyst GS-7/9

The VISN 22 laundry facility was responsible for processing, cleaning, and delivering 60,000 of linen daily to all VA hospitals, for patient care. Managed and analyzed the 5 million dollar budget for the network laundry facility that provided service for the VISN 22 VA hospital (San Diego, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Sepulveda, Barstow, Chula Vista and Los Angeles). Responsibilities included allocation of funding for salaries, supplies, vehicles and laundry services. Gathered and analyzed data for cost per pound, fuel cost, efficiency data, mileage, and assisted in condensing routes for drivers to make deliveries in a shorter amount of time, and the ability to handle more than one load. Administered multi-million dollar contracts to include medical supplies, personnel, to office supplies. Maintained a contract database to verify and control funding. Ensured contractors performed jobs specified and contracts and performed daily site visit. Responsibilities included maintaining and controlling the budget, managing personnel, and contracts for the Engineering Department. Created, revised and administered contracts, reports and inventory and research data for the laundry department. Experienced Federal Acquisition Regulations/Veterans Administration Acquisitions Regulations (FAR/VAAR) to create services contracts; understand the principles of the entire procurement process to do source selection, price justification, cost analysis, subcontract award and administration; document procurement files in accordance with company procedures and FAR/VAAR.

1983-1990 1999-2013 U.S Army Logistics Sergeant (Various locations International domestic) Held positions such as 1St Sergeant, Platoon Leader, Squad Leader and Section Sergeant, responsible for 40-50 soldiers well-being, training, and combat readiness to included weapons qualification, physical fitness, war-fighter training and job level skills training.

2013 U.S Army Reserves, Senior Food Service/Logistics Manager Retired, Feb 2013

EDUCATION

Trident University, International Cerritos, CA, Business Administration Cum Laude, B.S. June 2004

Trident University International Cerritos, CA International Business, Cum Laude, M.B.A. Sep 2010

AWARDS

Outstanding Performance Cash Awards Department of Veterans Affairs, Annually (1992-2000)

TAP Monetary Awards, Northrop Grumman Corporation 200*-****-****

ES Rewards Northrop Grumman Corporation June 08, July 08, October 2011

U.S. Army Awards:

National Defense Service Medal W/Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Commendation Medal (w/ 2 Bronze OLC), NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (3), Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, California Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Ribbon (w/ 2 Bronze Diamond Devices), California Service Medal (w/1 Silver Redwood Cluster)

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