Forward-thinking professional with **+ years of experience in formulating and leading cost effective initiatives throughout all facets of Supply Chain and NPI/Manufacturing Operations, globally. Cradle-to-Grave solutions and executing highly effective sourcing models; maximizing cash flow in start-up environments. Sophisticated strategist providing leadership in Operations, execution of the mission statement, and management of assets in order to maximize ROI within development and production environments. Last 10 years, in a leadership role, yielding ~$157MM in cost reduction activities alone.

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain Management Tactical & Strategic Sourcing Inventory and Asset Management NPI Procurement Strategies Contract Negotiation EOL/EOS Product Management Project Management Team Leadership Operations Risk Management Operations Setup Supplier Relationship & Recovery COGS Management Partner Alliances SAP/Netsuite Setup Start-up Environments P&L Management Operations Leadership Corporate Strategies

Professional History

Redfield Proctor – San Francisco, California Oct. 2017 to March 2018

Environmental Services & Software Technologies

Supply Chain Advisor to CEO (Consultant) - Responsible for Logistics, Financials, and Supply Chain Management

Primary focus was on technical operations planning and implementation with remote teams throughout the U.S. Tracking, adjusting, and maintaining monthly P&L for CEO to present to Board of Directors. Developing and documenting processes for better process efficiency and scalability. Targeting software and hardware technologies to implement at the various stages of company ramp-up. Negotiating and executing supplier and partnership agreements. Developing and maintaining supplier and partner relationships. Work closely with CEO, CFO and General Counsel for all the above activities.

Astral Management – San Francisco, California 2016 to Dec. 2017

Consumer Goods & Technologies

DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS/ Advisor to the CEO (Consultant) - Responsible for NPI, Financials, and SCM Dev

Lead strategy and hands-on implementation of disruptive technology (NPI’s) into a number of consumer goods sectors. Responsible for all supply chain infrastructure development, supplier negotiations, and maintaining supplier relationships. Provided planning-system implementations and ongoing support to scale production. Provided monthly and quarterly financial reporting of all COGS statements, improvements, and ROI projections; worked closely with CFO and CEO to review and adjust strategies in relation to new products, timing, and budgets.

Highlights

Implemented communication and process procedures that supported a 2.5X growth in sales within a 2-month ramp-up period

Reduced COGS, across multiple product lines, by 30% within a 3-month period by implementing tactical and strategic initiatives within in-house production as well as contract manufacturing partners

Developed and implemented KPI’s for both sales and operations activities in order to bring visibility to strategic adjustments; keeping alignment with the corporate mission statement

Meta Company – San Mateo, California 2014 to 2016

Consumer Hardware & Wearable Electronics - Augmented Reality (VR/AR)

DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS / Advisor to the CTO & CEO - Responsible for NPI, Global Operations, and SCM Dev

Lead Global Operations Teams to focus on developing the infrastructure for NPI’s, production, and supply chain management; wearable computer systems and ancillary devices. Responsible for establishing proprietary manufacturing processes, testing metrics, and yield criteria. Planned and implemented sourcing strategies for components and services including pricing, contracts, and SOW’s with all external contract manufacturers, strategic partners, and suppliers. Directly reported to CEO on all quarterly KPI results and budgetary data; Responsible for HW Engineering and Operations Budgets.

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(Meta Company continued) Highlights

Negotiated down NRE, MP BOM Costs and specialized production components by $5.9M (~42% average cost reduction) for low volume (~20k units) production runs.

Secured strategic suppliers, service providers and contract manufacturers to assist executive team with securing B-Round funding and scaling support for production.

Developed, maintained and reported all budgetary strategies in order to implement further cost savings across multiple expense categories

Commerce One – San Francisco Bay Area, California 2012 to 2014

Consumer Electronics Consultation

DIRECTOR of GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING/ Global Savings Initiatives and Supply Chain Management

Developed and lead implementation of global sourcing strategies, operational excellence, and teams for Top Tier Fortune 500 Companies. Report savings performance and targeted results to client’s executive management as well as targeting future opportunities across top spend categories for all business units. Manage global strategic supplier relations and service contracts teams on behalf of the clients.

Highlights

Achieved over $5MM in savings across $11MM in spend for 2013 (~45% cost reduction) for one client and only for their U.S. manufacturing facility.

Savings Performance, for 2014, exceeded 2013 performance numbers throughout all global manufacturing facilities for same client as above. Client target was 25% cost reduction over $18MM in spend categories. Led team to achieve savings (38% average) across all spend categories and across 5 manufacturing facilities globally.

Metaswitch Networks – San Francisco, California 2007 to 2012

Telecommunication Carrier-class VoIP and IMS Services

SR. OPERATIONS DIRECTOR/ Responsible for Strategic Partners and Supplier Operations

Lead development, as liaison for key European and North American suppliers, on sourcing continuity and efficiencies for manufacturing facilities in both London and San Francisco. Minimized product cost losses by effectively managing End-of-Life/End-of-Sale (EOL/EOS) and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) electronics procurement and recovery programs. Optimized success of global administrative staff: supporting sales, procurement, logistics and RMA activities by providing tactical solutions in all operational locations. Responsible for all U.S. and European supplier and partner alliances.

Highlights

Slashed inventory costs 92% (from $11.2MM to $900K) over 2 years for U.S. and UK locations by developing and implementing sourcing strategies to ensure lowest total material and inventory costs, as well as strategic contract negotiations with Tier 1 suppliers and business partners to lowered volume equipment procurement.

Delivered $1.6MM reduction in support costs and 23% (approx. $500K) per year in licensing costs through contract renegotiation with partners, distributors and suppliers in order to consolidate services and licensing.

Nokia – Mountain View, California 2005 to 2007

Multinational Telecommunications & Consumer Electronics

MATERIAL PROGRAMS MANAGER – Enterprise Solutions Division/ Supply Chain Management and E&O Recovery

Maximized cost recovery of assets through collaboration with global manufacturing facilities. Worked closely, with senior management, on new product introductions (NPI), volume production, and procurement programs. Responsible for EOL/EOS and E&O materials within the Global Sourcing Group which was a $620MM spend category. Led efforts to minimize cost of materials (COGS), reduce cycle times and exposure to risk by facilitating communication between overseas contract manufacturers, internal engineering, and global procurement/ purchasing teams.

Highlights

Recovered additional $28MM/year from E&O Materials through strategic redesign of the asset recovery program for the Enterprise Solutions Business Unit. Restructured and updated all processes and documentation to sustain these recovery results.

Academic Achievements and References can be provided upon request

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