Supply Chain Manager

Anthony Walker (***)-***-****_Home-San Diego,

Ca.

***.***********@***.***

Director Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Integration, Program Management

Group

P&L-Budget Responsibility/Infrastructure Development/Sourcing

Selection/Supply Chain Performance-System/M&A /Outsourcing/Cost

Reduction/Key Technology Integrator

A results-oriented, experienced professional, dedicated in resolving

business challenges geared to meeting company objectives by developing

global sourcing mission. My ability to quickly establish credibility and

bridge gap between business teams and strategic sourcing groups in

conjunction with collaborative partnering has consistently led to supply

chain streamline, reduction in product cost, higher efficiency, tighter

procedural controls and improved company margins.

My diverse experience for yr over yr material/labor cost reduction through

the utilization of "Lean-

Six-Sigma techniques" within manufacturing, improved material planning

systems, warehousing /transportation logistics, contract/regulatory

compliance, ethics and improved global product distribution efficiencies.

- Strategic thinker developing, empowering and motivating diverse and

highly efficient teams.

-Maximizing existing sourcing and supply chain relationships and

developing partnering collaborations.

-Align global sourcing base with strategic alliances and streamlining

of key supply chain network.

-Assessing technology deficiencies, material planning systems,

warehousing and distribution systems,

while implementing innovative solutions resulting in maximum

efficiencies throughout network.

Specific skill sets include quality/product integrity, supply chain

/commodity management application complimented with project/program

management skill set. Hands-on capability relative to implementation and

execution of "Lean" manufacturing process, systems with driven leadership

to accomplish task.

Education- BS (1976)- Business Management/Industrial Engineering University

of Illinois, Champaign, IL, Maynard Institute of Technology (1978),

Charlotte, NC, IE Certification II, "Time Measurement"

United Technologies Corporation via Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2000)

Hartford Ct, Leadership III/Program Management (PMC)

Selected

Capabilities

- Strategic thinker utilizing key program/project management skill-set in

support of overall business model includes, engineering design to cost,

supply chain/commodity management, supplier performance, low cost sourcing,

and material systems integration.

-Key problem solver while endorsing lean manufacturing, six-sigma, i.e.,

single piece flow lines, kitting, warehousing-storage/retrieval (JIT),

quality assurance-certification development and execution within key

internal and external (supply chain) operational systems.

- Highly articulate having an extensive ability to develop and manage

complex contract obligations, purchase order placement, financial terms and

conditions and key knowledge and understanding protecting intellectual

properties rights within the service segment of the business.

-Significant team player/coach that works well with cross functional

disciplined inside/outside organization and have excellent presentation

skills that are necessary to monitor and control program milestones.

Career

History

Consulting w/Small Business Ventures & Aerospace Industry, 2011- Present,

(Southern California specific targeted business base).

Senior Manager-Strategic Sourcing collaboration with various business

ventures as well as private consulting with larger aerospace company with

specific defined program/project management objectives.

United Technologies Corporation (UTC), Pratt & Whitney Division, 1990-2010

East Hartford, Connecticut

Senior Manager-Partnerships & Strategic Sourcing; involved in managing all

aspects of the companies supply chain and manufacturing process for

specific commodities. Ensured that core manufacturing and supply chain

capabilities meet or exceeded all requirements for cost, quality and

customer expectations. Developed global business partnering through new

business which including revenue sharing, production off-load of

manufacturing design and production transfer capability.

Group Manager III-Merger & Acquisitions/New Business Development; business

relationship & contractual development, execution of initial purchase order

placement/letters of intent for partnering, establish and oversee all cost,

manufacturing, quality and delivery requirements through hardware

procurement. Through teaming, assist in the development and implementation

of a "Toyota Production System" for all domestic/international partner/

supply chain. Developed and executed strategic business alliances, M&A for

production and aftermarket business through partnering and/or construction

of new/acquired overhaul facilities within required support regions.

Goodrich Aerospace Corporation, (now merged with UTC) - San Diego &

Riverside, California 1979-1990

Program Manager-Aircraft Engine Systems; lead global program requirements

for specific engine system products, including design to cost

/manufacturing, quality and delivery of engine systems and associated

products. Overall responsibilities included component and part source

selections within the organization (make/buy), development of manufacturing

process(s) governing global tooling, production methods and associated

manufacturing criteria, including quality/airworthiness and final product

delivery.

Manager-Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering; time/motion studies which

included establishing product cost, manufacturing methods and process

development/ improvements, design and manufacture of tooling and

facility/equipment requirements. Low-cost sourcing and manufacturing

relocation and 3rd party oversight.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation (The Boeing Co) - St Louis, Mo 1978-1979

Senior Engineer-Aircraft Manufacturing; Industrial/Manufacturing

Engineering Methods, global material logistics for packing, transportation

worldwide, warehousing, retrieval and distribution of component hardware in

support of aircraft build and final delivery.

Special Interest- National Management Association former Chapter President,

Junior Achievement Advisor, United Way of Connecticut P&W- Section Leader,

membership in National Purchasing Society Tri-State Association Group, and

willing participate each year in volunteering with the greater San Diego,

Ca./Hartford, Ct. County Food Bank & Holiday Cooking programs.

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