Supply Chain Manager

Kevin Loop

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Supply Chain/Purchasing

Analytical, decisive, and results focused supply chain leader with a

verifiable track record of progressive growth and experience in the

planning and execution of strategic and tactical operations, material

planning, inventory management, and production control processes with

strong P&L management, quality systems, leadership, and organizational

development skills. Highly disciplined and resourceful team leader with the

exceptional capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage

competing priorities with ease while achieving organizational and customer

objectives. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire

confidence at all organizational levels and motivate teams with diverse

backgrounds.

. Energetic and inventive self-starter known for my innate ability to

apply a deep understanding and hands-on experience in the analysis and

implementation of supply chain processes vital to cost reduction and

bottom-line profit improvement.

. Proven success in the development of sound policies and practices that

ensures that the company's financial, business and customer service

objectives are achieved.

. Demonstrated track record of progressive career development and

increasing levels of responsibility in high technology and semi-

conductor industries.

. Recognized for outstanding leadership, analytical, and communication

skills with the ability blend short term and long-term

accountabilities and objectives.

. Verifiable track record of success in a broad range of material

planning, inventory management, and SAP implementation, achieved

through effective leadership and project management skills.

. Extensive experience in the development and execution of programs to

ensure the maximum utilization of logistical resources; qualified in

planning, development, monitoring, and analyzing overall program for

maximum results.

. Proven record of restructuring operations and staff functions with

measurable results in enhanced productivity, cost reduction, and

costing and product structure development.

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain Operations Purchasing Production Planning & Control

Forecasting

Budget & Financial Management Production Management Program Management

Subcontractor Management Operational Streamlining Contract Negotiations

Professional Experience

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Sunnyvale, CA Sep/2012 - Dec/2014

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative

systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR,

and logistics and modemization to government and commercial customer

worldwide.

Supply Chain Manager

. Significantly improved customer on-time delivery performance by

reducing procurement and supplier cycle time, resulting in a 98% on-

time performance rating.

. Reduced material spending by 15% by developing aggressive target

pricing for procurement.

. Improved material forecast accuracy by 35%, allowing for enhanced

material control over inventory.

. Developed overall procurement strategy for multimillion dollar

projects, taking into consideration quality, pricing, lead times,

supplier support.

. Developed supplier rating system which led to the implementation of

annual supplier award system.

. Negotiated supplier contracts which included quality, delivery, costs,

and warranty requirements.

. Participated in proposals to win government contracts. Point person

for Supply Chain.

SHEATHING TECHNOLOGIES INC., Morgan Hill, CA May/2012-Sep/2012

Sheathing Technologies makes probe covers for ultrasound procedures in the

medical industry

Operations Manager

Overall responsibility for Purchasing, Sourcing, Inventory Control,

Production Control and Warehousing.

. Implemented Inventory Control system using Quickbooks Inventory

Control software.

. Reconfigured the warehouse which significantly improved efficiencies

in order picking.

. Reduced contract labor cost by 15% by renegotiating contract terms.

. Decreased lead times on critical materials at no increased cost by

providing accurate forecasts to major suppliers.

. Implemented supplier score cards thereby improving supplier

performance and relations.

MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, Sunnyvale, CA 1999 - 2011

Maxim makes highly integrated analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. For

fiscal 2011, Maxim reported revenue of approximately $2.5 billion.

Supply Chain/Purchasing Manager

Provided operational oversight and strategic direction over supply chain

and procurement operations, managing a portfolio of ten assembly

subcontract manufacturers, accountable for an annual spend of $160 million

and for sustaining an annual production volume of three billion units.

. Led successful contract negotiations with vendors leading to a 20%

reduction in assembly spending.

. Significantly improved customer on-time delivery performance by

reducing door-to-door assembly time by 33% and sustaining a 95%

assembly on-time performance rating.

. Reduced operating costs and average of 5% annually, translating into

an $8 million cost savings per year.

. Drove operational efficiencies allowing for an increase in annual

assembly capacity from 500 million units to 3 billion units, providing

a crucial element to the company's ability and success in achieving

annual revenue targets.

. Improved forecast accuracy by 30%, enabling significant improvement in

excess and obsolete inventory management at the package detail level

allowing for increased on-time delivery performance to customers.

FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL, San Jose, CA 1998-1999

Flextronics is an electronics manufacturing services provider that offers

servicers to original equipment manufacturers (OEM). It also provides

supply chain, packaging, and transportation services throughout the world.

Program Manager

Led and managed client relations and account management functions with

direct responsibility for driving increased revenue growth, maintaining

extreme levels of customer satisfaction and account retention for multiple

accounts generating $5 million per month in revenue. Worked closely with

customers to establish and enforce mutually beneficial material management,

delivery, and inventory control procedures that control costs and drive

increased revenues.

. Successfully improved customer on-time delivery performance from 95%,

contributing to improved customer account payables to 30 days or less.

. Spearheaded improved material procurement and inventory control

procedures providing a 3% cost reduction in material purchases and

reducing excess inventory to 3% of revenue.

ALPHATEC ELECTRONICS, Santa Clara, CA 1996-1998

Alphatec was once recognized as the world's second largest independent

provider of semiconductor-related manufacturing services.

Planning Manager

Direct oversight and responsibility for the management of day-to-day

planning functions for both U.S. and offshore factory locations, developing

accurate and effective material forecasting procedures and methods to

optimize inventory levels while minimizing expenses. Implemented

performance reporting procedures and tracking mechanisms to monitor and

track factory performance and maximize capacity utilization.

VLSI TECHNOLOGY, San Jose, CA 1990-1996

VLSI core business is in the asic integrated circuit technology. One of

the world's largest suppliers in this arena.

Account Manager

Provided operational oversight and strategic direction over supply chain

and procurement operations, managing a portfolio of three assembly and test

subcontract manufacturers.

. Significantly improved customer on-time delivery performance from 70%

to 90%.

. Improved forecast accuracy by 30%, enabling significant improvement in

excess and obsolete inventory management at the package detail level

allowing for increased on-time delivery performance to customers.

Raytheon Semiconductor, Sunnyvale, CA 1988-1900

Raytheon's core business is in producing integrated circuits for the

trident II missle.

Production Manager

Managed the day to day activities of the assembly production line.

Supervised up to 50 people.

. Reduced overall cycle times by incorporating lean manufacturing

concepts.

. Improved overall yields by 30% by installing problem/cause resolution

teams.

. Enhanced line worker efficiencies by implementing measurement systems

at each operation.

Education & Professional Development

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education

California State Teaching Credential

Professional Training

Supervisory & Management Training Certificate

Simulation Software for Production Planning & Operations

Intermediate & Advanced Training, MS Excel & MS Word

Certified ISO 9000 Auditor

Negotiation Seminars

Project Management Seminars

SAP/Comets/Promise ERP systems

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