James C. Cook
**** ********* ***** ( Richardson, TX 75081 ( 206-***-**** (c)
*******@*****.***
Supply Chain Management
Lean Principles ( Six Sigma Green Belt Certified ( Commodity Management (
Negotiations Inventory Control ( Supplier Relationship Management
Subcontract Administration (FAR/DFAR) ( Systems Analysis & Implementation
(MFG, MRP, PO) Program/Project Management ( Strategic Planning ( Budget
Administration (
Professional Experience
Winzer Corp., Plano, TX 2013-2015
Worldwide Distributor of MRO and Maintenance Supplies
Purchasing Director
Responsibility for the fulfillment of 18 warehouses and retail stores in
multiple US locations. Direct buying staff of 20 buyers as well as control
$10 million daily inventory.
Bell Helicopter Co., Fort Worth, TX 2005-2013
Division of Textron Inc., Bell Helicopter manufacturers military ad
commercial helicopters.
Supplier Manager/Supply Chain Management
Direct responsibility for the leadership and oversight of supplier and
material management operations, directing supplier relationship management
functions, performance and quality audits, and quality, cost, and delivery
evaluations for 16 suppliers for Bell Commercial and military programs. Set
up production and repair process for major programs.
. Led contract negotiations and performance improvement initiatives for
major equipment buys valued at $300+ million resulting in a quality
and on-time delivery improvement of 67%.
Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle, WA 2002- 2005
Global Leader in Retail Coffee distribution and sales.
Purchasing Manager/Supply Chain/Store Development
Established, managed, and maintained a global supply chain operation for
the acquisition, procurement, and control of equipment for 11,500 new,
current, and licensed store locations. Team Leader for cross-functional
project teams in the successful implementation of global corporate
equipment strategies to align with operational requirements within the
United States and European markets. Management responsibility for a staff
of eight.
. Slashed spending by $15 million through streamlining operations based
on a detailed analysis of company spending patterns to consolidate
business units and departmental purchasing strategies.
. Collaborated with internal business managers to define sourcing
strategies for global distribution equipment including a breakfast
sandwich program, introduction of a new espresso maker, new water
filtration systems, and global maintenance and spare part contracts.
. Led and oversaw the development and execution of quality improvement
and cost control team projects, establishing supplier performance
measurements and global performance software development.
Intel Corporation, DuPont, WA 2000-2003
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chipmaker with a goal to be the
preeminent provider of semiconductor chips and platforms for the worldwide
digital economy.
Material Program Manager
Drove five projects for the development of high tech work stations to
completion, coordinating all phases of the project life cycle to facilitate
the sale of $70+ million in chip sets; completed projects on time and under
budget.
General Dynamics Corp., Redmond, WA 1998-2000
General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and
expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and
marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technology.
Project Team Lead/Senior Subcontract Administrator
Provided leadership and direction over contract and supplier negotiations
and projects with responsibility for the development of material processes
that drive quality, optimize inventory, and control costs.
Intel Corporation, DuPont, WA 1996-1998
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor chipmaker with a goal to be the
preeminent provider of semiconductor chips and platforms for the worldwide
digital economy.
Material Program Manager
Ensured organizational effectiveness by providing management and guidance
over the establishment of supply chain operational policies for global
supplier sourcing and evaluation; consulted cross-functional teams and
commodity groups to define supplier sourcing strategies and to validate
supplier risk and capacity assessments.
Cook & Associates, Seattle, WA 1994-1996
Independent management consulting firm.
CEO/Owner
Led the planning, development, and execution of multiple consulting
projects in the areas of software implementation, outsourcing, supply chain
management, inventory control, information technology, and transportation.
. Clients include the City of Seattle, Washington, Forbes & Young
Company, Seattle Washington, Assisting You, Seattle, WA, Abernathy
Enterprises, Milwaukee, WI, and Northwest Minority Development
Council, Seattle, WA.
NINTENDO OF AMERICA, INC. - Redmond, WA 1992 - 1996
Purchasing/Planning Manager
. Sourced and managed outsourcing to refurbished game systems resulting in
new sales of $20 million annually.
WA STATE DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION - Seattle, WA 1990-1992
Purchasing Manager / Contracting Officer -Washington State Ferries
Managed staff 10. Legal team of 3 and 7 Buyers
Work with State officials on commodity contracts, fuels, labor contracts,
building contracts, and services.
EMERSON ELECTRIC COMPANY - St. Louis, MO 1987-1989
Project Engineering Manager / IT Lead
Implementation of manufacturing software and new plant start up. Outsource
manufacturing operations for new assemblies.
GE COMPANY, Medical Systems (HealthCare) - Milwaukee, WI 1978-1987
Purchasing- Commodity Manager/ Corporate Lead Negotiator Electronic
Commodities
Managed Staff of 16
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORP. - Springfield, MA 1976-1978
Manager Subcontract/Outsourcing Administration
3M COMPANY - St. Paul, MN 1972-1976
Senior Buyer/Senior Electronic Laboratory Development Technician
Education & Professional Development
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate Studies in Electrical Engineering & Business Administration
Member, University Student Congress, Institute of Technology
Asst. Scout Master Boy Scouts of America
Certifications & Certificates
(Federal Acquisition University ( Six Sigma Green Belt Earned Value
Management Systems (EVMS)
( Project Risk Management ( Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFAR)
( High Performance Leadership ( Continuous Improvement/TQM
Supply Chain Financial Analysis