Manager Supply Chain

CHARLIE McDONALD

*** *** *’ Este #***, Delray Beach FL 33445 (relocating to TX)

C: 210-***-****

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CAREER PROFILE

Dynamic, highly motivated, and action oriented professional with 12 years experience seeking a position with

an organization that welcomes initiative and demands excellence in consistently meeting business objectives and

exceeding standards. Offering an exceptional ability to work under high pressure, rock solid leadership and

management acumen, and a proven ability to excel in various fields including logistics and finance.

EDUCATION

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, NEELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Fort Worth, TX

MBA General Management/Supply Chain

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, Kent, OH

BA, English December 1999

EXPERIENCE

KILFROST INC., Boca Raton, FL

May 2014-Present

Purchasing Manager-Americas Division

Directs all functions related to the purchase of direct & indirect spend for Kilfrost Americas ($40mm)

Oversees required purchasing processes (e.g. contracts, POs, and requisitions for supplies, equipment,

conference requests, bids for potential commodities, supplies, equipment and services, etc.) for the purpose

of acquiring necessary resources to support the operation.

Created new freight carrier contracts, consolidating spend from 10 to 3 carriers and allowing for greater

operational efficiencies.

Negotiated multiple blending & storage facility contracts which added capacity that will allow for a 45%

savings on production costs as well as split equipment costs and rebate structures.

Participated in Kilfrost sales negotiations & contracts including pricing & proposals, & presentation

AMERICAN AIRLINES, Fort Worth, TX

Manager- Strategic Alliances, Europe & Africa December 2010- April 2014

Design and implement American's alliance strategy in Core Europe & Africa. Manage all aspects of

assigned airline partnerships, including evaluating the performance of current agreements.

Identifies plans and negotiates new cooperative marketing, codeshare and frequent flyer agreements with

other airlines - overseeing their implementation and operation.

Collect and analyze large data sets in Excel from a wide range of domestic and foreign sources such as

Cognos, EZX & SQL to support the strategic direction and partnership valuations utilizing market data,

yields, loyalty programs, and revenue management data.

Identify and execute other initiatives that enhance the value derived for AA from its partners.

Monitor the political, economic and social trends, as well as competitive alliances, which may impact

American's international operations and partnerships.

Sr. Commodity Manager- Supply Chain/Procurement,

Global Airport Services Caribbean/South America/Mexico

Manage the commercial relationship between AA and airport services providers for the South

American/Mexican/ Caribbean markets which was formerly two separate desks, developed strategies to

mitigate inflation in the region, monitor country specific market and economic trends to ensure supplier

performance.

Negotiated Airport Handling contracts & contractual terms consisting of Ground Handling, Passenger

Service, Security, Maintenance and various other labor contracts in multiple countries, each with unique

economic, political and geographic situations. Managed multiple RFP’s, proposals, stakeholders, & vendors

simultaneously.

One of 15 key decision makers during the initial stages of AA’s 2011 bankruptcy, negotiating settlements on

pre-petition invoice amounts owed to ensure continued service from suppliers during the first few critical

months of the Chapter 11 filing.

Negotiated approximately $18 million in savings over the course of 5 year terms through restructured

contracts during the bankruptcy process.

Commodity Manager- Supply Chain/Procurement, Ground Support Equipment- North America

Managed the commercial relationship for Indirect procurement spend category Ground Support Equipment

(GSE) & parts suppliers, develop strategies to achieve process efficiencies and cost reductions, monitor

market and economic trends in international markets & monitor and ensure suppliers performance.

In charge of approximately $50M in Capital purchase spend for AA’s GSE program and negotiate, create, &

manage all contracts & contractual terms within the commodity. Managed multiple RFP’s, proposals,

stakeholders, & vendors simultaneously.

Oversaw the rollout of an entire new fleet of lavatory vacuum units valued at approximately $6 Million

across the 5 cornerstone cities, ensuring on time production/delivery schedules, negotiating contract details

with the supplier, managed training schedules, and coordinated across various departments and stations to

achieve positive results.

Manage main GSE parts supplier to AA with an annual spend of $25-30 M per year, including leading

process improvement initiatives across the 5 cornerstone cities, driving value to the remaining down line

stations, and conflict/relationship management between AA Maintenance & Supply.

Managed the rollup, integration, and implementation of quarterly reporting for Corporate Operation

Purchasing team consisting of 7 members.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE/AIR FORCE RESERVE

Captain /Logistics Readiness Officer, Lackland AFB/Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX 2003-2012

Maintain proficiency in all areas of Logistics Management, including certification in Supply Chain, Fuels,

Distribution (which includes Aeroport Operations, Vehicle Management, Traffic Management & Airlift

Operations)

Time was split 4 years of Active Duty and over 5 years of Active Reserve time in service.

Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Special Handling Section in the 26 Areoport Squadron, a 20 person team that

specialize in Hazmat procedures & preparing cargo that produce unique risks, hazards, and require particular

attention.

In 2011 acted as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of a 60+ person team representing the 26APS through an

Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) audit, demonstrating the full array of operational skillsets necessary

for an Air Force squadron to be compliant in standards and received an Outstanding score.

Air Movement Control Officer, 419 MCB (Movement Control Battalion), Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

Joint service position in support of International Security Forces Afghanistan (ISAF) and Operation

Enduring Freedom

Managed the command and control (C2) & mission scheduling for a fleet of 12 aircraft owned and operated

by Presidential Airways (Blackwater)

Revitalized scheduling process; doubled output from 370K-700Klbs per month-boosted passenger

movements 22%

Maximized aircraft capabilities; enhanced utilization by 33%; efforts mitigated ground convoy usage --

lauded by site manager of Presidential Airways

Awarded NATO Joint Service Medal & Joint Commendation Medal for exceptional service in the

Afghanistan theater

Distribution Flight Commander, 332 ELRS (Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron), Balad, Iraq

Phenomenal leader of a flight of 70+ Airmen; managed a $500 million supply account, led the Air Force’s

first weapons prepositioning saving $3 million/yr, and enabled 8000+ missions at the Department of

Defense’s busiest runway and currently the second busiest airport in the world.

Orchestrated the restructuring of the Transportation Management (TMO) and Supply business units into the

new Distribution Flight, an Air Force first in the Iraq area of responsibility (AOR).

Briefed 332 AEW/CC (2 Star General) & MXG/CC (Colonel) daily on MICAPS and various logistics

matters, aiding in Balad’s strategic planning and operations capability.

Awarded with the Mission Support Group Team of the Month for April, 2008, ELRS Company Grade

Officer (CGO) of the Month for April 2008, and a Commendation Medal for exceptional service in the Iraqi

theater.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certification(s): Completed the Neeley School Six Sigma Green Belt certification course

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