Supply Chain Manager

Alfred Akira Kotomori

*** ***** *** ***** **., Unit 505, Los Angeles, California 90012

Cell: 510-***-**** / e-mail: ******.********@*********.***

Professional Summary

Extremely dedicated and detail-oriented Procurement/Commodity Specialist, Supply Chain Management,

Business Analyst, and Consultant with excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiation and communication skills. Diverse background includes trade regulations, global procurement management, supply chain management, budgeting, logistics, cost savings, relationship management, and legal aspects of purchasing, supplier evaluation, new product implementation, marketing development, quality improvement, OEM account management, and leadership for both Aerospace and High Technology Electronics IT industry.

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Over 20 year experience as Supply Chain Management and Business Analyst in Information Technology implemented SAP platform lean manufacturing and JIT (just in time), process systems.

Proven consulting skills with emphasis on business process reviews and requirements definition. Ability to acquire a good understanding of the problem domain rapidly.

10 year experience as a Business Analyst / Consultant. This experience includes understanding business strategy, templates, document business processes, extensive requirements gathering and analysis and the creation and executing of test plans, cases and scripts.

Hand on experience in developing large scale of Third Party Logistics (3PL).

Developed annual cost savings programs and implemented business strategies that directly affect company financial results and growth plan.

Developed advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short and long term savings targets.

Evaluated supplier capabilities and established sources for new technologies and new markets dictated by business requirements.

Responsible for managing Asian and American OEM/ODM manufacturers and Supplier Relationships (procurement of electronics, hardware / software and Aerospace products).

Developed and managed supplier development plans and Master Agreements with key suppliers.

Implemented and executed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Documentation, Internal Control Assessment and Metrics.

Computer skill – PC & Mac (Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express) and MRP BaaN, MFG-Pro, PCMRP, SAP & Lean Manufacturing.

Working knowledge of Export / Import regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) with US Dept. of Defense and ITAR.

Fluent Japanese and English (read, write and speak).

Professional Experience

Northrop Grumman Corporation December 2008 ~ Present

Procurement Analyst III, Aerospace Systems Division - Job Rotation to El Segundo, California

August 2012 thru Present

Procurement Analyst III as Senior Buyer, duties include; compiling and analyzing statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products for the Complex Machine Parts and Sheet Metal, Analyzing vendors operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviewing proposals, negotiating prices, selecting or recommending suppliers, analyzing trends, following up on orders placed, verifying delivery approving payment, negotiate long terms agreement (LTA) and maintaining necessary records. Assist the department team during internal audit, in order to complete and document PO packages in accordance to procurement process and procedure, peer review, and mentoring others Senior and Junior buyers, Analyzing quarterly supplier score card and make necessary recommendation for improvement of supplier performance. Compiling all DFAR, FAR, and ITAR regulation.

Northrop Grumman Corporation, San Diego, California December 2008 thru August 2012

Aerospace Systems Division

Subcontracts Administrator III as Senior Buyer, duties include; compiling and analyzing statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products for Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Valves, AC Hydraulic Generator, and Fans and establish price objectives and manufacturing processes. Analyzing vendors operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviewing proposals, negotiating prices, selecting or recommending suppliers, analyzing trends, following up on orders placed, verifying delivery approving payment, and maintaining necessary records. Analyzing quarterly supplier score card and make necessary recommendation for improvement of supplier performance. Compiling all DFAR, FAR, and ITAR regulation.

Independent Business Analyst / Consultant November 2000 ~ November 2008

Vought Aircraft Industries Inc., (Contract) Hawthorne, California March 2008 ~ November 2008

Purchasing Agent, Aero Space Industry

Neutrogena a Johnson & Johnson Company (Contract) July 2007 ~ March 2008

Los Angeles, California

Business Analyst, Health Care Industry

Solectron Corporation (Contract) Milpitas, California June 2006 ~ June 2007

Senior Supply Chain Manager, IT Industry

Hewlett Packard Company (Contract) Houston, Texas January 2005 ~ June 2006

Procurement Program Manager/Business Analyst, IT Industry

Goldtouch Technologies, Inc. (Contract) Irvine, California September 2002 ~ July 2003

Business Analyst /Consultant IT industry

Chevron / Texaco IT Company (Contract) San Ramon, California April 2002 ~ September 2002

Business Analyst/ Project Coordinator IT Industry

VA Linux Systems, Inc., (contract) Fremont, California June 2001 ~ September 2001

Senior Commodity Manager, IT Industry

Sticknetworks, Inc., (Contract) San Jose, California March 2001 ~ June 2001

Procurement Specialist, IT Industry

Red Jade, Inc. (Contract) Palo Alto, California November 2000 ~ March 2001

Global Supply Chain Manager, IT Industry

8 year experience as Supply Chain Management, Business Analyst and Consultant in the Information Technology implemented SAP platform lean manufacturing and JIT (just in time), system process and documentation.

Proven consulting skills with emphasis on business process reviews and requirements definition. Ability to acquire a good understanding of the problem domain rapidly.

Hand on experience in developing large scale of Third Party Logistics (3PL) and implemented JIT process with suppliers - SOI (Supplier Own Inventory).

Coordinated activities with customer on scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program new product implementation. Developed material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer progress. Utilized models for determining material delivery dates provided by purchasing to support the production plan while avoiding excess inventory positions.

Interface with purchasing and suppliers to expedite critical parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory. Analyzed forecasts, weekly commitment, delivery time and current inventory. Perform excess inventory analysis monthly and determine causes and corrective actions for excess inventory situations. Coordinated disposition of excess material and facilitated sale/disposal of unusable material to replenish safety stock levels.

Demand & Supply planning; Synchronized the supplier, manufacturing, distribution and customer links in the supply chain to maximized client’s operational effectiveness. Utilized strategies to optimize supply sources, production capabilities and materials for the notebook and personal computer.

Handled Contract Management, evaluation and negotiations.

Supply Chain Strategy; Altered the organization’s competitive positioning by realigning, redefining, and rebuilding its extended supply chain.

Implemented and executed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation, Internal Control Assessment / Metrics, Cost initiative, Internal Standards of Procedure, Semi-Annual Budgets, Quarterly Commodity Review and Risk Management Contingency Plan Report; arranged annual Worldwide Supplier Summit and Awards event.

Implemented / executed RoHS compliance to meet the EMEA and North American environmental requirements.

Responsibilities included developing strategic initiatives to reduce production costs and minimize production time as well as developing transition plans for New Product Implementation (NPI) and End of Life (EOL) activities.

Utilized Japanese and English language skills to negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers to expedite just-in-time delivery for a potential customer.

Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, California February 1999 ~ November 2000

Global Supply Base Manager, IT Industry

Philips Mobile Computing Group / Philips Consumer Communication May 1997 ~ February 1999

Campbell & Fremont, California

Senior Procurement Agent & Senior Buyer, IT Industry

Kokusai Electric of America, Inc., San Jose, California September 1995 ~ May 1997

Manager, Production Strategy, IT Industry

Selected to manage global supply of manufacturing peripheral for a major computer manufacturer.

Responsibilities included maintaining supply chain, determining advance purchasing, outsourcing OEM manufacturing, developed supplier qualification programs, established Master Purchasing Agreement plan with legal department.

Additional responsibilities included developing strategic partnerships and logistics 3PL (Third Party Logistics) with suppliers to incorporate just-in-time delivery procedures. Managed the protection of the intellectual Property Rights in regards to approved suppliers.

Utilized Japanese and English bilingual skills in business negotiations to obtain best price and quality form suppliers, working with suppliers and internal legal counselors to draft licensing and mutually beneficial agreement.

Expedited materials supply to meet just-in-time delivery demands for a major European, Middle Eastern, Asian and North American customers saved a crucial business relationship.

Researched / refined methods to improve mass production processes, quality improvement and tooling; achieved cost reductions with suppliers.

EDUCATION

City College of San Francisco - San Francisco, California

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

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