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Kasey J. Plante

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Colchester, CT 06415

314-***-****

ad1i33@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/kasey-plante/a6/933/339/

Cost-cutting Supply Chain Director with over 20 years in global strategic sourcing, lean manufacturing, supply chain management, and cost improvements using the six sigma tools. Accomplished Sales Director with a track record of securing and increasing sales for new and existing contracts, substantially increasing profitability using thorough preparation, aggressive negotiation skills and operational analysis. Focused on improving on time delivery, sales and operations planning (SOP), to ensure customer relations, responsiveness and scorecard metrics are achieved. Public Relations Representative for Small Businesses in Connecticut promoting Manufacturing. Education

MBA, Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2005 MSM, Master of Science in Management, Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT 2002 BA, Business Management, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT 1998 Employment History

McCay Tool & Engineering- Division of P4G 2/1/22- Current Director of Business Development

• Onboarded 2 new Aerospace companies within 2 months creating an additional 5M to the company portfolio.

• Lead and facilitated a new Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP) to develop a synchronized approach to the sales forecast and production line.

• Established a six-sigma approach towards standard work with Supply Chain, Production and Business Development for new and existing orders to maintain complete compliance for FAA and ITAR requirements and offering the customer a best value product.

• Represented Business Development on the Board of Directors Quarterly meeting

• Continued to grow a global relationship with Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) for product-based engineering services and Supply Chain Cost Reduction Applications 2

Infosys Limited 8/2021-2/1/2022

Supply Chain Engagement Manager

• Secured >50 new sales leads focusing on Supply Chain Verticals within the company for Aerospace & Defense and Industrial Customers

• Lead and facilitated all Customer calls focusing in Supply Chain, IOT, Engineering Services, AI applications and Live Digital Command Center applications

• Lead Council Member for the AIA (Aerospace Industries Association) representing Infosys as a Supply Chain Expert

• Represented the Executive Boards on the importance of Supplier Diversity

• Continued to grow a global relationship with Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) for product-based engineering services and Supply Chain Cost Reduction Applications

• Developed a customer focused global sourcing strategy for the Aerospace & Defense Sector divisions, implemented necessary tools utilizing lean manufacturing to create customer savings of 3% year over year through productivity and cost reductions.

Alpha Q, Inc. (AQI) 1/2018- 8/2021 Director

of Sales and Supply Chain

• Secured new sales to the top line, accounting for an additional $10M in revenues over 5 years.

• Each year successfully wining several new Sikorsky parts on various programs maintaining our Elite Supplier Status three years in a row.

• Brought on a new account with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) which established a new vendor code and advanced AQI’s growth with another Aerospace OEM. This accomplishment achieved 8 new part numbers and a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with P&W.

• Solely negotiated the first end-of life contract (EOL) for AQI with Rolls-Royce valuing $34M over 10 years or until the EOL programs. Successfully obtaining new terms for raw material price protection.

• Developed a robust supply chain strategy, supplier scorecards and a roadmap for supplier development focusing on strategic KPI’s, DPPM and cost of poor quality.

• Wrote and executed all the Terms and Conditions for AQI to be flowed to each sub-tier supplier in the supply chain.

• Solely responsible for maintaining all aerospace required credentials, International Trades Arms Regulations

(ITAR), export controls and all DO/DX rated orders.

• Work with local and state delegates on issues within Connecticut such as workforce development, apprenticeships, and healthcare. Participated and lead focus group at local high schools emphasizing the importance of Manufacturing within CT.

• Leadership Council Member on the NSBA (National Small Business Association)

• Formal public speaking to large organizations, through manufacturing networks, live television interviews and marketing mediums.

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Larsen and Tubro (L&T) Technology Services Limited 2015- 12/2017 Program Director Sales and Operations

• Developed a global relationship with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) and L&T for product- based engineering services.

• Managed the UTC account for L&T responsible for $10B in spend focusing on the aerospace divisions of UTC.

• Achieved a new account with P&W establishing a new vendor code and awarded 6 purchase orders within 4 months valuing $1M in revenue over 2 years.

• Developed a customer focused global sourcing strategy for all UTC divisions. Implemented necessary tools utilizing lean manufacturing to create customer savings of 3% year over year through productivity and cost reductions.

Stanley Black and Decker (SBD), New Britain, CT 2013-2014 Corporate Head Quarters 8/13– 12/14

Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Manage, negotiate, and execute global agreements for various product/non-product commodities worldwide, at all Stanley Black and Decker (SBD) facilities. Responsible for all purchasing agreements', sourcing decisions, and contract solutions.

• Responsible for non-product commodities including Fleet, Travel, IT, Paper and Temporary Labor.

• Negotiated and secured savings for product-based commodities including plastics and raw materials. Worked closely with engineering to redesign a thermoplastic saving $500K in 6 months through reverse engineering.

• Negotiated a long-term agreement for a product line manufactured in Asia which will reduce manufacturing and logistics costs of $2M through contract-based logistics and preferred providers.

• Continuous tracking of market trends and market conditions including exchange rate, inflation, escalation, and geographical trends

• Lead RFQ process from initial supplier bidding, supplier comparison results using Dun & Brad Street analysis, cost comparison, supplier relationship, logistics and market analysis to strategically contract the quoted commodity.

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United Technologies Corporation (UTC), Hartford, CT 1998-2013 CCS, Climate, Controls, Security 5/11 – 8/13

Global Sourcing Manager, HVAC Systems

• Global Sourcing Manager responsible for all of Asia, Europe and the US to secure low-cost sourcing opportunities, strategic relationships with customers and suppliers to maximize productivity within various commodities including non-product commodities as well as product.

• Responsible for over $200M in spend with year over year productivity improvement of 5%. Worked directly with engineering for opportunities on material conversion of metals to plastics to reduce weight and cost.

• Developed a procedure to streamline supplier contracts reducing internal process time from six weeks to two weeks using the Six Sigma tools.

• Coordinated cost reduction initiatives for 2012-2013 securing over $2M in productivity while also establishing a 3-year plan to maximize additional savings for the corporation.

• Managed direct and indirect resin suppliers for plastics, insulation and batteries globally. Key objectives include: cost reduction, cross-divisional leverage, supply assurance, and continuous improvement through LTA’s and Non-LTA purchases. (Long Term Agreement) Pratt and Whitney- F100-220 Program Office 5/10 – 5/11 Project Manager, Business Development Solutions

• Coordinated an Industrial Participation Plan for the F135 partner countries. Lead negotiator with Israel and Turkey to establish a $1B plan securing procurement activity and low-cost sourcing.

• Co-led a warranty recovery package with the Moroccan government and the P&W Country Manager

• Responsible for co-leading an Industrial Participation Plan with Japan to support in-country production of the F135 engine.

• Developed a proposal for our US Joint Program Office on a Singapore Proposal requesting a special study to be done within the country.

Pratt and Whitney- F100-220 Program Office 3/09 – 5/10 F100-220 Program Manager

• Responsible for leading the Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT), accountable for all F15 and F16 fighter jets around the world

• Led the F100-220 engine program working directly with the United States Air Force on sustainability, life enhancement projects and engine Average Time on Wing (ATOW)

• Lead presenter for 23 Nations at various Air Force Bases on the F15 and F16 fighter jet engines

• Coordinated technical teams to investigate engine mishaps and worked directly with the logistics organization to communicate a global message to our customers 5

Pratt and Whitney- Joint Strike Fighter Program Management Office (JSF) 5/03 – 3/09 Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) F135 Proposal Manager

• Responsible for all proposal submittal in response to US government request for proposal (RFP) of JSF F135 engines (Joint Strike Fighter Engines) to support the US Air Force, Marines and Navy requirements.

• Coordinated and managed all proposal requirements including Hamilton Sundstrand requirements and Rolls Royce requirements necessary to complete a proposal submittal.

• Responsible for managing internal costs associated with proposal submittal.

• Driving towards Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) practitioner level to lead efforts in cost reductions and lean implementing standard work and best practices.

• Negotiated and closed the first four proposals with the US government for the JSF program

• Familiar with FARS, DFARS, ISO-9001 and AS9100 to meet government requirements for the DCMA and DCAA government entities on cost and pricing data

• Coordinated a Kaizen event with the Joint Program Office (JPO) in Washington, DC to minimize the time it takes to submit a proposal to the US Government.

• Achieved $100M in savings through international sourcing negotiations. Pratt and Whitney- World Wide Procurement 12/98- 5/03 Supply Chain Manager- Raw Material

• Responsible for managing UTC’s and P&W’s relationships with major raw material mill suppliers. Implemented supply strategy addressing direct and sub-tier procurements valued more than $40M.

• Responsible for P&W’s Distribution Metals Agreements, which account for raw material sheet, plate, tube and bar direct purchases. Established LTA’s with 3 key suppliers in 2003 saving over $250K over a 3-year period while also managing inventory levels and kitting of tooling within the warehouse.

• Co-Negotiated a long-term agreement with the Airfoils Commodity Team which will save P&W $8M in production and development costs over the life of the GP7000 program.

• Successfully completed a core-leadership rotational programing in Operations/Supply Chain learning the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Procurement, Negotiating and Operations Planning. This core program led to increased advancement within the company. 6

Accomplishments and Recognitions

National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council Member- since 2018 American Marketing Association (AMA)- Since 2018

Public Relations:

Supporting Alpha Q, Inc Expansion, 2018, Fox 61 News United Technologies-Small Business Administration Conference, 2018, WTNH Channel 8 United States and Australia Mateship Defense Trade Summit, 2018, WICH, WTNH and 98.7 WNLC Office of the Secretary of State Space Trade Summit, 2019, Fox 61 Featured in the Canadian- Connecticut Fact Sheet, 2020 Promoting Manufacturing in Connecticut High Schools, 2019, 2020, Fox 7

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