OBJECTIVE

To Obtain A Challenging And Rewarding Position As A Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager That Will Allow Me To Utilize And Expand Upon My Extensive And Versatile Procurement And Managerial Knowledge, As Well As, My Engineering Technical Expertise.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Highly Motivated Accomplished Professional With Over 15 Years Specialized Success In Supply Chain And Contract Manufacturing Management.

Proven Negotiation Skills In Driving Down Cost While Mitigating Supply Chain Risk Factors.

Built Solid Relationships With Numerous Major Electronic Component Distributors And Tier 1 Electronic Contract Manufacturers, Both Nationally and Internationally.

My Extensive Technical Electronic Component Knowledge Provides Proven Effectiveness In Efficiently Second Sourcing And Resolving Material Shortages To Keep Volume Production And NPI Builds On Schedule, As Well As, Providing Leverage For Overall Reduction Of Component Cost.

Proficient With Forecast Analysis To Provide Seamless Manufacturing Planning and Minimize Upside Risk, Ensuring Cost Effective And Prompt Delivery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Casa Systems, Andover, Ma. - 2009 to Present (http://www.casa-systems.com/)

Senior Global NPI/Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager (Acting Director):

Provided Crucial, Focused And Determined Guidance And Execution In Forecasting, Planning, Inventory Control, And Supply Chain Management Significantly Contributing To The Successful IPO Of Casa Systems in 2017 (NASDAQ: CASA).

Performed Vital Role In The Growth Of The Company And Annual Revenues, From The $3M OEM Startup Level To A Billion Dollar Company.

Currently Manage Over $100M Annual CM/EMS Spend.

Visited, Evaluated And Qualified Multiple China CM/EMS And Electronic Component Supplier/Vendor Sites.

Organized And Directed The Successful Transition Of Supply Chain And Manufacturing Operations To Mainland China.

Provide Clear Daily Communication, Direction, And Support To Multiple China CM/EMS And Supplier/Vendor Sites.

Successfully Controlled Negotiations To Reduce Labor And Material Costs, Saving Over $20M Annually.

Coordinate All New Product Introduction (NPI) And Volume Production Procurement Activities With Contract Manufactures, Engineering, Planning, And Component Vendors To Ensure Timely And Cost Effective Availability Of High Quality Finished Assembly Inventory.

Assisted Other Cross Functional Groups With Writing And Implementation Of Test Procedures And Assembly Processes To Facilitate Efficiencies Through The Manufacturing Process, Ensuring Higher Quality, Capacity, And On Time Delivery.

Performed Key Role And Conducted Global Team Training In Implementation Of New PLM And ERP Systems.

Direct and Manage Buyer Group and MRO Procurement Personnel. Responsible For All Interviewing, Hiring, And Training for Procurement Personnel.

Provide Rolling Forecast, Build Plan Schedule, And SMT Kit Drop Schedule For All Volume Production And NPI.

Responsible For Supplier Selection And Qualification Process Of Benchmark Electronics And Sanmina. Built Strong Strategic Business Relationships With All Our Manufacturing And Vendor Partners.

Conduct Weekly Meetings With Contract Manufactures To Address Action Items, Component Material Issues, And Planning/Forecast Changes.

Monitor And Rate Performance Of Key Suppliers/Manufactures In Conjunction With Engineering, Quality Assurance, And, Documentation To Ensure Company Goals And Objectives Are Consistently Supported.

Interact Closely With Suppliers, Hardware Engineering, And Quality Assurance (QA) To Resolve Quality Issues For Timely Effective Implementation Of ECO’s.

Assists Cross Functional Teams With Disposition, Resolution, And Logistics Of Non-Conforming Material.

Obtain, Analyzes, And Interpret All Supply Chain Relevant Data To Improve Processes, Ensure Efficient Performance, And To Reduce Costs.

Coordinate Sale And Transfer Of Excess Material Between Contract Manufactures To Mitigate Loss. Monitor And Facilitate Sale Of Obsolete Material.

Assist Accounts Receivable And Accounts Payable (AR/AP) With Resolution Of Any Purchase Order/Invoicing Issues.

Industrial Video And Control, Newton, MA. - 2006 to 2008

Manufacturing / Supply Chain Manager

Managed Procurement of All Required Manufacturing Materials And Equipment Observing Budgetary Limits. Clearly Communicate With Customers And Vendors To Quickly Resolve Production Issues Or Customer Questions. Management Of Entire Manufacturing Process, As Well As, Managing All Related Employee, Inventory, Process, Quality, And Departmental Matters. Establishment And Implementation Of Lean Manufacturing And ESD Practices. Organizing And Scheduling Production Priorities. Responsible For Interviewing, Hiring, Training, Evaluations And Improvement Plans For All Employees. Create Manufacturing Operations And Process Procedures. Work With Engineering Staff On The Development Of Prototype Product And Oversee Work In Progress To Ensure Efficient And Punctual Delivery Time. Provide Additional, Hands-On, Diagnostic Test Support Of IP Based Video Surveillance Systems. Create Functional Test Procedures Ensuring High Quality Product Also Meets Operational Specifications.

Jabil Circuit Inc., Billerica, MA. - 1999 to 2005

Test Engineering And Diagnostic Technician Supervisor

Responsible For Procuring And Expediting All Material For Assembly Repairs, As Well As, All MRO Material. Hired, Supervised and Managed Group Of Over Fifty Engineering Technicians. Managed Daily Production Priorities And Controlled Inventory Through Entire Process In Manufacturing Facility. Played a Vital Role In The Implementation Of Lean Manufacturing Policy. Created Operations Procedure For Entire Group, Ensuring ISO Compliance For Our Department. Responsible For Resolution Of All Staff Issues, Procuring All Equipment And Training Of All Technicians. Provided Hands-On Diagnostic Support By Effectively Diagnosing PC Board Failures. Worked With Customers And Engineering Team On Defect Trend Analysis, As Well As, Creating Effective Solutions And Corrective Actions Of Defect Trends. Worked With Engineering Staff On The Development Of Prototype Product. Operate And Maintain Environmental Stress Simulation Tests. Communicated With Customers On Regular Basis As To The Status Of Test Yields, Diagnostic Operation, WIP Control, Corrective Actions, And Yield Improvement Solutions.

Mack Technologies, Westford, MA. - 1994 to 1999

Test Engineering Technical Group Leader

Management Of Test Group, As Well As, Flow Of Production Through The Test Department Of Manufacturing Facility. Produce Production Quality Reports. Assist Engineering With Development Of Procedures For System Level And Functional Test. Train And Assist Test Operators With Test And Debug Of Circuit Boards. Operate And Maintain Teridyne In Circuit Test Equipment. System Level Test And Functional Test Of Printed Circuit Boards Including, Terabit Routers, Network Switching Routers And Token Ring Product. Trouble Shoot Printed Circuit Boards To Component Level Using Diagnostic Test Equipment. Operate And Maintain Environment Stress Simulation (ESS) System.

EDUCATION

Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA. - 1987 to 1989

Courses In: Business Management, Computer Science, And Professional Writing.

ITT Technical Institute, Framingham, MA. - 1990 to 1993

Degree In: Electronic Engineering Technology

Courses In: Electronic Theory, Solid State Fundamentals, Linear Integrated Circuits, Digital And Computer Theory And Fundamentals Dealing With Microprocessors, Industrial Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers.

CONTINUOIUS INDUSTRY FOCUSED TRAINING & EDUCATION

APICS, CPIM Completion September 2018

Various System Training Such As: SAP, Agile, Microsoft Great Planes ERP, Omnify PLM, Test Analysis And Repair WIP Tracking Systems.

Proficient User Of All MS Office Applications With Excellent Analytical Excel Capabilities.

4 Jennifer Drive, Pelham, NH. 03076 - Phone:978-***-**** - Email: ad1qjp@r.postjobfree.com

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