Gerald Reid

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OVERVIEW

Extensive knowledge of a variety of products, processes and quality tools. Deep understanding of electronics and mechanical products. Experienced with multi-faceted projects requiring internal and external cross-functional resources to complete overall goals. Adept in managing across a wide range of people, products and services. Developed and maintained pricing strategies, quality plans, business relationships from customer and supplier positions. CORE COMPETENCIES

Customer Development, Quotes & Cost Responses Contract Development & Review Communications Quality & Failure Analysis Engineering Product Development & Sustaining Engineering Process Development and Adherence PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ITRON, Austin, TX 02/2018 - 06/2023

Senior Contract Manufacturing Procurement Manager

Managed the overall relationship with a strategic manufacturing partner.

Completed quarterly pricing updates to ensure price updates were current, and leveraged both Itron’s prices and the contract manufacturing pricing. Average quarterly spends of $16 million. Peak cost reduction driven reached 6% quarter-over-quarter.

Negotiated contracts, as required.

Senior Procurement Manager

Set up a return process for PCBA failures at the Waseca manufacturing site to our manufacturing partners. FOXCONN, Austin, TX 08/2012 - 02/2018

Director of Enterprise Products / Site Manager

Provided overall account management, supporting a $2B account.

Managed multiple areas, including Sales, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources and General Office Management.

Oversaw all Enterprise products from early engineering engagement through warranty periods.

Served as primary escalation point for any issues within the account. CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, Austin, TX 09/2009 - 08/2012 Director Electro-Mechanical Products

Charged with product design and development.

Performed strategic sourcing for components and testing resources, including initial assessments and supplier qualifications.

Developed joint partnerships with key product suppliers (PDUs, Consoles and KVM Switches).

Delivered technical sales support.

Charged with ensuring product quality and overseeing test development. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

FOXCONN, Austin, TX, Director of Sales and Engineering DELL COMPUTER INC, Austin, TX, Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Various Locations, Texas, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineer and Manager, Repair and Maintenance Manager, SMT Supervisor, Assembly Supervisor, Shift Manager, Hazmat Coordinator EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts

SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, San Marcos, TX