Supply Chain Quality Assurance

WILLIAM P. TRICHE

Gilbert, AZ • 618-***-**** • ad5wnv@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn

LOGISTICS DIRECTOR/MANAGER/INNOVATOR

Supply Chain Procurement Purchasing Transportation

Dedicated, meticulous, and decisive executive leader offering over 30 years of proven achievements directing all facets of operations; project/program management, financial oversight, logistics, supply chain, national and global distribution, and contract negotiations for governmental, space, and aerospace industries. Leverages excellent cross-functional team management, in the oversight and responsibility of multi-million-dollar budgets, while consistently meeting goals, and overachieving targets. Excels at driving peak productivity through training and mentoring teams, streamlining processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency, and leading complex projects to ensure strong customer satisfaction ratings. Thrives in fast paced, high-volume environments, and construction leadership for distribution hubs, DoD projects, vehicle launches, automation, equipment acquisitions, and military operations. Brings excellent critical thinking, organization, communications, and interpersonal skills, and driving high productivity. Possesses a current Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Project Planning Leading High Performing Diverse Teams Lean Six Sigma Budget Management Inventory Control & Development Contract Negotiations Problem Resolutions Performance Management Quality Assurance Risk Management Budget Strategic Relationships Process Improvements Maintenance Operations Distribution & Production Presentations & Briefings Hazardous Materials Equipment Acquisitions

CAREER BACKGROUND

BLUE ORIGIN, Phoenix, AZ Oct 2022 – Present

Space Systems Development, Space Logistics and Transportation

Defines policies, processes, and program requirements for intermodal logistics to include Earth-to-Space and Space-to-Space locations. Manages all ground distribution & facility support for multiple programs and rocket launch locations supporting space operations and commercial space station business/contracts. Controls and directs budget input and build schedule support to internal/external production operations and launch schedules. Leads and inspires multi-functional teams ensuring effective business alignment and driving efficiencies for business units and Space Logistics functions.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Roy, UT Aug 2020 – Aug 2022

Director, Logistics, Strategic Deterrence Sector Division

Spearheads all procurement and tactical processes to achieve flawless logistics operations across national and international shipping and receiving project requirements. Leads global logistics, top secret movements, rockets, aviation, and directs large teams. Develops and manages budgets, schedules, P&L, capital, and innovative improvement operations. Serves as strategic operations expert, bringing top-tier aerospace and defense involvement.

Key Achievements

Led field services activities; kitting and distribution, hub and spoke operations, inventory management, warehousing priorities, transportation, imports and exports, manufacturing, and production support and IT systems integration.

Designed logistics functions for several business development proposals across advanced space and defense programs.

Served as materials subject matter expert for domestic and international inventory, intermodal transportation, and the simultaneous distribution of space systems to multiple classified locations, simultaneously with other federal agencies.

Directed the Logistics Division, overseeing launch vehicle inventory, support equipment, distribution, transportation, and special equipment valued at over $200M; garnered Transportation Management System for real-time tracking.

Expertly assured mission support through development and execution of interagency policies, conflict resolutions, root cause analysis, and supply chain and intermodal operations working with multi-functional Corporate/Division Teams.

Evaluated and approved nuclear wartime readiness, mission capabilities, compliance observance, and briefed executive team on any forecasted or impending production or classified risk and challenges, contributing resolution options.

Senior Manager, Material Operations, Space Sector, Launch Vehicles (2016 - 2020)

Held responsibility for over $100M in material and parts distribution, launch support, ordinances, transportation activities to assist customers, inventory, budget development and administration, and innovative improvements to procedures. Evaluated data tools for reorder analysis, inventory valuation, obsolete and excess inventory, and managed performance standards

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Key Achievements

Assessed and defined data system tools to streamline reorder analysis, inventory valuation, obsolete/excess inventory, time-sensitive & shelf-life item management, cycle count operations and process performance standards.

Introduced Lean methodology which resulted in a 55% reduction in parts delivery times, modernized equipment acquisition procedures, drove material zoning by Program and revitalized performance metrics.

Cut stockroom obsolete inventory by 9%, and improved cycle count program to integrate with the ERP system.

Collaborated with departmental heads in implementing process improvements, inventory reductions at launch locations, staged/sealed kit pre-picking and initiated point-of-use delivery for all locations.

Consulted and advised on effective COVID-19 response related to material flow, transportation, and virus containment strategies and health controls. Lead Corporate Transportation Team delivering risk and resolve.

ABB - Solar Power Inverter, Manager, Logistics, Inventory, Transportation (2014 - 2016)

Directed and motivated a team of 40 personnel responsible for the international SCM/trade compliance mandates and transportation logistics from Asia, Europe, and South America. Authored policies and procedures for multiple departments and implemented product value streams.

Key Achievements

Slashed inventory by 63% and increased inventory turns, which reduced costs.

Cut costs by *% by improved transportation, valued streamed to 3PL, and negotiated high-use lanes.

Designed the consolidation of six warehouses into one unit and cut lead times by utilizing local sources.

Generated $9M in returns by reductions to the operating budget (5.1%), end-to-end SCM costs and COPQ.

Initiated safety updates, and compliance comprehension, which delivered a CEO Safety Award.

Prepared all department leads for an ISO9001 quality audit.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master’s Degree, Global Logistics

Air Force Institute of Technology, McGuire AFB, New Jersey

Master’s Degree, Business Administration/ Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Spain

Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Luke AB, AZ

Associates Degree, Aircraft Armament Systems

Community College of the Air Force

Air Force Aircraft Crash/Mishap and Jet Engine Investigator - FAA Licensed Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic

College Adjunct Professor, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Top Secret/Secret/SCI Clearance (current)

Military Experience

United States Air Force (USAF) - 1985 - 2014

International Affairs - African Partnership Flight, Air Force Africa

oAfrican Partnership Flight, Air Forces Africa; Ramstein AB, build strategy, capabilities, regional stability, aviation system laydown & acquisitions of military sales; Global Operations and Logistics and Transportation; Defense Int'l Acquisition & Security Assistance trained.

Squadron Commander - Director, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

oInt’l leader for E3A, AWACS aircraft, Global Operations & Logistics; 17 nation squadron, $65M budget, $5B in resources. Led aircraft configuration, modification, upgrades, interoperability, manpower leveling, and Contractor relations/compliance/conflict resolution.

Department Head, Global Quality Control, Inspector General, Operations Manager, Planner, Flight Commander

Operations Manager, Flight Commander, Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Flight, Leader/Manager for Flight Line Operations, Aircraft Mechanic Technician, Journeyman, Quality Control Inspector

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