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Simona Daniela Garcia

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Chart Energy & Chemicals, Inc (Chart) (November 2014 – April 2019) Chart is the world’s leading single-source LNG equipment and solutions provider across the complete LNG value chain – liquefaction, distribution, storage and end-use fueling. Chart focus is cryogenics. Chart is a recognized global brand for the design and manufacture of highly engineered cryogenic equipment used from the beginning to the end in the liquid gas supply chain.

Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) Director (June 2018 – April 2019) In 2016 Chart Lifecycle was established as a full service organization dedicated to offering a level of service through the entire lifecycle of Chart’s products. In 2017 ChartLifecycle acquired Hetsco, the world’s premier brazed aluminum heat exchanger service and repair company.

Led 6 QHSE professionals in the development and deployment of Chart’s Lifecycle QHSE and ASME programs to reduce employee injury, minimize Chart’s Lifecycle exposure and ensure compliance with the governing certifications and applicable laws.

Led the development and execution of the QHSE initiatives in partnership with the field operation leadership team to promote a workplace safety culture and reduced the incident rate from 0.5 in 2017 to 0 in 2018.

Successfully led the review ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Certification Mark.

Transformed the way Chart Lifecycle managed the project documentation and the documented information by leading the design, implementation and deployment for a new software (M-files) which resulted in a consolidated database for the all Chart’s Lifecycle sites, processes consistency, seamless company operations resulting in a increase in business efficiency and reduc3 waste.

Re-engineered the procurement process to transform end–to-end procurement function and improve efficiency and ensure compliance with SOX and ASME.

Led the development and the implementation of Chart Lifecycle's procurement program and streamlined the requisition to pay (R2P) and procure-to-pay processes.

Guided and supported the buyers in contract negotiation and in the development of new sourcing strategies, approaches, methodologies to improve supplier base and to leverage procurement to deliver significant value for Chart Lifecycle. Achieved 40% savings for the flame resistant (FR) clothing and 14% savings for gas detection instruments by switching from renting to own.

Integration Project Manager (January 2018-June 2018) In 2017 Chart acquired Hudson Products (Hudson and Smithco air cooled heat exchangers).

Primarily focused on the post-closing and integration process of a newly acquired company, Hudson, in Beasley–Texas into the Chart’s organization.

Ensured all requirements are met as well as the full realization of the expected synergies of the acquisition for the company.

Closely collaborated with local and global procurement teams to achieve expected synergies.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) (November 2014 – January 2018) 2

Key responsibilities on this role included but were not limited to supplier assessment, evaluation, risk mitigation and monitoring, continuous improvement and developing activities to Chart’s suppliers’ base.

Served as liaison between procurement team, Operations, Engineering and Suppliers to ensure quality standards and timely delivery of submittals.

Partnered with Procurement and Project Management to develop new sourcing strategies, approaches, methodologies to improve supplier base and to leverage procurement to deliver significant value for the organization.

Led transformational activities to streamline the requisition to pay (R2P) and procure-to-pay processes.

Gathered market intelligence and developed strategies for the control and manual valves commodities and qualified 2 additional suppliers for each category and achieved significant savings, reduce the risk of single source suppliers and obtained better products and supplier quality service.

Designed, implemented and documented Chart’s Lifecycle Quality Management System programs and developed, implemented new processes (IT tool, workflows and procedures) and trained internal personnel on to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.

Participated in the contract review and ensured customer specifications are flown down to the suppliers and ensured compliance for the categories managed.

Led Kick of Meetings (KOM), Pre-inspection Meetings (PIM) and Supplier performance review meetings.

Conducted annual Internal audits in compliance with ISO standards (ISO9001:2015, ISO14001 and ISO45001).

Exiros USA (Tenaris USA & Ternium USA) (June 2008 – November 2014) Exiros is a global company that offers integral procurement solutions, from supplier sourcing activities, category organized purchasing, suppliers’ performance administration to inventory management. Exiros provides effective procurement solutions employing state-of-the-art technology while centralizing the purchasing operations of Tenaris and Ternium, the steel business companies of the Techint Group, Techint Engineering and Construction's among others consolidating as much as 9 billion dollars in purchases within 14 countries.

North America Content and Supplier Quality Manager (September 2013 –November 2014)

Led a team of 2 Quality Engineers and 3 Content Engineers.

Drove the validations initiative thru the development and addition of new products/new brands to increase the supplier liquidity. Influenced stakeholders to perform trials for alternative products and achieved savings for single source MRO and production materials of 1.3 MUSD in USA and 1.6 MUSD savings in Canada and for non single source 3.2 MUSD in USA and 1.4 MUSD savings in Canada. Successfully homologated 360 items/symbols for Canada and 132 for USA.

Collaborated with cross functional teams and influenced at many levels of the organization to drive change.

Monitored the quality, safety and performance improvements over supplier's deliveries and operations, in order to achieve the required quality and safety levels required.

Managed suppliers’ performance, audit plans and supplier development activities. 3

Ensured compliance to ISO9001 certification, by evaluating and supervising defined programs, coordinating non-compliant analysis and verifying fulfillment of procurement procedures defined by Exiros or other entities.

Coordinated the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) audits for the service contractors.

Improved the Exiros/customer part numbers catalog by reducing the duplicated items by 5%.

Trained and developed employees in effort to contribute to overall professional growth.

Procurement Manager (September 2010 – September 2013) Responsible for over $50 Million in annual spend; direct and indirect materials excluding steel sourcing. MRO included categories as Chemicals and Fuels; Electricals/Electronics and IT; General MRO; Industrial MRO; Components Under Design; Repairs; Mobile Maintenance; Safety equipment; Tooling; Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs); Vendor Managed Inventories (VMIs).

Led a team of 6 procurement professionals to drive savings, process improvement and meet or exceed the established key performance indicators (KPIs).

Exiros is a metrics driven corporation where all processes have defined standards that are constantly monitored via defined KPIs against industry best practices. Based on data analysis the standards are adjusted on time to time basis to ensure continuous improvement.

KPIs: - For the MRO items only: Exiros Promise Performance (EPP: 90%), Buyer Promise Performance (BPP: 7 days for free text and 5 days for coded materials), Supplier Promise Performance (SPP: 70%), Rejection Ratio (RR<5%), Total Promise Performance (TPP: 95%),

- For Service suppliers: Service Quality Index(SQI) and Health, Safety & Environment compliance (HSE)

- For all suppliers: Non-Conformity emitted to a Supplier (NCS)

Engaged in negotiations with key strategic suppliers, aimed at achieving the best possible total cost of ownership. Established strong relationships with key suppliers and facilitated communication to ensure the products and services provided meet or exceed Exiros’s customer requirements.

Overseen the implementation of supplier’s fulfillment initiatives, lean enterprise methodologies and performance standards to ensure the most advantageous cost, quality and delivery to positively impact the company’s profitability. E.g. punch-out catalogs, VMI, streamline the invoicing process, etc.)

Proposed different solutions and provided pros and cons of different alternatives and worked with the MRO Exiros procurement team, Supplier Quality Coordinator and the end user to identify risks and constrains and come up with mitigation plans.

Coached, trained, developed and motivate Buyers, including direct and indirect reports through formal and informal processes to become “best in class” and to meet efficiency and KPI targets.

Monitored metrics that clearly indicated the performance level of departmental and supplier effectiveness.

Senior Buyer (September 2010 – September 2013)

Procured competitively priced materials, services and equipment in compliance with the applicable technical specification, in an ethical, cost effective and timely manner. 4

Issued RFQ(s) and created eAuctions and obtained proposals. Analyzed competitive bids and formulate purchase recommendations.

Prepared purchase orders/frame agreements (in SAP and Oracle JD Edward) and procured materials to support production plans.

Control cost and obtained savings by using standard pricing and/or last purchase price, reverse auctions, negotiations and benchmarking.

Consulted with Category Managers, Requisitioners/End Users and Procurement Manager to identify cost savings projects/opportunities.

Spend management. Analyzed the past spend to plan for future direction. Utilized the spend visibility to gather information on suppliers spend and compliance, to drive better performance and to be able to make more informed business decisions.

Promoted good working relationships with internal departments and suppliers to ensure procurement of materials within approved schedules, quality and specifications.

Resolved promptly problems arose with vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality goods. Resolved supplier’s invoices holds or discrepancies (price and/or quantities received).

Coordinated with Quality Assurance regarding the non-conforming materials to ensure timely supplier involvement and accountability when making disposition.

Content Engineer (June 2008 – January 2009)

Collaborated with the SAP implementation Project Team members to ensure alignment with key cross-functional project activities and created the master list upload for all materials.

Acted as the primary liaison for all subject matter relational questions and SAP related troubleshooting.

Trained and supported the impacted business unit employees on new procedures and processes to ensure compliance and system utilization.

Reinforced the existent standards to be used by the organization on materials classification and established new standards when necessary.

Maintained SAP and JDE materials masters. Reviewed and approved materials master data in SAP and JDE.

Languages: Romanian and English

Education: “Eftimie Murgu” University of Resita, Romania Bachelor Degree: Economical Engineering, Energetic and Electro-technical IAE Business School: Management Development Program Scholarship: National Technical University of Athens, Greece Certification: ISO 9001:2015 –Certified Internal Auditor Core Competencies

• Experienced with e-business procurement solutions

• Champion of process improvements initiatives generating savings and process optimization

• Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to manage and influence

• Self-starter: understand and anticipate what needs to be done and take action

• Critical thinker and problem solving. Resourcefulness, diligence and a proactive approach

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, SAP, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Oracle JD Edwards, M-files, PeopleSoft and SharePoint

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