Scott Velde

**** *. ***** ******, *******, AZ ***98

Cell: 480-***-**** E-Mail: adn7f9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic Supply Chain Management - Managing and developing buyers, planners and logistics personnel in successful performance of Supply Chain functions. Directing and participating in the negotiation of domestic and international supply chain strategic alliances supported by multi-year performance-based manufacturing contracts. Systems Implementation/Process Improvement - Proven track record in applying total quality management and lean manufacturing techniques and concepts in eliminating non-value added costs in both administrative and manufacturing processes, as well as project/program management of AS400 and windows-based Materials Management software implementation projects at the small business and Fortune 500 corporate levels Subcontract, Trade Compliance and Project Management - negotiation, documentation and management of domestic and international supplier subcontracts for commercial and military requirements, non-disclosure agreements, and customer sales contracts. ECCN and USML product classification, and subsequent application and management of export/import licenses and TAA agreements management. Successful project management of cross-functional, cross-divisional teams engaged in supply chain re-sourcing projects focused on corporate/strategic business unit objectives.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS - SKILL SETS

Strategic Alliance Negotiation &

Management

Business Process Re-engineering &

Systems Implementation

Program/Project Management

FAR/DFAR

Integrated Supply Chain

Management

Lean Manufacturing

Total Quality Management

Six Sigma

ITAR/EAR

Process Documentation &

Training

Certified Purchasing Manager

Manufacturing Resource Planning

Trade Compliance Management

Subcontract Management

PROFESSIONAL CHRONOLOGY

Cobham Aerospace Communications (division of Cobham plc) 2009 - 2021 Avionics division of Cobham plc an English owned international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of aerospace and defense technology and systems. SUBCONTRACT MANAGER and EMPOWERED OFFICIAL 2011 - 2021 Define, implement and manage strategic subcontracting processes, company policies process within business unit that focus on risk mitigation in achieving subcontract schedule and budget requirements

• Negotiate terms and conditions of non-disclosure agreements, supplier subcontracts for hardware and software, and commercial and U.S. government agency customer contracts.

• Provide procurement and subcontracting support for Engineering Department in new product introduction and technology upgrade of avionics products.

• Manage and transact Cobham Trade/Compliance requirements including determining ITAR (USML) and EAR(ECCN) part classification for to export of products and data, defining HTS and Schedule B codes, obtaining export licenses and technical assistance agreements from Department of State and Department of Commerce.

• Define, document and implement processes and work instructions covering trade-compliance, subcontracting, and company policies.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER 2009 – 2011

Managed 23 people in performing $30M of Logistics and Procurement activities supporting the production of avionics communication, navigation and information management equipment for major aerospace and defense OEM customers.

• Restructured Supply Chain group, hired and developed Supply Chain staff to support transition of Supply Chain responsibilities during multi-site closure and consolidation Scott Velde 480-***-**** 2

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• Directed and participated in the management of printed circuit board assembly and machining supplier re- sourcing and consolidation in support of corporate commodity strategies

• Directed the development and management of long term supplier agreements based on “build-to-forecast” and supplier stocking requirements

• Implemented Supply Chain key performance indicators including supplier on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory turnover, lead time reduction, buyer throughput, stock-out analysis, inventory accuracy

• Managed consolidation and transition of four Cobham site Supply Chains into one

• Championed site Supply Chain Standard Operating Framework initiatives and Kaizen events. GE Aviation Systems (formerly Smiths Aerospace) 2005 - 2009 Smiths Aerospace was the largest European based aerospace equipment company, and one of four businesses forming Smiths Group plc an English owned company having annual sales of $4.5 billion. Acquired by GE in January, 2007.

SUBCONTRACT MANAGER 2007 - 2009

Managed 15 major subcontractors in the development and provision of electro-mechanical assemblies used in the GE Hose Drogue Unit (HDU) and the Winged Aerial Refueling Pod (WARP) made for the Boeing GTTA 767 Tanker Program.

Negotiated resolution of subcontract violations, subcontract claims, design modifications and subsequent cost impacts.

Project managed line of balance for hardware deliveries and SDRL deliveries

Solicited proposals and negotiated procurement of subassemblies, testing and engineering subcontracted services

Supported customer presentations and meetings, supplier surveillance visits and PDR/CDR sessions COMMODITY MANAGER – U.S. MACHINED FABRICATION 2005 - 2007 Managed the Global Procurement of $200M of machined fabricated hardware, bearings & seals, raw material, castings & forgings and special processes for U.S and UK manufacturing sites

Directed the strategic rationalization of multi-site supply base, and the development/implementation of transition plans that re-sourced $15M of hardware into preferred and LCE suppliers netting $3M savings.

Participated in the development of outsource planning to move manufacturing cells into Mexico in conjunction with establishing special processing infrastructure to support the in-country manufacture of complete parts.

Managed the creation of a multi-site manufactured part database for 16,239 part numbers that defined baseline pricing and raw material/special processing requirements for use in transitioning parts domestically and internationally

Managed and developed six commodity managers in creating and implementing strategic Supply Chain initiatives focused on cost-reduction, supplier development and long term contract coverage. Fortner Aerospace Manufacturing – Division of Synchronous Aerospace, Prescott, AZ 2004 - 2005 Synchronous Aerospace consists of four companies purchased by Hancock Park, an investment group specializing in “distressed” company turn-arounds. Fortner Aerospace is a $16 Million machine parts manufacturer. MANAGER, STRATEGIC PLANNING/SYSTEMS PROCESS DEVELOPMENT Directed the re-design, implementation and management of: customer, master production and manufacturing business processes and software systems.

Stream-lined and automated customer EDI to VISTA manufacturing software systems interface and supporting business processes resulting in reduced labor costs of 50% and cycle time reduction of 39%.

Led cross-divisional project team in successful implementation of integrated business resource planning software system

Managed the development, documentation and multi-divisional deployment of standardized sales and manufacturing order entry business processes

Honeywell International, Inc, Morristown, NJ 1984 – 2004 Honeywell corporation is a $16 Billion Fortune 500 multi-national corporation providing products and services in the aerospace, automotive and man-made materials industries. SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, ESA, Tempe, AZ 2002 - 2004 Project managed development and implementation of automated Supply Chain business processes across Engine Systems & Accessories site locations and supporting supply base.

Used E-Auction to outsource engineering design services to domestic and foreign suppliers resulting in $450,000 annual savings

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Mentored cross-functional team in successfully obtaining Honeywell Total Quality Management Green-Belt Certification

Managed the successful site implementation of Honeywell corporate maintenance, repair and operations software system (i-Buy) including data migration, systems documentation and user training. INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - ES&S, Sector, Tempe, AZ 1999 – 2002 Established Honeywell “approved” manufacturing supply base infrastructure in low cost regions of the Middle-East and Southeast Asia.

Managed the development of 12 aerospace manufacturing suppliers and supporting process and inspection infrastructure in the Middle-East and Southeast Asia.

Participated on a cross-divisional team in the selection, planning and transition of domestically manufactured machine parts and castings to 5 overseas suppliers resulting in $1.1M annualized savings.

Negotiated 5 multi-year contracts based upon de-escalatory pricing resulting in 29% landed cost savings. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - ES&S, Sector, Tempe, AZ 1993 - 1999 Negotiated Honeywell Aerospace Sector-wide multi-year agreements covering the provision of electronic assembly commodity items.

Established a 3 year strategic plan for 6% year-over-year sector-wide cost reduction, for the Honeywell Aerospace electronic assembly commodity

Developed new manufacturing sources of supply for Honeywell “proprietary” critical parts resulting in $1.5M annual cost savings

Negotiated 13 multi-year contracts for both commercial and military hardware resulting in $2.3 million annual cost savings, increased aggregate supporting supply base on-time delivery from 83% to 95%, and decrease in aggregate PPM from 32000 to 8750.

MRP II PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, ES&S, Phoenix, AZ 1990 - 1993 Led a cross-site team in the implementation of a MRPII software system (MACPAC) at three sites.

Participated in the design and negotiated the price of procurement portion of MRPII mainframe software system.

Process mapped and removed non-value added steps at 3 sites while standardizing processes using new software capabilities.

Created Materials Management software system training materials and trained 150 people located in 3 states

Managed Project schedule and coordinated activities of 8 team members in successful implementation of system SUPERVISOR (CASTINGS/ASL/R&D GROUPS), ESA, Tempe, AZ 1988 - 1990 Supervised and developed employees in the procurement of castings, proprietary supplier parts and research and development hardware

Directed the development and implementation of a machined-complete castings program yielding 20% cost reduction, 26% cycle time reduction, and reduced rejection rates.

Managed 25 people in developing and implementing an automated procurement program utilizing multi-year, multi-part number contracts covering forgings, die castings, electrical harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies resulting in 18% cost savings, and 10% manpower reduction. SUPERVISOR (SERVICES & UNDERSEAS SYSTEMS), ESA, Tempe, AZ 1986 – 1988 Supervised and developed employees in provision of procurement support services and managed the procurement of low rate initial production hardware for underseas product line.

Directed the overhaul of Purchasing Department procedures in order to regain the “Approved Procurement System” status from the U.S. Defense Contracting Administrative Agency.

Supervised and developed 13 people in procuring: plant & equipment, MRO, and subcontract labor.

Managed and developed 9 people in procuring fabricated parts used to produce the MK50 torpedo for the U.S. Navy.

Collaborated with site Engineers in preparing submarine pump proposal for U.S Navy resulting in $4.7 million contract and creation of new site product line

BUYER, ESA, Tempe, AZ 1984 – 1986

Procured component parts for commercial and military starter, valve and actuator product lines.

Negotiated and managed contracts with suppliers for ball bearings, ball screws, diaphragms and electrical components resulting in annual aggregate cross commodity savings of $772K (23%).

Developed and implemented process for preparing, negotiating and managing multi-part, multi-year supplier contracts resulting in 35% administrative cycle time reduction. Scott Velde 480-***-**** 4

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Developed secondary source for sole source bearings resulting in $928K (50%) annual savings. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MBA – University Of Phoenix (2000)

B.S. – Arizona State University – Management (1980) Lean Enterprise Systems Design (University of Tennessee – September, 1997) Lean Training ( Honeywell – October, 2000)

BIS Export Controls – EAR Seminars (2011, 2013, 2015,2017, 2018) Society for International Affairs – ITAR Seminar (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) CERTIFICATIONS - MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Purchasing Management, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Honeywell Total Quality Management – Green Belt Certification Certified Member - International Association for Contract and Commercial Management SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

MACPAC – MRPII System

Vista – eManufacturing System

BPICS – DRP System

Xelus – DRP System

iBuy – MRO System

Syspro - ERP System

Excel

Word

Access

Powerpoint

MS Project

Crystal Report

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