Supply Chain Manager
Resume:
Kristen McGovern
Lynn, Mass ***01
******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Supply Chain Management professional with a solid demonstrated performance in both private sector and government procurement, and contracts, including strategic purchasing, internal audit, negotiations, spend analysis, lean manufacturing, contract negotiation, RFP/RFQ/RFI's, master production scheduling, implementation and training of ERP software, improving net margin, and developing inventory accuracy programs, all while improving overall internal and external customer satisfaction, with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic business initiatives, facilitate cross- functional projects and develop a competent and self-directed staff. Professional Experience
Boston Boatworks 2021 – Current Supply Chain Manager Charlestown, Massachusetts
Developed appropriate supply chain strategies to maximize customer satisfaction by reducing costs. Implemented best practices and performance measurement tools. Directed and coordinated global supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in improving customer satisfaction. Collaborated with purchasing department to determine best practices for freight and freight consolidation. Worked directly with the Sales department to determine the most cost-effective distribution solution for finished goods. Managed the Purchasing, Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving, and Service Departments. Spirit AeroSystems 2019 - 2020 Global Supply Chain Management Wichita, Kansas
Conducted, managed, and maintained synchronization of a global supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company. Interfaced with internal and external customers and suppliers. Acted as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities, with the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements. Developed requests for quotations and proposals. Analyzed supplier responses. Negotiated and awarded contracts. Managed post- award supplier activities. Interfaced with internal and external customers and suppliers. Managed inventory levels and supplier performance. Modeled simulations and forecasting data. Monitored customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporated planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions. FAR/DFAR experience includes applying DFAR clauses to contracts. Using applicable forms for acquisitions, understanding the FAR/DFAR clauses, and regulation system. Planning for acquisitions and proposals. Executing effective market research. Identifying conflicts of interest. Understanding of how contracts are advertised and awarded. Contracting and acquisition planning, contracting methods and contract types, and Contract Management. Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office 2014 - 2019 Senior Buyer Wichita, Kansas
Administered all phases of the centralized purchasing function in accordance with Kansas state statutes and local county charter resolutions and other applicable laws and policies for efficient and cost-effective annual purchase of goods and services. Processed large expenditures requiring written, sealed bids/proposals to be opened in a public format. Assisted the Purchasing Director in the coordination, administration, and supervision of the department, including the development of strategic, technology, and performance plans. Developed requests for proposals, and complex requests for bids/quotations. Prepared and reviewed specifications to obtain competitive bids/proposals. Analyzed bids and proposals and made recommendations to the Board of Bids and Contracts and Board of County Commissioners. Facilitated bid opening and Board of Bids and Contracts in a public televised setting. Approved purchase orders and contracts. Oversaw support staff and directed the maintenance of records and reports. Communicated with internal customers, vendors, and contractors regarding county departmental purchasing objectives. Assumed additional responsibilities in the absence of the Purchasing Director. Approved expenditures, subject to Board of County Commissioners approval. Provided training to county departments, buyers, and vendors. Understood and applied contract law. Negotiated large complex procurement packages. Strategically wrote and implemented the processes and procedures manual for the Purchasing Division. Responsible for establishing DBE training and certification with the county and other public sector agencies.
United Technologies Corporation 2004 - 2014 Corporate Supply Chain Manager Andover, Kansas
Managed all company activities associated with purchasing, scheduling, inventory, warehousing, and logistics functions. Led the internal resource for ERP system integration. Defined bills of materials and developed all data for the ERP system. Managed a team of 64, including all buyers, shipping and receiving, quality assurance, and manufacturing hourly employees. Through analysis and research, led the team to 98% on-time shipments 6 years sequentially. Led the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics- AX2012 ERP Software, developing requirement specifications, data analysis, and internal training. Sourced and developed strategic alliances with critical vendors to ensure material availability utilizing Just in Time (JIT). Reduced cost of all critical raw materials by developing internal forecasts and implementing purchasing contracts where appropriate. Created strategic alliances with key suppliers to reduce the cost of raw materials and implement JIT deliveries. Managed all four ICS manufacturing sites, including inventory, materials management, production scheduling, and capacity planning and logistics. Implemented MRP and developed capacity planning procedures for the planning and procurement group. Conducted bi-annual physical inventory and reconciliation of $1M in operating inventory. Effectively managed monthly inventory levels and finished goods inventory, with 123 suppliers of over 2,000 component parts. Spearheaded $IM in annual savings through a warehouse reduction project, $250K in freight savings through a commodity freight utilization project, and $100K in annual salary savings through job consolidations. Managed and maintained all internal human resource functions for all direct reports, including OSHA compliance, FMLA, ADA, worker’s compensation claims, safety training and initiatives, and employee complaints. Established and executed all performance improvement plans, and incident and accident claims. Established, adjusted, and adhered to performance measures related to an annual forecasted budget.
Education
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education 1996
Wichita, Kansas
Professional Volunteer Organizations
2014 – 2021
Institute for Supply Chain Management Board of Directors 2012-2021 Youth Entrepreneurs Business Plan Advisor
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