Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing

WILLIAM P. TRICHE

Gilbert, AZ • 618-***-**** • ********@*****.*** • LinkedIn

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS DIRECTOR/MANAGER/INNOVATOR

Supply Chain Procurement Purchasing Transportation

Dedicated, meticulous, and decisive executive leader offering over 35 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 Hazardous Materials Maintenance Operations Distribution & Production

CAREER BACKGROUND

HONEYWELL, AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, Tempe, AZ Jul 2024-Present

Strategic Sourcing, Subcontracts Principle

Develops and authors processes, procedures and functionality while driving supplier continuity for Honeywell Merger and/or

acquired manufacturing and operations businesses. Providing smooth transition and integration for the onboarding company into Honeywell Aerospace Technologies and for the supporting assigned suppliers. I perform critical customers relations, thorough review and creation of existing contracts and non-disclosure agreements, cost and pricing analysis, detailed market analysis, governmental clause/contracts compliance, and finalizing long term contract development and closure. Additionally, I perform deep-dive research ensuring sound business practices for FAR 15 governmental clauses, commercial aerospace supplier vetting, supplier performance, import/export compliance and SOX business rules compliances ensuring a Plan for Every Part (PFEP). I specifically manage 15 primary suppliers, 4500 parts (expense and BOM parts) and advise team members on over 200+ suppliers. I synergize our Strategic Sourcing Team while collaborating with cross-functional departments and senior leaders to pave the way for a new Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Division opportunity for efficient and effective merger capability.

BLUE ORIGIN, Phoenix, AZ Oct 2022 – Jul 2024

Space Systems Development, Team Lead, Space Logistics and Transportation

Supply Chain, Enterprise Fulfillment and Distribution (Earth and Space)

Defines policies, processes, and program requirements for intermodal logistics to include Earth-to-Space and Space-to-Space locations. Strategy/Design and inputs to all ground distribution & facility support for multiple SSD 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. Define and develop an integrated vision for space logistics and transportation across Blue Origin that drives program value by maximizing revenue and efficiencies with a holistic system of space logistics tools, products, and innovations throughout the project life cycle. Space Logistics and Transportation provides logistical planning in a comprehensive system engineering approach for development of SSD Concepts, Projects, and Programs. Provide Blue Origin projects and programs technically sound and executable analyses and documentation and software.

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.

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 Mar 2016 – Aug 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.

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 Jul 2014 - Mar 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, cut costs by 13% by improved transportation, valued streamed to 3PL, and negotiated high-use lanes, designed the consolidation of six warehouses into one distribution center

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, garnered the CEO Safety Award, prepared department leads for ISO9001 recertification

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

Associate 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

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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