Supply Chain Program Manager

EMILY M. CAREY, P.M.P.

*** ******* **. **** *** • Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Mobile: 949-***-**** ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced Senior Program Manager with a strong background in LEADERSHIP, MANUFACTURING, R&D, ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN, COMPLIANCE, QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT, and BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Proven track record in managing high-level complex projects, driving process improvements, command excellent communication skills, interfacing effectively with executive leaders, vendors, government officials, end-users, and all levels of internal staff. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, achieving business excellence within a Project Management Office (PMO). Function independently or part of a cooperative team effort delivering a history of achievement and reliability in a Lean Manufacturing and Agile work environment. Key Strengths Include:

• Leadership best practice standards leading large-scale technical to enterprise programs.

• Documented success managing requirements (scope, schedule, risk, cost, quality) in fast paced global environment.

• Adept at interpreting and negotiating contract terms driving efficiency in supply chain purchasing vendor relationships.

• Certified PMP (Project Management Professional).

• Process design and requirements for ISO 9000 and similar standards. (Corporate Auditor Certification). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES (CONSULTANT) – IRVINE, CA

(Jun 2021 to Dec 2024)

Lead and execute program relocation plans/designs newly developed labs across multiple business unit requirement driving continuous improvement across all workstreams.

SR. MGR, PROGRAM MGMT, SUPPLY CHAIN - Daimler Lab Relocation Program (Jun 2023 to Dec 2024)

• Oversee design and development of a newly constructed $39M facility building encompassing over 54k square feet of advanced cleanrooms and laboratory space.

• Managed 14 laboratory users’ activities accommodating laboratory cleanroom requirements and construction vendors.

• Supported construction requirements, procurement, supply chain of materials, critical milestones aligning prioritization ensuring cost spends and cost savings are managed.

• Executed tasks defined in program plans achieving goals and project risk by stakeholders and external resources within Clarizen, MS Teams and SaaS platform.

• Managed resource facilitated activities within core teams and recommend process improvements to execute program launch plans tracking to all KPIs and SOWs.

• Communicated program performance, identify and quantify variances with budget compliance, corrective actions, gap assessments, and communicate to senior executives using customized slide decks and dashboards. Lead Receiving Inspection (RI) workstreams increasing process efficiencies and reducing commercial inspection operations across sites.

DIR, PROGRAM MGMT, SUPPLY CHAIN - Receiving Inspection Excellence Program (Jan 2024 to Aug 2024)

• Managed workstream deliverables establishing new systems and labeling processes to build and leverage supplier capabilities and compliance using Agile delivery methodology.

• Lead workstreams (Standardization, Digital, and Optimization) to achieve labeling and packaging plans, and lifecycle management within Waterfall to meet sequenced requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

• Identified component SKU change control execution to ensure proper processes and product launches are implemented to align organizational planning within the supply chain workstreams.

• Deploy RI Excellence capability improvements, including JDE Pilot demonstrating inspection reduction objectives. Continued . . .

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Manage and execute supplier plans across multiple stages of business units within Supply Chain and Vendor Management SR. MGR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, Implant Network - Critical Chemicals Program (Jan 2023 to Jun 2023)

• Ownership of vendor supplier management activities to move second supplier selection from initial planning stage to Pre-Engineering Quality Lab stages.

• Lead Lifecycle Management Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Sourcing workstreams throughout project scope/timeline.

• Developed sourcing strategies with vendors on procurement of materials to track selection criteria to execute strategic stock inventory builds and improve supply chain processes.

• Delivered Root Cause investigation findings and solution proposals for Chemical inventory management and business continuity risk mitigation plans to ensure supplier performance meets goals and contractual obligations.

• Provided proposals for preventive actions and develop communication plans for next steps with internal stakeholders to ensure all business needs and cost opportunities are met. Develop / lead execution of project prioritization platform within the Irvine Implant Manufacturing PMO Office SR. MGR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, Implant Manufacturing PMO (Aug 2022 to Dec 2022)

• Lead execution tasks to achieve project goals, risks and prioritize resources within the core program leadership and stakeholders to downsize backlog aligning with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Assessed project performance to monitor progress, identify and quantify variances, perform required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders across multiple work-streams and core business units.

• Portfolio Program Management point of contact managing defined program & projects including roadmaps and strategic budget planning within Clarizen and SaaS platform.

• Facilitated Change Review Board (CRB) activities within executive leadership and resources; recommend business guidance support and process improvements to execute program launch plans. Manage enterprise-wide product launches in R&D across multiple business units in Metal Center of Excellence SR. MGR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, R&D ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES (Jun 2021 to Aug 2022)

• Provided leadership in driving COE resources delivering new and next generation product technologies within New Product Development (NPD) stages.

• Lead cross departmental meetings developing component level project schedules, key deliverables, and communicate expectations and progress updates to all levels of leadership within a LeanKit and Smartsheet management system.

• Collaborate cross-functions to identify risks and develop contingency plans ensuring risk mitigation plans are implemented to achieve timelines. Facilitate team decision-making, identify, and escalate issues, when appropriate.

• Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME), sourcing and directing supply chain contract resources tied to projects/programs, and developing business process, professional discipline, market, or product demands. KUSH SUPPLY CO. – GARDEN GROVE, CA

(Nov 2018 to Jul 2019)

Manage customization projects demonstrating capability to negotiate requirements and decisions effectively across a diverse range of domestic and international teams. PROJECT MANAGER

• Focal point managing/ownership mentality, entrepreneurial drive, and proven ability to influence others.

• Developed and managed work instructions with cross-functional teams to develop project plans, managed resources being the liaison between Sales and Operations within Systems Applications Product (SAP) and Monday platform.

• Work with business stakeholders and process owners to identify efficient paths and gaps to project resolution and corrective actions as part of continuous improvement model to operate within warehouse management environment.

• Negotiate requirements and decisions effectively across a diverse range of teams reporting

• Supported customer proposals and Statement of Work (SOW) for quotes and services. Continued . . .

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CTC GLOBAL CORPORATION – IRVINE, CA

Self-directed roles and responsibilities meeting world-wide customer requisitions.

(Apr 2015 to Sep 2018)

SR. PROJECT MANAGER Apply professional principles, company best practices, and techniques to control project execution, schedule, cost, transportation and performance meeting company goals. Work with internal Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement Operations departments to ensure procurement and production functions deliver product against customer purchase requisitions. Key relationships with Field Service personnel and international customers to ensure transportation timelines and requirements are met with utility end-users. Managed and mitigated risks, customer satisfaction, planning, monitoring, supply chain, and other aspects to ensure project life cycle was met.

• Led and executed Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish ownership for project scope, ensuring departments have the master agreement and delivery expectations.

• Assessed project proposals ensuring pricing, lead time within a Warehouse Management System (WMS), identify risk mitigations including productivity, quality, terms and customer delivery/transportation goals are met within a NetSuite ERP system.

• Proactively communicate project status, challenges, escalation risks to executive management.

• Conduct regular leadership stakeholder meetings, keeping the needs and requirements continuously in view with globally diverse team members to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met. THE BOEING COMPANY - HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Promoted to increasingly responsible positions during tenure with the company.

(Jun 2000 to Apr 2014)

SR. PROJECT MANAGER Direct projects and proposals relating to C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Programs

(GISP). Increase programs performance by managing contractual requirements, engineering design integration, R&D, and systems within PMO. Serve as primary liaison for internal staff, suppliers, contract managers, engineers, and United States Air Force (USAF).

Defined requirements of project, determine plans, strategies, and process control implementation to obtain the best resources and tools to complete goals. Drive continuous process improvements to ensure financial reporting, and management system processes and tools are deployed consistently. Coordinate logistical requirements for all stages of each program’s master plan.

• Hold total Authority, Accountability and Responsibility for project objectives and deliverability.

• Technical guidance to internal staff, stakeholders and end users to ensure timely delivery and budget compliance.

• Present monthly status briefings to Boeing executives and USAF officials.

• Received awards for Teamwork, Dedication, and placing over $40 million of proposals on contract. PROJECTS:

Upgrading Military Flight Operations Avionics Box - Oversaw this $15M project with a team of engineers, asset managers, project schedulers, supplier managers, finance operations, and retrofit managers to upgrade hardware and software for 200+ C-17 aircraft. Worked closely with Supplier Management in reviewing RFPs and selecting vendors for software components. Completed project on time and under budget by $780K. Renewed and negotiated follow-on contracts to completion.

Advancement of Parts Labeling & ID Bar Coding – Collaborated this $2.3M project with 82 suppliers to develop a system to label 1 million+ parts and components, to include scan codes and SKU’s. Directed a team of supplier managers, engineers, schedulers, and finance operations specialists. Phase III completed on time and under budget by $560K. Renewed and negotiated follow-on Phase IV contract with the USAF. Continued . . .

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ROTATION POSITION: KC-10 CNS / ATM PROGRAM (Special Assignment) Lead Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Program Manager for $8 million project installing communication systems on the KC-10 cargo aircraft carrier. Responsible for Integrated Support Planning and Management (ISP&M) along with facilitating proposal efforts for the program to modify numerous aircraft, Upgrade Communication, Navigation and Surveillance of Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) capability.

• Supported managed logistics requirements for the IPT’s (Provisioning, Tech Pubs, Spares, Retrofit and Engineering).

• Met with USAF representatives to conduct Internal Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

• Special recognition managing logistics proposal writing and responses to government evaluation notices resulting in a consistent, timely and high-quality project.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

B.S. Degree/Electronic Business, Information Technology at University of Phoenix (UoP)

• Project Management Planning & Scheduling Certificate (UCI) • Earned Value Management (EVM) Certificate

• Boeing Company Mentoring Program

Specialized Training

• EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM) - Scheduling Fundamentals • Proposal Management Integrated Defense Systems

(IDS) Lean Basics for the Enterprise • Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) • SOX Compliant • System Development Lifecycle Change (SDLC)

• AGILE DELIVERY METHODOLOGY – Managed programs with the implementation of streamlining project tasks to reduce project timelines and improve cross functional collaboration negotiations

• SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGEMENT DATABASE (SPMD) - Government Automated Maintenance System (GO81) • Configuration Management System (CMS) • Microsoft Office Suite • Boeing Opportunity Risk & Issue System (BORIS)

• LEAN & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – Lean Six Sigma • Agile Methodology • Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for Retrofit Project Integration Processes in which improvement plan is monitored by the PM.

• BUSINESS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS REVIEW WORKSHOP - Assessed and validated business systems required to execute Business Portfolio (i.e., the GISP Contract and other supported programs and contracts) and identified cost and process improvement opportunities.

• CRITICAL PATH ANALYSIS & REPORTING - Established requirements for programs to identify the reporting milestones and number of critical paths needed to conduct Critical Path Analysis. Analyzed requirements and provided information to Cost Account Managers (CAM’s) and to Executive Management.

• SAP/WMS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – Control and review material movements across the inventory and warehouse management capabilities • Run query and task management reports to ensure parts and hardware are aligned within installation data.

Computer Skills

• Windows & Apple/Mac OS • Microsoft Office Suite • Access • MS Project • SharePoint • Teams • Monday

• Custom CRM Systems • WMS • SAP • Network/Data Centers • SOX • GreatPlains •SaaS

• Power BI • SmartSheet • Waterfall • NetSuite • Jira • Clarizen • LeanKit Secret Security Clearance Held / Open to Travel / References: Available upon Request

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