Supply Chain Management

Gerald (Jerry) Joyce – Improving operational performance and efficiency

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Dynamic global operating executive creating high impact change in global operations, supply chain, and logistics.

Driving significant results in operational transformation and efficiency by reducing inventory, direct material cost,

manufacturing expense, logistics and support costs, and cycle times in complex, fast-paced, global business

environments. Innovative leader and consultant in organization and business process reengineering for speed, cost, and

process quality. Savvy change agent and excellent relationship builder with customers, employees, and suppliers.

Reduced inventory and improved EBIDA for over 20 clients by implementing robust S&OP processes

Saved millions in material spend via strategic sourcing engagements with multiple clients and categories

Increased inventory turns by 50% at Aviat Networks and cut material spend by $28M in first year of a merger

Improved global on-time-delivery from 54% to 91% at Aviat Networks

Reduced direct material cost by 30% with Asia-based sourcing and manufacturing at REMEC

Avoided $2.2B of duty at Ford using global and regional trade programs

Slashed global computer system delivery cycle times by 75% at HP

Superior Operational Results Sales & Operations Planning Outsourcing/Asia Mfg

Global Strategist and Process Innovator Distribution Network Optimization Warehouse Optimization/Automation

Global Operations Leader & Consultant Material Cost Savings Change Management

Supply Chain and Logistics Manufacturing Engineering Strong Team Builder/Player

Global Process Reengineering Customer Service Operations Employee Coach and Mentor

Strategic Sourcing M&A and Joint Venture Leadership APICS, CPIM, Lean Certifications

Corporate Experience

14K Consulting, LLC (San Marcos, CA) 2024-Present

Managing Director – Supply Chain Operations Consulting

We help clients solve pain points and business challenges in supply chain and operations to increase operational profit

and reduce working capital requirements. Our process focus areas are strategic sourcing, S&OP and supporting SW,

network optimization, warehouse optimization/automation, and global transportation.

Evaluated technical functionality of multiple supply chain planning software companies for a client desiring to make

an acquisition

TriVista Business Group, (Operations Consulting Firm), Irvine, CA 2016-2024

Director – Supply Chain Practice

TriVista’s global team of operational consultants represents the largest dedicated operational advisory team to the Private

Equity industry providing Quality of Operations® Due Diligence, Integration, and Post Close Operational Improvement

Support. Applied a unique, process-driven approach to identify areas of risk and opportunities to expand margins and

improve cash flow. Led numerous engagements in multiple supply chain sub practices:

Strategic sourcing and outsourcing to low-cost countries

Sales & Operations Planning including bolt-on supply chain software

Warehouse optimization and automation and 3PL outsourcing

Distribution network optimization, transportation, and logistics

Geopolitical risk mitigation for global supply chains

Supply chain process analysis for over 20 private equity target companies for the Transaction Advisory Services

practice

Aquai Technologies, Inc – Greentech solutions in water conservation and damage prevention 2012-2015

Chief Operating Officer

Cofounder of start-up company applying technology to the development, manufacturing, and distribution of smart valve

and smart grid products that monitor, measure, detect and stop water leaks and proactively prevent catastrophic damage

and waste in both residential and commercial markets. Lead Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations including P&L.

Aviat Networks, Inc – Microwave communication solutions for global telecom industry 2008-2011

Vice President, Global Operations – Santa Clara, CA

Promoted to lead global operations supplying 95 countries each quarter. Restructured manufacturing engineering to

streamline NPI function into contract manufacturing operations. Led the customer service organization to best-in-class

rating in the mobile industry. Outsourced US manufacturing and repair operations to a US contract manufacturer saving

$12M/year. Consolidated 4 offshore contract manufacturers to 2 strategic EMS partners. Developed a world class

Global Ops team through internal development and external recruiting.

Increased inventory turns by 50%

Increased on time delivery for complex microwave radio systems from 54% to 91%

Successfully integrated a WiMax company acquisition into Global Operations in 3 months

Saved $16M annually through Asia outsourcing and consolidation in both the US and Asia

Reduced department operating expenses by $2M per quarter

Aviat Networks, Inc - Microwave communication solutions for global telecom industry 2006-2008

Vice President, Global Supply Chain Operations – Santa Clara, CA

Joined the company facing significant Asia supply chain operational deficiencies and a pending merger with a larger

company. Led the development of a world-class global supply chain and order fulfillment operation and organization

and managed the integration of the merged companies’ operations. Created merged operations of revenue management,

supply chain strategy and integration, strategic sourcing, supply operations, order management and fulfillment, sales and

operations planning, and global logistics. Led outsourced Asia-based contract manufacturing and strategic supply base as

well as internal manufacturing in the US for high level systems integration, supplying all global markets. Successfully

merged two disparate corporate operating cultures into a high-performing global organization.

Reduced material cost by 10% ($28M) in first year by consolidating both the supply base and contract

manufacturers. Continued year-over-year cost reduction of 8-10% per year

Reduced lead times by 40% utilizing strategic component/subassembly stocking and postponement strategies at

contract manufacturers, VMI programs, and implementing advanced planning/simulation tools (e.g., Kinaxis) in the S&OP

function

Cut freight cost by 20% by reengineering global logistics function including establishing distribution hubs in

Singapore and Amsterdam, closing 6 warehouses, implementing a global outsourced freight payment and cost

management system, leveraging a preferred global logistics provider, and recruiting a professional logistics team

Reengineered antenna delivery process including regional stocking by suppliers and optimizing sea vs. air freight,

achieving $7M/year in freight savings

Reduced inventory by $35M with VMI programs, enhanced forecasting/planning, and improved business controls

REMEC, Inc – Leading supplier of telecom infrastructure products 2004-2005

Vice President, Global Supply Chain – Del Mar, CA

Joined company facing a costly European-centric supply base and inventory levels of under 3 turns per year. Reporting

directly to the CEO, led a total restructuring of the supply base by strategic re-sourcing of tier 1 and 2 suppliers from

Europe to a predominately a China-based supply chain and outsourcing all non-core manufacturing processes. Transitioned

top 25 suppliers for each of our 3 internal factories to a VMI program, dramatically reducing inventory. Instituted a

Supplier Management process including a comprehensive scorecard and certification process. Reengineered global

logistics operations by consolidating providers and negotiating company-wide contracts, significantly reducing inbound

and outbound freight costs. Launched global trade compliance function and implemented VAT and duty savings

opportunities in both Europe and Asia. Led and maintained an in-tact organization through an entire acquisition process by

a competitor.

Slashed direct material costs by 30% with 85% of commodities supplied from Asia

Reduced freight cost by 25%

Cut inventory by 30% freeing up $30M of cash

Improved forecast accuracy to key suppliers by 40% by reengineering the S&OP function

SouthCare, Inc – Leading provider of comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services 2001-2003

President and CEO – Charlotte, NC

Pursuing an entrepreneurial dream, founded a network of comprehensive outpatient rehab clinics specializing in pulmonary

and physical therapy. Developed extensive referral network of physicians, growing pulmonary business into the #1 market

share position in metro Charlotte within first year of operation. Company was acquired in late 2003.

Ford Motor Company – Automotive manufacturing 1999-2001

Director, Global Logistics and Trade – Dearborn, MI

Recruited from HP to lead Ford’s $7B global logistics and trade function supplying material to 112 plants in 22 countries and

vehicles to over 20,000 dealers in 200 countries. Led the design, implementation and operational management of global,

multi-modal inbound and outbound logistics networks geared toward speed, quality and lowest total cost in support of

corporate order fulfillment and supply chain initiatives. Negotiated a strategic alliance with UPS forming Autogistics, the

premier outbound vehicle delivery company in the world. Orchestrated the outsourcing of Ford's entire customs operations

to a leading trade services software company in a creative equity relationship generating over $180M of equity to Ford in

the first month after an IPO. Managed over $6.5B in freight expenditures, $750M in duties and $5B in material and

finished vehicle inventory. Led an organization of over 400 professionals and the logistics supplier base in one of the

world's most complex business environments.

Reduced vehicle delivery time by 45% in first 6 months after formation of Autogistics (joint venture) with UPS

Slashed $35M of international freight cost in first year by forming a Global Sourcing Board

Legally avoided $2.2B of duty expense through extensive leveraging of global and regional trade programs

Developed a Global Logistics Technologies organization to develop and implement a global IT systems infrastructure

to manage outsourced logistics operations while retaining network design, modeling, and optimization competence/IP

within the company; identified and developed strategic supply chain technology partners forming alliances with equity

interests in leading companies in e-commerce and web-based collaborative solutions

Severed on Customer Advisory Board of BNSF Railroad Company

Hewlett-Packard Company – World’s largest technology company 1981-1999

Director, Global Logistics and Distribution - Enterprise Systems Group, Roseville, CA 1995-1999

Led the global logistics and distribution operations for HP's enterprise systems business. Pioneered global door-to-door

delivery from distribution center to customer, slashing time and cost from global networks while providing real time

web-based status tracking. Provided consulting services to enterprise customers involving complex global deals.

Developed a global organization into a highly competent and sought after team within the international manufacturing and

supply chain community.

Cut global outbound logistics cycle times by 75% (12 days)

Achieved a 98% global on-time delivery performance

Eliminated 37 local country redistribution hubs and 44 logistics service providers

Reduced global logistics cost by 50%, saving $150M annually

Reduced duty expense by 30% over three years by fully leveraging global trade initiatives

Reengineering Program Manager – Computer Systems Group, Boeblingen, Germany 1992-1994

Reengineered the supply chain and distribution processes for HP's computer systems business in Europe (EMEA).

Optimized the strategic sourcing of computer system products from the US to Europe to significantly reduce customer

delivery time and transportation cost in the EU. Reduced manufacturing and delivery times of mainstream products by

70% (from 7 weeks to 10 days) and increased customer satisfaction by 80%.

Reengineering Program Manager - HP/Apollo Division, Exeter, NH 1990-1991

Led the reengineering of Apollo Computer's worldwide order management, manufacturing, and distribution operations

after the acquisition by HP. Utilized Quality Functional Deployment (QFD) process to convert a "build-to-stock" high

volume computer manufacturing operation to a "build-to-order/JIT" operation. Reduced FGI by 70%, manufacturing cycle

time by 60%, and overhead by 30%.

Prior HP Roles:

Marketing Services Manager - Workstation Systems Division, Fort Collins, CO

Materials Manager - Manufacturing Test Division, Loveland, CO

R&D Project Coordination Manager - Manufacturing Test Division, Loveland, CO

Business Operations Planner - Loveland Instrument Division, Loveland, CO

Education, Certifications, and Awards

BS University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Operations Management

MBA Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Finance and Marketing

APICS–CPIM; APICS Instructor at Colorado State University

Lean Manufacturing Certification (Lean Associates)

Awarded Top 20 e-Supply Chain and Logistics Executive in 2001 by Logistics and Supply Chain Forum, New York

Professional Profile: https://leadafi.com/executive-biography/jerry-joyce-transforming-operations-driving-excellence/

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