Senior Supply Chain Materials Program Manager
Resume:
Steve Fragale – Professional Resume
Steve Fragale
Phoenix, AZ
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Senior Supply Chain Professional
Accomplished Supply Chain Professional with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, specializing in supply chain and planning systems. Demonstrates a proven ability to leverage data analytics and ERP platforms to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and streamline operations. Skilled at working cross-functionally to deliver actionable insights that support agile decision-making and enhance end-to-end supply chain performance in fast-paced environments.
Skills
Negotiation
Planning Systems
Materials Management
Inventory Control
Supply Chain Analysis
Problem Solving
Professional Experience
Intel Corporation, Chandler, Arizona
August 2022 – August 2025
Roles
Materials Program Manager – 1 year +
Conducted BOM scrubs with tool owners, engineers, and commodity managers to review KPI’s and adjust inventory levels based on consumption rates and/or dead inventory.
Collaborated with factories to perform risk assessments, identified gaps and opportunities, and improved operational efficiency.
Provided system requirements and guidance to tool owners for new part number creation, reducing setup time by 20%.
Managed expedite part requests during tool down escalations, ensuring on-time resolution and minimizing production downtime.
Conducted consignment audits with procurement and suppliers to improve inventory accuracy.
Performed routine cost analysis and updated unit costs and units of measure in SAP and inventory systems, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Updated purchase orders in SAP for discrepancies and cost approvals, streamlining approval processes.
Worked with program manager to add new tools and contracts to the system to align with factory install dates.
Hybrid Production Control/Engineering Planning Analyst – 2 years
Executed all production requests via ICATCH(production control change request tool), supported product setup and build scheduling for MPS/Shuttle Foundry products, improving build plan accuracy.
Collaborated with manufacturing teams to resolve material and logistic issues, reducing production delays.
Coordinated with Integration, New Products Planners, PDT, and Shuttle Captains to ensure smooth build plan execution and timely delivery.
Tracked factory builds and provided estimated throughput times (TPT) to stakeholders, enhancing communication and planning.
Led NPI readiness meetings, identified scheduling conflicts, and mitigated risks to meet launch deadlines by working with Engineers to complete recipe readiness signoff.
Provided shipping and logistics support, improving upstream customer satisfaction by avoiding material on HOLD and custom delays.
Managed DIE and substrate inventory levels, optimized build plan execution, and reduced excess inventory.
Developed and tested software improvements for NPI 2.0 and ASPIRE OWLA Multi-pick updates, enhancing system functionality and improving through put time(TPT).
Created and maintained SQL reports to monitor WIP and inventory status, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Supported IFS builds and customer entry/exit processes, ensuring seamless operations.
Apex, North Carolina
Real Estate Investor January 2020 to July 2022
Delivered exceptional customer service, assisted clients in purchasing land with flexible financing options.
Conducted market analysis and comps on vacant land, identified emerging market trends.
Managed daily business operations and financials using QuickBooks, maintaining profitability.
Managed a small team of VA’s and provided guidance and training as required.
Answered calls from customers and negotiated both sale and buying prices as well as contract terms.
University of Phoenix
Software QA Engineer
September 2018-December 2019
Test Design, Planning, and Execution
Collaborated on multiple IT software application projects to develop comprehensive test designs and detailed test plans. Executed tests systematically and ensured that all phases of the testing process were documented, including defect reporting and tracking.
Test Data Creation and Implementation
Utilized tools such as SQL Server and SOAP UI, along with other IT software applications, to create and implement test data. Ensured accuracy and relevance of test data for various scenarios and test cases.
Development of Testing Techniques and Scripts
Designed and executed testing techniques, plans, and scripts to thoroughly evaluate both functionalities and new features in new and existing applications. Worked closely with IT personnel and business users to gather requirements and understand user needs, ensuring that testing aligned with business objectives.
Agile and SAFe Team Collaboration
Actively participated in Agile and SAFe teams actively participated in ongoing training and professional development. Supported IT infrastructure initiatives and contributed to team effectiveness by attending daily standups and PI (Program Increment) planning sessions.
SAFe Agile Release Team Contributions
Worked as part of the SAFe Agile Release Team, collaborating with the Scrum Master and Product Owner to review user stories and acceptance criteria. Developed and implemented test cycles and test cases according to functional requirements, executed tests, and meticulously reported defects. Coordinated with the Product Owner and developers to ensure timely and effective defect resolution as part of the defect management process.
Intel Corporation, Chandler, Arizona
January 1997-September 2018
Engineering Planning Analyst
3 years
Managed global supply chain activities supporting multiple products and factories, ensuring material availability and capacity alignment.
Owned and managed factory engineering build schedules and forecasts, collaborating with global customer divisions and factories to meet build commitments.
Developed new business process documentation and training materials, supporting new factory startups.
Conducted ISO audits and maintained certification documentation, ensuring compliance.
Served as Production Control Planner liaison between manufacturing and planning teams, driving process improvements and communication.
Helped resolve logistic and factory manufacturing issues on critical time sensitive builds.
Loaded and managed weekly buildplan and was responsible for starting material in the factory working closely with engineers and manufacturing.
Actively led and participated in global meetings to help resolve any build readiness issues.
Supply Management Analyst
6 years
Led New Product Introduction for new startup substrate factory (NPI) of DIE between factories and fabs, managing build plan analysis and coordinating with Engineering, Integration, and Operations.
Designed and developed build plan methodologies supporting two development factories, improving planning accuracy.
Provided on-call factory support, troubleshooting new product execution issues to minimize disruptions.
Tracked and reported factory performance metrics to management, enabling informed decision-making.
Participated in software development for new factory support, including test case writing and software testing.
Led meetings and managed projects for production ramp-up, overseeing build plan processes and product launches.
Frequently led projects and meetings and collaborated with manufacturing in defining the starts process.
Conducted frequent cycle counts to ensure substrate and DIE accuracy in planning Eng Builds.
Additional Relevant Experience
Planning Production Control Specialist, Intel Corporation – 7 years
Manufacturing Technician, Intel Corporation – 7 years
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, New York Institute of Technology
Certifications
Supply Chain and Operations
Supply Chain Foundations
Purchasing Foundations
Understanding Logistics supply chain performance in fast-paced environments
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