KRISTA ROBINSON

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VICE PRESIDENT, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/ STRATEGIC SOURCING

Dynamic and seasoned executive with 18+ years of progressive responsibility managing global supply chain and procurement initiatives for major Fortune 1000 corporations; industries include Transportation, Retail, IT, Aerospace, Consumer Goods, PCs, and Communications; areas of expertise include strategic sourcing, financial acumen, demand management, material resources, logistics, planning, commodity analysis, business continuity and eSourcing; proven track record delivering Six Sigma business process improvements; passionate commitment to managing and leading teams to success; possess a “drive for results” mindset with strong communication, persuasion and negotiation skills. Key skills and attributes include:

• Operational P&L • Change Management • Lean Six Sigma

• Global Strategic Sourcing • Relationship Management • Project Management

• Leading High Performing Teams • Risk-Management • Problem Resolution

Languages: French, Spanish and Arabic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GREYHOUND LINES, INCORPORATED, Dallas, TX 2009 – Present

North America over the road transportation leader with a variety of businesses including Intercity Motor Coach, Bolt, Food Service, and Express Packaging Business in US, Canada, and Mexico; revenues >$1B (subsidiary of First Group America)

Vice President, Procurement

Lead the procurement and supply chain team of 24 supply chain professionals for Greyhound North America

 Increased inventory turns 2x with an impacted cash flow of $5M through SOQs and Min/Max implementation

 Closed Procurement Savings Gap by using alternative Supply Chain strategies with in-year impact of $10M

 Negotiated with AG for the State of Texas on resolution of owed Hurricane Funds of $1M+ which was covered in Associated Press by 50+ news sources. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hurricane/ike/6611953.html

 Developed and Implemented simplified parts profile to purchase “Best Part, Best Price, Best Service” resulting in improved total cost, service, safety and quality

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS (EDS), Plano, TX 2007 – 2009

Worldwide leader providing a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions; revenues >$20B (subsidiary of HP)

Global Category Leader, Global Supply Chain Management

Led the strategic supply initiative and a global team of 35 supply chain professionals for Global Business Services, reporting directly to the Chief Supply Officer

 Achieved 107% cost savings, leading the team to exceed global target in 2007, after only 4 months tenure

 Keynote speaker at two ICN Conferences how to positively impact technology based operations through SCM

 Established “Playbook” and “Maverick” initiatives resulting in a tripling of regional plans with $60M of savings benefit

 Championed the use of Lean Six Sigma to reduce operational expense; led three projects yielding >46% savings

 Led the HP-EDS Global Supply Chain Integration of Global Business Services, including Logistics, Travel, HR, Marketing, Real Estate, and Office Services, exceeding the integration financial target 400%

EXELON CORPORATION, Chicago, IL 2004 – 2007

One of the nation’s largest electric utilities and power generators; revenues >$14B

Vice President, Strategic Supply

Sourced commodities for all Exelon business divisions, including Nuclear, Power, Power Trading, Energy Delivery and Business Services; led team of 92 supply chain professionals; accountable for $2B budget, reported to CSO

 Sponsored integration of seven ERP tool versions; led review, selection and deployment of numerous mandates resulting in exceeding expense goals by 20%

 Launched standardized “make vs. buy” philosophy & process across the corporation; created model for both indirect & direct commodity items including total supply chain costs; exceeding savings goal by 30%

 Executive Sponsor of supply chain merger integration team for PSEG/Exelon merger

 Crisis managed impact of Hurricane Katrina and Rita on the supply chain and activated emergency business continuity plans; resulted in mitigated supply chain exposure by $31M

 Created “best practices” supply organizational career paths whiling managing and developing high performing team of client service professionals

 Selected as “Pro To Know” (Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine

THOMSON INC., Indianapolis, IN 2001 – 2004

Global organization providing video and enabling technologies, systems, finished products and services; revenue >$9B

General Manager and Chief Sourcing Officer, Americas Sourcing

Led team of >100 supply chain professionals with oversight responsibility for all global direct and indirect sourcing for the Americas; managed budget of $2B

 Led the research, review, recommendation and ultimate selection of new ERP tool; collaborated closely with Chief Information Officer to execute initiative ahead of schedule and on budget

 Led significant domestic and international supply chain initiatives, with results overwhelmingly consistent in each case in achieving cost savings and sourcing optimization in excess of target by minimum of 25%

 Successfully integrated three large acquisitions into traditional business segments; optimized savings >10%

 Developed incentive template for supply base deployment in Mexico; successfully presented recommendations to Mexico’s Secretary of Economy; realizing $25M in savings

 Changed methodology regarding optical/video shipments; realized >50% in demurrage savings

GATEWAY COMPUTERS, Lake Forest, CA 1998 – 2001

Developed, manufactured & marketed broad line of computers & peripheral computer equipment; revenue >$9B

Director, Supply Chain Management

Oversight responsibility for global sourcing and supply chain management; led team of 25 and budget of $1B

 Automated cost roadmap & related processes within 45 days of tenure; coordinated IS09000 certification process

 Simplified fragmented networking product line by 80% while integrating sourcing across all business lines; reduced costs by 45%, exceeding industry averages

 Co-led global implementation of supply chain Best Practices, including systems integration and optimization, inventory control and SKU optimization; drive for operational excellence reflected in 15% annual cost savings

 Synchronized strategies and closely collaborated with CTO, product development and office management professionals on broadband access devices; contributed to 2000 Comdex “Best in Show” award

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY, El Segundo, CA 1988 – 1998

Global technology leader in defense, government and commercial electronics; $19.4B revenue (subsidiary of GM)

Held progressive positions reflecting superior performance and promotions including Material Program Manager/Material Specialist, Senior Subcontractor Administrator, Buyer I & II

 Spearheaded company-wide strategic alliances for application-specific integrated circuits; savings >$80M

 Developed multi-year procurement, inventory, and obsolescence strategy for critical bill of material. Synchronized multi-functional team and executive level approval. Savings in excess of $55M

MOTOROLA, Scottsdale, AZ Intern, Associate Buyer, Buyer 1987 – 1988

Fortune 500 company providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions; revenue of $8B

 Successfully implemented first long-term purchase agreement to address division’s processing requirements; achieved savings in excess of $5M

 Actively participated in Six Sigma projects; led division’s implementation of material requirements planning (MRP) II system utilizing six sigma DMAIC tools; completed six sigma training contributing extensive cost savings >$10M

EDUCATION

MBA, Strategic Management, Graduated with Honors, Magna cum Laude

THE ANDERSON SCHOOL AT UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1996

BS, Supply Chain Management, Magna cum Laude

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ, 1988

ADDITIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION

Lean Six Sigma, Executive Leadership, Negotiations, Supply Chain Management, Business Continuity

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