Results-oriented manager with integrated business, technical and production experience. Through the use of collaborative team management concepts within multi-divisional companies, developed and implemented innovative solutions to Supply Chain Management. Inquisitive and perceptive thought leader pursuing a career with a world-class organization that strives to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.
Skills
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Strategic Planning
Procurement Operations
Process Analysis and Improvement - Green Belt
Sourcing and Supplier Management
Program Management
Recruiting, Hiring, Integration
Contract Negotiations
Budget Development and Management
Manufacturing Environments
Experience
Program Manager09/2015 to CurrentIntel CorporationChandler, AZ
Pioneered the creation of a Hiring and Integration Strategy to align the new GSM supply chain organization on a global campaign to hire, integrate and retain top supply chain talent in an increasingly competitive environment.
Program Manager05/2013 to 09/2015Intel CorporationChandler, AZ
Pioneered the creation of a Hiring and Integration Strategy to align the new GSM supply chain organization on a global campaign to hire, integrate and retain top supply chain talent in an increasingly competitive environment.
Directed supply chain college graduate campus and conference strategy program resulting in ~30 annual full-time supply chain and engineering hires; 77% of candidates interviewed received offers with 75% offer accept rate.
Headed and operated GSM's intern program resulting in the hiring of ~30 interns per year; Managed onboarding, training, networking events and final hire decision processes with staff; Increased GSM utilization of interns by 35%.
Led integration strategy for new hires and interns by driving organization education and development events; Lead advisor for Intel's cross-Functional annual Supply Chain Summit event attended by ~75 new hires and interns.
Purchasing Manager / Group Leader07/2008 to 05/2013Intel CorporationChandler, AZ
Managed worldwide procurement operations related to the purchase of ~$10 billion of annual fab capital equipment spending.
Responsible for forecasting, order management, contract execution, controls and delivery gap resolution.
Led, coached and developed a team of 10-15 Supply Line Managers to achieve organizational strategic objectives.
Drove the evolution and execution of the Supply Chain Commercial Pipeline; Recruited and developed ~20 new college graduate hires in the procurement operation and rotated them into commodity manager and other positions.
Enabled the acquisition and transition of Intel's capital supporting items (CSI) into SLM's procurement business operation.
Partnered with factory stakeholders to establish deliverables, controls and metrics for factory ramps.
Earned Green Belt Certification by leading a Cost and Lead Time Improvement initiative that mapped and standardized processes for managing SAP contract data including foreign currency orders.
Developed a consolidated contract pricing strategy for all commodity organizations resulting in buyer access to accurate contractual data and Cost-Price Variance audit scores exceeding 95% goal.
Drove capital lead time reduction by eliminating buffers in SAP and allowing TMG to delay purchase decisions.
Senior Sales Analyst06/2007 to 07/2008Intel Resale CorporationChandler, AZ
Drove the global equipment sales team to exceed stretch revenue targets and to achieve record sales of ~$70M.
Fostered customer relationships to start IRC's OEM alliance program and achieved personal sales of >$10M.
Developed and marketed a capital equipment bundle with sales revenue of ~$50M for Intel Resale Corporation.
Commodity Manager06/2005 to 06/2007Intel CorporationChandler, AZ
Created and executed technology selections and negotiations strategies for factory capital equipment Partnered on implant selection team to close dual-source agreement contributing $129M of NPA savings Negotiated free development tools and high volume discounts contributing $32.5M of Design for Cost NPC savings Selected to lead a purchase agreement team that led to development and execution of ~$4B negotiated strategy Established fab capital Operations Program Management Office for OEM suppliers and led commercial and technical members to execute ramp readiness risk, spending, affordability, KI&Es and contract/selection statue.
Flash Program Manager01/2004 to 06/2005Intel CorporationChandler, AZ
Developed program strategies, selection roadmaps, headcount requirements and affordability goals for 45nm flash.
Formulated selection roadmaps and established affordability requirements through alignment with stakeholders.
Negotiated agreements with suppliers offering enabling technology solutions and completed risk assessments.
Established Virtual Development Line with suppliers to develop process technology without development capital.
Commodity Manager08/2000 to 01/2004Equipment Spares and Service Intel CorporationChandler, AZ
Negotiated Total Spares Management (TSM) for vendor managed inventory yielding indirect savings of $4.2M Achieved desired spares positions on a $2B+ 5-year Corporate Agreement for the purchase of capital equipment Led Functional area commodity team of buyers to achieve $60M of spares cost savings Delivered $40M of savings by implementing competitive sourcing strategies and repair/exchange programs.
Sub-team leader for initial use of "Should Cost" strategy to identify the true cost of parts using financial analysis, industry data and competitive quotes to deliver $13M of spare part savings.
Packaging Manager / Senior Purchasing Specialist01/1993 to 07/2000McCain Foods USAOak Brook, IL
Responsible for the procurement of key material categories within a $300M department.
Pursued vendor relationships that yielded a competitive advantage in raw material pricing and in supply chain effectiveness.
Tested material source reduction strategies to deliver cost reduction.
Developed, negotiated and managed national supply contracts for high volume material purchases.
Implemented first national contact for corrugated containers resulting in over $1M of savings.
Education and Training
Master of Business Administration: MarketingJuly 1998Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul UniversityChicago, ILMarketing
Bachelor of Science: Packaging EngineeringJune 1992Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIPackaging Engineering
