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Managing Partner - Global Sourcing and Procurement Services

Continuum Strategic Services LLC

Jan 2022 - Current (4 years 9 months)

End-to-end supply chain operations consulting, advisory, and solution development & implementation.

1.) U.S. SOLAR MODULE MANUFACTURING COMPANY (PUBLIC – NYSE)

Procurement Transformation Lead

Responsible for designing and building a new procurement organization, developing operational frameworks, supporting workflow and ERP enhancements, and driving strategic initiatives.
• Lead Direct & Indirect procurement operations, transforming process and technology workflows for the conversion to a domestic vertical integration strategy of raw materials & manufacturing.
• Oversee Operations’ procurement functions within Oracle & K2 BPM platforms; advise on Corporate procurement functions within SAP S4/Hana &

Vice President - Supply Chain and Sourcing, North America

JELDWEN Inc

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 (10 months)

Leader of the North America Supply Chain and Sourcing operations for JELD-WEN’s windows, doors, and fiber businesses.
• Managed $1.5B indirect & direct spend across 700+ Suppliers and 58 N.A. manufacturing facilities; predominant commodities included: indirect services, metals, glass, wood, and chemicals. Within 2021, managed $48M in supply & transportation inflation cost reduction through the transformation of the team’s supplier negotiations, bid events, contractual terms, and KPIs.
• Managed 42 supply chain resources across Sourcing, Procurement, Materials Management, and Transportation & Logistics departments. Assessed and redesigned the overall organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities to align with IBP / SIOP str

Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy and Delivery

Premier Inc

Nov 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Senior leader of strategy architecture, solution development, and delivery leadership targeted on transforming healthcare systems’ supply chains into vital, collaborative, and strategic operations.
• Leveraged the full suite of Premier’s group purchasing organization, comprehensive data management and business intelligence platforms, and advisory subject matter expert team members to build sales and oversee delivery execution, relationship management, and governance across strategic engagements.
• Drove customer’s supply chain operations transformation enabling them to embark upon strategic indirect services and supply chain innovative solutions, new revenue streams, 10-15% reduction in supply chain expense, and 18-22% operational

Vice President, Supply Chain Operations Consulting

Vizient Inc

Jul 2011 - Nov 2018 (7 years 5 months)

Leader of Vizient’s Supply Chain Operations Consulting division focused on transforming member health care systems, integrated delivery networks, and hospital supply chain operations into vital, collaborative, and strategic functions to not only help control escalating costs but also boost efficiency and optimize operational, financial, and clinical outcomes across their supply chain continuum.

Senior leader of 53 supply chain operations subject matter experts:
• Partnered with numerous healthcare systems in driving down indirect services, labor, non-labor, and supply costs ($180-190M in savings), while also improving operational performance and supply chain integration with clinicians, clinical requirements, and outcomes.

Global Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Masonite International

Mar 2007 - Jul 2011 (4 years 5 months)

Global sourcing and procurement leader for Masonite’s (at the time of this role) $200M+ spend on Indirect materials and services encompassing 32 categories; along with $55M+ spend on Direct materials encompassing 5 categories. Responsible for optimizing Total Cost and Total Value of material and services purchases across 35 domestic facilities while acting as executive liaison for 14 facilities across Europe.
• Implemented best practice procurement and supply management techniques, including: strategic sourcing, make vs. buy analysis, outsourcing, fact-based negotiations, total cost modeling, supply market analysis, contract and supplier relationship development, and supply chain re-engineering.
• Led facility Operations & Supply

Senior Manager

North Highland

Jan 2006 - Mar 2007 (1 year 3 months)

Program Manager of client & consulting resources within corporate-wide supply chain transformational initiatives of a leading global banking and financial institution.
• Provided program and change management leadership for Technology implementation initiatives across the Enterprise and Consumer Real Estate divisions utilizing 6-Sigma methodology, deliverables, and tools.
• Developed and implemented best practice recommendations for process, organizational structure, and resource management practices across the organization’s program management portfolios.

Program Manager

Compass Group USA

Jun 2005 - Dec 2005 (7 months)

Developed and launched a Program Management Office (PMO) for the nation’s leading foodservice company to govern strategic initiatives across the Procurement, Operations, Distribution, and Customer Relations departments (approx. 190 associates).
• Co-led the Procurement division’s 2006 strategic budgeting, planning, and compliance governance framework.
• Designed and implemented PMO project templates, communications plan, on-line repository site, tracking dashboard, and project management training curriculum for approximately 21 project teams.
• Established project management methodology, roles, and responsibilities for project team associates.
• Also acted as a project manager for several strategic sourcing project teams

Supply Chain Consulting Manager

Accenture

Jan 2001 - Mar 2005 (4 years 3 months)

Manager of client and consulting resources for transformational initiatives within Steel, Utilities, and Industrial Supply proposal and project initiatives.
• Provided subject matter thought leadership, strategic direction, and industry expertise for strategic sourcing activities totaling over $1.5B+ in annual spend. Achieved savings benefits ranging from 8 - 30% via competitive bids or reverse auctions for approximately 22 direct, indirect, and service categories.
• Managed cross-functional project teams (ranging from 4-20 resources) in the respective Procurement and Strategic Sourcing methodology, spend cube, and indirect services sourcing activities.
• Generated $50M+ dollar cost savings and process improvements within su

Supply Chain Operations Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Apr 1998 - Dec 2000 (2 years 9 months)

Management Consultant within Procurement, Manufacturing, and Inventory Operations for Consumer Industrial Goods and Utility proposal and project initiatives.
• Independently led project team members in a Supply Chain - Pull Based System initiative within the manufacturing, production planning, & inventory control areas for Medical Products and Supplies, Textiles, and Agricultural Equipment manufacturers. Improved Customer Fill Rates to 98%, reduced Days of Inventory by 40-50%, and increased inventory turns from 2 to 4 within a 2 year period.
• Independently led a Supplier Development team of an e-marketplace start-up company within the Electric and Gas Utility Industry. Developed a supplier adoption strategy recommendation, supp

Regional Supplier Manager

Nike

Jun 1996 - Apr 1998 (1 year 11 months)

Supply Chain Manager partnering with an internal merchandise management team of 13 professionals, along with executives and support staff from 6 strategic suppliers, during the launch of a supply chain - autoreplenishment program within the domestic apparel division.
• Developed, implemented, and trained the team on the following strategic activities and deliverables: Supplier Certification, Supplier Selection Process, Capacity Planning, Compliance Planning, Relationship Planning, Performance Metrics Planning, and Enhancement Planning.
• Managed regional supplier relations: 1800 skus across 8 product lines, annual demand of 3.8M units and annual revenue of $24M.

Operations Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Aug 1992 - Jan 1996 (3 years 6 months)

Supervised workforces of 20 - 35 union (UAW) skilled trades resources within Transmission manufacturing, maintenance, quality assurance, and assembly operations divisions.
• Managed manpower, inventory control, production scheduling, quality assurance, and coordinated communications across functional departments.
• Directed core training of quality control (ISO-9000) procedures, quality assurance inspection, and supplier relations processes. Additionally, developed dimensional control plans, statistical process control guidelines, and customer-focus indicators for manufacturing and assembly departments.

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