Cary, Illinois, United States
Senior Supply Chain & Operations Executive with global, multi‑site leadership across Aerospace & Defense. Known for stabilizing suppliers, driving SIOP discipline, improving delivery performance, and leading complex production environments through scale, recovery, and transformation. I’ve led global teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, delivering $280M+ in enterprise value through cost optimization, backlog recovery, supplier development, and large‑scale operational transformation. Experienced in regulated A&D environments (AS9100, FAA, Nadcap) and recognized for building systems that deliver predictable, repeatable performance.
Lead and optimize all aspects of operations for a high-growth consumer electronics brand with distribution across 60 + countries and 60,000+ retail locations. Drive operational excellence through strategic oversight of procurement, supply chain management, and process optimization. Partner with executive leadership to shape long term strategy, stream line operations, deploy data driven solutions that strengthen organizational performance. Champion cross-functional alignment and build high performing teams capable of supporting rapid growth in a competitive market. ● Increased product margins 40% through strategic supplier negotiations across Taiwan and China. ● Delivered $650K annual savings via organizational redesign and efficiency improvements. ● Improved OTIF performance through advanced forecasting and risk aligned planning. ● Built an NPI framework that reduced time to market and strengthened global product execution. ● Introduced automation and digital tools that reduced operational cost and increased throughput.
Led and improved supply chain management operations to meet corporate objectives for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) division. Directed and executed strategic initiatives and global cost optimization across procurement, working capital, SIOP, planning, supplier performance, and distribution. Coordinated cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals. Appointed to manage supply chain functions and advance corporate goals for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) division. ● Designed and deployed the full SIOP operating system (MOS) for the A&D division, stabilizing demand inputs, standardizing planning discipline, and establishing a cross functional cadence that drove $100M working capital improvement and $20M backlog reduction. ● Improved OTTR to 92% and cut backlog $20M by executing the Take Rate strategy and enforcing cross functional accountability. ● Executed VMI/SMI strategies across Malaysia and Spain, improving supplier performance and reducing inventory exposure. ● Delivered $35M in savings by reducing material overdrive 20% through SIOP driven supply alignment and disciplined execution. ● Realigned staffing and cost structures, generating $4.5M net savings while strengthening organizational capability.
Played integral role in multi-technology tier 1 supply, specializing in the development and production of a comprehensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components, and technologies. Led a global team in executing strategic sourcing, managing cost control, and enhancing working capital planning, while optimizing warehousing and distribution for the ACS division and seven plants. ● Delivered $50M net savings by reducing procurement costs 10%. ● Managed $550M direct and $100M indirect spend supporting $900M sales. ● Generated $7.1M savings by shifting logistics from air to ocean. ● Secured $10M savings through supplier purchasing programs. ● Improved working capital $48M by deploying SIOP gap closure processes, standardizing planning discipline, and training seven global sites on the new operating model. ● Developed a supply chain academy to strengthen capability and accelerate development of new and existing supply chain professionals.
Drove efforts for Mercury Products with focus on manufacturing high-volume, low-mix stamped and fabricated products for the automotive and Class 6-8 truck industries. Reported to the CEO, aligned core strategies and managed tactical execution across corporate cost optimization, procurement, inventory management, and logistics/warehousing. Oversaw global operations, including a sourcing office in Shenzhen, China. ● Achieved $5.3M in net savings by negotiating competitive stainless-steel pricing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies for the 2016 fiscal year. ● Generated $8.8M in net savings by reducing inventory levels and improving safety stock and lead times at Saltillo, Mexico, and Windsor, Canada facilities. ● Reduced on-hand raw material by 30% by introducing inventory management strategies and streamlining Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) at Schaumburg and Windsor facilities. ● Lowered less-than-truckload costs by over 15% by deploying a global third-party logistics solution and enhancing real-time visibility and key performance indicators.
Oversaw eight global manufacturing and regional distribution centers, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and tribal regulations. Identified and established new sources while creating opportunities for savings and delivering value propositions for internal customers. Mitigated excess and obsolete inventory by executing last-time buy purchases and enhancing supplier visibility on product end-of-life. Developed and integrated a supplier warranty process into WMS by monitoring upstream supplier quality and coordinating reverse logistics for defective components. ● Realized $12M in procurement cost reductions by leading category management initiatives and bargaining supplier agreements, restructuring supply sources, and securing second-source opportunities, which boosted product sales gross margin to 55%. ● Attained $3.5M in cost savings and cut lead times by 20% through decoupling domestic fulfillment centers and establishing consolidation hubs. ● Secured $2.5M in savings by designing sourcing strategies that consolidated IT spend, achieving a 45% discount off list price with direct channel partners. ● Achieved $90M in savings by leading a cross-functional team to exploit the EMS supply base for outsourcing manufacturing to low-cost regions. Core capabilities: Procurement · Inventory Management · Supplier Quality · Logistics & Distribution · Cost Reduction · Category Management · EMS Outsourcing · Global Operations