Supply Chain Optimization & Logistics Management
Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management
Tailored for Strategic Sourcing Roles:
As a trusted advisor in vendor management, I combine financial acumen, risk governance, and ESG integration to create agile, high-impact supply chains. My record of negotiating complex deals (e.g., $150M categories at YANCOAL) and mitigating supplier risks aligns with MyState Bank’s need for a leader who balances innovation with compliance.
- Strategic Planning: Expertise in business process mapping, lean/agile supply chain development, and logistics outsourcing. Optimized distribution networks for 15% cost reduction in global operations (Lenovo, Caterpillar).
- Operational Excellence: Implemented JIT, VMI, and pull processes, reducing inventory levels by 25%+ while improving service levels (Boart Longyear, Sibelco).
- Distribution & Logistics Optimization: Redesigned multimodal transport networks, cutting lead times by 30% and freight costs by 21% (John Deere, Glencore).
- Inventory Optimization: Led dynamic safety stock modeling, reducing excess inventory by 65% (Caterpillar) and improving turns by 40% (Reliance Worldwide).
- Reverse Logistics: Streamlined product returns and refurbishment processes, enhancing recovery value by 18% (EMC, BAX Global).
- Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management: Negotiated $150M+ contracts (Glencore, Caterpillar, Queensland Health), achieving 10–20% cost savings through competitive sourcing and risk-weighted supplier selection.
- ESG-Aligned Procurement: Integrated sustainability metrics into vendor scorecards, reducing carbon footprint by 15% in logistics operations (Sibelco, West Moreton Health).
- Business Risk Mitigation: Developed supplier risk heatmaps and contingency plans, minimizing disruptions in critical categories (Glencore, Queensland Health).
- Project Governance: Applied DMAIC/DARER methodologies to lead $10M+ supply chain transformations, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory standards (Lenovo, Caterpillar).
- ERP/WMS Proficiency: Spearheaded SAP/Oracle rollouts, improving demand forecasting accuracy by 22% (Reliance Worldwide, Boart Longyear).
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraged cost modeling and variance analysis to optimize budgets, delivering $50M+ cumulative savings across industries.
Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management
- Collaborative Leadership: Partnered with C-suite, legal, and risk teams to align procurement strategies with business goals (Queensland Health, MyState Bank*).
- Influencer Approach: Drove cross-functional consensus using DISC-based communication, accelerating project adoption (e.g., S&OP implementation at Reliance Worldwide).
- People: Built high-performance teams through coaching, reducing turnover by 30% (Caterpillar).
- Quality: Implemented ISO-certified QMS, cutting defects by 25% (Lenovo).
- Velocity: Optimized MRP parameters, slashing lead times by 17% (Caterpillar).
- Cost: Reduced total landed costs by 12% via route optimization and duty drawback programs (John Deere).
- Service: Achieved 95%+ OTIF through demand-sensing tools (Reliance Worldwide).
Tailored for Strategic Sourcing Roles:
As a trusted advisor in vendor management, I combine financial acumen, risk governance, and ESG integration to create agile, high-impact supply chains. My record of negotiating complex deals (e.g., $150M categories at YANCOAL) and mitigating supplier risks aligns with MyState Bank’s need for a leader who balances innovation with compliance.
