Experienced Leader & Motivated Supply Chain Professional
Hardworking, process driven executor, focused on building meaningful relationships to best achieve ambitious goals. I take pride in setting people up for success and communicating clear-cut expectations.
Professional Journey
Principal Supply Chain Manager, S&OP
Donaldson Company Inc.
05/2022 - Present | Remote
- Developed, released, and owned a new Sales and Operations Planning software tool, business process, and training
- Created forward-looking processes and balanced scorecard leading to improved operations agility and Customer service levels
- Led product transfer activity to balance global production capacity utilization
- Communicated with Customers to drive business process improvements and cost-down initiatives (VAVE)
Global Supply Manager
Tesla Motors
02/2020 - 06/2022 | Fremont, CA / Remote
- Drove commercial negotiations, agreements, and documentation with external suppliers across both Energy and Automotive programs
- Led supplier selection processes and presented sourcing award recommendations to the executive team regularly
- Supported the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, and quality
- Realized cost reductions and cost avoidance of over $3MM
- Managed annual spend of $70MM
- Leveraged strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Localized injection molded plastics supply base to reduce risk, shorten lead times and improve quality
Skills & Expertise
Frontend Development
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- React
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
Backend Development
- Node.js
- Express.js
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
Supply Chain Management
- S&OP
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relations
- Cost Reduction
Leadership
- Team Management
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Key Achievements
Model 3 Ramp Up
Led the Model 3 Subframe and Marriage production control departments from 8 employees building 50 cars per day, to 74 employees building over 700 cars per day.
High Volume & Impact Sourcing
Sourced and managed 310 distinct part numbers over a two-year period, spread across 21 programs, 58 design engineers, and 43 suppliers.
Model S & X Outsourcing Project
Led an outsourcing project of 36 large injection molding tools, fixtures, and other equipment. Coordinated 96 tier 2 directed buy items to the new Supplier. Worked cross-functionally to implement new packaging, a direct-ship model, work instructions, and improved part appearances.
High-Velocity New Product Launch
Powerwall + was the fastest new product launch in Company history. Sourced 7 new part designs within an aggressive timeline (2.5 weeks). Developed and executed a localization and cost-down strategy in the following months.