Brackston Hahn
Charleston,SC
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager, Secondary structures team
Boeing
11.2012 - Current
- Led the recovery of Kaman, GS Precision, Cox Machine and Tighitco
- Managed rate planning for suppliers and programs, ensuring alignment with operational goals
- Led team of 8 operational PAs managing 34 suppliers across commercial programs
- Two stints as Senior manager each lasting approximately six months
Joint Verification Fulfillment Manager
Boeing
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed 17 production coordinators to ensure timely delivery of standards, parts, consumables, and hand tools to mechanic's POU.
- Analyzed data to identify demand for standards and tools, enabling development of kits/bolt boards; reduced SRITs by 64% over last 4 airplanes.
- Collaborated with production and Washington team to identify and replicate best practices; transitioned from standard kits to bolt boards, significantly increasing mechanic's OPE.
Supply Chain BPS Integration Manager
Boeing
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with production to create and implement a new work package tool kitting solution, decreasing site tool room transactions by 84% and reducing lost tools by 67%.
- Transformed all site tool rooms to ECRs (Equipment Control Rooms), reducing tool service headcount by 17, optimizing tool service floor space, and centralizing hand tool inventory to lower inventory costs.
- Built and implemented tool kits for all of MID body, Aft body, and Final Assembly
K level Materials Manager
Boeing
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Created new lean processes that increased kit throughput by 290% while decreasing crib inventory.
- Developed a dual inspection system that improved first pass quality by 83%.
- Managed diverse eighteen-person team of contractors across three shifts to build tool kits for BSC 787 Boeing Production System implementation.
- Developed standard work documentation and training plan to streamline onboarding process for new hires.
Supply Chain Analyst
Boeing
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Developed a system to deliver parts directly from our 3PL (XPO) to production using a part flow IT solution to save the MT 10 minutes per kit, reduce inventory on the floor, and eliminate an unneeded touch.
- Corrected inventory discrepancies and established processes to prevent future errors for demand management team.
- Developed plans for parts, standards, and tool kitting units as part of -10 integration team; created presentations for all management levels.
Project Manager, on loan from Supply Chain Fulfillment
Boeing
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Led project teams to deliver complex aerospace initiatives on time.
- Managed project schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
- Led cross-functional team to identify root cause of side wall panel damage and initiated supplier packaging change, resulting in 70% decrease in damage.
- Collaborated with Ceilings team to enhance part protection and delivery strategies, achieving 94% reduction in rework hours per plane.
- Coordinated cross-functional communications among engineering and manufacturing departments.
Purchasing / Materials Manager
Service Tech Inc
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Led recovery of purchasing and warehousing unit by developing recovery plan and implementing new processes and procurement strategy that reduced shortages by fifty percent.
- Oversaw procurement processes for cost-effective sourcing solutions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure quality materials on time.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure material availability for production needs.
Purchasing Manager
Sea Fox Boat company
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Managed procurement processes for marine equipment and supplies at Sea Fox Boat Company.
- Negotiated contracts to achieve favorable terms for materials and services needed.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
- Led a team of seven warehouse and purchasing employees, defined vision and revitalized long-range business plans to optimize resource utilization.
Warranty Manager
Sea Fox Boat company
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Reduced warranty expense from 3% to 2% of gross annual sales, contributing to overall cost management.
- Managed warranty claims process for customer satisfaction and quality assurance.
- Oversaw warranty policy compliance to maintain company standards and regulations.
- Coordinated communication between customers and service departments for efficient resolution.
- Led composite, systems, and structural repairs on site and through dealer network, ensuring quality and adherence to warranty standards.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
INCAE Business School
Costa Rica01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Clemson University
Clemson, SC, US01-2000
Skills
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain
- Lean
- ERP Systems
- Order Manager
- ETRAC
- Cognos
- REDARS
- ERPLN
- Cribmaster
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Velocity
Additional Information - Other Skills
- Proficient in Velocity
- ETRAC
- Order Manager
- Cognos
- REDARS
- ERPLN
- Cribmaster
- Milestones
- Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Access)
Timeline
Joint Verification Fulfillment Manager
Boeing
12.2020 - 11.2021
Supply Chain BPS Integration Manager
Boeing
01.2018 - 12.2020
K level Materials Manager
Boeing
12.2015 - 01.2018
Project Manager, on loan from Supply Chain Fulfillment
Boeing
08.2014 - 07.2015
Procurement Manager, Secondary structures team
Boeing
11.2012 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst
Boeing
11.2012 - 12.2015
Purchasing / Materials Manager
Service Tech Inc
08.2011 - 08.2012
Purchasing Manager
Sea Fox Boat company
01.2004 - 12.2009
Warranty Manager
Sea Fox Boat company
01.2002 - 12.2004
Master of Business Administration - Finance
INCAE Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Clemson University