Brittany N. Fox
Saugus,USA
Summary
Dynamic Category Management Manager with extensive experience at Lockheed Martin, excelling in supply chain management and strategic leadership. Proven track record of optimizing procurement processes and enhancing team collaboration. Expertise in DOD contracting, material allocation and vendor relations to drive optimal project outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Management Manager
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Palmdale
05.2023 - Current
- Manage procurement of raw materials for Aeronautics, focusing on composite and non-metallic materials.
- Currently negotiating a $1.5 Billion dollar long term agreement with a core composite supplier.
- Travel to vendors as necessary to represent company interests and cultivate business relationships to enhance optimal program success.
- Oversee and mentor a diverse team of 10 both local and remote, to enhance collaboration.
- Utilize tools to track core metrics, driving performance improvements.
Category Management Associate Manager
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed and mentored a team of 21, fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Spearheaded ADP Build to Print initiatives, focusing on tooling and raw material management.
- Supported various classified advanced development programs, ensuring compliance and security.
- Participated in multiple Tiger teams to implement organizational improvement processes.
- Facilitated cross-organizational collaboration to optimize procurement efficiency.
SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT SR
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Palmdale, CA
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Executed and maintained numerous Major Subsystem and Build to Print subcontracts for TBG/ARRW Programs.
- Led Build to Print team for a classified program, utilizing the Determinant Assembly approach.
- Supported multiple programs across various areas, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
- Placed 700 schedule lines with $12 million value.
- Delivered critical path items on time to the Integrated Master Schedule.
- Achieved placement of 1,800 schedule lines totaling $47 million in four-year tenure at Aeronautics.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills, facilitating support for all program efforts.
SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Palmdale, CA
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Spearheaded solicitation and procurement of over $3 million in OP and Major Subsystems Subcontracts for TBG/ARRW team since April.
- Executed over 150 purchase orders totaling $448 million during nearly three-year tenure.
- Placed 20 critical purchase orders within five months, ensuring expedited lead times.
- Developed rapid procurement strategy to support fast-paced TBG/ARRW program.
- Collaborated with suppliers to meet essential program delivery deadlines.
- Participated in U-2 corrective action team, enhancing delivery date accuracy to 95%.
- Managed 50 open purchase orders valued at approximately $1 million.
- Proposed solutions to supply chain management challenges, identifying critical issues across business areas.
SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR ASSOC.
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Palmdale, CA
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Served as buyer and supply chain management point of contact for composite and raw materials.
- Facilitated procurement of composite and raw materials for ADP, F-35, and IRAD projects at Palmdale plant.
- Contributed to requalification efforts of MTM45 slit tape qualification team following initial testing failure.
- Managed all new and existing purchase orders while overseeing 50 suppliers, achieving $41 million in first-year spending.
CORPORATE OFFICE MANAGER
MMD Equipment
Simi Valley, CA
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Negotiated yearly freight rates, saving nearly $1 million in shipping costs.
- Oversaw daily operations of corporate office, supporting CEO and CFO with strategic initiatives.
- Managed logistics and shipping/receiving department, collaborating with Sales team on yearly production forecasts.
- Executed company events, tradeshows, travel arrangements, and expense reporting efficiently.
- Assisted executive management in developing vendor contracts and proposals to enhance supplier relations.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
California State University Channel Islands
A.A. - Psychology & Business Administration
College of the Canyons
Skills
- Top Secret clearance
- Strategic leadership
- Supply chain management
- Material allocation
- Scheduling and procurement
- Workflow optimization
- DOD contracting expertise
- Customer interaction
- Contract execution
- Proposal oversight
- Delivery management
Timeline
Category Management Manager
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
05.2023 - Current
Category Management Associate Manager
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
07.2020 - 05.2023
SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT SR
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.2018 - 07.2020
SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
03.2017 - 07.2018
SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR ASSOC.
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
03.2016 - 03.2017
CORPORATE OFFICE MANAGER
MMD Equipment
01.2014 - 02.2016
B.S. - Business Administration
California State University Channel Islands
A.A. - Psychology & Business Administration
College of the Canyons
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