Cassie Nelson
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Seasoned Supply Chain Manager with comprehensive experience in an industry-leading manufacturing team for mission critical components supporting the U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force. Data-driven supply chain professional proficient in collecting, reviewing, and utilizing information about all areas of the supply chain. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet supply chain objectives and improving overall operational workflows. Successfully implemented solutions that increased productivity and reduced costs within previous roles. I always strive for continuous improvement and operational excellence. My philosophy is, “Make it better than you found it.”
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Program Manager
L3 Harris Technologies
Melbourne, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Leads Space and Airborne Systems in Military Avionics supply chain program management (SCPM) strategic roll out in partnership with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost
- Utilize a hands-on, cross-functional approach to identify pain points and drive improvements to drive best-class supply chain processes and efficiencies
- Supplier Management to ensure performance, support, and execution of deliverables and customer requirements are met
- Cross Functional Leader with Material Managers, Subcontracts, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Program Office, and the Supply Chain Center of Excellence to determine supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement a system for driving accountabilities at all levels of the organization
- Identifies Sole Sources and Single Sources to propose solutions to program office
- Identifies roadblocks, single point of failures, and bottlenecks within Supply Chain and mitigate as necessary
- Supports Supply Chain functions in efforts such as proposals, Standard of Work, and negotiations
- Define, manage, and execute supply chain program scorecard to meet division goals and KPIs
- Improve results within Supply Chain Management, such as cost management, performance metrics, labor utilization, source selection, competition, red supplier avoidance and critical path parts identification and sourcing
- Analyzes cost, spending data, and collaborates with finance and program teams for comprehensive reporting on risk and opportunity in support of forecasting activities.
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management
L3 Harris Technologies
Melbourne, FL
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Leads Space and Airborne Systems in Military Avionics supply chain program management (SCPM) strategic roll out in partnership with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost
- Utilize a hands-on, cross-functional approach to identify pain points and drive improvements to drive best-class supply chain processes and efficiencies
- Supplier Management to ensure performance, support, and execution of deliverables and customer requirements are met
- Cross Functional Leader with Material Managers, Subcontracts, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Program Office, and the Supply Chain Center of Excellence to determine supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement a system for driving accountabilities at all levels of the organization
- Identifies Sole Sources and Single Sources to propose solutions to program office
- Identifies roadblocks, single point of failures, and bottlenecks within Supply Chain and mitigate as necessary
- Supports Supply Chain functions in efforts such as proposals, Standard of Work, and negotiations
- Define, manage, and execute supply chain program scorecard to meet division goals and KPIs
- Improve results within Supply Chain Management, such as cost management, performance metrics, labor utilization, source selection, competition, red supplier avoidance and critical path parts identification and sourcing
- Analyzes cost, spending data, and collaborates with finance and program teams for comprehensive reporting on risk and opportunity in support of forecasting activities.
Manager, Material Management
L3 Harris Technologies
Melbourne, FL
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Leads Space and Airborne Systems in Military Avionics supply chain program management (SCPM) strategic roll out in partnership with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost
- Utilize a hands-on, cross-functional approach to identify pain points and drive improvements to drive best-class supply chain processes and efficiencies
- Supplier Management to ensure performance, support, and execution of deliverables and customer requirements are met
- Cross Functional Leader with Material Managers, Subcontracts, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Program Office, and the Supply Chain Center of Excellence to determine supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement a system for driving accountabilities at all levels of the organization
- Identifies Sole Sources and Single Sources to propose solutions to program office
- Identifies roadblocks, single point of failures, and bottlenecks within Supply Chain and mitigate as necessary
- Supports Supply Chain functions in efforts such as proposals, Standard of Work, and negotiations
- Define, manage, and execute supply chain program scorecard to meet division goals and KPIs
- Improve results within Supply Chain Management, such as cost management, performance metrics, labor utilization, source selection, competition, red supplier avoidance and critical path parts identification and sourcing
- Analyzes cost, spending data, and collaborates with finance and program teams for comprehensive reporting on risk and opportunity in support of forecasting activities.
Material Project Manager (MPM)
L-3 Aviation Recorders
Sarasota, FL
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided the primary day-to-day interface with the supplier base to identify risks, changes, and capacity issues while prioritizing high volume demands
- Supervised shipping and receiving department with 25 + employees
- Maintained a strong presence for Supply Chain to lead Operations in the flow of material from receipt of material through end item delivery to the customer
- Recommends changes required to meet the needs of the prime program and or division strategic goals
- Provides effective functional material management for internal & external supplied parts
- Responsible for regularly interfacing with program and project engineering, other IPT leads and suppliers on technical issues
- Identifying and mitigating program risks as they pertain to program requirements; support proposals; participate in lean initiatives and will ensure Supply Chain issues are supported at the subcontractor
- Keeping accurate records of products, contracts, pricing, and invoicing information
- Collaboratively work with Program Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and other organizations to meet customer demands
- Work with Buyers in determining cost savings and streamlining processes
- Mentor and lead Buyers by establishing kitting and Kanban systems that correlate with production schedules
- Negotiating with suppliers to minimize raw material and transportation costs
- Knowledge of managing returns and rejections professionally & promptly with suppliers
- Making sure that all supplier information and records are up to date
- Develop supply chain strategies to support program needs, identifying and mitigating risks as they pertain to program requirements, support proposals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management Degree -
University of Phoenix
Salt Lake City, UtahSkills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Customer Focus
- Change Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supply Chain Management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Relationship Building
- Financial management and reporting
Certification
- Kinaxis certified Contributor
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Supply Chain Excellence Academy certification.
- Cost Account Manager certification (EVMS)
- Program Manager certification.
Professional Highlights
- Led Revenue initiatives for Supply Chain exceeding its revenue pull in target by over 40% ($11.45M against a $7.9M goal).
- Collaborated with other divisions to expand supplier relationships with Supplier for a $.500M of savings for the division.
- Managing $74M in spending with 300+ suppliers.
- Reduced aging inventory by 45% from $21M within a quarter.
- Developed base line and scorecard for KPI metrics for organization and established governance for review of metrics.
- Increased Material Management CAM & EAC budgetary compliance from 27% to 88% in one year
- Implemented Digital Gemba (lean management values) for Material Management.
- Transferred Operations from Florida to Michigan. Pulled in 3 months of inventory to support production increase. Planned operations to build and support production. Transferred $15M in orders from one MRP System to another which supported 300+ customers.
Accomplishments
- Led Revenue initiatives for Supply Chain exceeding its revenue pull in target by over 40% ($11.45M against a $7.9M goal).
- Collaborated with other division to expand supplier relationships with Supplier for a $.500M of savings for the division.
- Managing $74M in spending with 300+ suppliers.
Timeline
Supply Chain Program Manager
L3 Harris Technologies
07.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management
L3 Harris Technologies
07.2021 - 07.2022
Manager, Material Management
L3 Harris Technologies
05.2019 - 07.2021
Material Project Manager (MPM)
L-3 Aviation Recorders
03.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Business Management Degree -
University of Phoenix
- Kinaxis certified Contributor
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Supply Chain Excellence Academy certification.
- Cost Account Manager certification (EVMS)
- Program Manager certification.
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