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Chad Allread

Santa Clara,Ca

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain and Service Operations Professional with over 15 years of expertise in global manufacturing operations. Demonstrated ability to optimize supply chain processes and enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record in managing end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics. Adept at identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives to drive business growth. Strong problem-solving skills combined with a customer-centric approach to ensure seamless service delivery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Fetch Robotics
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated on the CTB process negotiating cost saving with suppliers and meeting weekly production needs
  • Managed the RFQ’s for all builds as the buyer/planner interfacing with all CM’s, on the quoting process
  • Created a working forecast and scheduled all prototype build(s) with engineering teams & qualified CM’s
  • Identified and resolved all suppliers requisition- invoicing discrepancies as a daily responsibility
  • Managed WIP of materials supporting Proto and production build schedules with CM’s
  • Managed Oracle NetSuite ERP system planning updates maintaining lead times at the part number level
  • Team player on the implementation of Oracle inventory and production planning systems for purchasing.

Procurement Specialist

Agylstor
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Defined the Clear to Build process negotiating saving with suppliers and meeting weekly production
  • Managed WIP of all materials supporting all Proto and production build schedules with CM’s
  • Supported the marketing team on roll out of all consumer products meeting the deadlines for product launch
  • Managed the RFQ’s for all builds as the buyer - planner interfacing with all CM’s, on the quoting process
  • Created a working forecast and scheduled all prototype build(s) with engineering teams & qualified CM’s
  • Worked with Engineer(s) on all PCBA layouts for all contract prototype and production builds with CM’s
  • Created Master part number DB for all BOM’s for product launch with the ME’s implemented via Arena
  • Documented all (BoM’s) thru the new part number creation upon request for Mechanical Engineer(s).

Procurement Specialist –Indirect

Tesla
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Advanced all purchase requests for multiple cost centers supercharger and model-3 build product teams
  • Onboarded North American vendors at Tesla ensuring legal requirements were meet prior to publishing
  • Identified and resolved all suppliers requisition- invoicing discrepancies as a daily responsibility
  • Implemented process improvement documents for all projects/initiatives for the Indirect team.

Program Manager Supply Chain

Choice Logistics
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • Production consultant and liaison as an onsite project manager reviewing existing supply chain process
  • Corrected working BOM’s at the assembly levels in use of planning for each product at the contract MFG level
  • Identified gaps in TPL distribution inventory process for cost saving in two key areas Service Ops and the CM’s
  • Slashed cost by 25% reducing touch points using third party logistics freight forwarders saving 15 mil
  • Overall
  • Chaired cross functional teams service operations, mfg.org identifying and recommending cost saving measures
  • Identified cost saving by utilizing TPL F/E’s already under contract reducing defectives goods pickup
  • Slashed the days of recovery by 45 days for outstanding Service Ops spares in the field.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chico High School
Chico, CA
06.1976

Skills

  • Supplier Contracts
  • Effective Communication
  • Purchasing Processes
  • Order Placement
  • Cost Reduction
  • Negotiation
  • Purchase Requisitions
  • Bid Processes

Technologyskills

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PP, Google apps
  • Proficient MRP, ERP, DRP
  • Attended Butte City College
  • Proficient Arena, Agile
  • Proficient SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite
  • AMA Project Management
  • APICS CPIM/CSCP
  • Six Sigma White Belt

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Fetch Robotics
07.2021 - 12.2023

Procurement Specialist

Agylstor
07.2018 - 07.2019

Procurement Specialist –Indirect

Tesla
05.2017 - 06.2018

Program Manager Supply Chain

Choice Logistics
07.2013 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Chico High School

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