Damon Gourdine

PCC Wyman Gordon Division, Jan 1, 2019 - Present

Oversee over one billion + five hundred million ($1.5B) in annual spend

• Directly manage Wyman Gordon division (22+ business units globally), while providing management support for Titanium Metals and Special Metals divisions (12+ business units globally).
• Transitioned Wyman division from a single site silo approach to a fully functional supply chain team, focused on leveraging volumes, processes, and best practices across division and PCC.
• Developed and maintain a purchasing cost out pipeline of over $10M annually, consistently exceeding a 5% YoY savings target on the annual addressable spend.
• Serve as primary supply chain contract reviewer and approver of all site specific supply agreements, while carrying accountability for all multi-site supply agreement negotiations.
• Manage (SIOP) for PCC Forgings and PCC Metals, to include a monthly review of forecasting, inter-company planning & operating cadence required to support over $400M+ in inter-company raw material spend.
• Facilitator of quarterly executive report outs to PCC Forgings/Metals executive leadership, via quarterly Materials Summit Meetings. Routine executive reporting on pipeline performance and business needs alignment.
• Manage a 75-85 employee supply chain team across the division to drive accountability, performance, compliance, profit optimization and business deliverable objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-divisional and corporate supply chain leaders and executive leadership teams to align on commodity strategies and supply chain best practices.
• Implement clear and effective planning strategies, meeting demand and optimizing distribution channels.
• Build relationships with key suppliers, prioritizing strategic alignment to gain competitive advantage.
• Boosted Key Performance Indicators to enhance logistical operations and meet business needs.
• Leverage knowledge of global economics and market mix to provide inflation/deflation annual forecasts and set buying and distribution technique strategies.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products Division, Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018

Oversee over six hundred + fifteen million ($615M) in annual spending

• Managed supply chain and aligned (25+) division sites globally on a collective and leveraged purchasing strategy, replacing the unilateral supply chain management concept.
• Developed and implemented division and site purchasing savings pipelines in support of division and site budgets.
• Developed and implemented supply chain site scorecards to drive best practices on commercial, contracts, processes and legal supply chain accountabilities.
• Drove incremental purchasing savings pipeline from 3% to 10% on a 5% target on total division addressable spend.
• Delivered over 90% against a stretch pipeline savings target of $22M.
• Deployed employee development plans, leading to the promotion of numerous team members.

PCC Aerostructures Division, Regional Director Supply Chain, Aug 5 2013 - Dec 31, 2015

Oversee over five hundred + sixty five million ($565M) in annual spending

• As Regional Director of Supply Chain, managed thirteen (13) PCC Aerostructures sites across North America and Asia, as well as commodity strategy for North America, Asia and Europe.
• Coordinated and aligned strategically with three other regions within Aerostructures supply chain.
• Developed and implemented supply chain site scorecards to drive best practices across region.
• Implemented purchasing savings pipeline process, delivering over 7% savings versus a savings target of 5% on addressable spend.

PCC Primus University Swaging Corporation, Director of Procurement, April 1, 2008 - Aug 4, 2013

Oversee over fifty million ($50M) in annual spending

• Prior to role as Director of Procurement, completed an 18 month Accelerated Leadership Development program, rotating through and learning to manage functions to include Assembly, Material Control, Procurement, Production Control, Program Management and Business Development.
• Developed purchasing process, policy and cross-functional training.
• Set savings targets and drove deliverables, supporting annual budget and long term desired outcomes.
• Managed a global supply base of over 462 suppliers, responsible for procurement, logistics and inventory.
• Reduced key supplier lead times by 85% through consignment and kanban pull system implementations.
• Facilitated improvement of supplier delivery performance rating from 87% to 94% OTD.

• Worked with claimants, insurance carriers, medical facilities, law enforcement, and attorneys to settle claims.
• Managed average caseload of 120 claims, ranking 2 out of 10 among peers for claims closed each month.
• Conducted interviews, completed field investigations and negotiated settlements for damage and injury claims.
• Promoted to Special Investigations Unit to investigate potentially fraudulent claims with focus on thoroughness, quality and cost control. Reduced loss ratios through fair and prompt processing of claims.

• Facilitated transactions by reviewing listings, showing properties and communicating sale conditions.
• Provided strategic advice to clients based on market knowledge, analysis, mortgage and legal requirements.
• Liaised between sellers and buyers for profitable and efficient sales.
• Negotiated contracts and terms, securing favorable outcomes for clients.
• Collaborated with escrow, lenders and home inspectors to fulfill contract terms and conditions.
• Facilitated for clients and myself, the purchase, refurbish, and re-sale of real residential property, nationally.

• Attended training sessions regularly to stay up-to-date on new products, services, company policies and procedures.
• Passed Executive Management grill test on first eligible attempt.
• Explained rental policies to customers and answered questions about contracts and agreements.
• Checked vehicle condition both before and after rentals to ensure safety of all drivers and protect business assets and financials.
• Employed techniques to boost sales and services, while up-selling optional product such as insurance, GPS, etc.
• Promoted to Corporate Account Manager within nine (9) months of start date.

• Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
• Arranged merchandise with appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
• Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
• Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
• Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent and report to authorities.
• Served as "Floor and Wall Specialist", holding tile installation training courses for customers, on weekends.

• Played for the San Diego Chargers as a WR/KR/PR.
• Played for the Birmingham Thunderbolts as a WR/KR/PR.