Denise Cook
Eagle Lake,TX
Summary
Dedicated Supply Chain Program Manager at BAE Systems, with expertise in procurement strategy and supplier relations for over 20 years. Proven track record in managing high-stakes proposals, fostering collaboration across teams, and negotiating with vendors for cost reductions. Demonstrate successful project outcomes, and ensure material availability for critical defense programs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Program Manager - M88A3 Modernization
BAE Systems - Combat Vehicles
York, PA
01.2019 - Current
- Currently executing M88A3 Production Proposal activities.
- Under the M88A3 EMD Prototype Program in Sterling Heights, managed supply chain execution and procurement strategies throughout 2019 to 2025.
- Lead Supply Chain EMD/OTA proposal activities with a fast pace, quick turn to program contract award.
- Developed solid business relationships with the M88A3 Program, Operations, Finance, and Engineering Management, supporting the design development, critical subcontract statement of work, vehicle build, and successful vehicle test.
- Fostered positive communications with Planning, Subcontracts, and Buyer organizations to initiate SOAs for long lead items, drive timely awards, identify high-risk procurement with prioritization, and manage critical suppliers.
- Tracked daily Mitigation Action Response Status (MARS) with STH Network Prototype team members; execution of actions included early engagement of suppliers, and expedited tracking of parts to meet build sequence timing.
- As a Supply Chain CAM, I managed successfully material in-budget through light earned value management.
Procurement Analyst Principle
BAE Systems - Combat Vehicles
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Executed HIMARS UAE - FMS Program Proposal for Supply Chain in 2015, with contract award execution in 2016. Worked on the start-up of the HIMARS cab assembly with the AMZ subcontractor for successful on-time completion in June 2017.
- In 2017, I managed supply chain materials, schedule, and cost performance of various programs from the HIMARS Production, HIMARS CAB Romania Proposal, MLRS CAB Program, supported MPF fab/ raw materials quoting efforts, and the M113 Upgrade.
- Managed the execution of supply chain activities in 2018 for HIMARS, as well as the M88A2 Program, to include the FY17 recovery production plan.
- In parallel with the 2019 M88A3 proposal efforts:
- Managed Supply Chain actitivies for HIMARS Cab FY18 production, with HIMARS weld start-up at subcontractor JWF, and supervised the receipt of assembly parts at subcontractor AMZ to ensure successful assembly start.
- Ensure material availability to support continued production of M88A2 FY17, as well as FY18, weld and assembly startup.
- Executed supply chain activities to support buys for M88 Australia conversion material.
- Supported 2019 Acquisition and Handling Tracker Supplier Champion Initiative.
- Conducted supply chain proposal efforts for HIMARS change order, HIMARS FY21 proposal, M88 FY20, and M88 transmission FAT proposals.
Supply Chain Liasion - JLTV Program
BAE Systems, Combat Vehicles
York , PA
01.2014 - 10.2015
Staff Buyer
BAE Systems, Land and Armaments
Sealy, TX
01.2011 - 12.2013
Senior Buyer / Buyer II
BAE Systems - Land and Armaments
Sealy, Texas
01.2005 - 12.2011
Advertisting Mgr / Marketing Account Rep
Stewart & Stevenson, Inc. Tactical Vehicle Systems
Sealy, Texas
02.1992 - 12.2004
Education
BBA - Business Analysis
Texas A&M Universtiy
College Station, Texas12-1991
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX05-1989
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Procurement strategy
- Price/ Cost analysis
- Supplier relations
- Effective communication
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR clauses
- Supply chain risk management
- Supplier negotiation
- EVM knowledge
Timeline
Supply Chain Program Manager - M88A3 Modernization
BAE Systems - Combat Vehicles
01.2019 - Current
Procurement Analyst Principle
BAE Systems - Combat Vehicles
10.2015 - 03.2020
Supply Chain Liasion - JLTV Program
BAE Systems, Combat Vehicles
01.2014 - 10.2015
Staff Buyer
BAE Systems, Land and Armaments
01.2011 - 12.2013
Senior Buyer / Buyer II
BAE Systems - Land and Armaments
01.2005 - 12.2011
Advertisting Mgr / Marketing Account Rep
Stewart & Stevenson, Inc. Tactical Vehicle Systems
02.1992 - 12.2004
BBA - Business Analysis
Texas A&M Universtiy
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wharton County Junior College
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