DOUGLAS EMAR, CSCP

• Responsible for all Supply Chain functions in rapid growth setting with high level expansion
• Design, implement and oversee Inventory Management system to create visibility to all stakeholders
• Key Stakeholder of new ERP system implementation with focus Supply Chain functionality
• Drove down the COGS pricing on by ~40% YoY through cost reduction exercises with suppliers and stronger inventory utilization
• Focused to create redundancy and cost savings through the introduction of second suppliers in all key spaces.
• Developed and grew a grass roots team of cross functional stakeholders with a focus on creating value through purchasing and logistics for all applicable stakeholders.

-Responsible for all Supply Chain functions: to Purchasing, Inventory Control, Shipping & Receiving

• Lead a team of four professionals with focus on accountability, communication, and positive attitude
• Re-instituted MRP as the driver for all inventory reorder functions with focus on safety stock vs lead time
• Re-instituted monthly cycle counts in order to increase traceability while amending any variances
• Maintained high focus on KPI's to include price reductions, positive vendor relations, and on time delivery
• Oversee a 40 vehicle service fleet, while negotiating new vehicle purchases semi-annually

• Maintain responsibility for all inventory materials and instrumentation for Avionics/Defense sector
• Procurement execution of materials on multi level scales from raw materials to subassemblies to systems
• Executed material workflow with work orders, pick slips, export requests, and certificates of conformance
• Tracked all in-house inventory for applicable product lines, with focus on mitigation of discrepancies/issues
• Managed Supplier relationships with focus for cost reduction, OTD, and material quality
• Primary support personnel of internal machine shops with focus on all material requirements
• Interfaced daily with program management and production leads on all forecast and production schedules
• Primary interface with Contracts Admin
• To ensure all customers received accurate and updated order info

• Maintained responsibility for procurement of all materials and machinery for Laser Systems R&D
• Take primary role in vendor relations, spend analytics, bottleneck resolution, and strategic planning
• Performed daily receiving functions as the interface between Accounting and Ops for reconciliations
• Operated ERP/MRP systems daily as well as Onmify configurations management software
• Possess detailed experience dealing with stock inventory as well as a point of use inventory

• Sourced and procured parts, supplies and equipment in support of manufacturing production requirements
• Created a robust procurement org
• Focused on quality, price, and on time delivery and redundancy
• Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors
• Negotiated large capital direct raw material purchases