Ian Fowler
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Subcontract Manager
Sierra Space
Louisville, CO
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Reviewed bids from potential subcontractors and evaluated them based on price, delivery time, quality of materials.
- Ensured compliance with contract requirements throughout the project lifecycle by tracking progress against milestones.
- Collaborated closely with legal counsel in reviewing contracts and preparing addenda as necessary.
- Resolved disputes between the organization and its subcontractors through negotiation or arbitration.
- Analyzed cost proposals submitted by prospective subcontractors for accuracy and completeness prior to execution.
- Monitored performance of subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring that deadlines were met according to schedule.
- Performed periodic reviews of existing contracts to ensure that they are still meeting current organizational needs.
- Actively participated in negotiations with suppliers on pricing strategies while ensuring value is maximized.
- Conducted supplier risk assessments to identify potential risks associated with contracting out particular services or goods.
- Drafted non-disclosure agreements between the organization and its vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained accurate records of all contracts including amendments, modifications, renewals, terminations.
- Prepared Requests for Proposals, Request for Quotes and other related documents as required.
- Trained new and current employees on all new system roll outs
- Prepared and reviewed compliance documents for maintaining industry certifications.
Supply Chain Analyst
Belcan Engineering
Louisville, CO
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Support our client, Sierra Space, on site as an active member of their supply chain team.
- Play critical role in operational success of procurement, sourcing and vendor management, focusing on analyzing and troubleshooting issues and delivering speedy resolutions.
- Collaborate and communicate with various team members, business partners and vendors.
- Assist supply chain management in meeting program needs by maintaining open lines of communication with all parties involved
Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
Edwin Bohr Electronics
Chattanooga, TN
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
- Analyzed data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory, meeting customer demands
- Worked with R&D to source material for new projects based on provided BOM for each project.
Sales and Customer Support Specialist
Edwin Bohr Electronics
Chattanooga, TN
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Followed up on communication with accounts to maintain customer engagement.
- Maintained accurate customer account information and databases.
- Built strong relationships with accounts by focusing on exceptional communication.
- Answered customers' questions regarding orders, billing and returns.
- Provided constructive feedback to customer service management.
- Supported sales team in daily order processing and purchasing.
- Upheld compliance, quality and service standards.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing managers to plan, build, carry out and measure campaigns.
Receiving Manager
Edwin Bohr Electronics
Chattanooga, TN
12.2014 - 02.2017
- Opened and checked deliveries to verify contents and resolve issues with vendors promptly.
- Received and staged incoming inventory for movement to storage or sales floor.
- Trained, scheduled and supervised warehouse team of 1-3 depending on need.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
Electro Mechanical Repair Technician
Edwin Bohr Electronics
Chattanooga, TN
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Recorded completed repairs, all further repairs required and parts to be ordered on service call ticket.
- Reassembled equipment, completing inspections, testing or repairs.
- Communicated with management, engineering and quality departments to solve technical repair problems.
- Followed repair processes, driving high quality and short cycle time.
- Worked with the senior technician to inspect and validate repair parts.
- Repaired and performed quality testing of products to meet established specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTIndustry Certification - ISO 9001:2015 Audit
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Vendor Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Inventory Control
- Product Development Collaboration
- Quality Specifications Adherence
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Price Negotiations
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Subcontract Manager
Sierra Space
04.2023 - 08.2024
Supply Chain Analyst
Belcan Engineering
10.2022 - 04.2023
Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
Edwin Bohr Electronics
11.2019 - 10.2022
Sales and Customer Support Specialist
Edwin Bohr Electronics
03.2017 - 10.2019
Receiving Manager
Edwin Bohr Electronics
12.2014 - 02.2017
Electro Mechanical Repair Technician
Edwin Bohr Electronics
10.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Industry Certification - ISO 9001:2015 Audit
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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