James Ripple
Hoover
Summary
Supply chain director specializing in procurement and contract management. Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency and facilitating collaboration across diverse teams, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Director
Southern Nuclear
Birmingham
05.2012 - 05.2023
- Expanded organization of corporate procurement, contracts, and PIM to encompass all supply chain functions across three operating sites (procurement engineering, warehousing, vendor oversight), enhancing operational integration.
- Took responsibility for Vogtle 3&4 construction contracts and procurement, preparing operational inventory to support project timelines and resource management.
- Supported PIM group in broadening its function to include emergency materials and power generation support for all US nuclear facilities, ensuring critical resource availability.
Program Manager, PIM
Southern Nuclear
Hoover
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Led industry inventory sharing group for PEICO, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders.
- Established two LLCs to support and expand industry inventory sharing initiatives.
Project Manager, Dry Cask Storage
Southern Nuclear
Hoover
05.2005 - 05.2008
- Led installation project for initial dry cask storage at Farley Nuclear Plant, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated ongoing actions at Hatch Nuclear Plant and initiated preliminary planning for Vogtle Nuclear Plant, contributing to project timelines and stakeholder alignment.
Procurement & Contracts Manager
Southern Nuclear
Hoover
05.1993 - 05.2002
- Led procurement processes for contract negotiations and vendor selection, ensuring alignment with Farley, Hatch, and Joint services objectives.
- Oversaw operations as on-site manager for Farley Warehouse during 5-month temporary assignment.
Administrative Supervisor/Manager
Southern Nuclear
Hoover
05.1988 - 05.1993
- Supervised, then managed various Farley Nuclear Plant corporate administrative functions to include HR, Budget, Document Control, and Procurement Engineering.
Licensing Engineer/Project Manager
Alabama Power Company
Birmingham
04.1981 - 05.1988
- Provided licensing support for regulatory and technical specification submittals to NRC, ensuring compliance and facilitating approvals.
- Managed projects including PRA, decommissioning, and commitment tracking, coordinating activities to meet regulatory deadlines.
Platoon Leader/Company Commander
United States Army
Fort Benning, Fort Lewis, DMZ ROK, Fort Bragg
06.1973 - 05.1981
- Commanded Headquarters Companies on Korean DMZ and at Fort Bragg PSOPS Battalion, overseeing strategic planning and execution of company objectives.
- Led rifle, mortar, and support platoons in tactical operations, ensuring mission success and operational readiness.
- Served as Aide-de-Camp for General Officer at Fort Lewis, facilitating communication and coordination for high-level decision-making.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-1984
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY06-1973
Skills
- Purchasing and Contracts oversight
- Financial interface with Supply Chain operations
- Team development
Languages
German
Limited
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Affiliations
- President, SCS/SNC Retirees
- President, Heatherwood Forest Homeowners Association
Accomplishments
- 2019 ANS Utility Leadership Award
Timeline
Supply Chain Director
Southern Nuclear
05.2012 - 05.2023
Program Manager, PIM
Southern Nuclear
05.2008 - 05.2012
Project Manager, Dry Cask Storage
Southern Nuclear
05.2005 - 05.2008
Procurement & Contracts Manager
Southern Nuclear
05.1993 - 05.2002
Administrative Supervisor/Manager
Southern Nuclear
05.1988 - 05.1993
Licensing Engineer/Project Manager
Alabama Power Company
04.1981 - 05.1988
Platoon Leader/Company Commander
United States Army
06.1973 - 05.1981
MBA - Business
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
United States Military Academy