Jay Calfee
High Point,NC
Summary
Highly skilled Leader with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and project management. Strengths lie in communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills that foster strong relationships and drive operational success. Previous work has resulted in streamlined processes, improved productivity, and enhanced employee engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN
Collins Aerospace
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2019 - Current
- Tactical leadership for SC, responsible for $170M in annual spend, launched new organizational structure aligned by commodity with cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) responsibilities
- Directed MAU team creation and rollout, drove $80M customer project for cabin refresh, created visual management process for supply chain for MAU team, Established WT, Cost Op teams
- Cost & Mods and Upgrades (MAU) teams combined to produce $7.7M in cost savings for the business
- Increased supplier on time delivery (SOTD) by 7% and on time delivery to customer requests by 6% in 1H 2026
- Drove Pull In activity of $3.4M in revenue in Dec 2025 to close Q4 exceeding commitments to business
- Led Supply Chain efforts in newly formed Aftermarket organization, led production line integration into business unit (3 products: Beverage Makers, Refrigeration & Ovens) from Original Equipment (OE) organization, led Evacuation supply chain tactical aftermarket activities, led recovery efforts & production coordination with flight safety component (Supplier owned Intellectual Property) to support key widebody customer base
- Canceled $30.7M in open POs due to program pushouts/cancellations, supporting inventory reduction efforts
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure quality standards were met. and recovery efforts during the COVID pandemic.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Led ERP (SAP) implementation and coordinated direct material delivery for production lines, managing 15,000 unique parts per week for custom aerospace seating manufacturing.
- Created and implemented a new replenishment process from off-site warehouse, reducing lead time for material availability by 32%.
BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led department to achieve 100% on-time customer delivery for eight consecutive months.
- Achieved 15% reduction in Hour per Pax and 7% reduction in production cycle times for primary product in 2014.
- Achieved 15% reduction in hours per Pax and 7% reduction in production cycle times for primary product in 2014.
PURCHASING MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Sourced materials across all product lines, directed daily production status reviews with management, operations and materials, and developed 12 new suppliers across a broad range of commodities.
- Managed an increase of Supplier On-Time Delivery by 3% YoY and Kit Fill Rate percentage increase YoY.
- Managed Supplier On-Time Delivery increase of 3% YoY and improved Kit Fill Rate percentage YoY.
PROGRAM PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Achieved $1.2M in PPV across all product lines through effective negotiation and strategic resourcing.
- Oversaw $9M in annual spend over 3,500 SKUs; supervising two buyers to provide production support, reduced complex Millennium product material costs per Pax by $1,000 (16%).
- Directed procurement startup for product line transfer from Ireland to Winston-Salem, ensuring seamless transition.
BUYER
Collins Aerospace
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed $1.4M in annual spend over 2,200 SKUs across five production lines. Acted as the interim Program Procurement Manager during the medical leave of the sitting Program Procurement Manager.
- Achieved $350K savings by increasing Best Cost Country spend within sheet metal commodity.
- Led the site's transition during transfer of 2,500 SKUs from an external integrator to the sister B/E company.
PURCHASING MANAGER
Marquis Contract Corporation
High Point, NC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Established 45 new and nurtured 80 existing supplier relationships to enhance procurement capabilities.
- Directed program achieving 26% average cost reduction on 60 core products.
- Managed $3.5M annual budget across 10,000 SKUs while supervising five employees.
PLANT MANAGER
Cramer Wood Products
High Point, NC
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives, resulting in the most profitable quarter in six years.
- Oversaw implementation, installation, and employee training for a new ERP system, enhancing plant operations.
- Managed face manufacturing and “clipped & bundled” veneer operations, overseeing $600K monthly in production.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
BalkanAmerica
Raleigh, NC
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Directed $1M in annual spend spread over 125 SKUs. Supervised eight local and expatriate employees; coordinated company operations, imports/exports within two wood processing mills.
- Coordinated privatization of four wood product mills in Bosnia-Herzegovina, facilitating transition to private ownership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
East Carolina University
North CarolinaSkills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Supply chain recovery
- Cost reduction strategies
- Visual supply chain
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- 8-time Collins Achievement Award Recipient
- 90% or above success scores in company Leadership Effectiveness Assessments for 3 consecutive years
- Established history of sustained performance improvements through process creation and development
- CORE Champion Certified
Timeline
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN
Collins Aerospace
01.2019 - Current
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
01.2015 - 01.2019
BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
01.2014 - 01.2015
PURCHASING MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
01.2011 - 01.2014
PROGRAM PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Collins Aerospace
01.2010 - 01.2011
BUYER
Collins Aerospace
01.2009 - 01.2010
PURCHASING MANAGER
Marquis Contract Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2009
PLANT MANAGER
Cramer Wood Products
01.2005 - 01.2007
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
BalkanAmerica
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
East Carolina University