Jay Calfee
High Point,NC
Summary
Professional leader with extensive experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering effective team collaboration. Strong background in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving impactful results. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights, optimizing processes, and mentoring teams to excel in dynamic environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Supply Chain
Collins Aerospace
01.2019 - Current
- 6% Increase Supplier On Time Delivery (SOTD) Year over Year (YoY), 14% increase OTD to customer request YoY
- Tactical leadership for SC, responsible for $185M in annual spend, launched new organizational structure aligned by commodity with cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) responsibilities
- Achieved $30.7M of inbound supply reduction (program pushouts/cancellation) to support business inventory goals
- Cost & Mods and Upgrades (MAU) teams combined to produce $7.7M in cost savings in 2023 to business
- Directed MAU team creation and rollout, drove $80M customer project for cabin refresh, created visual management process for supply chain for MAU team, Established Work Transfer and Cost Optimization teams
- Led Supply Chain efforts in newly formed Aftermarket organization, led production line integration into business unit (3 products: Beverage Makers, Refrigeration & Ovens), led Evacuation supply chain tactical aftermarket activities, led recovery efforts & production coordination for flight safety components to support key customer product line
- Oversaw Supplier Performance and Delivery Assurance team responsible for supporting 35 sites across 3 Business Units and coordinated pandemic supplier monitoring and recovery efforts during COVID
Supply Chain Manager
Collins Aerospace
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Led department through ERP (SAP) implementation, Direct material delivery and movement for production lines, coordinating up to 15,000 unique parts per week used in the manufacturing of custom aerospace seating
- Reduced lead time associated with material availability by 32% through the creation and implementation of a new replenishment process from an off-site warehouse
Business Unit Manager
Collins Aerospace
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Drove operations across five production lines, scheduled and planned production for all line leading extensive team. Created and implemented Lean daily management systems
- Led department to achieve 100% on-time customer delivery for eight consecutive months
Purchasing Manager
Collins Aerospace
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Sourced materials across all product lines; directing daily production status reviews with Management, Operations and Materials. Led efforts with corporate sourcing to develop 12 new suppliers across broad range of commodities
- Directed $99M annual spend across eight production lines and increased overall Best Cost Country spend to over 25% through extensive RFQ and resourcing process
Program Procurement Manager
Collins Aerospace
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Oversaw $9M in annual spend over 3,500 SKU's; supervising two buyers to provide production support, reduced complex Millennium product material costs per Pax by $1,000 (16%)
- Directed the procurement startup phase in product line program transfer to Winston-Salem from Ireland site
Buyer
Collins Aerospace
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible for $1.4M in annual spend over 2,200 SKU's across five production lines
- Increased Best Cost Country spend within commodity; achieving $350K in savings in sheet metal commodity
- Led the site's transition during transfer of 2,500 SKU's from and external integrator to a sister company
Purchasing Manager
Marquis Contract
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Oversaw $3.5M in annual spending spread over 10,000 SKUs
- Developed 45 new suppliers and oversaw program that reduced costs on 60 core products by average of 26%
Plant Manager
Cramer Wood Products
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed face manufacturing and “clipped & bundled” veneer operations; overseeing an average of $600K in monthly spend
- Oversaw the implementation, installation and employee training of a new ERP system for plant operations
Administrative Director
BalkanAmerica
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Directed $1M in annual spend spread over 125 SKUs
- Coordinated privatization efforts for four wood product mills in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
East Carolina University
North Carolina01.1999
Skills
- Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Visual management techniques
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Change management processes
- Data analysis and risk assessment
- Strategic planning and process improvement
- Crisis management expertise
- Strategic leadership
Accomplishments
- 5-time Collins Excellence Award Recipient
- 90% or above success scores in company Leadership Effectiveness Assessments for consecutive years
- Established history of sustained performance improvements through process creation and development
Certification
- CORE Operationg System Champion Certified, Collins Aerospace - 2024
Timeline
Associate Director Supply Chain
Collins Aerospace
01.2019 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Collins Aerospace
06.2015 - 01.2019
Business Unit Manager
Collins Aerospace
04.2014 - 06.2015
Purchasing Manager
Collins Aerospace
01.2011 - 04.2014
Program Procurement Manager
Collins Aerospace
01.2010 - 01.2011
Buyer
Collins Aerospace
01.2009 - 01.2010
Purchasing Manager
Marquis Contract
03.2007 - 01.2009
Plant Manager
Cramer Wood Products
08.2005 - 01.2007
Administrative Director
BalkanAmerica
01.2001 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
East Carolina University
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