Kimberly Frew
SKF USA
Lakewood,NY
18
years of professional experience
Accomplished Purchasing professional with a proven track record in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and team building. Committed to enhancing operations through real world supplier management and team development. Small business liaison experience
Work History
Aerospace Purchasing Director
6 Years- Led strategic sourcing initiatives delivering YOY total cost improvement; maintaining required quality and delivery metrics.
- Trained cross-functional team on best practices and ethics.
- Led supplier business reviews to establish a collaborative culture and ensure capacity/capability for future demand.
- Developed team negotiation skills and established SBLO role; trained team in DoD requirements monitored by the small business liasion.
- Managed supplier performance in support of environmental compliance and continuous improvement at five Aerospace plants
Supply Chain Director
4 Years 1 Month- Implemented lean supply chain to optimize operational efficiency across departments.
- Trained team in identifying process improvements, participated in Gemba walks to ensure priority alignment.
- Trained cross-functional team in cycle counting methodology and inventory management, improving turns. and service levels.
- Collaborated with sales and engineering to ensure supplier capability and capacity in support of new business and sales.
- Analyzed data vs. forecast to improve decision-making processes.
Commodity Manager, Aviation Oxygen Services
1 Year 11 Months- Applied 6-Sigma to drive commodity improvements for aviation oxygen mask components (gases, tubing, canisters, printed material) enhancing North American service to the market
- Tracked airline manufacturing trends to support global inventory needed for aftermarket service level for oxygen masks.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure material specifications aligned with production requirements and new business projections.
Supply Chain Manager
5 Years 3 Months- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed strategies for inventory management, reducing excess stock and improving turnover rates.
- Managed eight (8) salaried team members in materials management, including planning, purchasing and warehouse supervision.
- Responsibilities included logistics/warehousing conducted by ten (10) members of the bargaining unit.
- Mentored team on best practices in logistics and supply chain operations, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented cycle counting increasing accuracy of work-in-process and finished goods inventory
Education
Master of Arts - Business Management
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Skills
Certified by ISM and ASCM (APICS)
Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Aerospace Purchasing Director
SKF USA
01.2020 - 01.2026Read More
Supply Chain Director
Cobham Mission Systems
09.2015 - 10.2019Read More
Commodity Manager, Aviation Oxygen Services
Zodiac Aerospace
10.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Supply Chain Manager
Eaton Corporation
05.2008 - 08.2013Read More
Medaille
Master of Arts from Business Management
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Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science from Sociology
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