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Matt Cofsky

Matt Cofsky

Manager, Supply Chain Procurement
Yorktown,Virginia

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading the execution of all supply chain procurement activities. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive KPIs, risk mitigation, and employee development. Proficient in supplier negotiation and strategic decision-making.

Top 5 Talent Themes: Strategic, Relator, Achiever, Competition, Analytical

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager Supply Chain Procurement

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
11.2021 - Current
  • Manage $3B in contracts supporting CVN, Virginia Class, and Columbia Class
  • Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value.
  • Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support team engagement and development.
  • Established vision and strategy for SCP department reorganization.
  • Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout SCP and Program operations.
  • NNS Lead with collaboration with GDEB and PEO Columbia to establish and implement risk mitigation strategies due to Special Metals Corporation strike.
  • Established partnership with College of William & Mary to recruit undergrad and graduate students into SCP; Developed Contract Law Certification to support SCM development

Manager Supply Chain Procurement

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
07.2020 - 11.2021

Oversee the placement and management of complex procurements

  • Negotiated major contracts and achieved negotiated savings of $7.3M on $77M in total spend (CY2020-21)
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvements
  • Recommended process and systems improvements to drive SCM efficiencies: Procurement procedure, Appendix A-DoD Terms & Conditions, and department restructure to maximize capacity and improve customer service
  • Supervised and developed staff of 8 team members, offering constructive feedback on their work performance.

Supply Chain Specialist

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
10.2014 - 06.2020
  • Preparation of solicitation packages, Evaluation of proposals, price analysis, negotiations, and contract management
  • Sources and purchases multiple commodities to include complex components and raw materials on both standard and strategic long-term contracts
  • Manage risk and provide updated status' with recommended appropriate mitigation's, oversee completion of actions, and report status
  • EIA: Awarded for development and updating procurement procedure (K-1030)
  • EIA: Awarded for achieving $3M in company costs reductions of JIT contracts

Assistant Store Manager

Best Buy
Newport News, VA
06.2003 - 10.2014
  • Lead store's employee and development efforts, ensuring that employees felt empowered to serve their customers and create their futures at Best Buy
  • Successful in both start-up and turnaround management roles
  • Performed double digit growth YOY
  • Accountable for revenue, margin, and NOP budget across all channels including P&L analysis and action planning
  • Established and maintained labor management, brand, and merchandising standards
  • Led District Sales in total volume and growth from 2011-2013

Education

MBA - Business Analytics

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
01.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
01.1999 - 05.2003

Skills

Self-Starter

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

Senior Manager Supply Chain Procurement

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
11.2021 - Current

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

08-2020

Manager Supply Chain Procurement

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2020 - 11.2021

MBA - Business Analytics

College of William And Mary
01.2018 - 12.2020

Supply Chain Specialist

Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2014 - 06.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Best Buy
06.2003 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Virginia Tech
01.1999 - 05.2003
Matt CofskyManager, Supply Chain Procurement