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Michelle Else

San Diego,CA

Summary

Senior executive with proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and leveraging data to inform decisions. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Highly skilled in leadership, communication, and delivering impactful results.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director, Supply Chain

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc
05.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Nasdaq: TNDM
  • Lead a 26-member supply chain team within a regulated medical device environment, overseeing warehousing, global order fulfillment, S&OP, item master configuration and logistics for Class II and III diabetes management products.
  • Promoted three times in recognition of exceptional leadership in scaling global supply chain operations while meeting stringent FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR requirements.
  • Directed the successful selection and onboarding of a European 3PL partner, including contract negotiation and distribution center launch, with on-time execution.
  • Selected for executive development programs: Achieving Your Leadership Potential and Boss to Coach, highlighting high-potential leadership trajectory.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Collins Aerospace
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: NYSE: RTX
  • Led sourcing for new product development supporting actuation and lighting systems for premium commercial aircraft seating programs.
  • Optimized early-stage quoting by streamlining the intake process for engineering requirements, reducing cycle time and improving cross-functional alignment.
  • Handpicked to lead turnaround efforts at an underperforming California manufacturing site, implementing KPIs and process improvements that drove measurable gains in supply chain performance and team efficiency.

Director, Supply Chain

Collins Aerospace
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: NYSE: RTX
  • Promoted to lead a 21-member global supply chain team overseeing $130M in annual direct material spend across 14,000 unique part numbers and 200+ suppliers. Supported both new product introduction and ongoing production for first-class commercial aircraft seating within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
  • Boosted team productivity by 20% through organizational restructuring and implementation of advanced procurement tools.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Collins Aerospace
07.2013 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: NYSE: RTX
  • Oversaw a 2-person team supporting $45M spend of plastic injection molded and thermoformed parts for a multi-site operation in the fast-paced commercial aircraft seating products group.
  • Commissioned ~2,500 new injection molds and thermoformed plastic production tools while conforming to aerospace industry regulations.
  • Reduced costs by $8M to maintain existing margins in an increasingly competitive, price-sensitive market.
  • Negotiated long-term agreement with corporate-wide strategic supplier raw material supplier valued at $150M.

Senior Manager, Materials

Natus Medical Inc
07.2011 - 07.2013
  • Company Overview: Nasdaq: BABY
  • Promoted to lead 6 purchasing professionals that supported a $53M capital equipment and supplies business spanning 3 global manufacturing facilities.
  • Jointly led the creation of the supplier management program to drive compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
  • Delivered profit margin improvement through 2% cost of goods sold reduction of $3.3M.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Medtronic plc
12.2006 - 06.2011
  • Company Overview: NYSE: MDT
  • Transitioned to lead end-to-end supply chain for >$600M revenue value stream of high volume, disposable Class II medical devices along with a team of 6 strategic and tactical supply chain professionals.
  • Positively impacted EBIT by $12M through execution of savings projects on $250M annual spend.
  • Nominated to represent Diabetes business on Medtronic Supply Council driving corporate-wide collaboration on sourcing strategies and global process tool development.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Medtronic plc
12.2003 - 11.2006
  • Company Overview: NYSE: MDT
  • Achieved cost reduction and business continuity objectives through the management of 24 injection molding suppliers totaling $26M annual spend for Cardiac Surgery’s 3 global manufacturing locations.
  • Identified and implemented continuous improvement projects driving over $1.0m savings.

Education

Master Business Administration - Operations Management

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI

Skills

  • Results-driven approach
  • Cost optimization
  • System integration expertise
  • Contract management
  • Business continuity planning
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Process improvement
  • Commodity procurement management
  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Logistics management
  • ERP systems expertise
  • International market expansion
  • ERP upgrade proficiency
  • Supplier integration expertise
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Timeline

Senior Director, Supply Chain

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc
05.2019 - Current

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Collins Aerospace
10.2018 - 05.2019

Director, Supply Chain

Collins Aerospace
09.2016 - 10.2018

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Collins Aerospace
07.2013 - 08.2016

Senior Manager, Materials

Natus Medical Inc
07.2011 - 07.2013

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Medtronic plc
12.2006 - 06.2011

Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Medtronic plc
12.2003 - 11.2006

Master Business Administration - Operations Management

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

University of Wisconsin

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