Paul Mall

• Led an international team of over 80 managers and professionals responsible for forecasting and demand planning, load and capacity planning, order execution and procurement, and inventory management of over $1.5 Billion in assets to support the global energy customer base.
• Managed an optimized level of new and refurbished inventory to meet customer needs including planned, unplanned, emergent and strategic requirements with a greater than 90% on time delivery.
• Designed and implemented a successful inventory control system to monitor inventory levels, optimize stock levels, reduce non-performing assets and increase inventory turns.
• Implemented and managed global kitting process for part shipments to better leverage new and refurbished parts, maximize consumption, reduce obsolescence, increase availability and reduce costs.
• Strengthened inventory and purchasing processes to balance supply needs with budget and warehouse space limitations.
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations and increase customer satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented risk and safety stock planning models to better predict and prevent stock out conditions for critical components.
• Developed AI enhanced data driven long term forecasting models to ensure available supplier capacity and reduce lead times in a complex and competitive global supply chain.
• Drove various cost out initiatives for the service business resulting in average yearly savings of $25 to $30 million
• Developed and implemented the Repaired Component Strategy Roadmap. Primary focus was on localization and shop foot print optimization, lead time and backlog reduction, R&D development, project management and implementation, supplier and process qualification, CAPEX management, cost model development and cost reductions, supplier quality and audits, and increased refurbished component utilization.
• Supported 40% of the total part demand with refurbished components managed through the Siemens Energy Global Supply Chain and Factories.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration by fostering open communication channels, empowering employees, goal setting, and regular performance discussions.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered increased employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

• Led an international team of over 50 colleagues comprised of managers and professionals responsible for gas turbine component repair globally.
• In this role primary focus was in the following areas of responsibility: forecasting and demand planning, capacity management, order management, procurement, manufacturing and engineering services, supplier qualification, quality, sales and marketing, cost and interval models and cost reduction initiatives, and refurbished part utilization via kitting.
• Achieved greater than a 60% utilization of refurbished or repaired components utilization in lieu of new parts for all long term program major component kit deliveries.
• Achieved an on-time delivery measurement of 98% or better through enhanced tool process development
• Provided manufacturing, production and quality support to a global network of over 30 suppliers.
• Reduced lead time and touch times for component repair by over 25%.
• Reduced global supplier defect rates by implementing standard performance metrics, streamlining production processes, technology utilization and automation, continuous improvement, and lessons learned sharing.
• Led qualification projects at new and existing suppliers to develop and enhance component inspection and repair activities.
• Increased available repair network factory capacity by over 20% through footprint expansion, new supplier qualifications, and localization efforts.
• Supported $100 million open market repair business though regional marketing and sales support for component repair and repair related services.

• Successfully managed the development and implementation of a new organizational strategy for 60Hz Large Gas Turbine Component Repair resulting in improved operating efficiency, reduced lead times and cost, and an increased utilization of repaired components.
• Developed and implemented a strategic planning process that aligned organizational objectives with the company mission.
• Conducted research to uncover potential new repair business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• For identified growth opportunities, developed detailed business cases to support investment decisions
• Conducted competitor analysis to identify trends and market expansion and protection strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute successful strategic initiatives.
• Negotiated and managed relationships with internal and external vendors to support the implementation of the strategic plans and align forecast and capacity needs. Developed a "Make vs Buy" decision matrix as a guide for the team.
• Lead projects to open and or close facilities and factories to ensure successful operations strategies and maximize business financial success.
• Lead a global 1 year project to improve collaboration and harmonize business practices and processes between the new apparatus and service business units.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.

• Led a team of over 30 colleagues responsible for quality, forecasting and demand planning, load planning, order execution, and inventory management of over $500 Million in assets to support the global energy customer base.
• Managed an optimized level of new and refurbished inventory to meet customer needs including planned, unplanned, emergent and strategic requirements with a greater than 96% on time delivery.
• Successfully optimized stock levels, reducing non-performing assets by 10% and increasing inventory turns overall by 25%.
• Led strategic projects to reduce part configurations and styles maintained in stock thus reducing expenditures and inventory levels by greater than 10%.
• Managed and enhanced the component kitting process for part shipments to better leverage new and refurbished parts, maximize consumption, reduce obsolescence, increase availability and reduce costs.
• Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and warehouse space limitations.
• Worked with the regional sales and marketing colleagues to establish enhanced forecasting criteria and guidelines to improve forecast accuracy on consumption by over 20%.
• Responsible for new and repaired component quality management for all inventoried components.
• Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify root cause and help to implement corrective actions in the supply base.
• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
• Streamlined component inspection requirements, reducing cycle time from part arrival to stocking.
• Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered increased employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale and performance.

• Led a team of 20+ buyers, planners, controllers, and customer service representatives in support of a $100 Million a year global gas turbine component repair business.
• Supported order management repair activities for all open market, refurbished equipment, and pooling customers. Managed orders at both internal factories and external suppliers.
• Achieved a 90% on -time delivery status to customer requirements.
• Managed a network of over 25 external global suppliers performing repairs for various gas turbine components.
• Activities included order placement, order status, logistics, invoicing, account receivables, and collections.
• Created supplier balanced scorecards and conducted regular visits with suppliers to drive operational excellence through shared KPI's.
• Responsible for the assessment and identification of supplier capacity restraints and the need for additional capacity to be developed.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of internal and external cost models and pricing sheets to support sales and marketing bids and proposals.
• Named the winner of the 2008 Supplier Diversity Manager of the Year for our work with small and minority owned businesses.
• Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
• Recipient of the Special Employee Recognition Award for work with the repair supply network.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach outside the organization.

• Lead program manager for over 75 R&D projects for the Siemens Energy Gas Turbine fleet with a total annual investment of $10 Million a year.
• Managed the activities of engineering, manufacturing, supply management, and marketing to ensure the successful development and implementation of new and improved gas turbine related products, services, and repairs through R&D.
• Drove individual program results by ensuring adherence to project schedules and program budgets. Maintained an on-target milestone success rate of over 90% and consistently underspent allotted budgets.
• Facilitated multiple brainstorming planning sessions to identify high priority needs and then worked to establish projects to meet those needs.
• Managed the creation of project specific business cases to justify expenditures to assure a ROI that met or exceeded company guidelines. Consistently exceeded NPV and IRR targets for selected programs.
• Nurtured strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors to facilitate effective collaboration and alignment on project objectives.

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• Provided project management and technical support services for new large-scale Gas Turbine and Generator installation projects in the US.
• Managed the on-time delivery of software, hardware, and equipment to the customer’s site to meet contractual requirements. Achieved a 99.5% on-time delivery rate.
• Defined and managed scope, schedule, and budget for each assigned project.
• Supported on site start-up and commissioning activities for assigned projects.
• Identified potential risks early in the process, allowing for proactive mitigation measures to prevent delays or setbacks.
• Reduced project completion times for increased client satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Navigated challenging situations through creative problem-solving abilities which often resulted in expedited resolutions.

• District operations manager for start-up venture providing low, medium, and high voltage electrical engineering services to customers located in Indiana, Ohio, and parts of Kentucky.
• Led a team of 20+ engineers, technicians, and back office support personnel providing specification, design, installation, and testing services for power distribution and transmission related electrical equipment and systems.
• Responsible for profit and loss and the management of all day-to-day business activities. Obtained positive operating profit for this start-up business in less than 2 years.
• Additional responsibilities included client relationship development, sales and marketing activities for the region, forecasting, budgeting, and asset management, talent acquisition and employee development and key supplier and distributor relationship development
• Developed and implemented strategic plans for the district to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
• Improved district operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.

• Lead project engineer for industrial, commercial, utility, government, and nuclear electrical engineering services projects
• Performed onsite modification, maintenance and testing of systems and equipment.
• Examined faulty equipment, interpreted schematics and drawings and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose and rectify equipment malfunctions.
• Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
• Responsible for quoting, budgeting, scheduling, and managing large scale customer outages, start-ups, and commissioning projects.
• Responsible for the specification, design, installation, and testing of power distribution and transmission related electrical equipment and systems.
• Extensive training including field project management and administration, coordination skills development, interpersonal skills development, and customer relations.
• Named winner of the Westinghouse “Top Gun Award” which is presented to the engineer who achieves the highest academic average during the Westinghouse Engineer-In-Training (EIT) program.