Tai Williams Wilson
Elkins Park,PA
Summary
Seasoned leader with extensive experience at Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, specializing in project management and relationship development. Successfully spearheaded initiatives that reduced MRO delivery risk, achieving an impressive $13.5M in cost avoidance. Skilled in both tactical and strategic planning, with a strong focus on cross-functional team collaboration and leadership. Aiming to leverage this expertise to drive operational excellence and innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Integrated Material Solutions – Geared Turbofan Commercial Engines
Pratt & Whitney - Remote
12.2022 - Current
- Lead, empower, and develop a team of 5 senior managers.
- Manage team tasked with risk identification to annual engine MRO plan.
- Facilitated 'What Can Be Done' assessments with cross-functional teams to create monthly mitigation strategies yielding $20M+ in cost avoidance.
- Traveled to global MRO locations and network conferences to identify delivery improvement opportunities.
- Ensure communication of early material gap indicators, long-term gaps, and detailed action plans for mitigation.
- Evaluate and evolve data analytics tools and techniques to identify and communicate material gaps.
- Drive a continuous improvement culture, and hold the team accountable for delivery performance improvement initiatives.
Senior Manager, Integrated Material Solutions – Geared Turbofan Commercial Engines
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Led cross-program/cross-functional alignment & process improvement event for MRO risk identification & mitigation.
- Utilized data analytics tools and techniques to identify material constraints and execute solutions to support MRO requirements.
- Drove repair development, inspection processes, and limit expansion plans to address MRO material gaps.
- Actively engage and drive key support functions including Program Industrial, CTS, CAIPTs, ASE, Demand Planning, Delivery Assurance, Repair Industrialization, OEM/Aftermarket Operations, CTRP, CSA, and Engine Services on critical project initiatives.
- Hosted weekly Engineering, and Demand Planning meetings.
- Supported weekly network escalation/Tiger Teams.
- Developed monthly gap closure plans for critical parts.
- Presented risk/mitigations weekly to executive leadership.
Material Flow Lead - OEM Command Center
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Kicked-off Aftermarket Spares integration in the OEM focused Command Center.
- Provided allocation decisions for non-constrained program specific parts between OEM and the Aftermarket.
- Led tri-weekly GM Materials Shortage meetings with GSC, NB Mod Center, and PWC Engine Center to address immediate issues.
- Managed the distribution of the North Berwick & Mirabel Aerospace Center material clearance report to identify potential risk/opportunities.
- Conducted bi-weekly Bill Of Material Clearance meetings to proactively identify and address potential OEM risks.
- Implemented a program specific Late/Missing Details weekly report to track part shortage by engine model, serial number, and mod center.
- Facilitated mission alignment with senior managers from Engine Centers, Industrial Management, and Material Management through diverse communication methods.
- Reviewed xRM risk pending senior leadership escalation, determining appropriate escalation path.
- Assessed premium freight transportation request from Operations and Commercial Engines.
- Elevated QN priority to address critical material causing active or imminent work-stoppages.
Delivery Assurance Execution Manager
Pratt & Whitney GM Commercial Engines
East Hartford, CT
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Tracked critical spare parts for Commercial Fleets and MRO.
- Conducted MRP spare part recovery vs. demand analyses.
- Monitored daily part deliveries, plans, and misses.
- Partnered with Customer Solutions & Supply Chain GMs to ensure timely delivery of hardware.
- Maintained integrity of critical parts databases tracking customer work-stops.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Commercial Serviceable Assets, Programs, MC&O, and Product Line Management for customers.
- Reported CE NGPF spare readiness status to executives.
- Hosted Stoplight Review meetings tailored to mod-center needs, focusing on shortage prevention.
- Led a weekly NGPF critical reqs meeting to ensure spares readiness for customer Initial Provisioning, Early Technical Risk, and Entry Into Service.
- Led the Commercial Spares GM/Output Meeting to obtain the status of expedited or corrective actions from Suppliers.
Logistics Analyst, MST & JMATs Spares Coordinator and IWTA Technical Lead - C-130 United States Air Force
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Marietta, Telecommute
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed spares and repair pipeline for two of the largest military aircraft contracts.
- Analyzed supplier data and shortage reports to identify improvement opportunities.
- Executed full-cycle sales order management, ensuring seamless workflow from initial request to customer delivery.
- Boosted MST program order accuracy and timeliness to 97%.
- Encouraged supplier improvements through performance monitoring.
Logistics Management Analyst Field Representative, C-130 – Indian Air Force (IAF)
Lockheed Martin TAS International Services Inc.
New Delhi, India
12.2013 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with IAF supply squadron to enhance inventory management & urgent aircraft maintenance needs.
- Managed export logistics of asset repairs for Indian Air Force.
- Initiated material calibration check process.
- Generated Failure Analysis Reports, AFTO 350 forms, and DD1149s commercial Invoices, Foreign Shippers Declarations
Logistics Support Field Representative C-130, Domestic Temporary Duty Assignment – United States Air Force (USAF)
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Biloxi, MS
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed repairs and asset receipts using GOLD and SAP for USAF.
- Performed warehouse operation functions.
- Collaborated with Procurement, Transportation, and Suppliers to maintain asset traceability.
Logistics Management Analyst Representative C-130 - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Marietta, GA
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Established new process flows which improved asset traceability and on time deliverables by 90% and reduced cost by $5M.
- Earned Special Recognition Awards from senior management for pivotal role in securing multi-million dollar contract extensions on a program once at risk.
- Oversaw distribution of 3,000+ spare parts for fleet of 20 C-130 aircraft using SAP & GOLD systems.
- Worked closely with Procurement, Planning, and Contracts to achieve strategic goals.
- Collaborated with shipping and freight forwarder to address quality and customs challenges.
- Implemented lean practices internationally for the team's process flows.
- Managed allocation of supply requirements to subcontracting Procurement team.
- Generated program statistics for executive management’s review.
Project Management & Planning Operations Associate
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Marietta, GA
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Liaison between C-130 Global Sustainment department and Program Management for all proposal efforts within the program.
- Coordinated proposal tasking and pricing efforts across C-130 GS inter-departmental groups.
- Delivered weekly briefings on departmental proposal efforts to C-130 Global Sustainment Director.
- Coordinated comprehensive proposal packages for evaluation by senior management.
- Generated monthly Integrated Master Schedule Six Week Look Ahead reports.
- Managed assessment, coordination, and tracking of Supplier Statements Of Work for the aftermarket.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Business/ Management and Organization & Management
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.2005
Demography Studies Intern
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA08.2003
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Project management
- Risk mitigation strategies
Affiliations
- Recreational songwriting
- Traveling
Accomplishments
- Thayer Leadership Training at West Point
- Pratt whitney Spot Award Recipient
- Lockheed Martin Special Recognition Award Recipient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Director, Integrated Material Solutions – Geared Turbofan Commercial Engines
Pratt & Whitney - Remote
12.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Integrated Material Solutions – Geared Turbofan Commercial Engines
Pratt & Whitney
08.2018 - 12.2022
Material Flow Lead - OEM Command Center
Pratt & Whitney
01.2018 - 07.2018
Delivery Assurance Execution Manager
Pratt & Whitney GM Commercial Engines
11.2015 - 01.2018
Logistics Analyst, MST & JMATs Spares Coordinator and IWTA Technical Lead - C-130 United States Air Force
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
02.2014 - 10.2015
Logistics Management Analyst Field Representative, C-130 – Indian Air Force (IAF)
Lockheed Martin TAS International Services Inc.
12.2013 - 02.2014
Logistics Support Field Representative C-130, Domestic Temporary Duty Assignment – United States Air Force (USAF)
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
07.2013 - 12.2013
Logistics Management Analyst Representative C-130 - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
06.2010 - 07.2013
Project Management & Planning Operations Associate
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
12.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Business/ Management and Organization & Management
Spelman College
Demography Studies Intern
University of Pennsylvania
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