Vivien Martin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results driven Supply Chain Director with over 17 years experience in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations and financial planning and analysis. Proven track record in driving cost savings, enhancing supplier relationships and implementing innovative logistics solutions to improve efficiency and profitability. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-billion dollar budgets and leveraging data driven strategies to exceed business objectives. Thorough knowledge of market changes and trends paired with strong grasp of corporate finance and performance measures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Inventory Management and Strategy
United Airlines
Chicago, IL (October 2022 - Current)
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and managed an annual budget of $1.8B for aircraft spare parts (totaling $4.6B in value), while determining inventory goals, product stock, risk management, and techniques to maximize inventory, all while balancing operational needs.
- Spearheaded the development and execution of supply chain strategies, resulting in a $125M reduction in operational costs over a three-year period.
- Introduce key supply chain metrics to track and monitor the health of the supply chain.
- Implemented advanced inventory management systems, thus improving the automation of purchase orders from 40% to over 85%.
- Benchmarked inventory policies to align with industry standards, thus reducing inventory turns. And inventory carrying costs.
- Revamped automation tools that used well-defined analytics and rules to set inventory parameters, order quantities, and determine part allocations while balancing inventory carrying costs.
- Improved bin fill rate by over 10% by collaborating closely with vendor, supplier performance, procurement, vendor management, and logistics teams.
- Built a new team consisting of 25 or more individuals; aligned roles and responsibilities, along with team objectives, with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members (procurement, supplier performance, vendor management, and finance) to build and execute development plans.
Senior Manager Inventory Management
United Airlines
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Plan, monitor, allocate, and optimize $4.6B worth of spare parts' inventory across United Airlines' network.k.
Various Roles in Financial Planning and Analysis
United Airlines
Chicago, IL
06.2007 - 12.2021
- Worked 3 years in technical operations and 10 years in FP&A
- Worked on key fleet strategy related analysis to determine long term new fleet investments (~$10B in value) and retirements
- Managed a talented team of FP&A analysts overseeing all aspects of the financials pertaining to aircraft engines, components, supply chain and landing gear maintenance (~$1.5B annual expenses)
- Worked with key stakeholders from cross functional groups on high profile, complex and critical projects
- Successfully facilitated in sourcing new engine maintenance line in the engine shop (~$2B spend projected over 8 years)
Education
Master of Industrial Engineering -
University of Houston
01-2006
Bachelor of Engineering -
Visveswariah Technological University
01-2003
Skills
- Team Leader / Visionary Leadership
- Financial Planning and Analysis Expert
- Supply Chain Strategy Development and Optimization
- Budgeting, Forecasting, Contract Management
- Experience with RFPs, RFQs and RFI
- Logistics and Distribution
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)
- Change Management
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Director, Inventory Management and Strategy
United Airlines
01.2022 - Current
Senior Manager Inventory Management
United Airlines
01.2022 - 09.2023
Various Roles in Financial Planning and Analysis
United Airlines
06.2007 - 12.2021
Master of Industrial Engineering -
University of Houston
Bachelor of Engineering -
Visveswariah Technological University
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