Travis Quinn
Supply Chain
Meridian,ID
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Expert specializing in risk management, team engagement, and stakeholder partnership in challenging environments. Prioritizes operational efficiency, supply chain reliability, and strategic vendor relations. Skilled in addressing technical issues and advancing supplier standards with a keen focus on risk identification and cost mitigation. Demonstrates strong management acumen working with multifunctional teams towards achieving organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPPLY CHAIN PRODUCTIVITY MANAGER
PLEXUS CORPORATION
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded supply chain solutions at Plexus, focusing on risk management and cost reduction, enhancing revenue and profitability through strategic supplier negotiations, and collaborating with global teams to reduce material costs and mitigate risks, bolstering competitive edge and financial success of both Plexus and its customers.
- Played pivotal role in steering committee for $100M+ aerospace customer, leading comprehensive enterprise risk contract review that focused on supply chain risks, resulting in actionable insights for executive decision-making.
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing risk strategy for major industrial customer, achieving nearly $500K in annual cost savings through resilience planning and low-cost country sourcing, thereby enhancing supply chain resilience and cost efficiency.
- Directed supply chain strategy for integration of new customer into Mexico manufacturing facility, localizing over 1300 custom components for high-level assembly products, which maintained customer’s production schedule and supported strategic localization objectives.
- Instrumental in devising quoting strategies and opportunity plans in collaboration with Business Development and Customer Management teams, securing new business and aligning material pricing with account objectives for cost efficiency without compromising quality or delivery.
MATERIAL TEAM MANAGER
PLEXUS CORPORATION
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Directed procurement team of 11, including Sr Buyers, offshore Buyers, and Demand Planners specializing in semiconductors, complex custom components, and PCB's for Defense and Aerospace sectors. Excelled in customer onboarding, establishing facility as center of excellence leading to dozens of new customer engagement opportunities.
- Spearheaded unique supply chain solution, cutting major customer's lead time from 20 weeks to less than 5, and effectively managing supply for 6 customer products containing 1000+ parts, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and supply chain resilience.
- Maintained vendor quality rates above 98%, leveraging19 of experience to ensure strict adherence to technical specifications and resolving non-conformities, contributing to 95% or greater delivery rate.
- Oversaw pricing strategy for key customer, surpassing margin goals by nearly 300% over 6 pricing cycles in volatile market. Acted as primary point of contact for material escalations, enhancing customer trust and retention.
- Enhanced team productivity through optimized task delegation and time management. Increased employee satisfaction through targeted performance feedback and personalized development plans.
- Led risk assessments for 18 customers, implementing strategies that reduced potential disruptions. Employed analytics to drive decisions, improving operational efficiency and customer fulfillment rates.
PURCHASING LEAD / SENIOR BUYER
PLEXUS CORPORATOIN
01.2008 - 09.2015
- Directed team responsible for procurement of high-tech products, achieving stringent quality and delivery targets. Managed critical supplier negotiations, resulting in over $100K in cost savings annually, maintaining compliance with customer and Plexus pricing expectations.
- Leveraged vendor relationships for excess and obsolete inventory returns, securing more than $150K in inventory relief and implementing value-add vendor strategies to support unique customer delivery requirements.
- Partnered with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Control teams to ensure >98% vendor quality, facilitating launch of new products by overseeing procurement activities, including acquisition of leading-edge technology and new vendor setup.
- Drove $6M in quarterly revenue through meticulous vendor analysis and supply chain optimization for site's largest customer, while closely collaborating with customers' engineers and management teams for daily updates and strategic planning.
- Utilized over 15 years of experience to serve as technical resource, enhancing procurement efficiency and supply chain management, and mentoring colleagues to improve product qualification workflows, resulting in increases in productivity and reducing process touchpoints.
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT SPECIALIST
ARROW ELECTRONICS
02.2000 - 01.2008
- Generated $170 million in annual sales by coordinating efforts with multiple key vendors and 800 sales representatives nationwide
- Planned and executed entire annual inventory budget including product forecasting; guaranteed availability; product mix, acquisition, evaluation, and performance as well as data management
- Manage vendor relationships and assisted marketing teams with critical business elements.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
DeVRY UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ01.2000
Skills
- End-to-End Supply Chains
- Inventory Performance
- Material Management
- Forecasting Models
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Global Logistics
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Technically Diverse
- Performance Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Risk Management
- Lean Principles
Timeline
SUPPLY CHAIN PRODUCTIVITY MANAGER
PLEXUS CORPORATION
07.2019 - 01.2024
MATERIAL TEAM MANAGER
PLEXUS CORPORATION
09.2015 - 07.2019
PURCHASING LEAD / SENIOR BUYER
PLEXUS CORPORATOIN
01.2008 - 09.2015
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT SPECIALIST
ARROW ELECTRONICS
02.2000 - 01.2008
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
DeVRY UNIVERSITY
Seminars Training
- IPC-A-600 Certified Application Specialist, Plexus Corporation
- Good Manufacturing Practices for Finished Medical Devices, Plexus Corporation
- Introduction to ITAR, EAR, Customs and Trade Compliance, Plexus Corporation
- Blueprint Reading, Technicomp
- Certified Manugistics SuperUser, Arrow Electronics
- New Horizons with Microsoft Excel, Arrow Electronics
- New Horizons with Microsoft Access, Arrow Electronics
- Acclivus Sales Excellence, Arrow Electronics
- Semiconductor Basics, Arrow Electronics
Introduction
Results-driven supply chain professional offering fifteen years of end-to-end supply chain and procurement experience that directly results in bottom-line improvement and increased productivity. Strong business acumen and technical aptitude delivers outstanding results and performance to any team. Accomplished in multiple facets of the entire electronics supply chain, including; supplier selection, vendor management, product acquisition, inventory management, total cost reduction, and customer support. Adept in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Seminars Training
- Leading Customer Accounts - Harvard Mentor Manager
- IPC-A-600 Certified Application Specialist, Plexus Corporation
- Good Manufacturing Practices for Finished Medical Devices, Plexus Corporation
- Introduction to ITAR, EAR, Customs and Trade Compliance, Plexus Corporation
- Blueprint Reading, Technicomp
- Certified Manugistics SuperUser, Arrow Electronics
- New Horizons with Microsoft Excel, Arrow Electronics
- New Horizons with Microsoft Access, Arrow Electronics
- Acclivus Sales Excellence, Arrow Electronics
- Semiconductor Basics, Arrow Electronics
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