Dynamic Senior Materials Manager with extensive experience in Aerospace, specializing in aftermarket supply chain optimization and inventory management.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
•Owns and manages the inventory plan as well as the process and procedures around projecting and forecasting inventory and sales
• Implements a lean approach to materials management including material flow and inventory control
• Improve processes around demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure the availability of all materials and products at minimum cost
• Analyzes inventories and develops and executes plans to balance Inventory % of Sales and optimize customer service
• Collaborates with business partners to optimize customer experience by utilizing buying and reselling strategies and warehouse management
• Balances supply with demand through Sales and Operations Planning implementation and execution with the minimum amount of Parker’s capacity
• Utilizes forecasting tools to create effective demand management processes
• Employs data analysis and information technology to improve division performance
• Create development plans for materials management team members and ensure talent pipeline is in place for key functions
Planned all new programs entering service, including Airbus A350, Airbus A220, COMAC ARJ, and Embraer Legacy 500/600 projects.
Planned fleet-wide retrofits and led inventory projects to reduce excess and obsolete inventory. Planned 50% of the entire commercial product portfolio.
Provided training to new planners.
Planned 35% of the entire department’s products, including the 787 program Enter Into Service project. Led cross-functional Kaizen events and established new processes to claim supplier warranties. Provided delivery plans to both internal and external customers.
Planned 25% of the entire department’s products, including both commercial and military items.
Utilized PFEP strategy to set inventory targets for each part based on forecast, created purchase plans, managed delivery schedules, and allocated materials to support the department’s sales, inventory, and on-time delivery goals. Supported demand forecasting and led daily storeroom cycle count activities.
Developed finished goods strategy and created and monitored weekly schedules for 40 work centers to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods. Collaborated with material planners to ensure both long- and short-term material supply and conducted monthly audits of on-hand and work-in-process inventory.
Helped the company recover from late delivery issues
Planned marketing events to promote the company’s frequent flyer program, calculated airfares, and trained fellow employees across ANA’s Southeast Asia offices.
Responsible for reservations and ticketing. Supported the sales manager in designing promotional packages and mileage programs. Performed statistical analysis and prepared business reports. Managed electronic document processing in Japanese.
In FY25, supported $325M in sales, ($63M above the plan) while maintaining inventory below the budget
In FY24, supported $250M in sales ($76M above plan) while exceeding the inventory budget by just $449K
Achieved double the backlog and sales while maintaining the same headcount
Recognized as a best practice in aftermarket material planning for the entire Parker group
Selected to write the Aftermarket Planner Playbook for the entire Parker Aerospace Aftermarket
Developed talent both inside and beyond our department: four former team members being appointed to leadership positions in other departments over the past three years.