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SUMMARY Versatile, results driven Supply Chain Professional with proven track record of optimizing returns on materials investments through cost reductions, supplier development and team building. Detailed and analytical problem solver experienced in both tactical and strategic supply chain challenges. * New Product Introduction * R&D Procurement * Commodity Management * Contract Development and Administration * Total Cost Optimization * Project Team Management * Price Negotiation * Asian Sourcing, Global Procurement * Department Management * Supply Base Optimization CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Teamed with New Product Development Group including Research and Development, Marketing and Design Engineering to communicate and implement early supplier involvement for new product introduction strategies * Coordinated design review process with suppliers to cost optimize design for manufacturing, secondary processing, assembly and packaging * Developed Supply Chain strategy with emphasis on strategic risk assessment, cost optimization, early supplier involvement and time to market * Developed cost models for accurate costing of Capital Appropriations Requests for new product funding * Developed and implemented supplier performance metrics to measure and improve total cost, on time delivery, and quality * Developed "partnering" relationships with key suppliers to facilitate information sharing regarding market conditions, internal and external cost, capacity and capability constraints * Involved suppliers with developing alternate materials for cost/performance competitive advantages * Worked closely with Six Sigma team to identify "cost of quality" opportunities and systematically reduce waste of internal and external material * Developed and implemented make versus buy contingency plans using total cost model MICHAEL J. LOW, BA, MBA Cellular: 714-348-1951
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