Supply Chain Transformation and Global Operations Leader

Experience
Senior leader specializing in business transformation, strategic procurement, and global operations with extensive experience in manufacturing optimization. Proven track record of driving process improvements, managing complex projects, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

Preferred Engagement Focus

Leveraging global supply chain transformation and operational excellence to drive business performance through strategic procurement, manufacturing optimization, and innovative process improvements – collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve scalable, sustainable growth and resilient operations.

25+ years experience, ex Nokia / Alcatel / Lucent Technologies / Avaya / Kenan Systems

Location: USA

Reference: USSVA

Professional Experience (examples)
  • Drove operational synergy and value creation post-acquisition through the Jabil-Lucent Shanghai integration, which led to increased demand from Lucent.

  • Promoted telecom BSS/OSS consulting services at Kenan Systems, focusing on business development and software testing.

  • Supported the deployment of remote and on-site maintenance for data devices with Lucent Worldwide Professional Services.

Business Development
(Consulting, Sales, Marketing)
Business Innovation &
Transformation
Strategy &
Operations
Management &
Leadership
  • Drove cost alignment between design and manufacturing at Lucent by implementing Target Costing, establishing a long-term process.

  • Developed a tool to estimate USA inbound tariffs on China-origin products, reducing risks and enabling strategic transfers, saving $100M over four years.

  • Led proof of concepts for predictive analytics using machine learning at Nokia, advancing data governance and operational insights.

  • Enhanced procurement pricing by creating a global EMS pricing tool, impacting $1.5 billion in spend.

  • Led strategic supplier relationship management with Jabil Circuit, overseeing a $250M annual spend, and logistics providers with a $420M annual spend, fostering robust partnerships that secured key demand allocations.

  • Unified procurement logistics and repair functions at Lucent, enhancing supplier collaboration and operational efficiency.

  • Program-managed the divestiture of three Alcatel-Lucent electronic manufacturing facilities to Flex, managing due diligence, process transfer, and IT integration.

  • Improved manufacturing cycle times for RF hardware at Alcatel-Lucent by implementing best practices across multiple EMS sites, driving operational efficiency and performance gains.

  • Transformed the Anixter-Lucent relationship into a strategic logistics partner for Lucent, increasing logistics service integration.

  • Implemented Direct Order Fulfillment at Solectron Guadalajara and Trieste for Alcatel-Lucent, streamlining the supply chain for Mobile BTS.

  • Led operational synergy post-acquisition during the Jabil-Lucent Shanghai integration, securing significant demand from Lucent.

  • Managed the deployment of remote and on-site maintenance for data devices at Lucent Worldwide Professional Services. Advanced manufacturing strategies at Nokia through additive manufacturing and digital twins exploration.

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North & South America, Europe

Supply Chain Director / Procurement Director / COO / Global Program Manager / Advisor

Remote / On-site

Full Time

English, Spanish