Skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience in various managerial capacities. Serves as a dynamic team member and high-achieving individual contributor. Thrives in fast-paced environments that fuel high levels of productivity. Demonstrated ability to foster and sustain lasting cross-functional relationships. Highly skilled in developing and managing project plans, identifying risks and managing budgetary constraints. Presently seeking a managerial position that will allow for positive contributions to a reputable organization that will offer opportunities for professional development; open to working in an exciting, different industry.

Negotiation Tactics Product and Project Management Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Build to Print SAP

Lockheed Martin JDL, PDM, DIMS, EDMS Airframe Commodity Team Building Leadership Coaching Mentoring

Subcontract Administration Interpersonal Communication Solution Development Collaborative Problem Solving

Material Requirements Planning MS Office Excel Management Windows OS

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Subcontract Management Manager, 2013-Present

         Liaise with over 45 West Coast sheet metal suppliers that support all core F-16, C130, F35 and P3 programs

         Mitigate risks and assess support conditions for programs while simultaneously managing the seamless and successful exits of poorly-performing suppliers

         Collect data and perform metric reporting for multiple program, SCM and organizational meetings

         Mentor, guide and empower a diverse team of 17 procurement professionals; lead teambuilding exercises that fuel team collaboration

         Coach Buyers in best practices for documenting contract files, buying, subcontract management and metric reporting

         Engage in Vice President program-level experience in presenting problems with corresponding recommendations for solutions

         Thoroughly evaluate enterprise strategic sourcing decisions

         Resolve personnel issues, including internal team conflict, via individual conversations, teambuilding and Human Resource management documentation

         Conduct annual performance reviews with employees and allocate related merit increases

         Play a key role in employee development planning, semi-annual review and mentor/coaching session efforts

Procurement Coordinator, 2010-2013

         Directed daily operations for the Procurement of Higher Order Assemblies offload project; created a master plan in conjunction with SCM Buyers, Engineering, Production and Affordability departments to ensure successful transitions

         Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with Directors to discuss project milestones and forward movement

         Mitigate F-35 risk by supplying the program with funding requirements for both LRIP 5 and LRIP 6

         Coordinated funding for Directors, including pursuance of LRIP 8 monies

         Supported Vice Presidents with financial requirements data that helps ensure success for SCM contracts

         Actively coordinated with Technical Subcontractors and Machine Shop Subcontractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

         Named the primary contact for engineering, delivery and supplier issues

         Drove groups of young buyers to ensure proper resolution of managerial issues, e.g. risk mitigation, overlap, technical issues, milestone reporting, documentation, competitions, Return to Green (RTGs), 4-Panels and other essential tasks

         Maintained clear and concise communication with supply base, management, M&P, Engineering and Technical Subcontractors for bulkheads; discovered root causes for supplier errors and established milestone plans in the event of production shortages

         Negotiated contract terms with Alcoa to reduce costs for two machine shops and LM engineering time devoted to eight discrepant forgings that had been impaired during the heat treat process

         Led the implementation of the Raw Forging competition; mentored two Level 1 buyers and one Level 4 buyer through the process

Senior Procurement Representative, 2009-2010

         Organized operations for the EDO Corporation F-35 composite supplier with open dollars of $12.5M

         Meshed together communication and actionable plans between EDO, Palmdale Engineering, Fort Worth Engineering, Fort Worth and Palmdale Material & Processes, as well as Production Control personnel

Senior Procurement Representative, Continued

         Acted as a Peer Reviewer for the LM PO Folder

         Executed a White Belt Project based on waste reduction; headed training efforts using Online PO Folders for the Senior Managers Organization

         Developed and introduced a brand-new terms and conditions website and revised SCM appendices

         Successfully negotiated the Nozzle Blocker contract within budgetary guidelines

         Worked as a Change Lead within the senior management organization to implement the SAP Launch 1

Entrepreneur and Co-Owner, Sweet Treats Cake Decorating, 2007-Present

Procurement Representative, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, 2006-2009

Procurement Representative Associate, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, 2004-2006

Masters of Science in Management, Southern Methodist University

BA of Business Administration in Management, Stephen F. Austin State University

Certification, White Belt Training

Secret Clearance, United States Government/Department of Defense

Member, Women s Initiative Network (WIN)

Member, Lockheed Martin Leadership Association

Recipient, Spot/SRA Employee Awards received for Significant Accomplishments, 2005-2009

Recipient, Lockheed Martin Reserved Stock Units

Women in Leadership Seminar LMLA Introduction to Supervision Course Foundations for Leadership Program

Subcontract Program Management Course LMA The Mentoring Zone Benedict Negotiation Seminar Real World Negotiating