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Global Strategic Supplier Manager in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Douglas Watson
Global Strategic Supplier Manager in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Douglas Watson
OF EXPERTISE ___________________________
Managed all HDD and Tape storage suppliers representing a major portion of a $750 million annual
procurement portfolio for HPs Network Server Business
Developed and implemented supply chain support strategies with executable and measurable processes.
Set up, trained and prepared all supply chain responsibilities for transition to new ERP system.
Improved U.S. wide spare parts inventory stocking fill rates (availability) by better than 30% (to 98%+)
while reducing replenishment cycle times from weeks to days
Reduced spares and consumable inventory commit for division by $5M over 2 year period.
Managed all ECN and document control functions
Developed and implemented supplier management and measurement processes, sourcing strategies and
procedures still in use today.
Developed, prepared and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with global supply base
Negotiated with factories and customers for capacity, allocation, contracts and pricing.
Negotiated on a multitude of various components and assemblies that ensured continued availability to
plans and schedules while accounting for millions of dollars in cost savings and cost avoidance for the
company
Lead negotiator on closing international multi-million dollar cost recovery settlements on product liability
claim
Directed implementation of global SMI program (U.S., Europe and Asia) with OEM suppliers
Established new strategic customer business with revenue forecast at $8 10 million annually
Research industry trend and data analysis, identify opportunities, develop and implement new business
strategies to penetrate specific markets or targeted customers.
Present recommendations for short term & long term sales plans & business strategy based on current
and/or future capabilities and capacities needs as well as product mix to executive management
Coordinating and managing all operational and sales activities for a start-up apparel business
01/15 to Present
11/08 to 10/14
05/04 to 11/08
01/02 to 04/04
10/97 to 8/01
06/96 to 10/97
11/94 to 05/96
05/90 to 11/94
03/84 to 05/90
Other Skills/Training