Managed a staff of buyers and program managers for Cisco`s core routing business unit with revenues of approx $1.5 Billion annually. - Successfully implemented supply demand matching processes which resulted in a 50% improvement in On Time Shipment to Customers and 30% reduction in lead time - Implemented Lean manufacturing methodologies within the supply chain to reduce inventory and eliminate waste in the supply chain

Managed the execution of forecasts across the supply chain to successfully drive lead time, on-time shipment, and inventory metrics for a $4 billion dollar Cisco business - Successfully grew build output by 30% while reducing inventory by 1.5 weeks of supply - Utilized communication and analytical skills to motivate and drive consensus forecasting across Marketing and Manufacturing - Successfully created and implemented a worldwide inventory strategy using statistical modeling designed to minimize total operating inventory while optimizing customer delivery metrics. - Developed an understanding of Cisco’s business strategy and new product introduction cycle in order to successfully forecast demand shifts and drive readiness throughout the supply chain for increased customer satisfaction

* Manufacturing leader for Cisco's Edge Routing Business Unit responsible for $3 billion in annual revenue * Accountable for all production metrics including revenue, cost, inventory, gross margin, quality and delivery * Successfully built and managed a global team consisting of 20 reports to manage the operations and production of multiple * worldwide contract manufacturing locations * Implemented cost control and inventory reduction measures that improved inventory turns by 30% while maintaining on * time delivery and allowing for realignment of working capital * Managed the successful launch of several new product platforms ahead of planned first customer ship date * Drove supply chain optimization activities that reduced nodes and touch points within the supply chain and improved supply * chain velocity by 30%