Sr Program Manager / Key Account Manager at VALLEN (formerly Wesco Integrated Supply) (2023-07 – 2026-04)
MRO / Indirect material integration (procurement and management)
- Managed a $22M USD portfolio across 6 client accounts and 13 sites in Mexico, responsible for P&L
- Led 40+ employees across procurement, warehousing, and inventory operations
- Delivered $6M USD in new business through account expansion and service growth
- Achieved >97% On-Time Delivery and inventory accuracy across all sites
- Generated $600K+ annual savings through supplier negotiations and cost optimization
- Served as primary customer interface ensuring contract compliance and service delivery
- Management of suppliers for VMI, cost improvements, alternatives on materials, proposals.
Project & Program Manager at FIGEAC AERO (formerly Kaman Aerospace) (2017-12 – 2023-07)
Aerospace Industry
- Primary customer interface for Boeing, Safran, Bell, Bombardier, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Led multiple production transfers and program launches across commercial and defense platforms
- Maintained On-Time Delivery (OTD) by coordinating production, engineering, quality, Purchasing and Logistics teams
- Supported quality performance with a zero-defect focus in coordination with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
- Improved production flow by reducing bottlenecks and avoiding excess or stagnant inventory
- Coordinated with import/export and logistics teams to support smooth international product transfers and supply continuity
- Managed aerospace programs from quoting (RFQ & RFP) through launch, including Business Case preparation and presentation, P&L, quality, and delivery KPIs
- Reduced scrap rates below 1% through process improvement initiatives
- Recovered $20K+ in tooling costs via supplier negotiation and cost recovery actions
Account Manager at VISTEON (2001-01 – 2016-12)
Automotive Industry
- Management of commercial area for electronic products manufactured in Chihuahua, Europe, South America and Asia and sold to customers in North America.
- Preparation and submission of bids for RFQs and RFPs with Ford, Nissan, Honda, TATA, Volkswagen, BMW
- Roadblock solving for tooling invoicing, recovering $100K USD
- Repricing of parts and negotiation of costs for engineering changes and special requirements
- Reorganization of service / spare parts business to turn it around from loss to profit
Product Development Leader at VISTEON (2001-01 – 2016-12)
Automotive Industry
- Supported product launches and engineering changes across OEM programs
- Worked with suppliers and purchasing teams on selection, validation, and cost reduction (Volkswagen, General Motors, Honda, Nissan)
- Coordinated training and supported innovation and engineering improvement initiatives
Senior Product Design Engineer at VISTEON (2001-01 – 2016-12)
Automotive Industry
- Developed early-stage concepts, benchmarking, and cost reduction initiatives across chassis and electronics
- Supported Ford engineering changes and launch of suspension knuckle program (P221)
- Led team on adaptive steering column concept development
Project & Program Manager at TRW (now ZF) (1997-12 – 2001-01)
Automotive Industry
- Transferred products from Yaphank, NY to Chihuahua (3-month stay in NY) including tooling and equipment transfer, as part of the start up of manufacturing facility in Chihuahua.
- Launch of new Daimler-Chrysler cover for the Cirrus (JR)
- Launch of Mitsubishi ST24 steering wheel and shift knob
- Creation of ranking system for product launches in order to ensure continuous improvement
