Matt Garton

Experience

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  Newmont Corporation

  Jun 2006 - now

  Demonstrated stakeholder management ability ranging from engaging operational sites to business leaders.Program management skills with significant demonstrated performance in leading transformational change and establishing fundamental changes to business systems.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to drive company-wide performance improvement initiatives in a complex and global organization.Ability to communicate complex technical messages to senior business roles (Manager and above) through interactive discussions and written communication.Ability to quickly assess high level information to foresee and diagnose problems and opportunities, with a track record of strong professional judgement and critical thinking.Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at various levels within the business and with external stakeholders.Ability to guide global teams and managing people/tasks both in-person and virtually.Ability to work flexibly to meet the frequent out of normal office hours requirements of leading a global team and project. Show less Ownership, development and deployment of consistent standardized supply chain processes, including development of an associated rapid replication playbook, RACIs, comms and change management plans, and development of workflow visualization tools to ensure supply chain and planning have a clear view of the status of transactions.Identify and develop metrics and KPIs to be published so that the sustainability of the new processes is monitored and any emerging issues can be actioned accordingly. Clear and transparent communication between site warehouses across Newmont portfolio and the central AM planning function to ensure accuracy and efficiency of the work flow.Timely and accurate progress reports to the TRFP workstream leads, PMO, Asset Management Leadership and Supply Chain Leadership. Show less Manage, lead, and develop a team of Warehousing, Inventory Control, Bulk Commodity, Sourcing & Procurement, and Material Planning professionals. Act as a safety leader and ensure the safety of all Supply Chain employees in the operational mine environment. Plan, develop, and execute supply chain strategies for the operational mine site.Interface with key regional and corporate stakeholders to advance company initiatives. Communicate with internal customers on strategies and business impacts.Manage and interface with key stakeholder groups on the commodity and Supply Chain budgeting processes. Show less Coordinate the service contracting yearly needs with the user areas, help identify and develop suppliers in the market to support commercial and operational needs.Manage tender process, participate in the selection of service providers, develop contract documentation, and support ongoing contract management as well as coordination of information to evaluate proposals with the user areas.Provide consultative support, answer questions from contractor companies and/or users, and teach internal and external users about the contract policies and procedures. Acquire services according to the operations requirements, obtaining the best total cost of ownership, term of execution and quality conditions.Workload is primarily focused on service contracts and purchasing for like categories including but not limited to construction, engineering, maintenance and other service areas. Show less Identify and assist with HSLP training at all levels to ensure that the Loss Control philosophy is maintained throughout the organization. Assist with development of overall communication strategies to ensure that the strategies, goals, and programs are properly implemented.Work with state, federal, and local authorities to ensure regulations are reasonable and that compliance to regulations are met. Responsible for assisting in the identification of possible losses, evaluating the risk in such loss exposure, developing and implementing a plan to correct or prevent a loss, and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness. Provide daily guidance and direction in HSLP programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.Attend, assist with, and participate in HSLP professional development activities to ensure a common HSLP approach to issues. Show less Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager develops and implements the sourcing and SRM strategies for specified commodities.Develop and compile all SRM information into a formal Strategic Alliance Agreement with suppliers.Implement and oversee the procurement components of the SAP Value Contract materials management systems.Ensure timely and professional service to user departments in the preparation and evaluations of bids, negotiation with bidders, and recommendation to management for approvals, preparation of contract documentation, issuance of award of contracts and regret letters, and management and close out of contracts.Execute and manage supply contracts which are the best total cost of ownership (TCO) value for Nevada operations.Implement new concepts in work simplification and cost reduction including life cycle costing, value analysis, and vendor analysis, information necessary to recommend regional solutions.Develop and foster strategic customer supplier relationships. Conduct customer requirement analysis to understand customers procurement needs.Develop, compile, and analyze statistical data for management reports.Assist with the development of new contracts and provide recommendations for development of contracts.Perform benchmarking of potential and existing competitors. Perform research and analysis to determine market potential and impact.Organize, facilitate, and participate in supplier and internal customer meetings.Maintain awareness of market trends, conditions, and changing technologies.Establish category priorities based on benefits and opportunities.Track supplier performance metrics and customer satisfaction metrics.Train and develop personnel in a mentoring role to form an effective Supply Chain team. Show less Manage the receipt, issuance and shipment of materials and supplies ensuring that appropriate documentation and authorizations are prepared and maintained to accurately record such transactions.Assign storage locations, store materials and document storage of materials and supplies in accordance with the inventory system.Maintain and conduct physical inventories of materials and supplies.Report the status of warehousing activities to the Materials Control Manager on a regular basis.Coordinate requests for new/additional inventory, replacement inventory and immediate required material with Inventory Control and other operating departments.Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels, maintain records and issue as required.Respond immediately to the emergency requirements of equipment breakdowns to support operational requirements.Supervise warehouse personnel in accordance with established company policy.Provide a safe and productive work environment for employees.Coordinate removal of obsolete stock and stock level adjustments with Inventory Control and operating departments.Coordinate and administer the shipping and receiving functions between all operational locations and departments.Read, comprehend, interpret and learn Material Safety Data Sheets, labels on products, warning signs, and instructional manuals to prevent loss of personnel, property and process.Coordinate training programs.Prepare and submit accident/incident reporting to Loss Control.Provide Feedback for Prevention and Solutions to Safety related Issues & Problems.Perform departmental inspections.Prepare and present mandatory Safety Meetings.Represent Warehouse team in all mandatory departmental and site management meetings.Interface with all operating departments. 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  • Principal Advisor - Asset Management

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Supply Chain Integration Program Manager (secondment)

    Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Suppy Chain Manager

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Contract Administrator

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Health, Safety, and Loss Prevention Representative

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2017

  • Category Analyst

    Jan 2011 - Sept 2015

  • Warehousing

    Jun 2006 - Jan 2011