Marc Ratte CPIM, C.P.M., CSCP

Experience

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  Tyco International

  Jan 1996 - May 2002

  Led a legacy master data clean-up effort prior to SAP system data load. Subsequently promoted to head a Business Data Management Group, maintain standards for newly implemented ERP system, chaired Engineering/Product Data Mgmt. Team, promoted process standardization across multiple sites.Created standards for master data entry and directed group of Documentation Control Assistants.Created new procedures for the use of new ERP system.Led global ERP user group for product data management to develop and communicate standard processes for ERP data entry and implemented standard templates that reduced the time needed to create a part in the system from hours to minutes. User group supervised implementation of an updated web-based engineering change order system linked to SAP. Show less Championed early supplier involvement in the design process to minimize possible problems. Led procurement activities on a wide range of components and services to support operations and business objectives.Led several commodity teams that improved supplier quality and delivery performance.Lowered cost on a wide range of programs to support operations for public safety communications division by negotiating procurements for various supplies and products.Led business unit buying team on ERP Implementation. Show less

  • ERP Implementation - Business Data Manager

    Jun 2000 - May 2002

  • Senior Buyer

    Jan 2000 - Jun 2000

  • Senior Buyer/Planner - Group Leader

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2000
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  Tyco Electronics

  May 2002 - Jun 2006

  Directed 15 procurement and planning specialists in various aspects materials management supporting $400MM business. Developed key metrics for buyers to monitor supplier performance. Completed Six Sigma Green Belt Training.Led initiative to understand compliance for FAR Specialty Metals requirement and instituted process to ensure compliance.Reduced cycle times on cable assemblies order entry and front end process using lean principles. Led process improvement initiatives resulting in greater efficiency and lower cost. Took control of Small Business Subcontracting Program in 2002. Reduced administrative costs by establishing a bread man for machine tool items with supplier and expanded use of automated vending machine for MRO/lab supply items. Conducted training and lean/5S events for manufacturing and warehousing departments that resulted in greater efficiencies.

  • Materials Manager

    May 2004 - Jun 2006

  • Senior Buyer/Planner - 5S Trainer

    May 2002 - May 2004
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  Cobham Defense Systems

  Jun 2006 - Feb 2010

  Supply Base Specialist/SBLO

  Led a multi-site small business council to leverage and increase the use of diverse suppliers in supply chain. Administered the small business program for my facility to increase the utilization of small disadvantaged businesses. Represented my site on a multi-divisional Supplier Diversity Council. Planning lead on major Space Components program and contributed to ever increasing margins. Increased utilization of small by 20%, woman owned and veteran owned businesses by 3%.Led material planning and managed customer supplied inventory for $40MM Space Build-to-Print Contract with Boeing.Instituted overall material process efficiencies that resulted in improved gross margins from negative in 2006 to 20% in 2009.Led ERP Planning Team for conversion from Tyco Electronics to Cobham Sensor Systems. Show less

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  Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

  Aug 2010 - now

  Sr. Suppy Chain Specialist/Material Planning Lead

  Driving value for the customer by ensuring that supply chain schedules are kept for both external and internal suppliers and making sure systems are optimized for efficiency. Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist using lean tools for process improvement in a high mix, low volume environment.

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  Raytheon

  Aug 2010 - now

  Principle Supply Chain Specialist/Material Program Manager

  Aligning supply with demand in a critical supply chain role supporting multi-million dollar internal Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Operation supporting the U.S. War Fighter and allies using ERP and various MES Tools.