Rick Degen

Experience

• 

  Honeywell

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2015

  Reported to Corporate Vice President of Emerging Solutions & Technologies. Responsible to develop a strategy and blueprint utilizing SAP tools to standardize a centralized Order-to-Cash process, where none existed. Focused on reducing cycle times and increasing efficiencies through lean processes and systems integration. • Established a management operating system for Order-to-Cash based on segmenting value streams across Order Management., Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing., Distribution & Cash Collection.• Instituted a global sourcing cockpit enabling procurement productivity.• Launched smart sensing / industrial Internet of Things (IOT) initiative across all business groups forming the platform for process optimization and an end-to-end digitally connected supply chain. Show less Promoted into executive leadership position with duel reporting to Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) VP and CIO for a business focused on establishing and implementing standards across functions. Led team of 5 direct reports.• Engineered and led team to enable robust integrated solutions and execution across four sub functions including manufacturing., sourcing, logistics., trade replacing a segregated, ineffective structure. • Led optimization initiative defining process and governance impacting four key financial performance indicators.• Drove SAP solution for next generation warehouse management system and enabling cost reduction in Europe through systems elimination and operational productivity. • Championed and drove Advanced Planning Suite profile and negotiated solution responding to problem statement spanning system gaps in demand driven replenishment and inventory optimization.• Led execution of procure-to-pay sourcing road map enabling automated, paperless supplier transactions. Show less Promoted three times to larger spans of control ultimately heading Supply Chain group for a Transportation Systems business, reporting to VP of ISC with responsibilities including manufacturing planning, inventory management, logistics and customer on-time delivery. Led team of 12 direct reports across 6 countries. Served in an ex-patriot assignment in Morges, Switzerland from 2007 to 2008.• Reduced inventory millions of dollars for consumer products segment by maintaining targeted delivery performance and reducing cycle time through leveraging lean principles and establishing focus and accountability. • Developed and implemented plans for global S&OP process across three business units to align metrics and drive execution between sales, operations, sourcing, distribution, and finance. • Instituted direct-to-customer shipment model reducing cycle time and cutting transportation and warehousing cost while upgrading promotable talent.• Created environment and structure to increase customer service levels while reducing past dues. Show less Directly reported to VP of ISC, with responsibility for strategic planning for operations and supply chain. Collaborated with functional leaders on investment, staffing and change management to drive continuous improvement across ISC landscape. Managed multimillion dollars in annual capital funding.• Led, analyzed, developed and delivered comprehensive five-year cross-functional ISC strategic plans. • Championed cycle time initiatives including driving benchmarking and extended brand value stream mapping to identify inventory reduction opportunities.• Drove Six Sigma cost down process for ISC resulting in exceeding productivity deliverables.• Executed exit of flex panel air manufacturing from Clearfield, UT plant. Show less

  • Director Global Order to Cash Processes - Emerging & Enterprise Solutions

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Vice President Automation & Controls Solutions - Integrated Supply Chain CPS

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  • Director Global Supply Chain - Transportation Systems

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Manager Business Strategy and Planning – Consumer Products Group

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
• 

  Manufacturing | Consumer Products | Aerospace Industries

  Jan 2005 - now

  Vice President Global Supply Chain | Director Process Improvement

  I have deep experience in global supply chain, operational excellence, and business transformation. Often called upon as a change agent and problem solver that improves efficiencies and reduces costs. Currently looking for a new opportunity. Open to travel and relocation. Please contact me via LinkedIn or email at rick.degen86@gmail.com.

• 

  AMAIZE’N BLUE ENTERPRISES, LLC

  Jan 2015 - now

  Founder | Entrepreneur

  Investor who set a vison and strategy for company growth. Managed growing P&L. Established cross functional, self-sustaining leadership team that runs the daily operations. • Acquired “Rover Come Over” pet care business and established comprehensive management operating system increasing operating margins by 25% in 6 months.• Identified new property to support build-out of second location enabling growth road map.

• 

  Hexcel Corporation

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Vice President, Global Supply Chain

  Recruited to lead global supply chain across three businesses including Aerospace, Space & Defense, Industrial, and 20+ plants in 9 countries with accountability for logistics operations & productivity, customer on time delivery, inventory management, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Managed team of 7 direct reports (U.S. & Europe) and 200+ indirect reports. Reported to Senior VP of Integrated Supply Chain.• Presented plan and gained support from CEO and leadership team to drive the company to 99% on time delivery through changes in people talent design, process enhancement and systems upgrades & integration.• Influenced businesses to operate at or below plan for days of inventory coverage exceeding monthly and annual goals.• Drove logistics performance and productivity improvements (10%) cost savings over 3 years by integrating 3PL and transportation management system in U.S. and Europe. • Served as key architect developing process and structure for common S&OP across four businesses. Show less