Cari Gintz, PMP

Experience

• 

  Spectrum Brands, Inc

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Price Pfister North American Customer Support and Distribution Manager

  Saved $550K annually and increased customer service ratings by consolidating five North American service organizations into one centralized operation. Completed Project Management implementation of MFGPRO ERP system. Introduced new packaging design providing customers greater flexibility in faucet options and reducing inventory 33%.

• 

  Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Director of Materials

  Managed global supply base supporting aircraft fire extinguishing systems, explosive cartridges, gauges, and safety restraint systems for military and commercial.• Reduced raw material inventory significantly through implementation of cellurized manufacturing and visual flow.• Achieved significant purchase price variance in two years through contract negotiations and expansion of offshore procurement in Mexico and China.• Achieved real-time PPV (purchase price variance) during initial eight month launch by implementing Quick-Source online bidding as protocol for machines parts.• Served as product leader and trainer for new E-Kanban software interface program. Featured in Datacraft Solutions Technology Editorial for E-Kanban transformation. Show less

• 

  Goodrich

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2013

  Managed multi-million dollar global supply base comprising machining, casting, electronics, and special process technology. Led new product introduction and legacy design improvements. Established technical / continuous improvement teams in US & UK.• Achieved PPM reduction and aged corrective actions in less than 18 months, by training on internal and external on root cause analysis and AS9100 protocols; chaired Product Integrity Committee.• Designed and executed “perfect quality” dashboard and risk register for top 80% suppliers.• Eliminated production designs and product defects by enforcing standards in engineering change management and design / manufacturability standards. • Improved on-time delivery in one year through improved forecasting to supply base and Kanban.• Improved quality and delivery significantly through continuous improvement initiatives at supplier in Juarez, Mexico.• Saved $450K in one year through introducing competitive bidding against sole source suppliers. Show less Established brand new conceptualized division to develop Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) competitive products.• Developed all operational and quality protocols, budgets, forecasting, supply base, and Federal Aviation relationships.• Assisted in launch of new PMA parts in two years by liaising with offshore U.K. Engineering.• Partnered with Business Development and Technical teams on reverse engineering opportunities for competitors’ assemblies and ultimate approval for aircraft installation.• Transitioned California operation into Global Customer Service North Carolina providing ongoing sustainability and framework for expanded growth. Show less

  • Senior Supplier Quality and Technical Manager | Supply Chain Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  • PMA | Aftermarket Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
• 

  Safran

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Global MRO | Aftermarket Transition Sr Project Manager

  Strategically planned and executed multi-million dollar disentanglement and transition of Goodrich Power Systems Global MRO, Spares Distribution, 24/7 fleet support, and capital equipment to newly established Safran Aftermarket solutions. Additionally, managed establishment of brand new internal MRO center. Achieved deadlines within budget and secured customers.• Realized ongoing royalty revenues by transferring two major offshore product lines to U.S. company.• Renegotiated profitable contracts and fostered Authorized Repair Center relations.• Enhanced competitive position and enabled trending of platform and segment performance by overhauling aftermarket pricing and discount models.• Implemented sales order planning and inventory towards management of build schedules for line replaceable units. Show less

• 

  Babcock & Wilcox

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Senior Project Manager - Supply Chain

  Led project in development of Singapore Center of Excellence to leverage spend for key commodities in lower cost Asia Pacific region, enabling stronger negotiating power, economies of scale, lower taxes, and lower prices. Reported to VP Global Supply Chain and project managed global team of 11 people. Managed $2M budget, system and process mapping across multiple ERP systems, financial transaction mapping, detailed procedures, global forecasting system and KPI’s.• Gained buy-in for project through global roadshow presentations in Italy, Denmark, Singapore and the US.• Achieved multi-million dollar project, proposal and tax savings contribution in first six months.• Increased effectiveness in financial analysis by developing forecasting model to harmonize spend categories across multiple global entities.• Advised in development of Global Project Management policies, procedures and training materials. Led Supply Chain in implementation of work breakdown structure methodology for financial tracking of projects.• Spearheaded new Supply Chain management model for Denmark facility to enable end-to-end accountability and support for projects, from initial proposal phase through closure. Show less

• 

  Technology Group International

  Mar 2018 - now

  Project Manager