Leslie Benson

Leslie benson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Partner | Program Manager | Finance Leader | MBA | SHRM-SCP

  • Education

    • Central washington university

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) business/management/operations
    • Stevens institute of technology

      2006 - 2007
      Masters certificate project management
    • University of phoenix

      2005 - 2006
      Master of business administration - mba
  • Experience

    • Boeing

      Jun 2004 - Sept 2004
      Business intern

      • Implemented new products and product changes to meet customer needs, program objectives, and regulatory requirements.• Coordinated across organizations to negotiate incorporation plans and develop integrated schedules.• Reviewed and analyzed configuration data to ensure effective control of product changes.• Led daily LEAN Management Steering Team meetings to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.

    • Boeing

      Apr 2005 - Jan 2025

      Served as the primary contact for the commercial learning portfolio supporting 48,000 employees. Delivered strategic consultation on leadership development, performance management, and learning initiatives.• Directed a team of 14 learning professionals, collaborating with ExCo leaders and HR leadership across enterprise functions. Reduced training requirements by 56% through advanced analysis and process optimization.• Managed the Workplace Culture Initiative, creating and deploying monthly learning for 2,700 Operations Managers. Achieved 90%+ completion rates by leveraging data analysis and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders. • Spearheaded an AI and Machine Learning course with the University of Washington, resulting in an 85% participant recommendation rate.• Developed tailored AI pathways and surveys on the Degreed platform, enhancing technical and non-technical employee development. Show less Led a team of 16 performing cost analysis, risk assessments, financial reviews, and supplier negotiations.• Settled 9 contracts and saved $268.1M across all airplane programs in 12 months.• Developed an exit strategy, re-sourced Statements of Work (SOW), negotiated Intellectual Property ownership, and restructured Partner Managed Inventory (PMI), achieving cost savings of $8.5M.• Successfully resolved a prolonged negotiation with multiple extensions, securing a 15% down payment and establishing a five-year contract with 2% annual cost savings.• Transitioned a financially distressed supplier to a secondary source, effectively managing accounts payable and receivable to maintain seamless operations.• Advised on new financial controls and provided training across the Interiors organization. Show less Led a team in managing end-to-end proposal processes for twelve software and hardware products within the Information Services and Fleet Services business units, from initiation to renewal.• Successfully integrated a represented employee group into an existing non-represented team, streamlining operations and aligning workforce structures.• Provided strategic advice to business-unit leaders and Sales Directors while ensuring compliance and governance over the proposal process, safeguarding sensitive product information and pricing.• Orchestrated the transfer of invoicing responsibilities across two business units to PP&C by collaborating with senior leadership, developing a comprehensive training plan, and implementing a phased transition timeline. Show less Managed opportunities and mitigated risks for a $B contract by conducting cost analyses, risk assessments, financial reviews, and supplier negotiations, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.• Served as Project Manager, leading a team to analyze financial impacts and demand requirements, providing strategic guidance to Treasury and BCA Vice Presidents to minimize Boeing's financial risks.• Conducted advanced quantitative financial analyses and presented findings on market indices, historical trends, and parametric models to Procurement Finance and Program Leadership.• Designed and implemented two advanced forecasting models to evaluate and quantify financial opportunities and risks.• Led supplier price negotiations and advised procurement leadership on strategic development and execution of supplier strategies for aluminum flat-rolled products, extrusions, and forgings. Show less

      • Principal HR Business Partner/ Program Manager

        Oct 2019 - Jan 2025
      • Deputy of Engagement and Recruiting UW Foster School

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2025
      • Principal Talent Managment Specialist - Temporary Rotation

        Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
      • Principal HR Program Manager - People Development - Moved to HR in reorganization

        Dec 2018 - Oct 2019
      • Supply Chain Finance Systems Manager - Interiors & Systems

        Aug 2013 - Dec 2018
      • Finance Operations Manager - 767 Tanker - Management Rotation

        Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
      • Program Management Manager - Management Rotation

        Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
      • Senior Procurement Finance Analyst

        Nov 2007 - Aug 2011
      • Business & Planning Analyst

        Apr 2005 - Nov 2007
    • Amazon

      Mar 2025 - now
      Sr. vendor manager
  • Licenses & Certifications