Terry Valde

Experience

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  Knauf Insulation

  Oct 2002 - Oct 2006

  Corporate Manager - M.R.P.

  Responsibilities:• 18 month rolling production/inventory plan for all saleable product groups in North America.• Identify and communicate issues affecting our performance to plan to Senior Management as well as provide recommendations for resolution. • Manage the effectiveness of all manufacturing and inventory planning parameters in order to achieve targeted order fulfillment goals within a desirable profitability model. • Manage the performance of all M.R.P. Controllers responsible for the production planning and inventory control of 4 North American manufacturing facilities.• Manage the overall performance of five 3rd party warehouse service providers.• Manage vendor performance of procured finished goods materials.• SAP “Super User/Team Leader” for PP/MM modules.• Team Leader of our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) team.• Ensure departmental compliance with defined corporate missions and objectives as well as ISO certification criteria.Accomplishments:• 40% reduction in annual outside warehouse logistics costs.• 15% improvement in customer order fulfillment due to material availability resulting in increased sales opportunity. • 22% reduction in service complaints associated with 3PL warehouse service providers.• Successful implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of our S&OP process which yielded a • Successful SAP implementation as it pertained to my responsibilities as the PP (Production Planning) & MM (Material Master).. • Successful introduction of 2 North American distribution centers which facilitated a 50% reduction in delivery lead-time to our customers. Show less

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  Raytheon

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2017

  Senior Material Program Manager

  * I managed supply chain budget and schedule performance for all assigned defense programs, ensuring adherence to contractual commitments and customer satisfaction. I fostered positive relationships with customers and suppliers within the supply chain management framework. I oversaw supply chain performance metrics in line with the company's Earned Value Management System. Partnered with CBT members of the program's Integrated Product Team to ensure the fulfillment of customer expectations and goals. Collaborated with SAP-APEX/PRISM leads to streamline the supplier return process (ADSUBCON), resulting in faster turnaround times for required materials.My key accomplishments are:• Played a pivotal role as Pre-Award Services Lead on multiple program pursuits, streamlining processes for efficiency.• Expedited material deliveries for a financially challenged RAMS A program, reducing its performance period by six months and cutting support costs by $180K.• Achieved a $160K reduction in the overall material budget for the high-profile CIED program. Show less

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  Diamond Chain Ltd

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2019

  Production Planner

  I coordinated production planning activities for 43 metal fabrication work centers, encompassing stamping, shearing, heading, and CNC operations across a three-shift schedule. I managed production of approximately 4,400 discrete part numbers, ensuring efficient workflow and machine utilization. I forecasted capacity requirements for the operations management team, utilizing historical data and market trends to inform strategic planning. I maintained accountability for the on-time delivery of fabricated components, critical to the assembly of higher-level chain products. I maximized output and uptime across 5 similar CNC work centers through optimized scheduling of machine operations.My key accomplishments are:• Achieved a 27% improvement in on-time delivery of fabricated parts to the assembly department.• Reduced costs associated with work-in-progress inventory by continuously optimizing scheduling efforts.• Aligned fabrication and assembly production schedules to decrease past due sales dollars of finished chain assemblies. Show less

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  Epson America Inc.

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2022

  Senior Parts Planner - U.S. Depot Repair Facility

  I managed replenishment planning for over 15,000 SKUs of components and packaging materials, ensuring continuous support of Depot repair activities for Special Devices and Projectors. I also coordinated with Seiko production facilities in Asia and domestic suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels. I oversaw the excess and obsolete inventory process for designated product families, aligning with configuration management of BOMs for effective replenishment strategies. I directed plant-to-plant transfer activities across the Americas to enhance customer service and balance inventory.My key accomplishments are:• Achieved a 15% reduction in repair and production disruptions by effectively mitigating material availability challenges over the past 18 months.• Implemented enhanced component planning strategies, resulting in a 10% decrease in premium freight costs by minimizing Air shipments.• Successfully managed excess and obsolete inventory, leading to a $1.5M reduction in overall component inventory for assigned product families. Show less

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  Zimmer Biomet

  Sept 2022 - now

  End To End Senior Planner

  I convert long-term Integrated Business Plans to detailed item-level forecasts across multiple brands and manufacturing facilities, ensuring optimal service levels while adhering to inventory thresholds. I also oversee planning for 20 brands produced in 4 discrete manufacturing sites, managing roughly 1,500 active SKUs. Utilize advanced system tools including IBP, Power BI, DCS, and JDE to analyze and predict inventory needs for knee and femoral implant product groups. Additionally, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with corporate strategies and market demand. Directed successful recovery of RHK from long-term backorder status, ensuring timely availability and customer satisfaction.• Sled the seamless transition of Vanguard 360SSK Femorals production from Bridgend, Wales to ZB China, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.• Relocated LCCK production from Warsaw West to the ZB China facility, optimizing manufacturing processes and resource utilization.• Spearheaded successful implementation of a comprehensive inventory reduction initiative launched at the start of 2024, enhancing supply chain efficiency. Show less