Dave Bristow

Experience

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  US Army

  Dec 1989 - Jan 1997

  Specialist - National Gaurd

  67 Y10, AH-1 Attack Helicopter Crew ChiefCitations:Army Service Ribbon / Aircraft Crewman Badge, Sharp Shooter Badge, Expert Hand Grenade

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  Texas County and District Retirement System

  May 1998 - Aug 1999

  Benefits Processing Manager

  Managed a team of 8 benefit Processing Analysts. Responsible for processing country and district retirement benefits, in clouding Check disbursements to retirees and beneficiaries.

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  Applied Materials

  Feb 2000 - now

  Managed large Supplier Account. This includes contract management, strategic sourcing, cost savings, and overall responsibility for quality and delivery. Lead team 44 Account Managers in programs for cost savings, training, and other program and project management activities. Managed 8 MPM’s and buyers with global responsibilities for purchasing, and delivery. Additional responsibilities included managing strategic sourcing roadmap and cost savings for released product. As part of the Extended Factory Team I managed several large assemblies globally. Transitioning parts from US to Asian manufacturing. Managed team of 8 buyers and MPM responsible for New Product Transitions and ECO change process. As part of the Strategic Materials Initiative Team. I lead several project bring process and new application together to support business transformation and improve efficiency. Managed 24 Planners responsible for work order and shortage management. Ensured Inventory accuracy and transaction accuracy.

  • Supplier Account Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Materials Manager

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2019

  • Sr. Materials Project Manager

    May 2007 - Jun 2012

  • Materials Change Management Manager

    Feb 2005 - May 2007

  • Materials Project Manager

    Sept 2001 - Feb 2005

  • Production Control Manager

    Feb 2000 - Sept 2001