Gregory Brice

Plano, Texas Phone: 214-938-6685 glbrice@verizon.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION SENIOR MANAGER, SCM

Dynamic results-oriented manager with a Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, and more than thirty years of experience in providing comprehensive Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions to consistently meet and exceed customer and business expectations for Fortune 500 companies. Proven leadership abilities and communication skills, with the demonstrated capacity to successfully manage direct reports and lead cross-functional teams to implement coordinated SCM solutions. Proven record of successful development and implementation of comprehensive value chain strategies to maximize procurement agility, improve operating performance, enhance profitability, support critical company objectives, and increase customer satisfaction. Decisive and engaging leader with demonstrated knowledge of root cause analysis, and application of proven problem resolution tactics to identify and resolve critical issues in multi-task environments. Self-starter with ability to work independently and successfully in fast-paced environments. My personal objective for employment would be to secure a senior management level position in a growth-oriented organization in the area of supply chain operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Raytheon, Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), Material Program Manager (MPM) 20072012 McKinney, TX

Senior MPM for Electro-Optical Sensor product family. Key focus areas included development and implementation of comprehensive SCM Strategy for all Programs/Contracts with material budgets exceeding $20M; including implementation of sourcing strategy to leverage all material requirements with concurrent POP to reduce material costs, enhance profitability, and support key customer and programmatic goals. Successfully achieved savings in excess of $2M to project budgets, and supported all key customer requirements Team Leader for multidiscipline Optics Supplier Integrated Product Team, supporting all programs within Surveillance and Targeting Systems product line. Successfully developed and implemented commodity-driven sourcing strategies to increase agility and leverage; achieving required cost reductions to support key programmatic and customer objectives across multiple product lines. Successfully led negotiation teams to achieve cost reductions in excess of 20% of proposed costs from key suppliers Lead MPM for developmental Electro-Optical Sensor and Radar programs. Responsibilities included development of technical specification, Supplier identification/selection, and the development of negotiation strategies and comprehensive material management plans for procurement, allocation, and management of associated material budgets for mission critical development and production programs. Successfully developed and executed material strategies for multiple SAS International EO Products programs and provided MPM support throughout the entire program lifecycle, from proposal process to project closure.

Raytheon, Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), Integrated Supplier Strategy (ISST) Team Leader 20062007

Dallas, TX

Cross-functional ISST Team Lead, responsible for market analysis and optimization of product-category suppliers to provide a competitive advantage to company-wide production programs. Successfully developed and implemented commodity-driven sourcing strategies to increase agility and leverage within the Major Assemblies commodity group, with an annual spend exceeding $140M; including management of existing and future supplier relationships to ensure cost, quality and schedule targets were achieved. Effectively integrated representatives from multiple disciplines into a cross-functional ISST team and managed the team to developed and implemented commodity-driven sourcing strategies to support multiple business sites Negotiated and implemented multiple pricing agreements for purchased materials and services; including blanket agreements and commodity indexed agreements Developed and implemented Strategic Sourcing processes, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with internal controls, business ethics and applicable laws / regulations

Raytheon, Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), Principal / Senior Principal Supply Chain Specialist 2000 2006

McKinney, TX

Senior Subcontract Manager for major subassemblies, responsible for managing subcontracts in excess of $200M annually in support of Commercial and Government Defense programs. Proven record of providing comprehensive procurement support, improving supplier performance and company/supplier relationships. Extensive experience in the development of technical specification, and negotiation strategies, to support the cost-effective procurement of equipment and materials for mission critical development and production programs. Responsibilities included source selection, pricing trends, market analysis, proposal evaluation, negotiation, critical supplier management, and administration of major subcontracts. Major accomplishments included: Negotiation and implementation of multiple long-term agreements with critical suppliers in support of LRAS3 program to achieve significant cost reductions and support key programmatic objectives

Atlantic Richfield Company, Material Manager / Senior Buyer 1982 - 2000

Dallas, TX

Provided material management and procurement support for multiple company locations. Managed tubular storage and inspection yard, which supported company-wide drilling program. Responsibilities included procurement, material forecasting, movement, storage, and the processing of inventory to support time-sensitive material requirements. Managed computer related procurement budget in excess of $115M annually, and administered enterprise-level procurement agreements. Major accomplishments included: Negotiated and administered $50M Compaq procurement agreement for all company locations, and coordinated various site-specific and enterprise-level software agreements Implemented American Express Procurement Card solution focused on reduction of high volume, low dollar procurement transactions

EDUCATION

University of San Diego, San Diego, California School of Business

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, May 2006 Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honorary Society

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana School of Engineering

BS Engineering Technology, December 1981

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

- Ability to develop distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage - In-depth working knowledge of supply chain management best practices and laws/regulations - Detailed knowledge of supply chain/logistics processes and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and successfully work in a fast-paced environment

- Effective teambuilding skills with an ability to influence stakeholders with competing interests - Detailed knowledge of Procure-to-pay - Mentor experience, with proven ability to excel in hands-on environment and/or delegator
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including internal and external constituencies - Proven ability to manage projects with increasing complexity, spend, and scope - Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously - Ability to make difficult decisions in an ambiguous business environment - Accomplished problem resolution skills - Proven strategic and tactical planning skills - Excellent verbal and written communications across all levels - Ability to conduct complex negotiations and perform vendor/pricing analysis independently - Detailed understanding of procurement budgeting/cost control functions and processes - Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certification - Certified Six Sigma Specialist - ITAR Certification - Working knowledge of government regulation and compliance - Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - Working Knowledge of SAP/ERP