Aljosha Simon

• Led global supply chain strategy for electronic manufacturing services (EMS) partners across Asia, Europe, Central America, and the US, ensuring seamless operations and high availability. • Owned the end-to-end supply chain for Tier 1 customers, serving as a single point of contact for escalations, supply risks, and strategic supplier negotiations. • Championed cross-functional collaboration between supply chain, product development, and engineering to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management. • Drove inventory optimization, reducing excess stock and improving turnaround time through advanced demand planning. • Implemented ERP and analytics tools, streamlining purchasing and inventory management to improve efficiency and cost savings. • Mentored and managed direct reports, fostering a high-performance team with a focus on data-driven decision-making and process automation.

• Led the implementation of new supply chain software and tools, driving automation and efficiency improvements. • Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance supply chain and operational consist • Managed inventory control strategies, reducing RMA processing time and improving supply chain responsiveness.

• Facilitated international supply chain collaboration between subsidiaries, ensuring alignment in project execution, purchasing, and quality management. • Served as an escalation point for critical supply chain issues, working with senior leadership and engineering teams to resolve constraints.

• Developed supplier selection strategies that optimized cost savings and ensured sourcing flexibility for critical electronic components. • Led AVL analysis and risk mitigation planning, implementing second-source strategies to improve supplier resilience. • Managed end-to-end procurement for Tier 1 customer projects, supporting time-sensitive product launches. • Collaborated with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve material supply issues and improve procurement efficiency.

• Managed material purchasing, supplier negotiations, and contracts. • Maintained ERP system components and calculated Bills of Materials (BoMs). • Implemented risk management strategies.