dina riley

remarketed instruments operations manager

About

Highly motivated, with a successful track record in global order fulfillment and project management environments. Exceptional problem solving, innovation, negotiation, and team playing skills. Recognized for outstanding perception and versatility demonstrated through challenging projects associated with supply base optimization, product transfers, new product generation, and technical leadership. Specialties: Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Excellence, LEAN Thinking, JIT Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Production Transfers, Project Management, Supplier Management, New Product Introduction, Global Collaboration

Country

united states

City

snow hill

Industry

biotechnology

Skill

cross functional team leadership, supply chain, manufacturing, six sigma, supply management, procurement, project management, process improvement, r&d, process engineering, sap, team building, manufacturing engineering, lean manufacturing, management, materials management, engineering management, outsourcing, continuous improvement, design of experiments, program management, contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, testing, spc, negotiation, team management, supplier management, inventory management, manufacturing excellence, supply chain management, manufacturing management, cost reduction, operations management

Experience

gc and workflow automation new product engineering manager

agilent technologies

2011-2 - 2014-9 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Team leader of 9 mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and test technicians in support of new product and sustained manufacturing processes for a $600M product line with the majority of production in Shanghai, China. Globally fostered a collaborative culture of innovation and continuous improvement, established a work environment with strong employee engagement, provided clear and quick decision-making, and maintained focus on the customer. Project Manager for all new product introduction programs; voice of the Supply Chain that determines release criteria, scope and phase gate deliverables for each project. Provided representation and project leadership for various Supply Chain functions including Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Production, Test Development, and Logistics in China and Delaware. Responsible for the scale-up of new products into the primary manufacturing site in Shanghai, China or a key contract manufacturer in Suzhou, China. Guided each team to collaborate remotely in conjunction with a cost effective and flexible New Product Introduction model.

lc and ms instruments manufacturing engineering manager

agilent technologies

2008-9 - 2011-2 · 2 yrs 6 mos

procurement engineering manager

agilent technologies

2004-4 - 2008-9 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Managed a team of 12 buyers, commodity managers, and engineers responsible for 40% of the $150M total department annual spend. Negotiated contract terms and led relationships with critical OEM suppliers in the United States, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

commodity manager

agilent technologies

1998-7 - 2004-4 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Pioneered department’s low cost sourcing activities in China by auditing and identifying qualified printed circuit board and cable suppliers that continue to be key members of the supply base. Trained colleagues in China and Germany on writing commodity strategies, managing the supply base, and negotiating cost. Collaborated globally in an effort to centralize procurement spend and processes.

remarketed instruments operations manager

agilent technologies

2014-9 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo

* Manage a global team in support of a $45M business within Agilent with responsibilities in the following areas: * Develop and support inbound pre-owned inventory supply chains * Monitor unrefurbished and finished goods inventory supply * Oversee warehousing strategy in geographic regions * Improve efficiency of production planning and scheduling * Launch new sourcing strategies to acquire and refurbish pre-owned instruments * Expand capabilities and footprint into new geographies