David Harder
Aftermarket Services Leader, Global Robotics Operations @ Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
About
A proven leader with over 20 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies specializing in Global Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain. Demonstrated track record of driving substantial financial value through the development of innovative supply chain optimization and resilience strategies. Adept at driving diverse, cross-functional teams to align cutting-edge solutions with core business objectives, spanning Robotics, Software, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Telecom, and Veterinary sectors. Deep expertise in managing complex global supply chains and ERP/procure-to-pay systems. A dynamic communicator equally effective on the shop floor, in C-suite strategy sessions, and boardroom presentations, consistently delivering superior cost efficiencies and quality enhancements, while mitigating supply chain challenges and risks. My mission is to provide strategic and operational solutions that enable digital transformation, operational excellence, and value engineering for clients. I leverage my expertise in category management, contract negotiation, vendor management, and data insights to drive aggressive cost optimization, process improvement, and risk mitigation. I also foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver world-class innovation and customer satisfaction. In everything that I do, I strive to leave a legacy of excellence and make a positive difference on the lives of people in my sphere of influence. Professional Expertise: • Talent Management and Mentorship • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement • Supply Chain Management • Change Management • Organizational Design • Supplier Management & Rationalization • Contract Negotiation • Indirect/Direct Category Management • Distribution and Logistics • Real Estate and Construction • Facilities Management • Business Process Outsourcing • MRP/ERP Implementation • Mergers & Acquisitions • Business Rationalization and Optimization • Revenue Enhancement • Risk Mitigation • Spend Analytics • Shared Services
United States
Greater Seattle Area
Logistics & Supply Chain
Strategic Partnerships, People Management, Supplier Evaluation, Early-Stage Startups, Account Management, Startup Development, Supplier Management, Leadership Development, Team Management, Supply Chain Operations, Client Relations, Talent Management, Strategic Thinking, Procurement Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Start-up Ventures, Executive Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team Leadership
Experience
Aftermarket Services Leader, Global Robotics Operations
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
Seattle, Washington, United States
Managing Director, Sourcing and Procurement
LogicSource, Inc.
Greater Seattle Area
Lead and manage the indirect sourcing and procurement function and act as Chief Procurement Officer at a major high end apparel client site. Responsible for spend across all Indirect Categories including Marketing, IT, Packaging, Facilities, Distribution & Logistics, and Corporate Services. Focused on driving aggressive category management plans, operational redesign, value engineering, and process improvements. Accountable for overall client relationship and building, managing, and delivering against P&L targets.
Chief Operating Officer
Ally Robotics
Greater Seattle Area
Partnered with Founder to launch $10M robotics hardware startup, providing strategic leadership in supply chain, engineering, and operational development as part-time COO • Direct accountability for specific core functions: Site Operations and Facilities, Human Resources, Engineering Systems, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity, M&A, manufacturing, Field services, Sales and marketing.
Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Technology and Professional Services
Gap Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area
Led a global team to catalyze on Gap Inc brands’ competitive advantage and create value enabling digital transformation in customer experience, ecommerce, and supply chain through technology and professional services procurement. Forged collaborative relationships internally across business and IT teams and externally with key strategic suppliers to deliver world class innovation and at competitive scale.
Senior Director, Technology Management, Microsoft Procurement
Microsoft
Greater Seattle Area
Led Microsoft Procurement's transformational reorganization initiative; providing innovative solutions in Indirect Procurement that enabled innovation, increased partner satisfaction, exceeded financial and business targets, and strengthened a compliance culture company-wide
Senior Director, Sourcing & Planning, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Microsoft
Greater Seattle Area
Created the supply chain for mechanical and electro-mechanical solutions to successfully deliver Xbox 360 and Kinect (Guinness Book of World Records, 2011 Fastest-Selling Gaming Peripheral). Led Sourcing engagement for Microsoft Surface and Zune products, from product concepting, design, and development through delivery and Customer Care
Global Strategic Sourcing Director
Nokia
Helsinki, Finland; Dallas/Fort Worth; London, UK
Various strategic sourcing and supply chain leadership roles supporting Nokia's incredible journey as the #1 handset maker in the world. Beginning in Dallas and including expatriate assignments in London and Helsinki
Education
Purdue University
Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas at Dallas
International Business
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