Regina Macaraeg

Leads strategy and management for a multi-faceted Supply Chain category, including product costs, product pricing, data, and industry analysis; manages the build process with suppliers from NPI to the production transition. Leverages Vendor Managed Inventory (NPI) and ensures forecasting requirements are met. Manages performance, training, and development for a team of 2 direct reports. ✦ Drives continuous process improvements with focus on cost savings amongst all commodities YOY. ✦ Seamlessly navigated the HPE acquisition with new requirements, deadlines, processes, and increased demand; achieved an average of 4% cost reduction on the quarterly spend. ✦ Directs workflow and priorities to operationalize a new production manufacturing facility and transition the NPI program.

Led strategy to execute the multi-year, global supplier roadmap and ensure alignment with both internal and customer requirements. Analyzes metrics and KPIs to make data-driven decisions; influences and negotiates with departmental leaders to agree on roadmap strategy. Ran NPI meetings covering status on product launch, risk management, and issues resolution.

Led strategic planning, internal pricing, and day-to-day operations management for 4 key Supply Chain functions: Tier 1 Commodity Management, NPI Materials, Product Cost, and Indirect Procurement. Hired, managed, and motivated a team of 2. Collaborated with Supply Chain to manage relationships and negotiate agreements with all commodity suppliers, including Fortune 500 high-tech firms. ✦ Established and achieved quarterly and annual targeted savings of 5% to 8%. ✦ Implemented and gained adoption of a highly innovative “Material Loaner Program” to aid the Engineering Budget. ✦ Modernized business systems with a new procurement tool which reduced errors and improved efficiency. ✦ Developed a new tool to validate accuracy of contract manufacturer quotes, improving leverage during negotiations.

Managed the buy process for 5 customer accounts, including ownership of overall unit cost management and materials within a Just-In-Time (JIT) production environment. Researched, evaluated, and selected suppliers to meet internal customer requirements. Partnered with the Supply Chain Manager to identify compatible commodity and award to preferred suppliers for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). Conducted forecasting and reported all engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to customers. ✦ Achieved 90% goal that satisfy demand requirements with standardized and streamlined processes and best practices. ✦ Drove significant cost reduction; minimized inventory; reduced lead time and improved supplier performance goals.