John Wesley White, CPCM / CFCM

Responsible for management of the Corporate Subcontracts Department for a leader in the design, engineering and deployment of fixed and mobile networks.

Responsible for the drafting, negotiation and management of contracts and agreements totaling over $1B with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, foreign military services and Joint Venture Partners related to the provision of safety and security systems.

Manage the Major Subcontract Team responsible for administration of the Advanced Targeting Infrared Pod (ATFLIR) Program for the F-18 through a staff of 10 professionals. Duties include the timely solicitation, negotiation and administration of fixed price and cost reimbursable subcontracts for domestic and international partners and suppliers in accordance with FAR, ITAR and internal company policies/procedures. Initial tasks focused on successful moving administrative responsibilities for ATFLIR Supply Chain Management (SCM) from Los Angeles to Dallas with an entirely new staff - primarily with outside new hires. Supported strategic SCM initiatives to help achieve the stretch goal of pulling in $22.5M in ATFLIR supplier deliveries by December '07 to help meet aggressive division sales goals. Personally serve as the Executive Sponsor for a key aerospace machining supplier located in Phoenix, AZ that was seriously delinquent at the start of my tenure. Negotiation of an accelerated Milestone Payment Schedule, weekly site visits, provision of assistance with management of second-tier casting supplier and support of a competitive second sourcing effort have helped the program meet aggressive customer delivery requirements driven by higher than anticipated war fighter requirements. Supported division-wide activities resulting in successful completion of a U.S. Government Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR). Successfully coordinated and lead an Executive Business Review with Selex Galileo operations from Basildon, England and Edinburgh, Scotland which together represent approximately 30% of total subcontract dollars.

World's second largest / third busiest airport Provided strategic leadership to Contract Administration & Materials Management functions in compliance with FAR and other applicable regulations while managing a staff of 40 employees. Restructured Department to dramatically improve delivery, quality, cost savings, and customer service while reducing supply chain by 50%, staff by 34%, inventory value by 46%, and line items by 30%. Cut operating hours for Salvage Yard by 85% and Central Warehouse by 20% while meeting all service objectives and maintaining business continuity. Implemented streamlining strategies including JIT inventory, on-line office supply ordering / delivery efficiencies, and consolidated mail-runs. Increased P-Card volume by 79% / value by 14% with cost avoidance of $1.8M by reducing unnecessary PO's. Orchestrated and led numerous multi-million dollar procurements supporting the $2.7B Capital Program including various construction projects, IT systems for Terminal D and; Successfully managed project to outsource $60M / year in non-core functions to the private sector. Conceived / negotiated no-cost design, manufacturing, and distribution of 18 million commemorative DFW Pepsi-Cola cans. Negotiated exclusive advertising deal with Samsung for the provision of 850 plasma and LCD televisions (including installation, maintenance, and spares) for DFW's Grand Hyatt Hotel and new International Terminal in exchange for three-year naming rights to eight Business Centers and advertising display space. Optimized minority business participation by awarding 32% contracting dollars to these concerns in FY'06.

Directed all supply chain functions for Company's largest Aircraft Engine Repair & Overhaul Center. Led staff of 24 to exceed productivity goal by 25% / "Stretch Goal" by 7% and achieve 25% supply-base rationalization. Played key role in Aerospace Global Strategic Sourcing Committee that defined best practices and consolidated purchases across domestic and European Divisions. Served as ISO 9000 Element Team Leader for three successful reviews and directed Department's Y2K "Tiger Team." Key clients included: U.S. military and all major airlines (e.g. America West, American, Delta) and airframe manufacturers (e.g. Airbus, Boeing, Beechcraft, Cessna, Learjet). Served as Manager of Government & International Contracts at AlliedSignal