Solutions Developed in Global Manufacturing Environments
Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked with international leaders in the automotive and industrial sectors, designing data-driven solutions to improve decision-making, efficiency, and cost control.
Here are some examples of the impact I’ve made:
🏭 Magna International – Purchasing & Cost Analysis
Challenge: Managing large amounts of supplier data across multiple programs.
Solution: Built Excel-based tools and dashboards to track supplier quotes, tooling costs, and cost breakdowns by component.
Impact: Enabled better visibility on sourcing decisions and supported negotiations with real-time cost scenarios.
🚗 BorgWarner – Supplier Rationalization & Strategy
Challenge: High number of suppliers with overlapping capabilities and inconsistent cost tracking.
Solution: Created a database and reporting system to consolidate suppliers by category and identify rationalization opportunities.
Impact: Helped reduce supplier base and supported global savings targets.
🛠️ Atlas Copco – Data Automation for Strategic Sourcing
Challenge: Manual tracking of sourcing projects created delays and duplicated efforts.
Solution: Developed automated Excel tools with Power Query and macros to centralize project status, RFQs, and timelines.
Impact: Improved project visibility and reduced time spent on reporting by over 40%.
🧪 Vitro – Excel Systems for Supply Chain Efficiency
Challenge: Lack of structured tools for tracking materials, suppliers, and expenses.
Solution: Designed customized Excel tools for BOM (bill of materials) analysis, vendor tracking, and cost forecasting.
Impact: Facilitated better inventory control and supplier negotiations in a complex environment.
These experiences gave me a deep understanding of how data, clarity, and simplicity can make a powerful difference in any business—large or small.