Jeff Duvall

Director Supply Chain @Waev Inc.

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I am an experienced global business professional specializing in optimizing global supply chains and manufacturing systems and networks. As a visionary leader, I achieve results by working through the teams I develop and create. I am technologically savvy, and I utilize data to identify and analyze problems. Then I follow logical and structured problem-solving methodologies to create value in the organizations I lead. An engaged organizational team leader, data driven problem solver, and manufacturing / operations / global supply chain professional. Senior Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations professional with successful track record delivering optimized business, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution and logistics solutions. Visionary leader experienced with establishing organizational strategy and objectives, creating meaningful KPIs, and leading and coordinating inter-departmental activities to realize quantifiable cost savings, increased throughput, and increased profitability. Skilled in business, manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations management at domestic and international facilities. Strong in utilizing data to identify problems, analyze them, and drive corrective problem-solving. MS / BS in Industrial Administration, APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Six(6) Sigma Blackbelt. - Industry Experience – Automotive, Lighting, Aerospace, Electronics, Semiconductors - Cross Functional Areas – Global Planning, Global Contracts and Negotiations, Purchasing, Manufacturing Operations, Inventory Control, Transportation, Warehouse Operations, Engineering, Quality Control, Sales and Forecasting / Demand Planning EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS - M.S., Industrial Administration (MBA), Operations Focus, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN - B.S., Industrial Management, Minor: Manufacturing Management, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN - A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Mt. San Antonio College, in progress,

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Work Background

WaevSupply Chain Director

Aug. 2023Anaheim, California, United States

FSC LightingSenior Vice President Operations

Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

MOBIS Parts AmericaSr. Manager Supply

Feb. 2020 - Apr. 2022Fountain Valley, California, United States

Luminance US, LLCDirector of Operations

May. 2017 - Feb. 2020Greater Los Angeles AreaLuminance – A full spectrum lighting provider offering complete solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial applications. Custom designing and utilizing contract manufacturers throughout the world, Luminance sells and distributes product throughout North America from 4 regional distributions centers. Overview: • Responsible for Global Supply Chain and Distribution Center Operations. Stabilized the environment through business process creation and implementation: o Sales and Operations Planning Processes Developed and Implemented: Sales Planning, Demand Planning, Purchase Planning, Inventory Planning, Cycle Counting, Operations Resource Planning o Instituted Operational Standards and Documented Training o Supported Sales plan growth with products while meeting budgeted spend (16,000+ active skus) • Developed and deployed strategies in support of material cost down initiatives; supplier selection, development, and management; inventory strategy and control. Managed and improved the supply base (domestic and import suppliers in China, Taiwan, Vietnam) o Minimized the number of suppliers utilized to support our business – Consolidation >5% YOY o Instituted supplier contracts o Instituted scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and supplier management processes • Drove international supply chain operations cost reduction initiatives o Implemented cross-departmental forecasting model which optimized purchase planning by >$3m o Met / exceeded budget targets -Drove expense reductions > 10% of annual material spend  PPV for direct materials (2% PPV improvement)  Freight / Transportation (>2% YOY cost savings as % of sales): Inbound (Ocean, Air), Outbound (Small Parcel, LTL, FTL)  Operations Throughput Improvements: >10% revenue growth with stable headcount  Inventory turns improvement, inventory reduction >20% through forecasting and planning and supplier-held inventory models o Supported revenue growth of >8% with 15% fewer operations resources

Zodiac AerospaceSenior Supply Chain Manager

Jan. 2014 - May. 2017Greater Los Angeles AreaManaged Supply Chain operations. Team comprised of 53 employees managing and directing the planning, purchasing, supplier management, stockroom, and inventory control activities for a ~$50m annual material spend. Department objectives are aligned with the following results: • Improving inventory turnover from 2.5 to 11 • Reducing material cost as a percentage of sales in line with site objectives • Realizing cost savings at a target rate of 5% of spend through strategic supplier partnering programs • Realizing on-time-delivery of 98% for both production and spares orders • Developing Supply Base: NDAs, Contracts, Strategic Business Reviews, Forecasting, Shared Inventory, Supplier KPIs

Sennheiser Electronic CorporationProduction Manager

Jun. 2006 - Jan. 2014An international manufacturer of both standard and custom designed, world-class, wireless communication products used in entertainment, industrial, security, public safety and military environments. Production Manager Directed production operations in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, testing and programming, device assembly and test, and packaging and shipment of finished goods. Managed a team of 4 managers and 110 assembly and packaging technicians. Created a culture of empowerment, quality, and waste elimination. Selected Achievements: • Established and implemented standardized manufacturing practices for thee production facilities in North America and Europe as the site’s Lean Manufacturing Champion. • Reorganized the factory for flow, implemented manufacturing cells, and utilized visual management techniques to control operations. Process optimization, cost control measures, and product line growth fueled profitability increases of 37% over a 5-year period. A focus on lean manufacturing allowed the organization to re-shore previously outsourced production volumes while keeping resource levels constant. • Drove vendor managed inventories to improve materal availability, reduce inventory levels, and improve cash availability. • Reduced internal defect finds by >90% through implementing “Quality Events” and improving first pass yields • Manufacturing lead in the successful implementation of JD Edwards ERP system

Intel CorporationManufacturing and Supply Chain Management

Oct. 1994 - Jun. 2006International and Domestic Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management roles.

ANDERSEN CONSULTING, Systems Integration GroupExperienced Staff Consultant

Oct. 1993 - Oct. 1994Reported to Project Manager. Responsibilities included: Systems implementation of MRP system in high-tech weapons manufacturing environment