Gary Starr5680 SW 160th Ave. • Aloha, Oregon 97007 • Cell: 503-545-7019 freedom.starr@hotmail.com

Summary

Seasoned, analytical, and results-driven executive level supply chain manager with progressive growth and experience in the coordination and execution of Change, Supply Chain Redesign, Strategic and Operational Planning, Supplier and Sourcing Strategy Development. Proven expertise in utilizing fact-based, process-oriented approach in reaching aggressive goals in support of cost, profit, customer service and organizational objectives. Resourceful team leader with the skill to leverage exceptional cross-functional behavior competencies and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities with ease and make quick, effective decisions. Trained and proficient in utilizing Lean tools to drive breakthrough improvements. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with diverse groups while inspiring confidence at all levels.

Summary of Qualifications

Global Supply Chain Redesign • Whole Factory and Manufacturing Line Outsourcing • Organizational Development • Strategic Change Agent • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement • Risk mitigation • NPI Project Management • PSI / S&OP Leadership • Exceptional Leadership & Business Acumen • Contract Negotiations & Administration • Global Supplier Management & Development • Market & Trend Analysis • Intellectual Property Protection • Mergers & Acquisitions • Total Cost Of Ownership Management

• Over 20 years global supply chain experience, with a strong track record of differentiated and creative value generation

• Proven track record in progressively challenging roles in the successful execution of supply chain design and execution, global sourcing, procurement, new product introduction

• Experienced in Greenfield wholly owned company and contract manufacturing site selections and expansions in U.S., EU, Asia, and Latin America

• Broad and deep experience in outsourcing of both manufacturing and processes including 3PL make-vs-buy analysis and implementation

• Trained and experienced in utilizing LEAN tools/Toyota Production System to drive continuous improvement: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Error Proofing, JIT, Kaizen, Visual Management, Kanban, Standard Work, Takt Time, Transactional Process Improvement

• Successful implementer in Total Cost of Ownership analysis and execution• Decades of experience in successfully transferring high volume multiple manufacturing cells

and supply chains to alternate geographic regions, spends > $100M• Purposeful negotiator and team player experienced in managing and negotiating complex

supplier contracts, intellectual property, license, outsource services, and exclusivity agreements

• Hands-on leadership experience across a range of supply chain functions including strategic planning, capacity planning, manufacturing site selection, government engagement, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, supplier rationalization, price leveraging, strategic supplier management, warehousing, transportation and logistics and customer service

• Exceptional business acumen spanning multiple disciplines including; global and regional manufacturing strategies, company merger, acquisition and integration

• Strong sourcing and analytical competency with the demonstrated ability to drive change within an organization, creating an environment that encourages creativity, accountability, and teamwork.

• Change Agent, with decades of highly effective and efficient organizational development, building entire teams, creating and executing strategies and interfacing both internally and externally at the executive level

• Multiple short term overseas assignments in the EU, Asia, and Latin America• Varying Language skills in addition to English (Primary), traveler skills in Japanese and German

Experience

Vice President Global Supply Chain & Trade; Erickson Inc.December 2015 –Present, Portland, Oregon

Accountable for creating a Global Supply Chain organization. Responsibilities include; Strategic Planning, Operational Planning, PSI / S&OP, Investment Planning, Real Estate Management, Transportation and Logistics, Import & Export Compliance, Central and Distributed Warehousing, Global Asset Deployment and Support, All Direct & Indirect Procurement, Supplier Development, Global Trade, which encompasses Purchase, Sale and Lease of Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft and Purchase and Sale of all aircraft components. Additionally I have been tasked with managing cash for the entire company and driving dramatic improvement in the cash-to-cash cycle. I directly manage the AR and AP teams. This is a new role for Erickson with the key deliverables of dramatically improving revenue hours, working capital turns, margin expansion and reducing aircraft down time.

Key Accomplishments:• Finalized Global inventory database of 200,000 parts, greater than 99% inventory accuracy• Reset Mins / Maxs, Created BOM’s for all Assemblies• Renegotiated at a 50% annualized savings all aircraft leases• Documented offerings to generate over $50M in new cash for company

Vice President Supply Chain / Board Secretary; SolarWorldAugust 2012 – December 2015 Hillsboro, Oregon

Accountable for break through management of all aspects of Supply Chain and Procurement: Strategic Planning, Operational Planning, PSI / S&OP, Investment Planning, Real Estate Management,

Transportation and Logistics, Import & Export Compliance, Warehousing, All Direct & Indirect Procurement, Supplier Development, Customer Service & Order Fulfillment.

Key Accomplishments:• Created and implemented Global Savings Tracker processes and tools to track every savings

opportunity from ideation-to-completion. Over $200M in auditable savings • Doubled DPO (Days Payable Outstanding)• Multiple Consignment/Breadman/JIT/SMI/Kanban programs implemented• Inventory Turns increased from < 4 to > 24• Negotiated Contract/Supplier Financial Claims exposure from > $96 Million to < $3 Million• Drove Make vs. Buy Analysis, which resulted in $84 Million Savings• Redesigned and implemented new Customer Service & Order Fulfillment organization • Facilitator of Annual Strategy sessions for Executive Team & Board

Tektronix – DanaherNovember 2006 – December 2011 (5 Years 2 months)

Held 3 progressively more responsible positions:

Senior Director Lean Supply Chain / Danaher Business System; February 2011 – December 2011

The Danaher Business System (DBS) is Danaher’s Lean Continuous Improvement System, initially modeled after the world famous Toyota Production System. DBS is more than a systemic Lean Improvement Toolkit; it drives a corporate wide culture of continuous improvement and results in significant differentiated shareholder value.

Primary Operations DBS resource with direct accountability for implementing Kanban (Pull based) material replenishment on the shop floor at manufacturing operations in China and the U.S. Additionally accountable for Back Office transactional process improvements related to Supply Chain and Procurement effectiveness.

Responsibilities / Key Accomplishments / Contributions:

• Drove adoption of Inventory Management at Gemba (IMAG), Kanban Conversion >70%.• Implemented Kanban with Board Build outsource providers.• Implemented demand pull between 2 international sites; 68% inventory reduction.

Senior Director Global Supply Chain; February 2009 – January 2011

Direct oversight, responsibility and full accountability for leading Global Sourcing, Procurement, Transportation and Logistics, Import and Export Compliance, Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), New Product Introduction Procurement (NPI), and Manufacturing Outsourcing.

Responsibilities / Key Accomplishments / Contributions:

• Managed 125 employees at 4 different global manufacturing sites• Annual Spend management greater than $150 Million.• Transitioned majority of Supply Chain Team to China in relation to our Off-Shoring Project• Implemented global VMI, JIT, Consigned and Visual Kanban• Drove 3X+ improvement in days payables outstanding (DPO) from ~25 days to > 90 days • Delivered PPV of 10.9% savings in 2009 and > 10% in 2010• Enabled 98.4% OTD to Customer Request Date during most dramatic decline and recovery in

electronic component history, while increasing overall inventory turns by 22%• Recognized As “Best Supply Chain Team” in Danaher• Make-vs-Buy analysis for warehousing solution & implementation of 3PL solution• Make-vs-Buy analysis for Board and Box Build, >$50M outsourced• Alternated Living in China and the U.S.

Director Global Procurement; November 2006 – January 2009 Direct oversight, responsibility and full accountability for leading global procurement, including New Product Introduction procurement (NPI). Formal mentor of China Supply Chain Manager. Design and successful execution of a holistic Replenishment system. Managed employees at 4 different global manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities / Key Accomplishments / Contributions:• Designed and implemented U.S. site VMI, JIT, Consigned and Visual Kanban• Alternated living in China and the U.S. • Drove supplier on-time delivery performance from historic (87%) level to (97+%) ongoing• Reduced Manufacturing line interruptions related to material shortages by (82%) • Developed a formal Supplier evaluation, selection, and ongoing management process • Reduced overall Direct Material inventory by over $30M, doubling inventory turns• Drove 62% increase in APICS and ISM certified professionals on team• Supply Base Rationalization from > 700 to ~325 suppliers

Director Strategic SourcingHewlett-Packard; Imaging and Printing Group2000 – May 2005 (5 years)

Imaging and Printing Group was a “Hyper-Growth” very high volume CPG business. During my 14 years in this BU it grew from ~$1B to ~$25B in total revenues. I Interfaced internally and externally at the Board and Executive level.

Responsibilities / Key Accomplishments / Contributions:• Accountable for leading global sourcing of Strategic Materials; >$1B in spend • Managed all aspects of sourcing for 13 Global Factories (5 HP, 8 Contract Manufacturer)

• Managed New Product Introduction, Supplier Quality Engineering, Global Commodity Management, Sourcing Engineers, Capacity Planning and Supply Chain Analytics

• Chaired Global Product Steering Committee which managed global product roadmap• Company Merger & Acquisition assessment, negotiation and supply chain integration.• Creation and management of Strategic Capacity Planning for outsource manufacturing• Supply Chain redesign of Strategic Suppliers manufacturing and fulfillment processes• Managed employees at 5 domestic and international sites• Contributed over $600M in auditable material cost savings over five year period • Implemented replenishment systems; JIT, VMI, Consignment with all Strategic Suppliers• Multiple awards for Supply Chain excellence, and Total Cost of Ownership • Pioneered eAuctions (Free Markets) as a best practice at my Business Unit• Mentored and championed by HP Executive Vice President as High potential employee• Created several major Supply and Joint Development agreements

Senior Procurement Manager; Hewlett-Packard; Imaging and Printing Group1996 – 2000 (4 years)

Senior Procurement Specialist; Hewlett-Packard; Imaging and Printing Group1992 – 1996 (4 years)Principal; Shining Starr Consulting, Corvallis, Oregon June 2005 – October 2006 (1 years 4 months)Co-Founder; Starr Self Reliance LLCJanuary 2011

EducationLinfield College, McMinnville, ORBachelor of Science

Major: Management Minor: Asian StudiesHonors: Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.95

Professional Associations ISM – Institute of Supply ManagementAPICS – The Association for Operations ManagementLEAN Institute