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Philip Henry

Navan,Ireland

Summary

Experienced aviation supply chain executive with proven skills and expertise in the development, implementation and enhancement of effective SC processes and strategies.

Effective communicator with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain financial and operational requirements.

Excels in optimising SC processes and fostering collaborative work environments, leveraging experience, skills and training to drive efficiency and excellence within dynamic team environments.

Proficient in compliancy to aviation SCM airworthiness authorities' requirements and six sigma continuous improvement principles.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

General Manager Supply Chain

Etihad Airways Engineering
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Developed supply chain processes to facilitate smooth operations across all operations while ensuring full airworthiness compliance.
  • Developed and tracked effective performance across material planning, procurement (purchase & repair), vendor management, contracting, stock turn, pool management, surplus sales, warehousing and freight.
  • Negotiated and contracted with suppliers to facilitate cost effective and timely delivery of materials and services to appropriate and measurable KPI's.
  • Supported inventory management through proactive planning, timely replenishment procurement and asset repair tracking to measured improvement
  • Collaborated with teams, customers and suppliers to enhance logistics through implementation of increased automation and distribution strategies.
  • SC budget development with Finance and performance reporting

Head of Procurement

Etihad Airways Engineering
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01.2015 - 07.2019
  • All Procurement (both technical and commercial).
  • Vendor Management to ensure alignment with organisational goals and procurement strategies.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favourable terms and ensure quality of goods and services.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess industry trends for cost-effective purchasing.
  • Implemented and executed successful surplus sales for excess inventory
  • Contributor to setting annual SC budgets with finance and subsequent performance reporting
  • Customer pool and asset management (incl component repairs).

Senior Manager Procurement & Materials Services

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
01.1996 - 12.2014
  • All procurement (technical & commercial)
  • Developed procurement strategies to optimise supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to monitor stock levels and minimise waste.
  • Vendor management to ensure measured compliance with contracts and quality standards.
  • Worked with Quality in development and maintenance of compliant approved vendor register
  • Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assess industry trends.
  • Led cross-functional teams in sourcing initiatives to align procurement goals with organisational objectives.
  • Executed profitable surplus sales strategies internationally.
  • Implemented staff training register

Senior Material Buyer & Planner

Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
11.1990 - 12.1995
  • Led strategic sourcing initiatives to optimise procurement processes and reduce costs.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relations to ensure efficient and cost effective and compliant asset management.
  • Built supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Analysed market trends and forecasts to inform purchasing decisions and inventory management.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations and improve efficiency.
  • Contributed all procurement performance to SC reporting.
  • Initial procurement of aircraft engine spares only developed into buying for all aircraft spares and eventually all spares and services

Senior Supervisor Materials

Airmotive Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
01.1986 - 10.1990
  • Procurement (purchase & repair) of aircraft and aircraft engine spares. Adherence to company quality standards, resulting in consistent quality of work output.
  • Supervised and executed full initial provisioning for CFM56-3 engine capability implementation
  • Monitored employee performance to identify areas requiring additional training or development efforts.
  • Harmonious materials department with excellent vendor relations
  • Streamlined operations by implementing new strategies for task delegation.
  • Full performance reporting responsibility.
  • Collaborated in creation of company process manual.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business & Administration

Strathclyde Business School
Glasgow Scotland/ Abu Dhabi UAE
01.2006 - 07.2008

Skills

  • Understanding of SC financial and operational requirements
  • Awareness of Aviation Airworthiness Requirements
  • Experience in implementation and improvement of MRP systems
  • Successful in team building and establishing effective communications
  • SCM software familiarity
  • Reliable and innovative SC strategist to continuous improvement principles
  • Product launch expertise

Affiliations

  • Avid reader. Sports fan. Travel & trecking globally

Accomplishments

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Multiple performance awards

Timeline

General Manager Supply Chain

Etihad Airways Engineering
08.2019 - 09.2021

Head of Procurement

Etihad Airways Engineering
01.2015 - 07.2019

Master of Business Administration - Business & Administration

Strathclyde Business School
01.2006 - 07.2008

Senior Manager Procurement & Materials Services

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies
01.1996 - 12.2014

Senior Material Buyer & Planner

Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company
11.1990 - 12.1995

Senior Supervisor Materials

Airmotive Ireland
01.1986 - 10.1990

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