Brian Walsh

Background

About Brian Walsh

Although never expected, I am one of the few who has spent an entire career at the same company. The company as well as my roles have grown and morphed over the years, so it feels like a new job on a fairly regular basis. This has provided an unique opportunity over the years to combine my love for product technology with my passion for business operations improvements. In addition to leadership positions in both Technology as well as Strategic Procurement, I have a strong passion for optimizing the business, be it organizational structure, succession planning, supply base rationalization, product flows, plant footprint, acquisitions, outsourcing, VA/VE, business processes, cost reduction, inventory reduction and cash conversion cycle improvements. Skills & Experiences • New Product Development • Manufacturing Process Development • Rubber and Plastics Material Science • Joint Development Agreements • Global Sourcing • Advanced Supplier Negotiations • Supplier Relationship Management • Supply Contracts • Commercial Terms and Agreements • Acquisition Due Diligence and Integrations • Supplier Development & Improvement • Value Analysis / Product Cost Improvements • Multi-Cultural Experience and Awareness • Team Building