Enrique Duran

About Enrique Duran

Hello LinkedIn Community, I am recognized for developing and leading supply chain,…

Experience

1. Supply Chain Procurement Professional

   Bell Flight

   Nov 2020 — Present · Amarillo, TX, US

   Bell Flight is an aerospace and defense company that engineers and manufactures aircraft for critical solutions in extreme scenarios.• Diverse aircraft program experience with Bell V-280 Valor, AH-1Z Viper, AH-1Y Venom, V-22 Osprey, and Bell 525, demonstrating adaptability in military and civilian aerospace supply chains.• Recognized for expertise and leadership, selected as team lead for cutting-edge Bell V-280 Valor program to launch a fuselage supply chain initiative.• Developed sourcing plans to strengthen supplier relationships, reduce costs, and enhance material and service quality, ensuring seamless delivery for high-stakes aerospace programs.• Negotiated contracts up to $1.5M by leveraging market analysis and bid evaluations, achieving cost-efficient procurement. Led a critical spot-buy strategy post-supplier bankruptcy for 117 parts, saving the V-22 Osprey line, avoiding millions in losses, and ensuring customer satisfaction.• Delivered cost savings and supply chain improvements through market trend and analysis analytics, leveraging opportunities for bulk purchases and optimized lead times.• Collaborated with stakeholders for demand forecasting and inventory management, aligning procurement with business goals. Led JIRA implementation across procurement, planning, and engineering, improving communication and resource use, driving operational efficiency in unplanned procurement.• Led cross-functional teamwork with engineers and planners to address lead time challenges and resolve supply chain issues. Prevented assembly stoppage on AH-1Z Viper line by sourcing alternative parts, avoiding 600+ downtime hours, ensuring continuity. Averted a loss by correcting SAP settings and revalidating 350 overdue military spares with engineering.• Promoted to Rotors Team Lead for managing supply chain constraints during COVID-19 for AH-1Z Viper and AH-1Y Venom, forecasting and preventing stockouts by overseeing 30+ suppliers in a high-demand environment.