Geoff Lockerby

About Geoff Lockerby

Senior Supply Chain and Procurement leader with 10+ years of progressive global experience driving enterprise-wide supply chain strategy across manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics environments. Proven ability to design and execute end-to-end supply chain models that deliver cost optimization, supply continuity, operational resilience, and scalable growth within complex, regulated organizations.Currently operating at Director level, I lead global sourcing, procurement, supplier management, planning, and risk mitigation initiatives supporting $250M+ annual spend and multi-region supplier networks. My experience includes executive-level supplier negotiations, strategic category management, and the development of long-term partnerships that improve delivery reliability, margin performance, and business continuity. I have a strong track record of delivering multi-million-dollar savings while ensuring full FAR/DFAR and ITAR compliance.I partner closely with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial functions to align supply chain capabilities with broader business objectives, customer commitments, and long-term strategic initiatives. My leadership approach emphasizes data-driven decision-making, digital enablement (SAP/MRP, analytics, predictive risk tools), and governance models that shift organizations from reactive execution to proactive, resilient supply chain performance.Key areas of expertise include:Global supply chain strategy & end-to-end executionStrategic sourcing, category management & enterprise negotiationsSupplier risk management, compliance & operational resilienceCost optimization, value engineering & KPI-driven performanceDigital supply chain transformation & analyticsManufacturing & distribution environmentsTeam leadership, talent development & change managementI bring a strong executive presence, a disciplined strategic mindset, and a collaborative leadership style focused on building high-performing teams and scalable supply chain organizations that enable growth, protect revenue, and create long-term enterprise value.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Director

   Ultra Maritime

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Designed and executed portfolio strategy by conducting market analysis and risk assessments, generating $500K costsavings in 6 months through streamlined negotiations converting to $4M annual savings.• Implemented a global supplier risk management framework using predictive analytics and tiered risk assessmentsidentify geopolitical, financial, and capacity risks—enabling proactive mitigation strategies and business continuityplanning.• Modernized supplier performance management systems, introducing digital scorecards, QBR processes, and jointimprovement plans that elevated supplier quality performance by 25% and reduced NCRs by 40%.• Ensured full FAR/DFAR and ITAR compliance, strengthening regulatory alignment and mitigating audit risks.• Built long-term supplier partnerships that improved delivery reliability and reduced global supply risk exposure.• Transformed Supply Chain to align with global and domestic strategies limiting supply disruptions and increasebusiness’ ability to accelerate output and increase gross margins to above 35%.• Led cultural and organizational change management across a 45-person supply chain team, establishing governancecouncils, and performance accountability frameworks that aligned strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and distributionunder one vision.• Implemented an enterprise-wide supply chain operating model leveraging S & OP, supplier segmentation, andpredictive analytics, driving a shift from reactive purchasing to proactive demand and risk management

Education

• Norwich University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management

  2015 — 2017

• University of Vermont

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Supply Chain Management
• Material Requirements Planning (Mrp)
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Excel