Jim Athanasiou
Global Supply Chain Management | Procurement | Building Resilient Supply Chains | Empowering Team | Delivering Innovation at Scale | Optimizing Operational Excellence & Driving Sustainable Profitability
- Role
- Director, Global Supply Chain Management at Intel
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jim Athanasiou
GLOBAL FINANCE and SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER WITH PROVEN SUCCESS DRIVING END-TO-END STRATEGY, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND INNOVATION across high-tech industries. My career has been built uniting strategy with execution; building world-class supply chains that balance innovation, cost efficiency, and continuity in some of the most complex, fast-paced environments.WHAT I DO BEST- Build resilient supply chains by diversifying suppliers, mitigating risk, and ensuring supply assurance across various electronic component commodities: ASICs, Integrated circuits, RF components, passives, optics, and power solutions (power modules, batteries)- Turn complexity into clarity, aligning cross-functional and global teams around strategies that deliver measurable impact- Shape strategy and enable innovation, from sourcing cutting-edge optics technology to crafting capacity planning models that drive growth- Lead with authenticity and collaboration, creating high-performing, trusted teams that thrive during periods of disruption and change.HOW I\'VE BEEN SUCCESSFUL-Delivered over $100M in savings through supplier negotiations, settlement agreements, and innovative sourcing strategies- Crafted Intel’s first optics sourcing strategy, enabling a breakthrough $22M U.S. government grant- Orchestrated global supply continuity during COVID, leading a structured task force that achieved record revenue quarters despite massive disruption, enabling Intel BUs to achieve record revenues- Strengthened Intel’s financial performance as Finance Controller across multiple $B business units, consistently improving profitability and accountability- Recognized with multiple Division and Excellence Awards for driving execution, collaboration, and breakthrough results- I thrive at the intersection of supply chain, technology, and finance, where strategic vision meets disciplined execution. My passion is building future-ready organizations and partnerships that not only deliver today but create lasting impact for tomorrow.EXPERT IN:Leadership Excellence | Program Management | Engineering Management | Employee Development & Retention | Supplier Relationship Development | Cultural Influence | Innovation, New Technology Development & Enabling | ASIC, IC, Passive & Optics Sourcing | Process Engineering | Quality Systems | Outsourced Supply Chain Expertise | Strategy Development & Business Execution | Business Continuity | Environmental Compliance
Experience
Director, Global Supply Chain Management
Oct 2017 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US
Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Applied Science
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