Matthew W.

About Matthew W.

I am a sourcing and supply chain professional with 9+ years of experience spanning aerospace, defense, and contract manufacturing. I’ve built my career solving high-complexity sourcing problems, driving cost-effective procurement strategies, and streamlining operations through automation, analytics, and data integrity. Known for transforming disorganized workflows into structured, KPI-driven supply systems, I’ve helped scale programs, launch new products, and resolve critical bottlenecks in environments where delivery, compliance, and execution are everything.I specialize in ERP optimization (SAP/Oracle), BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), SQL automation, and cross-functional program leadership. From managing $76M procurement portfolios to leading 40-person operations teams, I balance tactical supply chain execution with strategic sourcing insight. I’ve implemented cost savings, reduced lead times by 90%+, and created supplier governance systems that reduced audit findings and improved production continuity.I recently completed a high-impact operations turnaround for a manufacturing firm, while previously supporting major engine and aerospace programs at Pratt & Whitney and Collins. Whether working on military actuation systems, international supplier agreements, or COGS-driven product rationalization, I bring a hands-on, outcome-first mindset rooted in data and delivery.I’m looking to connect with sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing leaders across aerospace, industrials, and advanced technology. Let’s connect if you’re focused on delivering complex products through smarter, faster, and more resilient supply chains.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Leonardo DRS

   Apr 2025 — Present · Danbury, CT, US

   Resolved a critical bottleneck on a Navy IRAD actuation system by reducing 52+ week component lead times to 5–6 days through alternate sourcing, COTS substitution, and ERP integration.• Created Excel macros that parsed and classified ERP procurement data by risk, enabling improved vendor prioritization and procurement workflow efficiency.• Built and delivered interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau that gave executive teams real-time insight into supply chain performance and program progress.• Designed SQL-based modeling tools that refined supply-driven scheduling and forecast accuracy for executive reporting and long-term program planning.• Facilitated cross-functional coordination through Deltek Costpoint and MS Project, integrating technical data streams and team deliverables into a unified project view.• Transformed a supply bottleneck into a strategic advantage, helping secure program funding and elevating the initiative to #1 status company-wide.• Served as the technical interface between engineering, operations, and procurement to validate supplier readiness for low-rate initial production (LRIP) builds.• Built a traceability matrix that aligned supply-chain constraints with build plans, minimizing surprise risks during system validation milestones.

Education

• Central Connecticut State University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

• Western New England University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA