Tim Konzen Aasmet

About Tim Konzen Aasmet

As a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Management Leader with over 20 years of experience in the aerospace and commercial high-tech industries, I help organizations like Qualcomm, General Atomics, and Leidos optimize supplier relationships and enhance operational performance, so they can deliver exceptional quality and results on time. My mission is to drive innovation and efficiency through collaborative partnerships. This enables them to deliver exceptional products, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge in the market. I leverage my expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and risk management to drive impactful results.Throughout my career, I’ve been committed to elevating supplier performance and mitigating risks to ensure seamless operations. Some of my proudest achievements include:Driving supplier delivery and quality metrics from 80% and 85% to 92% and 95% within 18 months, transforming underperforming suppliers into top performers.Leading cross-functional teams to implement KPI dashboards that improved tracking, reporting, and decision-making across the organization.Spearheading initiatives to reduce supplier quality costs by 15% through targeted education and process improvements.Managing $400M+ subcontractor programs, achieving on-time performance and capturing a $32M additional contract through successful Engineering Change Proposals.Building strong supplier relationships across domestic and international markets, reducing risks and ensuring supply chain stability.I\'m passionate about building strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement, and exceeding customer expectations. Earlier in my career, I served in leadership roles at start-up companies as Director of Sub-Contractor and Operations Management and Vice President of Hardware Design and Operations. These experiences shaped my ability to navigate complex challenges, drive innovation, and deliver results in dynamic environments.I am passionate about mentoring teams to reach their full potential and driving success through collaboration. Let’s connect to explore opportunities to work together!

Experience

1. Sr Manager - Subk

   Leidos

   Oct 2023 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Senior Space Payloads Project Manager/Supply Chain 2023-Present Drove the development of space payload products, delivering on technical, cost, and schedule goals while mitigating risks and managing subcontractors\' performance. • Ensured successful subcontract management of CPU/GPU, leading to high-quality project deliverables• Consistently delivered prompt contract reports, mapping estimate to complete (ETC) to actuals, improving financial tracking, risk management, and project oversight while boosting executive decision-making with data-driven monthly performance metrics, enhancing project visibility and outcomes. • Improved team performance by aligning technical efforts with customer expectations, resulting in higher client satisfaction and trust through transparent communication, leading to sustained relationships.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng.

  1981 — 1986

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

• UC San Diego

  UCSD Extension, Intro to Finance and Accounting

  1988 — 1988

• Polytechnic

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering