80/20 PROPHET

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DOUG SCHAFFER

Background

Doug is an experienced business transformation and supply chain professional with proven focus on profitability and business performance. Direct expertise in 80/20 deployments, program management, subcontracts, operations, and commodity management. Extensive leadership, teach/coach/mentor and cross-functional, matrixed team experience with a demonstrated track record of supporting short and long-term business objectives.

Education, Licenses & Certifications

  • Wisconsin School of Business: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain
  • Georgetown University:  Master of Arts (MA), National Security Policy Studies

Professional & Industry Experience

  • Director, 8020 Profitability & Growth / Account Executive
    Leads profitability, simplification and growth initiatives using the 80/20 methodology for a $500M portfolio of businesses. Partners with executives     to drive strategic focus and operational improvement.
  • Director, Supply Chain Management
    Lead multi-disciplinary teams of supply chain professionals supporting the execution of franchise surface and subsurface defense programs.
  • Supply Chain Professional
    Held several roles supporting airborne and space programs through the entire product lifecycle: graduate of a major defense prime’s Leadership     Development Program
  • National Security Analyst
    Covering critical topics in military policy, budgeting, and strategy
  • Combat veteran Army Officer

Skills and Expertise

  • 80/20 business transformation & profitability improvement
  • Supply chain leadership, procurement and subcontract management
  • Defense & aerospace program management
  • Strategic planning, operational excellence and risk management
  • Executive communication, cross-functional leadership and team development
  • Data driven decision making and continuous improvement