Scott Gonterman
Nashville
Summary
10+ years in operations and projects, with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, sourcing, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Amazon
03.2024 - Current
- Managed KPI's for project managers, installers and vendors
- Developed and maintained schedule for installation
- Created SOP's for all processes
- Converted program structure to a Project management tool and ERP system
- Negotiated price for contracts
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Project Manager
HowToRobot
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Automation and Robotics project management
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each project ran the desired project lifecycle
- Tracked project milestones and communicated regular status updates to all project stakeholders
- Defined project requirements, roles, and scope with the project teams
- Evaluated proposals, creating comprehensive comparisons to select suppliers, vendors, and integrators, by determining the best fit for each project
- Managed each individual project budgets across project pipeline
- Oversaw schedule of installation, tracking progress of each member of the project team
Sr. Project Buyer, Planner
DCS Designed Conveyor Systems
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Material manager and installation specialist for automated and robotic conveyor systems
- Managed all material for project installation, working with engineering team to build final BOMs
- Responsible for multi-million-dollar project budget, regularly reporting status and progress to project stakeholders
- Negotiated price and terms for each PO issued
- Set project install schedule based on material lead times and project deliverables
- In charge of subcontractors for installation, including negotiating price and terms, subcontract agreements, and setting milestones for install
- Ensured that all engineering drawings and layouts were submitted in time to maintain project schedule
Procurement Specialist
L3Harris Technologies
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Material manager and schedule setter based on material lead times for F-35 program automation
- Assess program needs and work with vendors to fulfill the requirements for production
- Negotiated price and terms for purchase orders
- Worked with Engineering to develop BOMs for items needed, ensuring all material is bought in time to maintain production
- Managed material needs long-term and shortterm, setting production schedule based on material availability
- Developed regular project reports to show budget management and production status
Logistics Specialist
US Army
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Oversaw procurement, receiving, and inventory management
- Worked with internal groups to assess needs for purchasing
- Created and managed purchase orders, ordering against specific jobs
- Purchased inventory and maintenance parts, operating within the unit budget
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Managed inventory and issued parts and materials
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors to reduce costs
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration
Park University
Skills
- Project Management
- Sourcing and Procurement
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- ERP / CRM
- Teamwork
Timeline
Program Manager
Amazon
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
HowToRobot
03.2023 - 03.2024
Sr. Project Buyer, Planner
DCS Designed Conveyor Systems
12.2020 - 03.2023
Procurement Specialist
L3Harris Technologies
05.2018 - 11.2020
Logistics Specialist
US Army
11.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelors - Business Administration
Park University
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