Edward Scott
About Edward Scott
Edward Scott is the Chief Program Manager at NI, now part of Emerson, in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in program and supply chain management.
Chief Program Manager at NI now Part of Emerson
Edward Scott currently serves as the Chief Program Manager at NI, now part of Emerson, based in Austin, Texas. In his role, he oversees various program management activities and works in a hybrid model. His extensive experience within National Instruments positions him as a key figure in managing program initiatives and driving strategic goals for the company.
Career at National Instruments
Edward Scott has held multiple roles at National Instruments throughout his career. Before becoming Chief Program Manager, he served as Principal Program Manager in 2020 for 11 months and as Global Repair Service Program Manager from 2018 to 2020. Earlier, he held the position of Senior Global Manufacturing Hardware Services Program Manager from 2010 to 2014, and prior to that, he was the Global Business Analyst Manager from 2005 to 2010. Scott began his journey at NI as Americas Staff Planning Manager from 2003 to 2005, making significant contributions in each role.
Experience at DynCorp International
Before his current tenure at National Instruments, Edward Scott worked at DynCorp International as the Global Supply Chain Planning Manager Sr. from 2014 to 2018. In this on-site role based in Fort Worth, Texas, he was responsible for orchestrating global supply chain planning activities, playing a crucial role in operational efficiencies and strategic supply chain initiatives.
Education and Engineering Background
Edward Scott holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in program management and supply chain operations within the manufacturing and technology sectors.
Successful Implementation of Kinaxis Rapid Response
One of Edward Scott's notable achievements includes the implementation of the Kinaxis Rapid Response Advanced Planning System with a $5 million budget. This initiative resulted in a 12% increase in on-time delivery, a 10% reduction in inventory, and a 90% decrease in manual production jobs. Scott led a global team of thirty-seven members to transform supply chain processes and technologies, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency.
Development of Global Change Management and Training Programs
Edward Scott played an instrumental role in charting and implementing various programs, including new Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Master Production Scheduling, and Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. These programs resulted in a 10% (~$30 million) reduction in inventory. Additionally, he orchestrated the development of a global change management plan, facilitating effective delivery of change impacts and benefits across different stakeholders. Scott also directed the creation of a global training program for the new planning system, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal post-launch support.