Dadri Laine
About Dadri Laine
Dadri Laine serves as the Director of Advanced Purchasing and Trade Compliance at Zero Motorcycles Inc., where he has contributed to multiple projects focused on cost and quality improvements since 2022. With a background in strategic sourcing and operations management, he has established strong relationships with key stakeholders and played a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency through the implementation of SAP S/4 Hana and Ariba.
Work at Zero Motorcycles
Dadri Laine has held multiple roles at Zero Motorcycles Inc. since 2017. Currently, he serves as the Director of Advanced Purchasing/Trade Compliance, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has contributed to two model years and five phase-in projects focused on cost and quality improvements, collaborating closely with engineering teams. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement/Trade Compliance from 2019 to 2022 and as a Senior Buyer/Planner for eight months in 2017. His experience at Zero Motorcycles includes developing policies for direct material supplier selection and management, which streamlined the source-to-contract process.
Education and Expertise
While specific educational background details are not provided, Dadri Laine's expertise lies in advanced purchasing and trade compliance within the motorcycle industry. His experience includes implementing SAP S/4 Hana and Ariba, which enhanced operational efficiency at Zero Motorcycles. Laine has established strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the CTO and VP of Engineering, which has been instrumental in driving project success.
Background
Before joining Zero Motorcycles, Dadri Laine worked as a Legal Assistant (Independent Contractor) for a private investor from 2014 to 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also has experience in operations and supply chain management from his time at Surftech, where he served as Director of Operations, International Sales Manager, and Supply Chain Manager from 2010 to 2014. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
Achievements
During his tenure at Zero Motorcycles, Dadri Laine has played a pivotal role in various projects aimed at improving cost and quality. His contributions include establishing policies for supplier management and enhancing operational efficiency through the implementation of advanced software systems. His ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders has been crucial for the success of projects within the organization.