Dave Newell

Dave Newell is the Sr. Global Materials Manager for Varian Medical Systems, a manufacturer of Oncology Radiation Cancer Treatment products as part of the Customer Service and Support division (CSS). Headquartered in Palo Alto CA, Varian is the world leader in oncology cancer treatment capital products.

Dave Joined the company in December of 2002 and has been involved in global installation, repair and service spares support managing over inventory in over 41 world wide depots and part hubs. In addition to also managing supplier logistics, supply chain processes and MRP systems his focus is to implement a global multi echelon planning/distribution process in emerging markets.

Dave has been in the service support business for over 15 years and has been in Supply Chain management for over 30 years, with such companies as, Plantronics, KLA/Tencor and Motorola.

He is a member if ISM, a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), and Accredited Purchasing Professional (A.P.P.) and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from San Jose State University and a Master’s Degree from Cal State Long Beach in Health and Human Services.