SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS/RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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A Highly accomplished business management executive with proven broad-based back
ground in Global Logistics, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Inventory Managem
ent, Client Services and developing process Improvement strategies within Large
Global corporations. A proven track record managing people, suppliers, contract
negotiations, and extensive projects in reaching corporate goals and strategy. U
tilizes SAP, ERP, TMS systems, implements effective EOQ formulas, and works clos
ely with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, production planning and purchasi
ng managers to understand cost saving goals and objectives, and to assure that a
ll are in compliance with corporate strategy. Draws upon consulting experience t
o identify opportunities to reduce costs and executes projects that support comp
any needs, and streamlines existing processes. Energetic leader with extensive h
ands-on management experience directing and leading internal and external teams
to exceed company objectives.
Exhibits operational excellence in managing and consulting with other department
s, vendors, and personnel when recommending change to processes and policies
Able to manage multiple priorities and projects while exceeding corporate expect
ations within department operations
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
________________________________________ CORE COMPETENCIES _____________________
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DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES
LOGISTICS STRATEGIES AND PLANNING LEAN MANUFACTURING NETWORK OPTIMIZATION
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT IT/WEB SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS RE-ENGINEERI
NG
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Effectively managed and reduced total costs of $20 million of procurement and su
pply chain activities for global pharmaceutical client that led to numerous cont
ract extensions with key customer
Spearheaded team of external suppliers that led to a reduction of $1 million in
international shipping and assembly charges by package re-engineering
Proposed, created, and implemented a broad WEB based Internet Ordering/Inventory
management system for Promotional Materials that served more than 5,000 sales r
epresentatives
Successfully led cross functional teams in creating economic ordering formulas a
nd procurement procedures leading to a $3 million reduction of obsolescent inven
tory within warehouse operations, reduced storage fees by $1 million, and provid
ed additional cash for marketing spend
Improved carrier performance and reduced delivery of damaged goods by 75% for a
Global manufacturing company, resulting in six figure savings and cost reduction
s
Cut the process time in purchasing materials, reduced overall spend for marketin
g materials, and increased the cash flow to suppliers via effective process re-e
ngineering
Improved the ordering processes, which minimized ordering costs by more than $5
million annually, and decreased shipping fees by an additional $5 million
Recorded company records in inventory accuracy levels, and orders fulfilled for
major 24/7 1M square foot distribution center
Tested and implemented inventory and order location systems throughout multiple
manufacturing facilities in addition to providing the training for 100 union emp
loyees
Chosen to represent the Global Supply Chain Management Team to provide headship
and expertise in organizing Banta Supply Chain services development worldwide
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ODYSSEY LOGISTICS & TECHNOLOGY ? PHILADELPHIA, PA
CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER/LOGISTICS MANAGER 2009-PRESENT
Manage $20MM of Global logistics activity in all modes such as : LTL, TL, Rail,
Intermodal, Expedited, Ocean, Air, Imports and exports for chemical company with
seven manufacturing facilities
Work closely with senior management teams for all North American facilities to I
mprove and maintain all Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Recommend strategies
that reduce costs, improve service and quality levels, and achieve corporate go
als and objectives.
Manage relationships with: Raw material suppliers, carriers, customers, and othe
r providers so that all are in alignment with corporate supply chain goals and o
bjectives. Remove and add, as necessary, to achieve objectives.
Mine data, develop metrics, and execute business review/strategic planning prese
ntations and sessions with senior management
Lead IT projects to integrate systems such as SAP, ERP, TMS, and.com application
s to reduce purchasing spend, logistics costs, and optimize warehouse capacity
Determine business development opportunities, and address all requirements for q
uote opportunities
RR DONNELLEY / GLOBAL TURNKEY SOLUTIONS ? PHILADELPHIA, PA
STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER 2000-2008
Direct $25MM worth of supply chain activities for Wyeth. Focused on the procurem
ent, warehousing, kitting, and distribution of promotional materials and OTC pro
ducts.
Conceptualize and implement effective business strategies and solutions to reduc
e costs, improve efficiencies and improve service levels across various departme
nts such as Logistics, Manufacturing, Inventory Planning, Procurement, Warehousi
ng, Distribution, Marketing, Vendor Management, and Sales
Provide supply chain analysis/solutions and customer service project support for
Global clients: Abbott Labs, Panasonic, AT&T, Best Buy
Project Management team Lead to Integrate and use available systems such as SAP,
ERP, and .com
Determine business development opportunities, negotiate contracts, and address a
ll requirements for quote opportunities
Create, develop and present factual business cases in order to recommend change
and develop agreement with other departments and business units
Establish and maintain key relationships with "C" level executives to staff line
employees

________________________________________ EARLIER CAREER ________________________

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MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMAC ? FREEHOLD, NJ
SENIOR MANAGER OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, THE HIBBERT GROUP ? TRENTON, NJ
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER/ INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER, QVC, INC. ? WEST CHESTER, PA
PRODUCTION CONTROL PROJECT COORDINATOR, BOEING HELICOPTERS ? PHILADELPHIA, PA
________________________________________ EDUCATION _____________________________
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Widener University -Chester, PA
________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
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Speakeasy Program focusing on Executive Presentation Skills -Atlanta, GA, 2006