Global Supply Chain, Operations and Materials Management
Successful in leading multi-national best-in-class, industrial and consumer product organizations in global manufacturing, retail, distribution and logistics. Expert at initiating Strategic, Operational and Tactical Solutions, standardizing processes and establishing best practices, improving the customer/client experience, cost containment, regulatory/safety compliance and improved asset utilization while directing cross functional groups in a union/non-union environment.
Key Qualifications:
• Supply Chain/Inventory Management
• Demand/Capacity/Resource Planning
• S&OP/Forecasting Management
• Cost Containment/Budget/CAPEX
• Global Strategic Sourcing/Procurement
• Contract Negotiations/VMI/Kanban
• Quality Assurance/Auditing
• ERP/WMS/TMS integration
• Lean/Six Sigma/SOX/ISO/TQM/5S
• Buying/Production Planning
• SAP/Oracle/AS400/JDEdwards/OTM
• Regulatory/Safety Compliance Mgmt
• Corporate Strategic/Operational Planning
• Process Improvement/Engineering (KPI)
• 3PL/4PL/Fleet Management (DOT)
• Personnel Development
• Materials Management/MRP
• Business Solution Architect/Analysis
• Operations/Fulfillment Management
• Discrete/Repetitive/Cell Manufacturing
• Warehouse Design, Build Out & Startup
• Global Transportation/Logistics
• Benchmarking/Scorecard/Vendor Validation
• Account Management/Customer Service
Professional Experience
CIGNEX Technologies, Louisville, CO (April 2010 to Present)
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Sr. Manager and Business Solution Architect for Supply Chain/WMS/Advanced WMS projects; define organizational business process for supply chain/materials/manufacturing/ logistics/ distribution/ transportation/ warehousing process/continuous improvement , KPI’s , TMS, warehouse flow and inventory/materials management (including cycle count).; determine product data (PDM) requirements, forecasting tools, MRP/MPS data, process workflows and WMS; define requirements and run system testing; participate in and guide cross functional team through product launch; develop Business and Use cases; conduct on-site educational classes; provide post-implementation follow-up and support; define and implement change management within the organization. Determined and implement strategy for global Supply Chain product sourcing in China, India, Canada and Mexico.
Key Achievements:
• Manager of Global Supply Chain/Materials Management and functional expert in SAP (SD/MM/PP/WM/APO) for a manufacturer and distributors (SpeeCo). Blueprint/manage the global sourcing/negotiation/procurement/materials management (RFQ/RFP/MRP), strategy/implementation for buyer/production planner (Whole Goods/OEM/Aftermarket/MRO); accountable for SOX/ISO/C-TPAT/QA compliance; forecast (S&OP) raw materials/finished goods; direct inventory control/cycle count program including standard costing and overall financial impact; manage NPI/ECN/ECR/BOM process; direct production planning/scheduling process utilizing planning tools (Demand/Capacity/Resource), create and close of production/work orders; management of DI (direct to customer) logistics including inbound cargo from international manufacturers (China, India) and domestic (US, Canada, Mexico) sources utilizing an expeditor/freight forward network; determine/validate material Harmonization coding/tariff schedule, duties and file drawbacks for US Customs; manage supplier KPI/Scorecard development/reporting with 360 feedback.
• Business Solutions Architect building supply chain/operational process for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer/distributor. Business processes included system integration, new product introduction/forecasting, contract negotiation, contract manufacturing/production/MRP set-up, BOM/Routing/Lot tracking, Raw Material procurement, Inventory management/fulfillment, Sales Order/CRM processing, 3PL/broker management, End User Management/Support. Basic functional understanding of FDA Title 21 CFR11 (Electronic Records/Signatures) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) required for business solutions and integration.
• Business Solution Architect/Integration Manager for a growing Electronics E-Commerce/Consumer products manufacturer’s in the areas of Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Logistics and Advanced WMS; designed organizational system/business processes, supplier scorecard and KPI metrics. Developed and implemented a global manufacturer’s FTZ distribution network. Managed and supported the strategic planning for the sourcing and functionality of the purchasing, manufacturing, QA, logistics and warehousing in Canada, China, EMEA, South America and Mexico. Met all USDA, C-TPAT, NAFTA and Customs import/export requirements. Managed the building and operational design of a new 90K sq ft distribution center including selection and installation of RF technology and equipment automation. Operational efficiency improvements created a savings of $4M annually.
• Business Solution Architect and corporate transportation management for a satellite TV provider directing team strategy, DC transportation/reverse logistics, carrier contract negotiation/settlement and forecasting/planning/budgeting. Project Manager for integration/implementation of Oracle WMS/OTM software including requirements gathering, software selection, consultant selection, contract/license negotiation, cross-functional change management and functional knowledge of product.
COMEX Group, Denver, CO (Sept 2008-April 2010)
North American Vice President of Distribution/Supply Chain
Direct global supply chain, materials and logistics activities for 11 chemical manufacturing/distribution centers (union/non-union) servicing 360 retail locations; develop short/long range corporate strategic and financial strategy; design logistics (reverse logistics) network to optimize transportation (Private fleet, TL, LTL, Intermodal, Air, Ocean); direct S&OP, forecasting, demand/capacity planning, scheduling and MRP; design, implement and review lean management performance and QA (KPI’s/Scorecards); negotiate corporate shipping rates, fleets leasing/purchase/maintenance, building leases, Tier 1/Tier 2/VMI suppliers and distributor relationships; responsible for national staffing (HR). Extensive business directed throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.
Key Achievements:
• Decrease cost of corporate working capital by $2.7M annually by initiating and negotiating global strategic contracts/ with suppliers, common carrier (LTL, TL, Intermodal, Air) and fleet leasing companies; improved efficiencies in private fleet (200 tractors/500 trailers) usage and negotiated national vehicle maintenance program; reduced landed cost of raw materials and sundries procurement; meet all DOT, EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Develop/execute a weekly TQM dashboard and scorecard which documented KPI performance/service for manufacturing, distribution and suppliers. Efficiency tracking resulted in an ...
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