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Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

New Jersey, United States

• Led 32-person team managing global external manufacturing network comprised of more than 60 contract manufacturers and 90 suppliers that represented $180 million in annual spend and over 6,000 SKUs.
• Implemented ERP integrations and conversions for SAP and IBP.
• Evolved approach to contract manufacturing by implementing metrics, scorecards, and processes to bring transparency to performance management in service, inventory, production, capacity planning, quality, and strategic.
• Led integration of new brands (bareMinerals, Laura Mercier) into Shiseido Americas through acquisitions representing over $1 billion in sales.
• Implemented agility improvements by reducing overall lead times from 5.6 months to 4.3 months and “A” SKUs by more than two months through safety stock programs.
• Maintained service levels through COVID-19 shutdown and mitigated inventory risks due to volatile market forecasts.

Skillman, NJ

• Directly responsible for 12 person team that manages external Liquids network; comprised of 9 sites that represent $500MM annual J&J spend and $1.2B in NTS
• Exceeding metrics in quality, customer service, and cost
• Lead network strategy cross functional alignment and execution
• Strong communicator and effective business partner in handling issues across all disciplines to overcome obstacles and achieve superior end results
• Proven track record of strong people management and talent development

Skillman, New Jersey, United States

• Direct the team that launches 150+ new items per year at our external network
• Delivered over 98% on-time launch and unit fill rate metrics for new products
• Lead new product site location process including “make” versus “buy” decisions

Skillman, New Jersey, United States

• Managed team for demand and supply planning for the U.S. J&J Baby Business
• Responsible for inventory management to support $460 million in annual sales
• Consistently exceeded every forecast accuracy and inventory expectation
• Excellent communicator and effective business partner in handling issues across all disciplines to achieve best in class customer service metrics

Skillman, New Jersey, United States

• ‘Virtual’ Plant Manager directly responsible for management of external manufacturing sites for formulated liquid consumer products and OTC’s in the Skincare, Baby, Wound Care, and Women’s Health franchises
• Directly responsible for $120 million COGS, and over 100 million units annually
• Successfully started up new external manufacturer and negotiated agreement to closure
• Achieved 100% on-time new product launches over 7 launch cycles and 50 new items

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

• ‘Virtual’ Plant Manager responsible for supply chain management of contract manufacturing sites for the manufacture of Viactiv, Benecol and Lactaid
• Directly responsible for $17 million COGS with $70 million in sales
• Awarded Standards of Leadership Award for launching Viactiv Flavor Glides at a new site 3 months ahead of schedule and for exceeding revenue targets
• Consistently achieved 95%-105% Supply Chain Performance metrics
• Led flawless implementation of process, packaging and graphics changes
• Managed sourcing initiative that saved $3.6 million annually

North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

• Successfully accomplished North Brunswick Plant closure while exceeding safety, quality and supply chain performance expectations
• Directly responsible for the daily operation of a 24-hour, 6-day per week liquids plant with 200+ union employees, 10 filling lines and weekly throughput of 3.2 million units
• Supervised and led 3 salaried Production Team Leaders
• Dramatically improved performance standards and relationship with union leadership
• Improved Supply Chain in 2002 by productivity improvements in:
• Line Item Fill Rate from 95% to 98.5%

North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

• Directly manage the operation, care and maintenance of a 210 acre, 1.2 million square foot facility with 1,200 employees
• Responsible for $1.5 million annual operating expense budget
• Successfully managed a six person unionized maintenance department
• 2001 Achievements included:
• Successfully achieved ISO 14001 Certification
• Accomplished 23% improvement in customer satisfaction (historic high)

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering