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Irvine, Ca, Us

Project Manager 2017 - CurrentAccountable for delivering VOC requirements and replacing labeling workflow software application• Delivered a demand forecasting format providing clear and concise communication to the GL Labeling Operations Internal Customers (Business Units) on how expected demand matches available production capacity. Implementation included providing a User manual and conducting User training sessions.• Delivered a Labeling Data Collection & Workflow software application using subject matter expertise of Edwards Lifesciences labeling applications and processes; management of offshore IT development team and internal labeling team members (Users and Customers); accurate translation of business requirements (BRD) into technical requirements; designed and conducted reliable and comprehensive regression testing; designed and conducted realistic scenario-based User acceptance testing (UAT), wrote a User manual and conducted interactive User training sessions for Irvine and Dominican Republic based Users; provided timely and concise progress reporting to stakeholders throughout the project cycle.

Irvine, California, Us

Senior Project Manager (2010-2017)Oversaw global program management of business initiatives and optimization, new product introductions, supply chain and operations projects. Appropriately applied the PMOK principles, practices and techniques across the projects. All projects involved global cross functional teams of varying sizes.• Restructured three global manufacturing sites into a single location in Malaysia saving 15% of budget.- Created implementation risk matrix to guide discussions on the best project management plan- Developed a fully integrated project plan with emphasis on risk analysis and mitigation plans• Outsourced America’s warehouse and order fulfilment activities saving $2.5m/year.- Developed business systems integration ensuring timely processing of customer orders, invoicing and inventory management• Consolidated international supply chain resulting in greater efficiencies and better turns (six turns vs. four turns).- Focused emphasis on maintaining continuity of supply during the transition from existing vendors to the new vendor base• Restructured six global repair operations savings 10% of budget and created centers of excellence.- Optimized the use of specific areas of expertise through process reengineering• Provided project management expertise to all new product introductions, resulting in five major hardware launches, multiple software upgrades, and three significant changes to consumables that improved commercialization activities.• Improved customer service by 66% through a new distribution strategy.- Refined the models held as inventory and regional configuration activitiesProject Manager (2009-2010)Assigned to merger & acquisition project with responsibility for fully integrating the acquired business and transfer of manufacturing operations within nine months.• Established PMO, controlling project scope and priorities by weekly project reviews with senior management and stakeholders.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Accountable for plant consolidation, manufacturing optimization, and productivity improvement initiatives.• Provided strategic plan for the company’s plant consolidation program resulting in 10% increase in asset utilization. - Identified impact and opportunities for inbound and outbound supply chain activities and opportunities to reengineer manufacturing processes• Reduced capital requirements by 10% through creatively using existing asset base and reengineering manufacturing processes without impacting consumer experience.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Accountable for new product introductions, enhancement of existing products, product discontinuation activities, and cost saving initiatives.• Delivered a balanced project portfolio supporting the strategic goals of 10% growth and 40% margins and 85% operational efficiency through effective use of resources. • Effectively facilitated clear and timely information flow and critical path awareness within cross- functional team and senior management.• Ensured cost effective formulations, enhancing existing products, through strong leadership of value-engineering projects.

Business Process Director - Supply chain specialist in European organization restructure and SAP implementation• Assessment/redesign of key supply chain business processes as an integral step in a SAP installation.• Restructured the purchasing organization to exploit scale and ability to focus resulted in significant raw material cost savings ranging from 10-20%.

As a Purchasing Director – Raw materials & Packaging• 10-20% improvements in buying prices using negotiation skills and leading cost-saving initiatives.• Improved the purchasing processes and procedures which delivered increased inventory turns and accuracy of price forecasts

As Company Product Development Director, I accomplished:• Facilitated project selection, prioritization and gate reviews; results – proactive management of project risks and resourced pipeline of innovation.• Increased effectiveness of product delivery process by ensuring project plans were realistic and well integrated and establishing lessons learned process resulting in 3 launch periods a year instead of 2• Successful launch of new concepts for health brands including proposing & implementing nutritional policy creating a new marketing platform.

As a Contract Manufacturing Director accountable for supplier management & business development• Improved supplier relations & communications result in development cycles reduced by 3 months.• An efficient integrated approach to supplier management that resulted in sustainable cost savings.

Msc, Management Science / Operational Research

Bsc, Food Technology