David Eckel Email & Phone Number

Chicago, US

Raleigh, NC, US

North Chicago, Illinois, US

* Responsible for incoming bulk materials supply coordination in a large warehouse / packaging plant operation.* Establishing new business processes, tools and resources to ensure timely throughput of materials to meet planned requirements* General coordination and communications responsibilities to ensure team succeeds in meeting objectives* Reconcile.

North Chicago, Illinois, US

* Responsible for incoming bulk materials supply coordination in a large warehouse / packaging plant operation.* Establishing new business processes, tools and resources to ensure timely throughput of materials to meet planned requirements* General coordination and communications responsibilities to ensure team succeeds in meeting objectives* Transitioned.

Abbott Park, Illinois, US

• Responsible for managing, planning and forecasting vendor supply chain needs, along with capacity utilization for $25 million in inventory across 6 global distribution sites. Optimized monthly average DOH (inventory.
• Led two major warehouse material transition projects to relocate inventory to new sites, resulting in annual cost savings of 10% with no disruption in service.
• Converted 100+ products over 3 years to new vendors as part of a divisional team, resulting in improved product quality, on time delivery and margin increases of up to 60%.
• Developed and maintained electronic platformed training guides, enabling easy access, accuracy and effectiveness in training new employees.
• Appointed as key divisional representative of all finished goods conversion to new global consolidated SAP (Symphony) system, improving access, data consistency and insight into global inventory and other platforms.
• Initiated divisional process to track status of global projects that involved participation of all divisional departments resulting in flawless execution of new product launches.

Abbott Park, Illinois, US

Responsible for planning, forecasting and purchasing of four major vendor product lines to support division sales. Reconciled purchase orders with invoices to ensure receipt accuracy and prompt payment. Monitored supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance to established quality standards.

Abbott Park, Illinois, US

Responsible for coordinating in excess of $75 million in international exports of general pharmaceuticals and controlled drugs. Core job responsibilities include: preparing shipment documentation, allocating and shipping product to affiliates, communicating delivery issues and maintaining system data. New responsibilities continuously added during tenure.

Abbott Park, Illinois, US