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Reported to CEO and managed a team of 65 with 10 direct reports in multiple disciplines including Operations, Product Development, IT, Customer Service, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Inventory, Facilities, and Talent Management.► Established the business strategy and coached the team on implementation of continuous process improvement initiatives to achieve significant operational efficiencies, enhance the client experience, drive technological change, and enable business growth to meet the needs of the customers. ► Led the organization through all aspects of company growth by translating strategy into actionable steps to achieve operational, profitability, product development, cost containment, inventory, and supply chain goals. ► Expanded product line to 4,500 laboratory items by creating innovative and technical capabilities resulting in surpassing the market-driven demands of a diverse client base.► Managed regulatory compliance requirements including obtaining annual ISO 9001:2015 recertifications.► Consistently met growing customer demands by establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with vendors, logistics, and supply chain organizations.► Recruited, developed, retained, and grew strong entrepreneurial teams that delivered industry-leading performance to achieve the company’s vision, mission, and values. Established policies that promoted a collaborative company culture while leading, mentoring and promoting employees.► Expeditiously managed change through Covid-19 when sales doubled from $25 Million to $50 Million. o Delivered increased business, during an environment when competitors were shutting down, through successful vendor management and productive supply chain relationships. o Created immediate process and safety changes including implementing pandemic protocols for warehouse and corporate offices, keeping employees safe while meeting increased customer demands.

Reported to the CEO and increased profitability and reduced costs by managing operating budget aligned with sales forecast. o Achieved significant cost savings through continuous process improvement in all departments.o Minimized operating costs by avoiding tariffs and transferring costs to suppliers.o Continuously re-negotiated contracts with suppliers and contractors to facilitate cost savings.► Led strategy and execution of warehouse move to 155K sq. ft. location in Mahwah, NJ ahead of schedule. This included designing and implementing racking organization, product slotting, conveyor layout, pick path, and office buildout. o Achieved record-low rent -- 30 percent below market -- by successfully negotiating with landlord. o Championed warehouse lighting project to change to LED lights to save on costs and “go green”.► Managed and controlled $16 Million in inventory, ensuring appropriate availability to meet business demands. ► Optimized workflow and efficiencies by managing Microsoft Navision ERP upgrades in all departments. ► Ensured departmental efficiencies and overall strong performance by creating KPIs to quantify metrics and results.► Created a comprehensive Cost Workbook in Excel to track and manage all supplier and customer price lists, product and freight costs, exchange rates, duty and tariffs, sales pricing, and competitive information.

Promoted to assume additional responsibilities for Product Development and create innovative product categories for ever-expanding demand for laboratory supplies and equipment.► Increased revenue and maximized profit margins in developing hundreds of new products to meet market demands. ► Created a new product launch process and methodology to increase customer product adoption.► Increased new client acquisition and met unique demands by offering customized and private-labeled products. ► Continuously reviewed processes, structures, and resources to address the challenges posed by evolving business environment and made recommendations to executive leadership for enhanced decision-making.► Led marketing initiatives including catalog building, website development, and creative product photography.► Implemented disaster recovery process during Sandy flood, restoring power within 48 hours of major building damage. ► Developed and managed liquid-filling machine production line to increase capacity and add new products.

Selected to assume additional responsibility of expanding business into global marketplace while retaining responsibility for Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, and Warehouse Management. ► Spearheaded the design and development of a website to facilitate global marketability and acquire new clients.► Optimized company brand and image by representing the company at major worldwide trade shows.

Joined the organization in a Purchasing role, achieved goals, decreased costs, and progressed to assume additional management responsibilities in Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Warehouse Management.