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Round Lake, Il

Managed warehouse operations, planning and deployment for $200M+ manufacturing facility. Oversaw 9 direct and indirect reports in daily operations of all raw material and finished goods warehousing, shipping, and receiving functions.• Managed frozen drug cold chain distribution of temperature-sensitive antibiotics (< -20°C) involving weekly replenishments of 20+ distribution centers throughout U.S. utilizing dedicated team of 10 drivers and fleet of 10 specially designed and built dual-refrigerated, continuously monitored trailers.• Achieved customer service levels of 98%+ consistently while effectively managing finished goods inventory levels that optimized costs.• Oversaw facility’s U.S. foreign trade zone (FTZ). Collaborated with plant and corporate personnel in ensuring compliance to U.S. trade laws, and minimizing import duties (through exemptions and deferrals) by providing accurate and timely reporting of receipt and use of imported raw materials. Provided input and actively participated during U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency’s annual audits.• Developed $3M+ annual transportation budget and continuously monitored ongoing performance, adjusting operations to ensure budget attainment.• Led plant’s successful implementation of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne corporate ERP system.

Deerfield, Il

Managed various operations planning and supply chain projects.

Niles, Il

Managed all production scheduling activities and oversaw all raw material and component part inventories for surgical instrument manufacturer during phase-out and ultimate shut-down of plant.

Round Lake, Il

Managed all procurement activities for $30M product line. Supervised 3 employees in department’s Systems group. Implemented office automation / PC network for department of 25 people.

• Manager, National Accounts Support (1988 – 1989).• Applications Manager, I.V. Systems Division (1987 – 1988).• Principal Analyst, I.V. Systems Division (1986 – 1987)• Programmer / Analyst, Corporate Purchasing (1985 – 1986)• Programming Specialist, Corporate Production Planning and Inventory Control (1983 – 1985)• Material Planning Analyst, Corporate Production Planning and Inventory Control (1982 – 1983)