Decisive operations executive able to quickly identify problems and opportunities for improvement in multiple environments: start-ups, rapid growth, distressed/turnaround organizations and global corporations. Proven results streamlining processes, accelerating positive change and implementing simple procedures and measurements for effectively controlling activities. Accomplished at developing motivated teams achieving exceptional results. • Hired as Materials Director to lead a conversion from a small startup group to an experienced full-volume materials team and correct uncontrolled inventory and stock-out situation. Annual sales went from $16M to $102M in two years and hired and trained 25 new people while reducing direct materials costs an average of 12% annually, improving inventory turns from under five to 14, and improving on-time deliveries from under 70% to 98%. • Negotiated supplier agreements and established quarterly top-management reviews resulting in $1.5M (over 25%) inventory reduction and over $300,000 savings. • Combined two organizations into one division resulting in: reducing headcount 30%, inventory levels another 25%, implemented new software and in less than four months all measurements surpassed pre-merge levels. • Integrated two organizations into one streamlined team, implemented simplified processes and reduced departmental expenses by over 22%. Overhauled the forecasting process and negotiated agreements, reducing inventory $7M (over 40%). Core Competencies• Turnaround Specialist• Integrating Supply Chain• Eliminating Inventory and Costs• Contract Negotiations• Develop strong teams• Streamlining Processes• Strategic Planning and Execution• Budgeting and Forecasting• Offshore Operations• Outsourcing• Profit Analysis & Improvement• New Product Initiatives