Led or participated in a wide variety of cost saving projects and programs.

Developed logic for setting the finished goods inventory policies.Created and managed an integrated capacity model.As division material master data lead, delivered timely and accurate input of product master data and end-user training.Produced trend-based demand forecasts and master production schedules using QAD ERP system.Compiled monthly supply chain KPI report; deciphered solutions to the associated problem statements.Led product rationalization project, which produced… Show more Developed logic for setting the finished goods inventory policies.Created and managed an integrated capacity model.As division material master data lead, delivered timely and accurate input of product master data and end-user training.Produced trend-based demand forecasts and master production schedules using QAD ERP system.Compiled monthly supply chain KPI report; deciphered solutions to the associated problem statements.Led product rationalization project, which produced $150k annual savings.Served as division’s supply chain process expert on Abbott-wide SAP implementation.Acted as supply chain representative in numerous NPI and process improvement projects.Key contributor in ERP upgrade and EDI implementation.Monitored production variances in collaboration with finance.Led the successful implementation of GS1 Standards and the FDA Unique Device Identification program.Assisted in establishing financial terms for the most complex supplier and TPM contracts. Show less

Supervised purchasing, planning, shipping & customs staff of six.Designed vastly improved planning model that included the flexibility to perform what-if scenarios.Developed quarterly and yearly manufacturing operating plans and material budgets that met corporate inventory targets and financial goals.Negotiated pricing/terms/contracts with key suppliers and TPMs.Purchased and planned the critical assembly direct materials.Developed raw material standard… Show more Supervised purchasing, planning, shipping & customs staff of six.Designed vastly improved planning model that included the flexibility to perform what-if scenarios.Developed quarterly and yearly manufacturing operating plans and material budgets that met corporate inventory targets and financial goals.Negotiated pricing/terms/contracts with key suppliers and TPMs.Purchased and planned the critical assembly direct materials.Developed raw material standard costs.Implemented system for assessing and mitigating supplier risk.Developed and implemented improved purchasing and planning procedures which met or exceeded quality and regulatory regulations, i.e., FDA, ISO-13485, Sarbanes-Oxley. Show less

Streamlined month end financial closing activities, reducing timeframe from five days to three.Supervised accounting staff of five.Redesigned balance sheet account review process, which ensured complete accuracy with reduced effort.Prepared month end financial reports.Reviewed Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims.Co-ordinated budget activities.Acted as plant liaison for financial audits and insurance issues.

Supervised finance staff of eight, whose functions included payroll, financial analysis and accounts payable.Integrated World-Class Competitiveness techniques (which use lean/CQI tools such as 5S and a team-based work environment to eliminate waste and increase customer satisfaction) into both finance’s and the division’s business processes. Key contributor in the preparation of detailed quarterly business plans.Performed an Accelerated Improvement Workshop in accounts payable… Show more Supervised finance staff of eight, whose functions included payroll, financial analysis and accounts payable.Integrated World-Class Competitiveness techniques (which use lean/CQI tools such as 5S and a team-based work environment to eliminate waste and increase customer satisfaction) into both finance’s and the division’s business processes. Key contributor in the preparation of detailed quarterly business plans.Performed an Accelerated Improvement Workshop in accounts payable, producing a 34% reduction in invoice processing time while maintaining internal controls.Division’s corporate liaison on a variety of issues, including insurance coverage, banking, inventory reporting, the company-wide supplier data warehouse, and tax reporting.Co-administered pension plan.Co-ordinated the preparation of a variety of cost management/billing reports, and interpreted the results for internal and external stakeholders using Excel and CINCOM CONTROL (ERP software). Show less

Prepared complete year-end financial statements, including working papers.Performed costing analysis for a variety of divisions.Supervised accounting and administrative staff of three.Managed the implementation of new order entry/accounts receivable software called LIBRA, creating a cycle time reduction in the billing function of over 50%.Led successful implementation and administered 15-user local area network using Novell Netware 4.11.Maintained financial information… Show more Prepared complete year-end financial statements, including working papers.Performed costing analysis for a variety of divisions.Supervised accounting and administrative staff of three.Managed the implementation of new order entry/accounts receivable software called LIBRA, creating a cycle time reduction in the billing function of over 50%.Led successful implementation and administered 15-user local area network using Novell Netware 4.11.Maintained financial information system using Excel, LIBRA, and Peachtree Accounting Software. Show less

Prepared monthly departmental financial statements.Processed outsourced payroll (via Comcheq).Managed cashiers’ reporting system and ensured its reconciliation.Maintained financial information system using ACCPAC and Quattro Pro.