Francesca Plotino Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Buyer for Tenet Healthcare - Carondelet - Tucson MarketSupply chain management for 3 Hospitals.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

All phases of Purchasing beginning with fleet vehicles, both trucks and cars, outfitting newly opened Retail environments and management of construction projects from materials to contractors.

200 Park Avenue

● Working on site for Barden Bearing as their Integrated Supply Source, realizing a consistent 6% MOM in savings.● Purchased and managed all materials and services, including commodities for manufacturing plant. ● Constant review of existing programs, alternative sourcing and making of recommendations within the confines of ISO certification.

Distribution Manager, Shipping and ReceivingManage a 8MM inventory warehouse supporting three production lines in the manufacturing of power resources for Military, Industrial and Entertainment initiatives. Set up current warehouse, identified and documented all Manufacturer parts otherwise not labeled or identified ensuring that Bills of Materials were accurate and complete. Manage off-site warehouse for overflow product and replenishment in addition to moving our warehouse to… Show more Distribution Manager, Shipping and ReceivingManage a 8MM inventory warehouse supporting three production lines in the manufacturing of power resources for Military, Industrial and Entertainment initiatives. Set up current warehouse, identified and documented all Manufacturer parts otherwise not labeled or identified ensuring that Bills of Materials were accurate and complete. Manage off-site warehouse for overflow product and replenishment in addition to moving our warehouse to a new 60,000 ft location while not stopping production.Manage 19 employees. Evaluate current workflow/work practices and implement best practices thru CI events. Liaison for all branches of the Military and responsible for maintaining protocol with regards to shipments. Show less

Shipping-Receiving & Returned Materials DepartmentManaged a $38MM inventory warehouse operation for a high-end fixtures manufacturer. During my tenure I turned an inefficient and paper-based workflow system into an efficient and scalable ERP-based system, (JDEdwards) Participated in the ERP selection, implementation and "fire fighting" after going live with the system.Supervised 18 employees, created and maintained safe, efficient and secure work practices, operational flows and… Show more Shipping-Receiving & Returned Materials DepartmentManaged a $38MM inventory warehouse operation for a high-end fixtures manufacturer. During my tenure I turned an inefficient and paper-based workflow system into an efficient and scalable ERP-based system, (JDEdwards) Participated in the ERP selection, implementation and "fire fighting" after going live with the system.Supervised 18 employees, created and maintained safe, efficient and secure work practices, operational flows and audit trails. Implemented continuous cycle counting to reduce inventory tracking costs. Converted a wasteful returns process into a profit center generating an additional $1MM in revenue and creating a source for spare and warranty parts that preserved salable inventory.Hired, fired, trained, mentored and motivated warehouse staff. Implemented manual ERP methodologies at overflow satellite location. Scoped, leased, build-out and operations at new site while maintaining strong metrics and leadership at current site. Improvements in ERP and processes reduced waste and unnecessary costs contributing to bottom-line revenue. Show less

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