OPERATIONS and SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE with 35 years of creative, strategic, and stellar results in the healthcare and manufacturing industries. Demonstrated expertise in executive operations leadership specializing in supply chain management, supply chain partner relationships, contract negotiation skills, extensive cost savings, customer quality and reliability management, support operations, and continuous operational process improvements. Extensive experience working with customers and leading teams in culturally diverse business environments. Career includes experience in mergers & acquisitions, financial and organizational turnarounds, joint venture start-ups, corporate buy and sell events, and real estate operations (acquisitions, remodeling, and establishment).Specialties: Operations Leadership,Department Turnarounds, P&L Mgmt,Change Mgmt,Revenue and Profit Generation,Cost Savings Strategies,Strategic Alliances & Partnerships, Contract Negotiations,Financial Mgmt,Risk Avoidance & Mgmt,Compliance Mgmt,Supply Chain Strategy, Development,& Direction, Multi-Million Dollar Inventory Mgmt,National and Global Vendor Relationships, Contract Administration, Procurement & Operations Leadership,Supply Chain Mgmt Best Practices,Strategic Planning,Lean Manufacturing Methodologies