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Manchester, Connecticut, Us

Organize and implement all procurement functions for Lydall's Marshalltown facility. Coordinate and manage the raw materials and components, utilizing my knowledge and skills to make this facility the top performer of all the Lydall Facilities. Strategically source materials domestically and internationally. Lead teams of highly skilled professionals to achieve top of the line products without cost increases. Navigate the company through the Supply chain difficulties facing us during these trying times.

Ellsworth, Iowa, Us

Initiate the advancement of this Company in their systems, warehousing, direct fulfillment and labor initiatives

Los Angeles, California, Us

Forecast, Purchase and negotiate all raw materials, packaging, Indirect and misc supplies for large manufacturer of Amino acids. Supervise the Supply Chain, warehouse operations, chemical unloading, logistics and procurement departments in this $450 million manufacturing plant. . Manage the companies $170M per year spend. Prepare and create Market Intelligence on all major catagories. Oversee all HACCP, FSMA and FDA compliance to regulations. Supervise 11 Purchase and warehouse professionals. Manage the Supply Chain throughout the facility

Fort Dodge, Ia, Us

Teach Supply Chain Management classes to students interested in a career in Supply Chain Management.

Downers Grove, Illinois, Us

Forecast, Purchase and negotiate all raw materials, packaging and misc supplies for large manufacturer of Amino Acids. Supervise the warehouse operations, chemical unloading and procurement departments in this $450 million manufacturing plant. Participated in start up. Oversee all HACCP and FDA compliance to regulations. Supervise 11 Purchase and warehouse professionals. Manage procurement throughout the facility

Downers Grove, Illinois, Us

Forecast, Purchase and negotiate all raw materials, packaging and misc supplies for large manufacturer of Amino Acids. Supervise the warehouse operations, chemical unloading and procurement departments in this $450 million manufacturing plant. Participated in start up. Oversee all HACCP and FDA compliance to regulations.

Purchased and sourced goods, services and cGMP inventory items in excess of $20 million. Negotiated pricing and purchased all raw materials, including chemicals, feeds and resins. Achieved savings for the company through negotiations in excess of $150,000. Managed the companies blanket order and kanban systems. Worked with cross functional teams in the selection process and negotiations with multiple vendors, achieving a savings of over $250,000 in inventory items over multiple years. Scheduled and forecasted inventory requirements based on BOM needs. Assisted warehouse management with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation and disposal of expired materials. Wrote, reviewed and approved SOP’s and Specifications on shipping, receiving and inventory items. Managed the department’s Deviations and CAPA ‘s., ensuring their prompt actions and close-outs. Trained internal stakeholders in policies and procedures. Budgeting and benchmarking of suppliers and purchasing department.

Manage a staff of four Purchasing professionals for a large, public LED lighting manufacturer. Oversee the procurement of all electronics, custom metal fixtures, led lights, outside services and all other raw materials as necessary to manufacture a broad line of lighting fixtures. Established a full supply chain program in an unstable, extremely long lead time environment, with little to no stock outs and full manufacturing capacity using forecasting models and negotiation skills. Utilized MRP system to establish reorder points and planned purchases

Purchased all raw materials, MRO, Services, Capital equipment, Packaging, electronics, and Office Supplies and furnishings for major ISO 13485 certified medical device manufacture. Utilized MRP and Demand planning modules to forecast and procure all supplies and services. Negotiated contracts and pricing structures for the company. Initiated vendor managed inventories (VMI) and consignment practices for the company. Lead cross functional department teams in process improvements and cost savings initiatives using strategic sourcing and six sigma methodologies. Prepared and presented to senior management on a weekly and monthly basis status reports, economic forecasts and trends, and cost savings results. Developed and monitored company’s approved vendor scorecard system. Utilized MRP and ERP systems in planning, purchasing and forecasting.

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Ch

Negotiated pricing and delivery of API and excipients for the R&D facility. Strategic sourced and purchased all MRO, services, capital equipment, IT and Biostudies for major multi-facility international generic pharmaceutical company. Used forecasting models and MRP reports to plan and purchase supplies and equipment throughout the organization. Participated and lead cross functional teams with multiple locations. Trained all new employees in policies and procedures utilizing slide show presentations and on hand training. Initiated company’s purchasing card system. Worked with internal and external stakeholders in incorporating new strategies and policies throughout the organization

Managed all purchases and service contracts for 140 commercial real estate buildings in the tri-state area. Negotiated service contracts and capital equipment purchases. Managed a staff of 4 persons.

Procured and arranged for export oil field equipment and supplies for 7th largest international Oil Company. Exported U.S. made goods to Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Africa and Asia. Utilized both air freight and ocean freight shipments.

Purchased construction equipment and supplies for tradeshow and exhibit manufacturer in NYC. Processed purchase orders and work orders. Interacted with suppliers and service organizations.

Participated in the formulation of a $140 million dollar contract claim against the US Corps of Engineers for the Cerrillos Dam Project. Analyzed data and formulated recovery amounts due to differing site conditions and delay in work claims. Utilized FAR and DFAR listing to calculate equipment and labor costs. Presented and negotiated claims with Corp of Engineer Auditors and Claims adjusters.

Washington, Dc, Us

Participated in 3 separate company sized movements of supplies, equipment and personel to foreign shores. Participated in building living structures at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Degree, Business Administration / Economics