Hands-on management of packaging materials sourcing, procurement, inventory management and planning for multiple packaging facilities in the US and Europe for a major manufacturer of Omega-3 soft gel caplets. Managed logistics, contracts and negotiated cost and terms for procurement of packaging materials. Managed KD and third-party labeling, including coordination with customers of labeling logistics and version management. Developed allocation methods, inventory control process, and KPI reporting metrics.

Sell furniture and housewares at a national retailer of upscale home furnishings. Meet and exceed established personal/team KPI's (sales, AST, UPT) in a dynamic, competitive team focused environment. Interact with customers and colleagues in a professional manner at all times. Demonstrate effective organization and communication skills to maximize sales and customer experience.

Managed materials sourcing, procurement and allocations at a manufacturer of human tissue products for medical applications. Managed contracts and negotiated cost and terms for procurement of materials. Developed allocation methods, inventory control process and supplier strategies and relationships.• Developed unified inventory system to ensure required inventory to meet production requirements and improve reorder efficiency from approved suppliers. Reduced multiple suppliers to leverage better pricing.• Oversaw creation of an approved supplier system ensuring required documentation and contracts were obtained and organized to meet regulatory requirements, improve cost, reduce risk, analyze and develop consistent supplier relationships.• Managed printed packaging change control process, coordinating changes with the development team, quality control management and approved labeling and packaging suppliers.• Developed and managed relationships with tissue bank suppliers to assure tissue (bone and soft tissue) supply met process requirements; FDA sterility handling and documentation requirements and specialized inventory management controls were met by suppliers and UMTB Materials staff. • Organized expanding head count and responsibilities including extensive training and implemented new purchase order system (Fishbowl) coordinated with Finance, IT, and Operations in a condensed time-frame.• Hands-0n direction of daily procurement and inventory control activities, interacting with Operations, Quality Control, Product Development and Finance.

Manage the supply chain process at a manufacturer of tissue products and medical devices used for various surgical and non-surgical medical applications. Responsibilities include production and materials planning, procurement of materials, inventory control, supplier management and budget management.• Develop and manage production planning for all tissue products and medical devices in coordination with Production and Sales Management.• Oversee procurement activities to ensure quantity, quality and cost meet company objectives. • Manage materials required to meet production requirements and maintain acceptable inventory levels in a cost efficient manner. Developed an allocation system to deploy materials and track usage in production.• Work with suppliers to build relationships that improve cost, quality and communication. • Develop Production budgets and track spending to ensure budget goals are met. Create cost models for all products to track margins, cost and variances.• Work closely with Production, Quality Operations, Sales, and R&D on various projects to develop and improve products, processes and policy/procedures.• Participated in the ISO 9001 and AATB audits to gain certifications for the organization. • Coordinate preparation of materials for sterilization, sterilization runs, quarterly dose audits and work closely with Production and Quality Management to ensure validation requirements are met.

Developed and managed operational planning of pharmaceutical products to meet supply chain strategies for US and foreign markets. Prepared and managed packaging schedule in coordination with manufacturing operations. Supervised manufacturing schedule that assured production synergies were achieved. Assumed planning functions while continuing to meet procurement responsibilities. Supervised staff as acting Materials Team Leader.

Managed the procurement of pharmaceutical packaging, API, and other raw materials, supporting $1.8 billion in sales, ensuring suppliers met quality, price, and delivery requirements. Developed and maintained strong interpersonal relationships with qualified suppliers to ensure high level performance for over 50 SKUs. Led integration of 13 new products. Reduced materials spending by $3 million in 2007 and completed 5 efficiency projects leading CIP and PMEC teams. Worked to align and streamline site processes through multi site team participation, generating $4 million in savings through 2008.

Procured packaging materials to meet production and quality requirements. Improved business process by reducing site inventories of packaging materials. Led implementation of new and revised packaging providing $2 million savings in 2005. Developed and led cross-functional supplier meetings to improve supplier performance. Met annual budget goals.

Directed all aspects of production at a boutique natural bath products company. Managed and improved the following processes: purchasing, cost analysis, production, planning, inventory management, quality control, sales/marketing support, and logistics. Collaborated closely with marketing and sales to devise flexible and responsive production priorites. Managed supervsiors and staff.