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United States

-Responsible for managing the supply chain for Rust-Oleum’s $300M contract manufacturing business: providing leadership to ensure exceptional customer service and continuous improvement within the CMO network: o Develop weekly/monthly capacity constrained production plans (MPS) and LRP’s for all copackers and contract manufacturing partnerso Support all platforms and directly contribute to the bottom line through price increase mitigation, excess and obsolescence avoidance, dual… Show more -Responsible for managing the supply chain for Rust-Oleum’s $300M contract manufacturing business: providing leadership to ensure exceptional customer service and continuous improvement within the CMO network: o Develop weekly/monthly capacity constrained production plans (MPS) and LRP’s for all copackers and contract manufacturing partnerso Support all platforms and directly contribute to the bottom line through price increase mitigation, excess and obsolescence avoidance, dual sourcing opportunities and inventory managemento Identify, on-board and develop all new suppliers, bringing critical incremental capacity to Rust-Oleum’s network, establishing critical relationships and executing/negotiating all Master Supplier Agreementso Work directly with the packaging engineering team to identify and develop alternate components leading to significant cost reductions and critical redundant supplyo Single point of contact for all CMO issues, strategic discussion, and decisions, responsible for the overall relationship with all toll manufacturers, effectively handling all pricing/manufacturing/capacity challenges-Led Rust-Oleum’s Covid Response for all sourcing and procurement teams, working closely across the entire organization including the Sales and Brand teamso Proposed and executed product allocations during this difficult time resulting in a revenue increase of ~50% - This effort was publicly recognized by the Presidento Exception problem solving skills and the ability to think “outside the box” - Drive for results-Manage and mentor a team of 6 supply chain professionals, providing clear direction in ambiguous situations and environments• A team player; able to use strong communication, analytical and management skills to lead a diverse group forward-Extensive knowledge and experience with full-scale product manufacturing from formulation through the final package Show less

• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing, in the supplier assessment and qualification processes to determine supplier capabilities for meeting cost, quality, information, and service and delivery requirements.• Lead negotiations with key suppliers for New Product Launch (NPL) activities, establishing an initial relationship while ensuring the supplier has the appropriate capacity and capability to grow with new products while maintaining… Show more • Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing, in the supplier assessment and qualification processes to determine supplier capabilities for meeting cost, quality, information, and service and delivery requirements.• Lead negotiations with key suppliers for New Product Launch (NPL) activities, establishing an initial relationship while ensuring the supplier has the appropriate capacity and capability to grow with new products while maintaining appropriate service levels for existing programs.• Initiate project timeline development with marketing managers at new project kickoff to ensure sourcing milestones are established to gain buying for the project timeline.o This supports a valid time-to-market schedule for new product launcheso Estimate standard costing assumptions to the project team to assess compatibility within margin targetso Integrate NPL activities with production sourcing to proactively assure parts availabilityo Identify lead-time requirements, manage contractual obligations and establish sourcing strategies• Participate in pre-production manufacturing pilot runs and start-up of new product manufacturing as necessary to assure on-time delivery of parts and a high level of supplier performance.• Interact with all levels of the organization, including senior level executives, with authentic, intelligent and polished communication style • Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead quality improvement initiatives to effect change. Show less

Lake Forest, Il

• Coordinated projects across functional teams for new pharmaceutical product development, balancing constraints including product scope, scheduling, budgeting, resources and risk.• Facilitated new product launch meetings for impacted regions across the global marketplace, identifying and monitoring key items for resolution and supporting ongoing process improvement initiativeso Responsible for establishment of work breakdown schedule and phase gate reviewso Collaborate with Core… Show more • Coordinated projects across functional teams for new pharmaceutical product development, balancing constraints including product scope, scheduling, budgeting, resources and risk.• Facilitated new product launch meetings for impacted regions across the global marketplace, identifying and monitoring key items for resolution and supporting ongoing process improvement initiativeso Responsible for establishment of work breakdown schedule and phase gate reviewso Collaborate with Core and Extended team members to achieve project milestoneso Create and maintain SharePoint site for knowledge management and project documentation storage• Broad range of PM responsibilities, which includes:o Highlight project resource issues and provide feedback to functional management, review/document existing process methodology for implementing R&D programs• Interviewed key stakeholders, identify pain points in existing processes and establish resolution• Led and identified critical continuous improvement projects across multiple drug development platforms:o Analyze and document differences / similarities and drive alignmento Solicit feedback and gain buy in from all stakeholders and communicate refined methodologies to depto Develop training and certification material for entire Global R&D PMO (i.e. Clarity PPM tool training) Show less

• Successfully managed Canada, Uline’s fastest growing branch, before being assigned to both Tijuana and California, Uline’s 2nd largest branch.• Developed a standardized, forward-looking calendar process/tool to help track, communicate and align all Branches to upcoming, annual events, product deals and key initiatives.• Maintained target, balanced inventory levels on all product lines, expediting direct vendor purchase orders as necessary, to obtain 99.5% customer… Show more • Successfully managed Canada, Uline’s fastest growing branch, before being assigned to both Tijuana and California, Uline’s 2nd largest branch.• Developed a standardized, forward-looking calendar process/tool to help track, communicate and align all Branches to upcoming, annual events, product deals and key initiatives.• Maintained target, balanced inventory levels on all product lines, expediting direct vendor purchase orders as necessary, to obtain 99.5% customer fulfillment.• Completed accurate, detailed and timely monthly inventory analyses, which provide Senior Management complete inventory visibility and transparency.• Calculated and maintained accurate re-order quantities for each product, per the current min / max specifications.• Work closely with Quality, Receiving, Finance and Marketing reconciling all issues related to receiving, returns and invoice discrepancies. Show less

• Prepared RFQ’s, evaluated bid proposals, researched and evaluated suppliers and awarded business based on quality, price, service, support, reputation, and reliability, along with production and distribution capabilities. • Aggressively negotiated and/or renegotiated an average of 15 contracts each week with suppliers and other representatives. • Evaluated and monitored contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, developing action plans as… Show more • Prepared RFQ’s, evaluated bid proposals, researched and evaluated suppliers and awarded business based on quality, price, service, support, reputation, and reliability, along with production and distribution capabilities. • Aggressively negotiated and/or renegotiated an average of 15 contracts each week with suppliers and other representatives. • Evaluated and monitored contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, developing action plans as required.• Closely monitored price trends and futures markets while reviewing all changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, catalogs, industry periodicals, Internet sites, supplier directories, and trade journals.• Worked cross functionally to locate the most cost effective goods and services.• Lead the R&D / Telecom Team through the 2009 Project Fuel initiative. A detailed Global Spend analysis was developed for each category, Sourcing Strategies were developed utilizing techniques such as “Should Cost” analyses, cross functional Idea Generation workshops with both Hospira personnel and Suppliers, and the global expansion of Hospira’s sourcing strategy, seeking to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Recommendations, with detailed Action Plans were established and presented to Senior Management. Show less

• Effectively managed inventory for Latin America by working cross functionally with both domestic and international Finished Goods Production Planners. • Worked with International Latin American Affiliates on a daily basis to ensure that customer orders were filled, inventory levels were maintained at optimal level and all backorders were minimized.• Published and managed weekly, detailed customer backorder reports.

• Effectively managed inventory at the Salt Lake City distribution site by working cross functionally with both domestic and international Finished Goods Production Planners. • Worked closely with International European Affiliates on a daily basis to ensure that customer orders were filled, inventory levels were at optimal levels and all backorders were minimized.• Published and managed weekly, detailed backorder reports for Senior Management, including DRP reports for multiple sites.… Show more • Effectively managed inventory at the Salt Lake City distribution site by working cross functionally with both domestic and international Finished Goods Production Planners. • Worked closely with International European Affiliates on a daily basis to ensure that customer orders were filled, inventory levels were at optimal levels and all backorders were minimized.• Published and managed weekly, detailed backorder reports for Senior Management, including DRP reports for multiple sites. • Directly managed Hospira’s inventory levels at the offsite warehouses. Show less

Lake Forest, Il

• Key Liaison between Strategic Sales and Production Planning, providing critical direction to Inside Sales.• Maintained compliance for all products shipped to hub accounts, making critical recommendations to Production Planning regarding the quantities needed to maintain adequate inventory levels at all distribution sites. • Provided monthly forecast accuracy data and sales transparency to Senior Management, including the Director of Sales Operation.

• Coordinated shipment of product into hub locations, based on established inventory targets, within the U.S., Malaysia, and Ireland, providing weekly shipping projections to each customer.• Primary Liaison between hub locations, customers, and VisionTek to resolve returns, customer service issues, AR reconciliation and billing.• Evaluated and monitored contract performance to ensure compliance by working directly with each customer’s Purchasing Department and VisionTek’s Manufacturing… Show more • Coordinated shipment of product into hub locations, based on established inventory targets, within the U.S., Malaysia, and Ireland, providing weekly shipping projections to each customer.• Primary Liaison between hub locations, customers, and VisionTek to resolve returns, customer service issues, AR reconciliation and billing.• Evaluated and monitored contract performance to ensure compliance by working directly with each customer’s Purchasing Department and VisionTek’s Manufacturing Department. • Published key reports each month to Senior Management, which included Key Life Cycle Management information and forecast accuracy data. Show less

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Sociology