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Provide practical and sustainable solutions with implementation and ongoing support when needed. Developed unique and innovative approaches to achieve client success. • M&A due diligence• Due Diligence and Structured Assessments for -Supply Chain-Product/company acquisition-Profitability and product costing-ERP selection, implementation and usage• Supply Chain Risk Assessment & Mitigation process to identify, quantify and analyze opportunities and risks• Risk based Supply Chain transformation to gain competitive advantageCo-Leader of joint FDA/ Xavier/ Life Sciences Industry initiative developing Good Supply Practices (GSP) for medical devices and pharma/biotech.Provide guidance and support to clients:• Comprehensive assessment process to identify, quantify and analyze opportunities and risks, and to provide prioritized recommendations and support for quick hits and long-term improvements • GSP education and training • GSP implementation support

Responsible for financial and operational activities of a family distribution business. SandCrafters is the exclusive provider of the manual pour version of Pucker Powder Candy Art seen in major amusement parks and candy stores. Sand Art with a twist… it’s edible! As much fun to make as it is to eat! Each color is a unique flavor — some sweet, some sour! Layer the different flavors and colors into a clear plastic tube to create an edible masterpiece. This engaging, hands-on activity is enjoyed by kids from 4 to 104! It’s popular with all school levels – even high school and college!

Provide a broad range of Supply Chain and Risk Mitigation services to clients. Combine best practices with practical, custom-tailored solutions to resolve challenges, reduce costs, manage risks, leverage talent and provide lasting benefit. Develop and maintain robust Supply Chain practices, globally and locally, for sustainable, measurable business improvements. Focused on quality, compliance, safety, service, sustainability, total cost of ownership, and speed to market. Developed unique and innovative approaches to:• Global Supply Chain Risk Assessment & Mitigation• Cross-functional goal alignment• Comprehensive assessment process to identify, quantify and analyze opportunities and risks, and to provide prioritized recommendations and support for quick hits and long-term improvements• Flexible approach for culture changes and for developing individuals to “earn the right to sit at the table”Other services include:• Benchmarking and implementation of Supply Chain Best Practices: Comprehensive gap analysis and development of practical strategies to incorporate needed Supply Chain best practices into the organization • Enterprise Sourcing Strategies for direct materials and indirect goods and services• Standardization, rationalization and consolidation of materials, methods, services, and suppliers.• Support with the assessment, identification and implementation of ERP, MRP, VMI, and e-procurement solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of the organization.Co-Leader of joint Xavier/FDA/Industry Life Sciences initiative developing Good Supply Practices (GSP) for medical devices and pharma/biotech. Participants represent 35 Life Science firms ranging from small, private businesses to large multinationals.

Built a centralized Sourcing, Procurement and Planning organization focused on compliance, customer needs, and total cost of ownership. Implemented a global sourcing strategy for API’s, standardization and supplier rationalization program, negotiation training and strategies, SAP R3 ERP, metrics to track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and policies and procedures, including a Corporate Purchasing Policy.

Established recruiting business. Placed candidates in positions from entry level to President.

Led Master Scheduling, oversight of outsourced suppliers for finished products and contract manufacturing, global allocation of products in short supply, Project Management, and resolution of global Supply Chain Management issues, in support of $1.2 Billion annual U.S. pharmaceutical sales. • Initiated and implemented process improvements, which improved customer service levels while reducing Weeks of Inventory by 35%.• Oversaw implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Advanced Planning System, and Factory Planner that improved efficiency and visibility of orders.

Various MATERIALS MANAGEMENT positions up to and including Materials ManagerVarious FINANCE positions up to and including Division Head of Finance