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Lindsay, Ca

Position created as a way to retain my employment at NDS after announcing my plan to retire and provide focused leadership on recovering service, growth and financial viability of a poor performing product line. Responsible for weekly progress reporting to the executive team and monthly reporting to the sales team, including strategies, action plans and performance results. Responsible for internal plant/plant sales forecasting used to determine production staff levels. Other responsibilities included process flow mapping and daily status report outs with production and warehouse teams. Assigned additional project to recover service levels at a key production subcontractor.

Lindsay, Ca

Through 40 direct/indirect employees including 3 supervisors, ensured supply of components, packaging and raw materials for in-house drainage and drip irrigation product manufacturing facilities. Responsible for the material handling, storage and control of all inventories within NDS’ primary manufacturing facility. Responsible for production scheduling of a 56-machine molding operation, assembly and fabrication operations. Ensured supply of components, packaging and raw materials while managing inventory to target levels. Primary service metrics were order fill rate and on-time delivery. Managed companywide annual physical inventory (6 facilities).

Lindsay, Ca

Negotiated all terms for purchased product, including plastic resin, components, finished goods and MRO supplies totaling $80 million in annual spend from 500 domestic and international suppliers. Led a team of 9, including two sourcing managers. Developed and implemented global sourcing strategies for drainage, water flow control and drip irrigation products marketed to big box retailers and wholesalers. Ensured supply of components, packaging and raw materials for in-house manufacturing. Ensured purchasing best practices and compliance with industry certification requirements. Performance was measured by top line and EBITDA contribution through leadership and support of new product launches, cost savings and service through order fill rate and on-time shipments to customers.

Irvine, Ca

Led the development of and executed sourcing strategies for medical equipment, medical supplies, maintenance supplies, chemicals and water filtration systems to assure that product was obtained at low cost of ownership while maintaining high quality and service. Collaborated with clinical and biomedical leadership to determine best products toward product standardization. Negotiated and administered related contracts ensuring that suppliers maintained high levels of service to clinics and acute programs. Coordinated activities of an 8-person support team.

Irvine, Ca

Led development and execution of sourcing strategies for medical equipment, home dialysis supplies, office equipment/furniture and clinical services to assure that product was obtained at lowest cost while maintaining highest standards of quality and service. Developed purchasing policies and procedures. Collaborated with clinical representatives on best product selection, drove product standardization, negotiated and administered related contracts. Supervised, trained and provided leadership to a team of 3; 1 purchasing manager and 2 buyers.

Irvine, Ca

Developed, recommended and led implementation of global sourcing strategies to obtain packaging components used in global filling operations. Developed, wrote and obtained legal approval of all global chemical, surgical equipment, freight, third party manufacturing and packaging component contracts. Assisted other departments with indirect spend negotiations ensuring departmental compliance to ISO 9002.

Irvine, Ca

Provided management direction and leadership for the procurement, inventory and demand management functions of company’s molding and assembly plant per GMP and ISO 9002 standards. Responsible for demand forecasting, SAP systems administration, raw materials and packaging components purchasing, production scheduling, capacity utilization and shipping/receiving/warehousing operations. Designated internal auditor for quality systems. Managed team of 11 and a $600K annual budget.

City Of Industry, Ca

Directed the procurement and inventory management functions of a make-to-order dispensing systems manufacturer maintaining 24/7 operations. Responsible for demand forecasting, MRP development, raw material purchasing, production scheduling, capacity utilization, and order cycle time reduction. Additionally, responsible for shipping/receiving/warehousing. Provided leadership and direction for 6 direct reports, including one manager and 20 departmental employees. Effectively administered a $1.1 million operating budget.