A forward-thinking and seasoned Supply Chain Professional with over 15 years of experience in a wide breadth of healthcare supply chain functions, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics. Using exceptional communication and leadership skills, I am able to mentor, manage, and motivate a diverse range of professionals in challenging supply environments. I bring solid and proven experience in planning, implementing and executing strategies resulting in customer confidence and enhanced financial value. I am an innovator with a keen focus on leveraging technology and process management to create efficiency and enhanced savings through Supply Chain value and cost-savings initiatives.* Directly administered Supply Chain departmental budgets of over $10M in aggregate spending. * Managed staffing to the 25th percentile of national benchmarks by maximizing departmental efficiencies and schedules. * Oversaw the operational management of five asset-based inventory storerooms with a combined value of ~$5M. Achieved inventory reduction goals annually while prioritizing competing demands. * Established a consolidated Freight Management program that resulted in savings of $187K in the first two years. * Consolidated the oversight and management of a fleet of over 120 vehicles with in-house preventive mechanical service to extend average vehicle life to over 300K miles. * Implemented all related conversion processes and leveraged GPO relationships to effect PPI savings of over $1M annually by leveraging benchmark pricing and market share against supply value analysis.Specialties: Strategic & Financial Planning | Operational & Process Improvement | Vehicle Fleet Management | Mentorship & Training | GPO & Vendor Relationships | Fiscal Budgetary Responsibility | Value Analysis | Vendor Contract Negotiations | MS Office / G-Suite ProficiencyIf you think I'd be a great fit for your organization, please contact me at: joemilanese@gmail.com#supplychain#supplychainmanagement#supplychaindiretor#healthcaresupplychain