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Foster City, Ca, Us

• Accountable for the global demand planning process and work with global Commercial Affiliates to establish accurate finished goods demand forecast for all global markets• Accountable for the end to end supply planning process. Responsible for designing and planning Gilead’s drug product network, establishing inventory strategy and ensuring a strong supply plan handoff to internal and external partners• Support the deployment and sustainment of S&OP processes in collaboration with S&OP team, Commercial affiliate leadership and Finance• Advance GSC people, process, data and technology capabilities• Creates and implements supply chain analytics, planning, and resilience processes and policy across the global supply chain for Gilead’s drug product portfolio at all stages of the product lifecycle• Support the expansion of governance and resource allocation processes to facilitate PBO capital investments and annual budgeting

Irvine, Ca, Us

• Manages Global Supply Chain (Planning, Purchasing, and Distribution) and Customer Service for the manufacturing of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) devices. Global team located in North America (2 sites), Europe, and Asia.• Developed and implemented an S&OP process which encompassed Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Distribution & Warehousing, and Customer Service.• Redesigned logistics network that improved delivery cycle times by 34%, while reducing costs by more than $895,000/year. Reduced Cost/Line by 24.4%.• Reduced inventory by 14.7% (2018) and 22.3% (2019), while improving Customer Fulfillment Levels.• Improved Forecast Accuracy from 67% to 82%• Implemented MRP system into the Purchasing process to reduce raw material stock outs and automate the raw material procurement process.• Instituted product returns process that reduced product availability cycle time by 56%• Developed and negotiated supplier agreements, resulting in annual savings of ~5.8%.• Integrated Customer Service (Order Processing) organization and processes, after merger.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Managed the Global Supply Chain team for Hemodynamic Monitoring devices and disposables, including Production Planning for two manufacturing facilities, global logistics and distribution, and Forecasting & Demand Planning.Results generated:• Led the implementation of a new S&OP process, from Demand Planning & Forecasting (~5,000 SKU's) through Manufacturing and Distribution.• Drove increases in Customer Service levels (Line Item Fill Rate), from 92% to 98%, while simultaneously reducing network inventories by 11%.• Improved Forecast Accuracy, by 10%, to greater than 88%.• Balanced Demand Fulfillment, Production Planning, and Absorption for two manufacturing facilities, which assemble more than 1600 medical devices. Team improved Build-to-Plan performance from 32% to ~90%.• Re-designed global S&OP process for Regional Supply Chain teams in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S.• Managed Global Demand Planning and Forecasting team for North America, Europe, and Asia markets.• Assumed responsibility for demand planning/forecasting and inventory management for emerging markets in China and India. + Improved customer service by 40%, while reducing inventory by more than 56%. + Developed network infrastructure to balance customer demand and network inventories through 3 tiers of the supply chain.• Reduced supply chain cycle times in distribution channels by more than 25%:• Led initiatives to improve order-to-delivery performance (i.e. reducing the cycle time by more than 3 days) at the customer level.Responsibilities included:- Supply Chain Network Optimization- Driving the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process- Forecasting & Demand Planning- Production Scheduling- Global Logistics- Warehouse Management

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

• Managed new product development department for high-level disinfection medical devices, software, and accessories, including development activities in India and Japan.• R&D representative on the HLD Business Unit Leadership Team.• Led the development of the first and only endoscope re-processor that: - Does not require endoscopes to be manually cleaned/brushed, - Automatically checks the Minimum Effective Concentration of the disinfectant for each cycle, - Performs scope channel leak and blockage tests, and - Ensures proper connection and profusion of the endoscope’s lumens• Co-developed new Service model for HLD devices to improve customer satisfaction, reduce operating costs, and lower supply chain inventories.- Improved Customer Satisfaction by 38%.- Lowered Service parts inventories by 27%.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Supply Chain Management and Demand Planning (2002-2007)• Leader/founder of the division's supply chain team which: + Increased service level by 5%, + Reduced divisional inventories by 34%, and + Lowered total supply chain costs (operations & transportation) through operational process improvements, IT systems improvements, and cycle time variability reduction. • Managed the department responsible for the forecasting, depot replenishment, and order fulfillment of ~350,000 automotive parts (~1.4M SKU's) for 29 North American parts depots and 4600 dealers. • Developed forecast algorithms to optimize supply chain costs and service level for various commodities with differing demand characteristics and customer expectations.• Led team that designed and implemented a dealer-to-dealer parts system that allowed automobile dealers to automatically procure scarce or older parts from neighboring dealerships. The system was further developed to perform inventory management (forecasting, and replenishment) for individual dealerships, thus permitting automatic parts ordering from DaimlerChrysler.Senior Manager – International Strategic Operations (2000-2002)- Developed and implemented supply chain strategy for the Chrysler group’s service parts in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. - Project leader for the integration of Chrysler/Jeep service parts with the Mercedes Benz supply chain in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.- Managed the department responsible for international parts operations and logistics.- Supported international subsidiaries with inventory management and systems expertise.Manager – International Strategic Planning (1998-1999)- Supervised the group responsible for the inventory management of service parts.- Developed the material replenishment system and processes for the international parts operations.

London, Gb

• Led supply chain management efforts for an Automotive Manufacturer that addressed reductions in vehicle supply chain costs and order cycle time. Established material release stability, and analyzing its impact on the vehicle assembly plants and supply base. Identified and analyzed the root causes for material release volatility, and developed the solutions that were implemented to improve material release stability. Coordinated the effort, and created the methodology to measure the benefits and effects of material release stability on individual suppliers' operations.• Managed the implementation of a lean manufacturing system for an automotive manufacturer. Led a team of client plant personnel in the implementation of lean manufacturing concepts at Stamping, Engine Assembly, Interior Trim, and Motor Vehicle Assembly plants.• Directed an engagement that developed and implemented a lean manufacturing system for a tier one axle manufacturer.• Directed an engagement to benchmark a Japanese automobile manufacturer's operational and supply chain performance.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

• Led cross-functional teams responsible for the development of peritoneal dialysis devices and ancillaries.• Initiated, organized, and facilitated project review meetings to reduce the development cycle time and improve adherence to launch timing and project budgets.• Integrated engineering processes for the division's technical center in Tokyo.• Coordinate all projects and interface with Baxter's technical and marketing facilities in Japan, related to the development of dialysis products for the Asian market.• Implemented component and system improvements resulting in $750,000 annual savings.• Conducted patient metric (ergonomics) research related to visual and manual impairments.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, De

• Directed the technical teams responsible for the design and development of restraint systems. • Coordinated and performed restraint engineering, testing, and manufacturing activities through vehicle launch. Vehicle launches included the Ford Explorer, and Nissan Quest/Ford Villager.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Performed research for the development of windshield wiper systems and specifications.Designed windshield wiper and washer systems for new vehicles.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Mba, Corporate Strategy And Supply Chain Management

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

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