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Hired to set up North America’s distribution center. Previously purchasing from distributors, established direct supply chain and payment terms with key suppliers. Responsible for P&L, Logistics, Purchasing, Warehouse, Export Compliance, AR, AP & Store Front.Manage relationship with Custom Brokers, Freight Carriers, Customs and BIS as needed.

Managed a $16 million purchasing budget for a manufacturing and distribution environment with 1900 finished goods and 1300 components.Drove sourcing, supply chain and logistics consolidation of 3 companies with factories and distribution in Europe, Asia and North America.Enabled continuous supply of components, finished goods and services from suppliers in a tight cash flow environment.

Implemented and managed aggressive cost reduction and quick turn around logistics programs for a supply chain focused on delivering value at low cost for portable power retailers and distributors in North America. Responsible for $12 million purchasing budget with over 100 key suppliers in Asia and North America. High mix low volume environment of components and sourced finished goods with transpacific routes and drop shipments between Asia and North America. Key member of staff, defined innovative supply chain strategies to minimize cost and maximize profit on a customer oriented, speed to market environment.Reported directly to the President of the company.Commodities: Batteries (LiIon, Li-Polymer, NiMH, NiCd, Lead Acid, Coin cells, Alkalines, Two Way Radio and Specialty), Chargers, Accessories, Packaging, Injection Molded Plastics, PCBs, Electronic Components, Metal Stampings, Wire AssemblyManaged and oversaw: Outsourcing of fully packaged products, Reverse Logistics, Vendor Returns and Credits, MRO, Capital Equipment and Maintenance Services, Freight Forwarder, Customs Broker, MRP supply module.

Managed VMI and consignment programs. Purchasing member of cross functional "New Product" team emphasizing supplier development, risk assessment and transition to production.Rescued overdue tooling transfer and pending cost reduction programs.End of 2000 was awarded with full "Cost Reduction" responsibility for battery plant.2000 cost reductions $404k, 5.2% of purchasing budget.Recipient of "Leadership" award.1999 cost reductions $508k, 10.4% of purchasing budget.Commodities: Packaging, Printed Materials. Injection Molding, Chargers, Batteries, Metal Stampings, Wire Assemblies, Blisters & Clamshells.

Implemented and supervised VMI and MARS (Material Acquisition and Replenishment System) programs that dramatically decreased scheduling time and on hand inventory.Major cost reductions of tape and reel and antistatic packaging.Developed and implemented scheduling system for production supplies.Commodities: Chemicals, Atmospheric and Specialty gases, ESD Packaging and supplies, Hardware, Corrugated Packaging and Labels.