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United Kingdom

• Assess and Benchmark Sales & Operation Planning cycle and Key Performance Indicators. • Reviewed Demand Planning processes and forecast accuracy. Identified and categorized demand patterns.• Calculated and confirmed SCM/ERP planning parameters (Safety Stock, Cycle Stock, Lead Times, Planning Time Fences) and working capital requirements to fulfill strategic customer service levels.• Developed and implemented project plans with client teams to reduce working capital, improve customer service, and ensure continuous improvements in cash flow and forecast accuracy.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Elected May 3 Primary for a 4-year term, Representing the O precinct Shaker Hts. (May 3, 2022, to Current)Organized and implemented Campaign strategy and operational election plans.Key Achievements• Won Election. Election results 103 to 80. • Conducted Canvasing and Mailing Campaign. Contacted with more than 500 voters in the Shaker Hts., O precinct. Met with over 300 voters one one-on-one to express my political position and desires• Wrote Campaign Materials and Position, emphasizing the importance of frequent and transparent communication and the desire to serve the people of Shaker Heights and Cuyahoga County. • Assisted Elderly voters. To obtain ballots by mail and other voter servicesKey Responsibilities• Attend and contribute: Candidate Endorsement Screening Meetings.• Organize your Executive Committee Members to ensure high participation rates in the endorsement process.• Be an informational resource and campaign liaison concerning your Ward / City for Endorsed Democratic candidates.• Coordinate local party campaign activities with the County Party and State Party staff. Organize your City / Ward Democratic Party campaign effort.• Review the financial records of the Party.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Brought in to project managed a joint continuing medical education program in Hepatology and Rheumatology between the Cleveland Clinic and Peking Union Hospital of Beijing, PRC.• Managed the development, negotiation and oversight of joint venture contract.• Supervision of web site design and web site developers, and translators.• Edited Web site in both English and Mandarin. • Management of budget and project time line. • Provided communication and liaison between doctors in both Mandarin and English.

Hong Kong, Asia Pacific, & Africa

★ Defined strategy and approach that enabled a large consumer lighting multinational organization to integrate operational inventory and sales processes within the distribution channel in Southeast Asia. Audited procedures at all 4 distribution partners; identified opportunities and issues; and recommended consolidation model that increased visibility across the supply chain, improved productivity, reduced inventory level, and enhanced overall customer satisfaction.★ Based on previous success, requested to assume year-long Interim Supply Chain Manager role for multinational consumer and commercial lighting sales organization in the Philippines. Analyzed and strengthened planning parameters within the SAP ERP system and implemented new deviation standards that increased on-time and in-full order fill rates from 63% to 93%, grew annual sales from $16.5 million to $20.5 million, reduced inventory from 7.5% of annual sales to 4.5%, slashed sales order lead team by 7 days, and delivered a 30% saving on warehousing costs.★ Drove a complete transformation of inventory and production planning processes for a large consumer lighting multinational organization that ended a 2-year negative cash flow trend within 6 months. Designed and implemented new supply chain procedures and planning policies that reduced total inventory by 60%, increased customer satisfaction by 30%, slashed sales order lead time by 14 days, and enhanced communication between inventory and production personnel.★ Enabled 5 U.S.-based manufacturing companies to successfully import consumer hard goods and pet products from China. Served as primary liaison between clients and export trade services to design, inspect, and ensure that all new and existing products complied with export standards.★ Financial consultant for Libyan national maritime company; researched and prepared economic feasibility study, which resulted in US $ 750 million investment and purchase of 10 ocean going vessels.

Hong Kong & Greater China

★ Brought in based on strong supply chain expertise to plan, manage, and ensure the on-time and quality implementation of QAD MFG / PRO ERP and MRP II solutions for global manufacturing clients. Collaborated with internal teams and clients to configure systems to strengthen core operations across the supply chain.★ Managed the successful implementation of QAD MFG / PRO production and finance modules at 2 manufacturing sites in Greater China—for multinational lighting company—that enabled organization to align planning parameters based on lead times.★ Led all efforts to upgrade the MRP II software and reconfigure the system for a project engineering firm in Hong Kong.

Singapore, London, New York, & Hong Kong

★ Consulted with clients’ key stakeholders and resources to analyze working capital needs and issues, define strategies and approaches, and implement new programs, procedures, and best practices that led to reductions of $6 million to $12 million in working capital. Established and managed critical relationships with board members, senior managers, and factory floor suoervisors.★ Established sales / demand planning and forecasting programs and processes for multiple multinational corporations in China and Asia-Pacific that increased visibility and maximized financial performance.★ Developed and managed the implementation of distribution integration program—for fast-moving consumer goods clients in People’s Republic of China—that delivered significant savings.★ Managed the full lifecycle design and implementation of multi-site revenue management programs that encompassed a dispute management process resulting in reducing days sales outstanding (DSO) by 50%.★ Led the development of warehouse operations management procedures and standards—for multiple locations in India—that resulted in efficiency savings.

Shanghai, Pudong, People’S Republic Of China

★ Recruited and charged with starting up, managing, and optimizing manufacturing and distribution operations in China. Held total strategic, sales, financial, and operational responsibility for new $10 million organization providing coffee products to businesses throughout China. Managed efforts of 400 resources.★ Positioned new organization from startup to generating $2 million in revenue within one year. Built the team, defined the strategy and approach, and set up a national distribution and sales management system servicing more than 200 customers.★ Directed the build-out of high-performance manufacturing facility credited with producing 400 cans per minute. Oversaw the construction of new 9,000 square meter production site and the installation of equipment.

People’S Republic Of China & United States

★ Drove the successful launch of microwave communication and lab medicine analysis equipment products into the marketplace. Managed team of 15 in introducing, advocating value proposition, and providing optimal technical support to customers throughout China.

People’S Republic Of China

★ Established and managed the Human Resources and Training Departments for this 500-employee organization. Led team of 8 in recruiting, developing key talent, administered payroll and adherence to PRC labor laws.