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Morristown, Nj

Developed weekly production schedule to meet global customer demand. Managed key plastic components supplier ($20M/yr) and product labels supplier ($15M/yr) to support planned production. Worked closely with all suppliers to meet changing demand and resolve supplier managed inventory issues to ensure successful product launches and validations. Maintained vendor and customer service relations to ensure supply of raw materials and packaging for the short and long term planning horizon. Collaborated with Customer Account Forecasters (Walmart, Target), Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain staff to improve SAP forecast data. Reviewed safety stock targets and processed scrap orders to control warehouse inventory level. Managed and reported key dashboard KPIs to business. Delivered results to support 4Q Senior Team’s working capital financial goal and contributed to the continuous improvement effort to automate purchasing of product labels.

Morristown, Nj

Documented and mapped the product supply chain from global manufacturers of oral care products. Effort supported Homeland Security’s C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) Initiative. C-TPAT certification achieved in March 2007! Maintained open lines of communication with customer service and production planners to manage and satisfy export forecast demand changes. Improved door to door ocean container deliveries by 14% (total transit time reduction of 4.2 days) through collaboration with freight forwarders and carriers.

Somerset, Nj

Managed transit time route data in SAP for all rail operation shipments. Resulted in 10% improvement of on-time deliveries to Chemical and Polyethylene customers. Implemented and tracked transportation and distribution cost savings projects resulting in $2.5M annual savings. Performed in-depth analysis of several outsourcing candidates to manage global supply chain freight payment transactions ($400M/yr). My vendor recommendation was endorsed by management. Ensured successful SAP testing following software upgrades at distribution facilities and terminals.

Somerset, Nj

Developed weekly production schedule to meet global customer demand. Worked closely with Manufacturing, Operations and Quality Control to define capacity planning, cycle time and production requirements for all manufacturing lines and bulk packaging operations. Efforts improved production rates, product quality and schedule adherence. Managed subcontractor facilities when product demand exceeded plant manufacturing capacity. Successfully managed inventory of critical raw materials to support business growth in a competitive market. Raw materials shipped from Japan required great vendor partnership, logistics management and strategic planning to maintain inventory and improve transit time to plant.

Somerset, Nj

Maintained vendor relations to repair and purchase railcar and rail equipment. Monitored and reported performance of equipment upgrades (Outlets, Hatch Covers, and Automatic Equipment Identification tags) to railcar fleet. Represented business team on customer manufacturing audits to research product and equipment concerns. Root cause investigations were launched and solutions recommended. Led and supervised the Engineering Maintenance department in the development and implementation of the next generation database that captured and tracked maintenance history for 5,000+ railcars. Member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.

Somerset, Nj

Advanced polyolefin compounds and technology utilized in the wire and cable industry. My objective in the Power Cable Group improved product formulations that added performance and value to all customers. These semi-conductive resins were used as conductor and insulation shielding in the production of underground power cable. Managed operation of a Raw Materials Testing Laboratory and conducted quality control on carbon black products sourced globally. Supervised and trained personnel in laboratory test procedures to evaluate polymers and develop materials performance data. ASTM plastic standards utilized to improve product quality and reliability. New test procedures and equipment SOPs created where needed. Prospective product recipes were tested in the product development labs, compounded in the pilot plant and wire extrusion studies performed to determine process variables and operating parameters. My technical contributions helped in the commercialization of several super smooth extra clean semi-conductive resin products. Safety Leadership Positions: Group Safety Coordinator and Area Safety Coordinator with report to Director of R&D. Took a proactive approach to safety, health and environmental issues. Supervised and trained personnel in plant safety and use of personal protective equipment. Promoted on the job safety, organized and led monthly group safety meetings to train staff, kept employee training records evergreen, coordinated quarterly housekeeping & safety inspections of product development labs, pilot plant operations and wire extrusion lines. Created central MSDS file to support safety of labs and material compounding operations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Institue of Chemical Engineers (Food, Pharmaceutical and Bioengineering Division), NJIT Barbell Club.