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Lititz, Pa, Us

Lititz, Pa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Supply Chain Manager – Responsible for all procurement and logistics operations for the global leader in providing anti-counterfeiting technologies, services, and programs to governments and corporations worldwide.• Reduced key material costs by 25-40% resulting in over $2.4MM in cost savings in an 18 month period.• Restructured distribution process, including designing and starting up new Distribution Center. Reduced staff by 20% and improved controls, turns and other key metrics without disrupting flow of goods to customers.• Negotiated domestic and international parcel and freight rates, resulting in better service and 20% increase in freight revenue.• Used data driven planning and inventory management tools to drive 15% reduction in inventory, freeing up over $1MM in cash for operation in six months.

Responsible for all corporate procurement operations for Central Pennsylvania's leading residential home builder. Instituted data driven supply chain management process resulting in an annualized cost reduction of $3.2MM in the first year.Negotiated an increase of $180M in annual rebate programs with key partners.Standardized pricing analysis process and established monthly reporting process to document building costs and track market indexes and their relation to material pricing

North Mankato, Mn, Us

Responsible for warehousing and distribution operations for print and promotional product Distribution Company. Operations platform included 7 company owned distribution centers and 45 third party partners. Fiscal responsibility includes $8.5MM in expense, all operations capital improvements and construction, and freight management. Maintained strong relationship with sales force and customers. Active in new business development process and sales presentations, as well as ongoing account maintenance for existing business.Implemented standardized operating process for all sites detailing end to end process controls and metrics. Resulted in 28% improvement in order accuracy and 32% improvement in service level across the platform and corresponding 40% reduction in variable expense/volume.Negotiated domestic and international freight programs resulting in 20% increase in margin on freight with improved service and capability. Outsourced traffic management function to third party to improve service and reduce expense.Directed project to create Northeast distribution hub. Worked closely in joint venture with large customer to locate, lease, design a 200,000 sq ft facility including distribution, custom kitting, and print-on-demand functions. Facility opened March 2006.Provided project sponsorship of warehouse management system upgrade across platform.

Provide leadership to supply chain team for the eastern region. Responsible for $400 million in annual spend and over 70 domestic and international locations, including 15 large manufacturing sites, 3 large distribution centers, 3 digital studios, numerous sales and service offices, and 24 international locations. Leveraged manufacturing experience to improve relationship between manufacturing facilities, customers and corporate supply chain; also drove improvements in supplier qualification and specification development. Included manufacturing experts' as members of cross-functional teams in sourcing process to ensure total cost focus. Acted as key linkage between clients, sales and our network of outsourced suppliers to develop process for streamlining outsourced manufacturing process for requirements that fell outside internal capabilities or capacity.Led restructuring effort using six-sigma methodology resulting in improved process, $12MM in local cost savings and 40% reduction in procurement staff over a two year period while implementing enterprise process standardization and improved service to internal partners.Implemented Purchasing Card program for high volume, low cost purchases to reduce cycle time and transaction cost. Led organizational transition from plant focused, transactional based buyers to strategically focused regional sourcing leaders. Required in depth review of staff capabilities, skill development, and outside recruiting to add appropriate experience and skills to team.Led negotiations process focused on outsourcing print and bind operations on a national scale. Involved 50 suppliers in 12 markets and $24MM in spend. Drove $2.8MM in savings.Rolled out eBusiness process including reverse auction and eRFQ capability for indirect commodities and services. Required training internal stakeholders as well as targeted suppliers. Executed multiple auctions resulting in cost reductions and decreased time to award business.

Responsible for materials performance in commercial printing plant with $210,000,000 in annual sales. Served as key point of contact to sales for materials, inventory, warehousing and distribution issues.

Responsible for production efficiencies, quality, customer support, budget attainment and personnel development in a commercial bindery with 430 employees, perfect and saddle binders and multiple off-line capabilities.

Arlington, Virginia, Us