Vice President Supply Chain & Procurement

• Nov 2021 - Present

Dir Supply Chain and Logistics / External Manufacturing and Procurement

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2021

Project Lead - Enterprise Serialization implementation for packaging and distribution facilities, CMOs/CMOS, an 3PLs. Direct all contract manufacturing/packaging activities for three companies, including leading tech transfers, validations, scale-ups, APIS qualifications, process improvements, etc. Strategic sourcing and procurement of APIs and excitements, pkg components, services and indirect materials. Execute all RFPs, develop and present supplier selection proposals… Show more Project Lead - Enterprise Serialization implementation for packaging and distribution facilities, CMOs/CMOS, an 3PLs. Direct all contract manufacturing/packaging activities for three companies, including leading tech transfers, validations, scale-ups, APIS qualifications, process improvements, etc. Strategic sourcing and procurement of APIs and excitements, pkg components, services and indirect materials. Execute all RFPs, develop and present supplier selection proposals, contract and pricing negotiation, contract compliance/management. Implemented S&OP planning for three companies, supply chain mapping/risk assessments, supplier scorecard ingredients, many Dynamics AX system improvements.

Director of Supply Chain and Project Management (Facility closed)

• Jul 2014 - May 2015

Facility closed - relocated to Somerset, NJ Led the consumer products supply chain department: project management; planning; product launches; technology transfers; and cost reduction initiatives for products and operations. Implemented COGs improvements via negotiations with CMOs ($800K for one brand alone). Managed the supply chain (planning, procurement, distribution, etc.) for key brands to ensure all metric targets are achieved. Investigated and resolved retailer chargebacks… Show more Facility closed - relocated to Somerset, NJ Led the consumer products supply chain department: project management; planning; product launches; technology transfers; and cost reduction initiatives for products and operations. Implemented COGs improvements via negotiations with CMOs ($800K for one brand alone). Managed the supply chain (planning, procurement, distribution, etc.) for key brands to ensure all metric targets are achieved. Investigated and resolved retailer chargebacks (vendor compliance issues). SAP master data/inventory/forecasts. Managed inventory flow and accuracy at 3PL partner. Managed the Customer Service department (e-commerce fulfillment, AE/PC/MI reporting, sales reporting and development and execution of web promotions). Show less Facility closed - relocated to Somerset, NJ Led the consumer products supply chain department: project management; planning; product launches; technology transfers; and cost reduction initiatives for products and operations. Implemented COGs improvements via negotiations with CMOs ($800K for one brand alone). Managed the supply chain (planning, procurement, distribution, etc.) for key brands to ensure all metric targets are achieved. Investigated and resolved retailer chargebacks… Show more Facility closed - relocated to Somerset, NJ Led the consumer products supply chain department: project management; planning; product launches; technology transfers; and cost reduction initiatives for products and operations. Implemented COGs improvements via negotiations with CMOs ($800K for one brand alone). Managed the supply chain (planning, procurement, distribution, etc.) for key brands to ensure all metric targets are achieved. Investigated and resolved retailer chargebacks (vendor compliance issues). SAP master data/inventory/forecasts. Managed inventory flow and accuracy at 3PL partner. Managed the Customer Service department (e-commerce fulfillment, AE/PC/MI reporting, sales reporting and development and execution of web promotions). Show less

Director of Global Logistics

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

Directed the import of finished goods from Asia to the US, directed all domestic and international distribution to large national and international retailers and specialty/boutique stores from 3PL and owned distribution centers, including e-commerce distribution. Led distribution, planning and vendor compliance teams. Vendor management (service providers such as 3PLs, ocean transport/brokerage, etc.) Developed and communicated weekly SIOP plans. Physically inspected and released all… Show more Directed the import of finished goods from Asia to the US, directed all domestic and international distribution to large national and international retailers and specialty/boutique stores from 3PL and owned distribution centers, including e-commerce distribution. Led distribution, planning and vendor compliance teams. Vendor management (service providers such as 3PLs, ocean transport/brokerage, etc.) Developed and communicated weekly SIOP plans. Physically inspected and released all finished goods at 3PL and owned DCs. Responsible for retailer compliance, returned goods, chargeback research, inventory obsolescence minimization, purchasing and negotiation of indirect supplies, EDI (850s from customers, 940/945 with 3PLs), importing and exporting, and budget management for 2 cost centers. Managed a team of 5 (off-season) to 16 (peak season) distribution, planning and vendor compliance employees. Show less Directed the import of finished goods from Asia to the US, directed all domestic and international distribution to large national and international retailers and specialty/boutique stores from 3PL and owned distribution centers, including e-commerce distribution. Led distribution, planning and vendor compliance teams. Vendor management (service providers such as 3PLs, ocean transport/brokerage, etc.) Developed and communicated weekly SIOP plans. Physically inspected and released all… Show more Directed the import of finished goods from Asia to the US, directed all domestic and international distribution to large national and international retailers and specialty/boutique stores from 3PL and owned distribution centers, including e-commerce distribution. Led distribution, planning and vendor compliance teams. Vendor management (service providers such as 3PLs, ocean transport/brokerage, etc.) Developed and communicated weekly SIOP plans. Physically inspected and released all finished goods at 3PL and owned DCs. Responsible for retailer compliance, returned goods, chargeback research, inventory obsolescence minimization, purchasing and negotiation of indirect supplies, EDI (850s from customers, 940/945 with 3PLs), importing and exporting, and budget management for 2 cost centers. Managed a team of 5 (off-season) to 16 (peak season) distribution, planning and vendor compliance employees. Show less

Director, Vendor Management

• Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

Built the Technology Vendor Management department from the ground up, set the strategy and governance processes, such as: vendor performance reviews; vendor classification and rationalization; vendor playbooks; hardware and software asset management (corporate and field assets); lifecycle management (annual reviews and decommissioning planning); and third party labor compliance all with a strict focus on efficiency gains and cost reductions. Successfully eliminated over $1.4 mil in obsolete or… Show more Built the Technology Vendor Management department from the ground up, set the strategy and governance processes, such as: vendor performance reviews; vendor classification and rationalization; vendor playbooks; hardware and software asset management (corporate and field assets); lifecycle management (annual reviews and decommissioning planning); and third party labor compliance all with a strict focus on efficiency gains and cost reductions. Successfully eliminated over $1.4 mil in obsolete or redundant software/apps. In partnership with Operations: audited equipment and 3PL vendors. In partnership with Supply Chain: negotiated and managed strategic contracts with strong SLAs and developed a value analysis/engineering mindset. Show less Built the Technology Vendor Management department from the ground up, set the strategy and governance processes, such as: vendor performance reviews; vendor classification and rationalization; vendor playbooks; hardware and software asset management (corporate and field assets); lifecycle management (annual reviews and decommissioning planning); and third party labor compliance all with a strict focus on efficiency gains and cost reductions. Successfully eliminated over $1.4 mil in obsolete or… Show more Built the Technology Vendor Management department from the ground up, set the strategy and governance processes, such as: vendor performance reviews; vendor classification and rationalization; vendor playbooks; hardware and software asset management (corporate and field assets); lifecycle management (annual reviews and decommissioning planning); and third party labor compliance all with a strict focus on efficiency gains and cost reductions. Successfully eliminated over $1.4 mil in obsolete or redundant software/apps. In partnership with Operations: audited equipment and 3PL vendors. In partnership with Supply Chain: negotiated and managed strategic contracts with strong SLAs and developed a value analysis/engineering mindset. Show less

Assistant Director, Supply Chain

• Jul 1998 - Jan 2011

Led the US Supply Chain department for this multi-billion dollar company, including full responsibility for forward and reverse logistics, supply chain planning, master production scheduling, transportation selection and contract negotiation, cold-chain distribution, import/export, hazmat disposal, and Green SCM and warehousing. Oversaw a staff up to 20 and a budget of $3M. Directed daily workflow, ensured regulatory compliance with state pharmacy boards, OSHA, EPA, DEA and FDA. Led the US Supply Chain department for this multi-billion dollar company, including full responsibility for forward and reverse logistics, supply chain planning, master production scheduling, transportation selection and contract negotiation, cold-chain distribution, import/export, hazmat disposal, and Green SCM and warehousing. Oversaw a staff up to 20 and a budget of $3M. Directed daily workflow, ensured regulatory compliance with state pharmacy boards, OSHA, EPA, DEA and FDA.

Asst Director Supply Chain

• Jul 1998 - Jan 2010

See above (Abbott Products, Inc.). Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was purchased by Abbott Labs in February 2010. See above (Abbott Products, Inc.). Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was purchased by Abbott Labs in February 2010.

Purchasing Manager

• Nov 1996 - Jul 1998

Procured all raw materials (excipients and APIs) for pharmaceutical production, including DEA controlled substances (all schedules), purchased all packaging components and lab supplies/equipment. Developed weekly production schedule. Negotiated purchasing and service contracts. Managed the finished product distribution center and the planning/scheduling for all solid and liquid dose packaging lines. Built a detailed playbook/specifications for purchasing for all materials as well as an… Show more Procured all raw materials (excipients and APIs) for pharmaceutical production, including DEA controlled substances (all schedules), purchased all packaging components and lab supplies/equipment. Developed weekly production schedule. Negotiated purchasing and service contracts. Managed the finished product distribution center and the planning/scheduling for all solid and liquid dose packaging lines. Built a detailed playbook/specifications for purchasing for all materials as well as an automated MS Excel production scheduling process. Began as a purchasing agent and was promoted to Purchasing Manager to supervise the packaging component and finished goods distribution operations as well as one FTE for packaging scheduling. Show less Procured all raw materials (excipients and APIs) for pharmaceutical production, including DEA controlled substances (all schedules), purchased all packaging components and lab supplies/equipment. Developed weekly production schedule. Negotiated purchasing and service contracts. Managed the finished product distribution center and the planning/scheduling for all solid and liquid dose packaging lines. Built a detailed playbook/specifications for purchasing for all materials as well as an… Show more Procured all raw materials (excipients and APIs) for pharmaceutical production, including DEA controlled substances (all schedules), purchased all packaging components and lab supplies/equipment. Developed weekly production schedule. Negotiated purchasing and service contracts. Managed the finished product distribution center and the planning/scheduling for all solid and liquid dose packaging lines. Built a detailed playbook/specifications for purchasing for all materials as well as an automated MS Excel production scheduling process. Began as a purchasing agent and was promoted to Purchasing Manager to supervise the packaging component and finished goods distribution operations as well as one FTE for packaging scheduling. Show less

RF Engineer

• Feb 1993 - Jun 1994

Determined locations for cell site towers across NY State cellular network, selected appropriate antenna and power levels, produced cell coverage profile maps based on selected antenna, power, height, and land topography. Maintained coverage profiles for all antennas across the network, recommended engineering changes to improve coverage for specific cell sites. Began with this company as a Purchasing Agent. Determined locations for cell site towers across NY State cellular network, selected appropriate antenna and power levels, produced cell coverage profile maps based on selected antenna, power, height, and land topography. Maintained coverage profiles for all antennas across the network, recommended engineering changes to improve coverage for specific cell sites. Began with this company as a Purchasing Agent.

Materials Management Specialist

• Jun 1990 - Sep 1992

Hazmat certified, supervised landfill operations, worked in Receiving Department processing/entering receipts for raw materials and components, maintained hazmat reporting per EPA requirements (landfill and chemical incineration). Worked full time at Kodak while attending school full time to complete my bachelor's degree. Hazmat certified, supervised landfill operations, worked in Receiving Department processing/entering receipts for raw materials and components, maintained hazmat reporting per EPA requirements (landfill and chemical incineration). Worked full time at Kodak while attending school full time to complete my bachelor's degree.