Experience

TriRx Pharmaceutical Services, LLC

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Present

• Supply Chain Lead

  • Mar 2020 - Feb 2023

• Procurement Lead

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020



Collar Jobs

• United States

• Client Engagement Leader

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Database Entry Gather data for potential new client base Interact with potential candidates for open positions Database Entry Gather data for potential new client base Interact with potential candidates for open positions



Lozier Corporation

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Buyer

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2018

  · Process requisitions into Purchase Orders and follow up on order status · Maintain relationships with vendors · Source MRO items · Implemented vending machines for PPE and saved $5,000 per month in departments · Maintain monthly supplier scorecards · Initiate cost savings either through volume buys or other innovative ways · Process requisitions into Purchase Orders and follow up on order status · Maintain relationships with vendors · Source MRO items · Implemented vending machines for PPE and saved $5,000 per month in departments · Maintain monthly supplier scorecards · Initiate cost savings either through volume buys or other innovative ways



Nektar Therapeutics

• Biotechnology
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sr Production Planner

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Subject matter expert in JD Edwards (JDE) ERP System • Leading a Re-implementation Team for the ERP System o Developing processes utilizing JDE to replace current manual steps • Plan Production of Partnered Product Business as well as Internal Development Production • Develop and write all Supply Chain SOP’s for the JDE system • Purchase all raw materials, packaging materials • Purchase Misc Production Supplies • Monitor QA/QC release of bulk, components, raw materials and finished goods • Analyze existing inventory with business needs and makes decisions to maximize profitability without compromising efficiency • Perform capacity analysis for equipment by facility • Coordinate disposal activities for materials Show less



KIK Consumer Products

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Analyst

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Subject matter expert in JD Edwards (JDE) ERP System • Hand selected by COO for 6 month warehouse transformation project • Led reimplementation of ERP System o Developed processes utilizing JDE o Wrote manual outlining step by step instructions to complete specific job functions o Trained Personnel on Instruction Manual • Managed 4 Warehouse Supervisors and 30 Warehouse Personnel • Managed the setup of a 2nd warehouse location • Responsible for shipment of 12-14 million units per month out of 2 warehouses • Sourced Chemicals for potential new business • Issued and Developed Requests for Proposal (RFP) for chemicals valued at $ 30 Million • Analyzed price indicators and reviewed chemical pricing allowing savings of $xxx Developed spend reports that tracked MRO spending by facility leading to a reduction of spending Show less



KV Pharmaceutical

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager, Supply Chain

  • Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Master Scheduler and inventory planner for 3 production plants and 2 contract manufactured products • Subject matter expert in JD Edwards (JDE) ERP System• Retained in Supply Chain department after a 70% reduction in force and entry into an FDA consent decree• Developed and wrote all Supply Chain SOP’s for the JDE system• Continue with all Manager ERP Development duties listed below• Purchased all raw materials, packaging , maintenance and production supplies • Monitor QA/QC release of bulk, components, raw materials and finished goods • Analyze existing inventory with business needs and makes decisions to maximize profitability without compromising efficiency• Sold obsolete inventory after entry into FDA consent decree which made the company $2.1 million• Coordinates manufacturing and packaging batch records• Perform capacity analysis for equipment by facility• Coordinate disposal activities for all facilities• Key member of JDE Governance team Show less

• Manager ERP Development

  • Sep 2007 - Mar 2010

  • Worked to develop a program to lead the adoption of ERP system (JDEdwards) as the common information and planning system across all departments• Provide an explanation of benefits to each department of aligning work processes within JDEdwards (JDE)• Provide training to individuals pertaining to JDE• Maintain Product Data within JDE• Working on JDE Validation Remediation Team• Developed initial Capacity Planning reports by facility• Assist with writing of world writers to mine information from JDE• Acted as back-up scheduler while a co-worker was on medical leave • Back up Senior Buyer/Master scheduler• Maintained inventory through cycle counts• Develop and maintain Routers for manufactured and packaged items• Assist coworkers with JDE related problems working with BIS as necessary• Worked on Klear Vision Project (11/2007-02/2009)o Developed Business Model with specific departments to optimize JDEdwards functionalityo Configured JDEdwards for branch plant simulation meetings (Single vs. Multiple)o Worked on the Lot Status Code reduction/improvement project with Quality Assuranceo Assisted with writing functional specifications for programming requestso Assisted with writing test scripts for demonstrations; later to be used for validationo Developed a Change Management Committee Proposal with a group of peopleo Acted as project administrator Show less

• Buyer/Planner

  • Feb 2006 - Sep 2007

  • Using JDE , review MRP and place orders to support production • Negotiate delivery schedules and pricing with suppliers• Work with outside vendors and Packaging Engineering to resolve quality issues as they arise• Work with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with FDA drug filings• Review Change Control system daily and maintain material revisions within Bills of Materials• Coordinate with co-workers to ensure JDE is accurate for all packaged items• Support production in any way necessary to keep packaging lines running• Work on cost savings initiatives o Outserts moved from bundled to padded to save approximately $75,000o Bottle consolidation project –eliminated many bottles from production to reduce costs both on the production lines at KV as well as cost savings from the supplier due to increased volume. Savings totaled approximately $50,000 annually.o Brought in a third carton supplier to reduce costs through competition; recognized savings of $5,000 Show less

• R&D Planner

  • Nov 2005 - Sep 2007

  • Work with scheduling and R&D to help coordinate the production of the R&D batches to support first to file opportunities• Create and maintain work orders for R&D batches• Work with scientists to maintain accurate formulas within JDE• Maintain routers in JDE for all R&D items• Reserve fully tested materials for R&D use and process retest requests for raw materials• Confirm material availability and/or order if necessary• Backflush materials used in production of batches and close out work orders in JDE Show less

• Inventory Control Specialist

  • Jan 2003 - Mar 2006

  •Daily cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory •Weekly MRP review and purchase requisition generation•Expedite orders as necessary•Support packaging lines in any way necessary to keep them running



Next Day Motor Freight

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Data Entry Specialist

  • Jan 2002 - Sep 2002

  *Phone calls with potential clients *Pass information along to dispatch and back to clients regarding pick ups/deliveries *Data Entry and Filing *Phone calls with potential clients *Pass information along to dispatch and back to clients regarding pick ups/deliveries *Data Entry and Filing



Vi-Jon

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Purchasing Supervisor

  • Oct 2000 - Oct 2001

  • Meet with suppliers to negotiate price and package design• Manage 3 Buyers and 1 Cycle Counter to ensure material availability for production• Worked with supplier on reducing gram weight of new mouthwash bottle to save $ 50,000 annually • Negotiated cost reduction on nail polish foam for an annual saving of $25,000• Approved inventory adjustments prior to posting• Worked with AP, Buyers, and Suppliers to resolve pricing discrepancies• Developed reports to assist in Procurement process Show less

• Buyer

  • Oct 1998 - Oct 2000

  • Monitor on hand inventory for production materials• Disposition MRP messages weekly and generate purchase orders• Work with planning/scheduling to communicate material availability• Numerous site visits to suppliers to learn about manufacturing processes