Experience

Nuttall Gear & Delroyd Worm Gear

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Responsible for oversight of the production control and purchasing functions for Nuttall and Delroyd Gear (approximately $5M of combined direct and indirect material spend). This role is “hands-on” and is accountable for directly managing the key direct materials and supervision of staff who are engaged in purchasing and production control activities. Responsible for oversight of the production control and purchasing functions for Nuttall and Delroyd Gear (approximately $5M of combined direct and indirect material spend). This role is “hands-on” and is accountable for directly managing the key direct materials and supervision of staff who are engaged in purchasing and production control activities.



Edwards Vacuum

• United Kingdom
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Operations Planner

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Lead the development of material supply plans to meet the desired customer service levels and inventory objectives. Identify material problems, constraints, risks and develop actions to mitigate the impact on customer service levels and productions requirements. Conduct follow-ups to assure actions are complete and/or identify additional actions when required. Proactively monitor and effectively communicate material and delivery problems to operational and customer facing teams. Interact with the shop floor management on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies and provide additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting. Maintain a high-level fill-rate for product availability in relation to customer requests with minimal supply chain costs. Show less



IDEX Corporation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Supply Chain

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2017

  Manage all aspects of purchasing, planning, inventory, warehouse, supplier management and new product introduction to improve the profitability of the operation. Directed activities to reduce inventory by $.5 million while maintaining 96% on time delivery. Manage all aspects of purchasing, planning, inventory, warehouse, supplier management and new product introduction to improve the profitability of the operation. Directed activities to reduce inventory by $.5 million while maintaining 96% on time delivery.



Viatran Pressure & Level Sensors

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Planning & Materials

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  Formulates and implements purchasing, planning, and vendor management policies and programs to maintain and improve the competitive position and profitability of the operation. Directs and coordinates activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and meet quality standards and cost objectives. Understand and have the ability to manage the difference policies as well as logistics procedures of different countries. Manage multiple markets and multicultural teams. Collaborate with other functional teams to ensure on-time, quality deliverables. Engage and communicate well with other teams as well as internal stakeholders. Understand the cultural differences and the ability to manage the expectations of team members from other countries. Define metrics and programs to measure and improve the regional supply chain management performance. Drive global initiatives, plans and programs in support of global business strategies. Drive the implementation of local, regional as well as global projects. Customize projects according to the needs and relevancy of the local market to achieve global targets. Show less



Baxter Healthcare, Inc. (formerly Sigma International General Medical Apparatus, LLC)

• Medina, NY

• Senior Supply Chain Manager

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2014

  Responsibilities include the management, coaching and leading of planners and buyers for demand/supply optimization; development, implementation, and execution of strategic supply chain processes in support of business objectives; supplier management; inventory turn optimization; product life cycle management; maximizing service levels; lead and facilitate cross-functional teams across business units; and work with executive management in support of business objectives. Led the supply chain successfully during escalated production ramp, which increased five fold over production levels in July of 2009. Established a more robust supplier base, developed an effective supplier management system, and improved supplier quality and delivery. Implemented KanBan and Vendor Managed Inventory, increased inventory accuracy, which lead to the elimination of cycle counting and reduced overall cost of raw material to build the Spectrum Pump by 12%. Developed second source suppliers to eliminate risk of supply for production ramp; managed the entire process using A3s. Managed contractors and sub-contractors for building expansion along with capital equipment purchases, meeting deadlines which allowed for the production ramp to be achieved ahead of schedule. Participated as an active member of the Core Team which led lean initiatives in the facility and resulted in record levels of production. Currently a member of the integration team to bring Sigma under the Baxter Healthcare umbrella; this includes supplier communications, adoption of SOX requirements, Baxter travels policies, etc. Show less



Sperian Protection

• Business Supplies & Equipment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Purchasing Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2009

  Manage the purchasing of spend categories of key importance to Sperian Protective Gloves and act as a Commodity Manager for specific assigned purchase categories for all company locations in the Americas and worldwide. Align the company with domestic and international suppliers (China, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Korea, Japan and Pakistan) in the assigned categories that provide the best total value (a combination of performance in the areas of Quality, Delivery, Cost, Service and Technology) to the company. Provide ongoing management of suppliers in assigned categories to drive continuous improvement and to provide best in class performance to the company through the scorecard process, which includes corrective actions to determine root causes for quality deficiencies. Lead and coach cross-functional teams through the strategic sourcing process. Manage projects with cross-functional team members, significant challenges regarding information availability, international cultural implications, extensive technical requirements and financial complexity. Manage the implementation phase of cost reduction projects to ensure that budgeted savings are achieved. Program administrator for GSA contract, developed and provided training to all US business units and conducted audit for compliance. Program manager for moving existing product from suppliers to Sperian’s new factory in China. Show less



Thales Digital Identity and Security (ex Gemalto)

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing/Planning Manager

  • Jun 2004 - Jul 2006

  Responsibilities include the management of national and international purchasing and planning personnel, inventory materials including turns, and obsolescence through the product life cycle, product availability at EMEA, APAC and Americas’ fulfillment centers, and development activities and expense purchases across the entire corporation, including international locations. Other management responsibilities include the development of procurement and planning strategies and the complete ownership of the processes and procedures of the Procurement Organization to support ISO certification and Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Show less



Dade Behring, Inc.

• Newark, DE

• Associate Purchasing Agent

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2004

  Responsibilities include interfacing between research and development, manufacturing engineers and suppliers for sourcing new product prototyping to production for all types of commodities (electronic, electro-mechanical, optics, and etc.) for diagnostic medical instruments regulated by the FDA. Duties also include all procurement planning from quotation process and issuance and execution of purchase orders to strategic sourcing of suppliers. Highly experienced in negotiations and developing long-term contracts for product cost savings. Initiated lean manufacturing processes with suppliers to implement E-Forecast and JIT/Kan Ban requirements for all new product development. Responsible for initiating and coordinating legal documents to assist in the procurement of all types of commodities, specifically development of marketing, service, support and supply agreements. Show less