Anthony D’Uva

Ashburn, VA *****

acviga@r.postjobfree.com 201-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/duvaanthony

Supply Chain / Logistics Executive

Demonstrated Expertise in Diverse Industries

Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Chemical, and Consumer Packaged Goods

A career Logistics professional with a BS Industrial Engineering and a MBA Marketing. Work history includes Operations Management in Warehousing, Transportation, and Project Management in Logistics. Have led teams in cost reduction initiatives in distribution operations, customer service, and inventory control. Drove teams in development of SOP’s, productivity standards, and KPI’s to highlight cost and service opportunities in Distribution operations. Frequent communication, attention to detail, and a positive attitude help me effectively work with operations and project teams to deliver customer service excellence to internal and external customers (QBR’s). Recognized for impacting commercial functions by creating superior distribution networks utilizing LEAN processes. Visionary with proven experience in dealing with multiple channels of distribution including mass merchandisers, drug wholesalers, major retailers including mass merchandisers, Third-Party Logistics Providers (3 PL) firms, and grocery chains.

Specific competencies in:

-Warehouse Operations

-Project Management

-Transportation Operations

-3PL and 4PL Providers

-Industrial Engineering/Project Mgmt

-Fleet Operations

-Logistics Procurement (Domestic / International)

-Strategic Planning

Experience

GATE GROUP, Pourshins Div., Reston, VA 2011 – Present

Director, Supply Chain Operations, Order Management, and Distribution

Led Transportation and Warehouse Operations for both US and European facilities for $3B provider to airline industry. Managed staff of 13 and budget of $20M with 3PL providers.

Designed and implemented change with 3PL network driving service excellence by creating team and processes that delivered consistent performance establishing customer confidence

Drove 3PL providers to common goals in areas of On-Time Performance and superior Fill Rates while reducing costs by $1.2M in 1st 12 months

Created new Logistics team in Warehousing, Customer Service, and Transportation to reduce costs and enhance performance. Developed KPIs to measure On Time In Full (OTIF) and other key operational metrics for this 4PL organization

Coordinated and implemented core work standards for warehouse activities with 3PL providers in area of product put-away, order picking, cycle counting, and inventory turns. Also instituted ABC analysis for product location in warehouse

FENWAL INC., Fresenius Kabi (formerly Baxter Labs), Lake Zurich, IL 2008 – 2011

Director, Global Transportation

Served as senior logistics executive for $800M medical device spin off of Baxter Labs. Led transition and start-up of Transportation processes globally including US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Drove process improvements with Transportation 3PL providers and initiated KPIs for all regions to monitor and reduce expenses. Global Trade Compliance included in reporting structure.

Reduced inbound lead times 15% by driving Kaizen events with overseas colleagues

Led cost savings program to reduce freight costs by developing process for identifying high-cost routes for LTL, Truck Load, and big box shipments ($1.3M / year savings)

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MARCAL PAPER MILLS, Elmwood Park, NJ 2005 – 2008

Vice President, Logistics

Managed all Warehousing, Transportation, Customer Service, Inventory Control and Fleet Operations for $200M family-owned manufacturer and distributor of paper products. Recruited new leadership in all operational areas to update methodologies and technology in Supply Chain. Negotiated union and carrier contracts, developed inventory control processes to enhance inventory accuracy, and monitored $44M budget and 190 employees.

Initiated Network Optimization analysis resulting in reduction of warehouse locations and $1.6M annual savings

Led initiative outsourcing all fleet operations to transportation 3PL resulting in $600K annual savings

Developed work standards for Union operation in 900,000 sq. ft. warehouse

RHODIA INC., (Solvay International), Cranbury, NJ 2002 – 2004

Director, Logistics Procurement

Directed all procurement activity in distribution including warehousing and transportation for $5.2B French-owned, chemical corporation with modes of transportation including LTL, full truck, rail, ocean, and bulk truck. Monitored performance of all providers through use of monthly KPIs and vendor QBRs.

Championed Outbound Freight and Warehouse Consolidation initiatives by implementing 3PL concept by leveraging corporate spend in Transportation and Warehousing for all 5 divisions resulting in over $2.8M/yr. savings

HENRY SCHEIN INC., Melville, NY 1998 – 2001

Director, Global Supply Chain

Led organization in development of supply chain initiatives for $10B international distributor of health care products. Drove cost reductions in worldwide transportation and inventory management. Responsible for vendor compliance program in areas of OTIF and Product Quality.

Controlled $40M transportation budget through use of KPI’s on parcel, LTL, and international freight

Created HAZMAT system ensuring DOT compliance for both domestic and international shipments

Education

MBA, Marketing, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

BS, Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

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