Andrew J. Gribbin

*** *********** **, ****** *******, PA 19066

610-***-**** ab9kie@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/gribbin/

Summary

Senior operations and supply chain executive with significant experience problem solving complex, cross functional opportunities. An MBA in Operations with a Chemical Engineering base has honed my analytical and critical thinking skills. Vast experience in breaking down complex problems to their root cause and re-engineering processes to maximize the organizations objectives. Drive change throughout organizations with metrics focused tracking. Global experience in managing projects, staff and vendors driving efficiencies and best practices across diverse, multi-cultural management styles and organizations.

Key Accomplishments

Aligned vendor processes for like comparisons and calculation of value to the organization. This enabled an objective look at pricing to aid negotiations in a very difficult market. Proper alignment of company objectives with new negotiated rate yielded 5% international savings in the first year.

Identified and cultivated a project to revamp processing of Chinese Patents. Optimized internal and external workflows, driving unit costs down by 30%, equating to annual savings of more than $2M.

Integral part of management team actively right-shoring to drive long term savings. Developed business cases and sponsorship from executive management. Managed, tracked and reported on success of the project generating $10M in annual saving.

Global Process Engineering experience designing customized solutions yielding 18 month return on investment for customized hydrogen recovery units (~$30M).

Experience:

Sep 2011 –

Present

CAS, CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE Columbus, OH

CAS builds and maintains the world's largest collection of molecular substances, reactions, and related content that is vital to the work of researchers.

Director of International Operations

Direct all external, international operations for the Editorial Operations. Approximately 50% of the database building labor from over 20 vendor partners located throughout 14 cities in 5 countries with an operating budget of approximately $40M.

* Lead team of 40 people for internal operations, ingestion and triage of database operations raw materials, including acquisition of content.

* Responsible for end to end process improvement to drive efficiencies and reduce costs. Completed cross functional project reducing unit costs by 30% for an annual savings of over $2M

* Travel extensively, primarily to China, India and Europe, to manage global operations.

Aug 2007 –

Sep 2011

THOMSON REUTERS Philadelphia, PA

TR is the leading source of intelligent information for the world’s businesses and professionals, providing decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster.

Senior Director, Strategic Operations

Directed all major operations projects that require change implementation management throughout the group, ensuring executive sponsorship, cross-functional support, and satisfied client acceptance of project goals.

* Led the technology team of the Editorial Operations Group, which includes technical business analysts, developers of propriety software, and infrastructure support to sustain production across the globe.

* Developed internal Six Sigma improvement program directed by Master Black Belt.

Director, Financial Analysis and Planning

Oversaw complete financials for the Editorial Operations Group and the Marketing Group for the Healthcare & Science business of Thomson Reuters, $70M of operating expense.

Aug 2005 –

Aug 2007

CERTAINTEED CORP., SAINT GOBAIN. Valley Forge, PA

CertainTeed Corporation is a leading North American manufacturer of building materials. CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world.

Senior Business Analyst

Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting for the Insulation division of Saint Gobain, a 35-billion Euro corporation. Redesigned Strategic Five Year Plan financial models. Developed high level, driver based calculations. Highly flexible and responsive to changing requirements.

Nov 2003 –

Aug 2005

FOAMEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. Linwood, PA

Foamex is a leading producer of foam innovation for the Home, Healthcare, Electronics, Industrial, Personal Care and Transportation Markets.

Senior Cost Analyst

Established methodology and framework for Standardized Costs across five business units and 40 operating plants, including BOMs, Routings, Work Centers. Collaborated with and advised senior executives; analyzed profitability and operations data; presented findings and drove change based on executive direction.

1996 –

2001

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Allentown, PA, London England, St. Louis, MO

APCI supplies industrial gases, performance materials, equipment and technology.

Chemical Process Engineer

Designed equipment for customized gas separation applications for refinery and chemical facilities around the globe, typical project cost $30 million. Managed international start-ups and led technical meetings with clients throughout the US and in Japan, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Spain, England and France.

Education:

2001 –

2003

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Leonard N. Stern School of Business

Master of Business Administration, May 2003

Finance and Operations Management Majors

New York, NY

* Elected President of Graduate Student Government, SCorp 2002-2003

* Received the Joseph H. Taggart Award for significant contributions and service

1992 –

1996

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, May 1996

Villanova, PA

* GPA 3.86/4.00, Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List all semesters

* Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence and Meritorious Service

* Carmen and James Danella Scholarship – Four year, full tuition scholarship

Additional:

Computer Experience

* Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

* ERP/Financial Systems: SAP, SAP BW, Cognos (Superuser), Oracle, JDEdwards, Hyperion (Essbase), BPCS, Magnitude,

* AutoCAD, Simulation Packages (Aspen), Unix, Crystal Ball.

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