Project Manager Supply Chain

Robert Brown

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516-***-**** ******@*******.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrownoperations

Executive Profile

Dynamic executive with 25+ years experience managing international CPG

companies. Consistent success in strategic planning for start-up

companies as well as seasoned companies experiencing rapid growth.

Repeated success identifying areas of improvement in all operational

areas. Analytical methodology utilizing system based thinking to

implement companywide improvements and create seamless

interdepartmental solutions.

Skill Highlights

|Vendor Management: manufacturing & |Freight: International & Domestic |

|Distribution | |

|Business Process Design |Global Supply Chain |

|Product Life Cycle / Launches |IT Solution Implementation |

|Order Management |Corporate & Entrepreneurial |

| |background |

|Sourcing, Negotiations |Training / Process improvement |

Core Accomplishments

. 3PL Management (manufacturing and distribution)

. Overhauled planning and purchasing procedures resulting in reduced

inventory / WIP costs

. Improved communication between Product Development, Engineering, Sales

and retailers reducing excess inventory and improving customer

satisfaction

. Identify and implement improvements and cost savings in supply chain

. Consistent process improvement in procedures and processes

. Project manager for successful, SAP implementation

. Authored all operational documentation to comply with FDA GMPs.

Professional Experience

2001 - present ProAx9 Consulting - President Business Consulting

Established company to utilize expertise in company operations and

technology solutions. Offered project management and operation

consulting to address client's short and long term goals. Designed and

created custom database solutions to meet client's specific needs.

Trained new / existing personnel. Established sound business

practices in new or existing companies. Identification and resolution

of issues including staffing, inventory control, cost reduction, space

management, and work flow.

2008 - 2010 MTV Games - Director of Operations ROCK BAND PRODUCT

Responsible for all North American operations: including inventory

management, product introductions, warehousing, special projects, and

consumer warranty program. Established and coordinated operational

efforts between MTV / VIACOM and external sales, distribution and

supply chain partners. Worked directly with worldwide retail customers

with localization issues regarding product and packaging requirements.

Key player in coordinating sales forecast with manufacturing efforts

in China. Frequent trips to China for planning, new product design,

and factory coordination. Responsible for coordinating aggressive

growth with all business partners.

2005 -2008 Marvel Entertainment - Dir Operational Planning and Analysis

TOY MFG/DIST.

Responsible for 2 toy divisions: forecast generation, planning, order

& inventory management, purchasing and over-seas manufacturing,

Implemented new business software utilizing improved forecast model to

improve order fulfillment rates while reducing component and finished

goods inventories. Established communication throughout all

departments maximizing efficiencies, while improving product life

cycle management. Frequent trips to China to meet with factory'

engineers and planning staffs. Coordinated all international trade

issues: product and regulatory compliance and customs issues.

2003 - 2005 Essie Cosmetics - V.P. Operations COSMETIC MANUFACTURING /

DISTRIBUTION

Responsible for company operations including order entry,

distribution, warehousing, product assembly, purchasing and off-site

manufacturing. Complete responsibility for staffing in all

departments. Managed all quarterly product introductions and

promotions. Redesigned displays and packaging. Improved vendor

sourcing and negotiations resulting in lower material and labor cost,

while improving quality. Developed inventory control and re-ordering

practices resulting in JIT inventory management. Improved QC

processes.

1989 - 2001 Natural Organics, Inc. - V.P. OPERATIONS VITAMIN

MANUFACTURING / DISTRIBUTION

Managed all operations for international manufacturer and distributor

of nutritional supplements. Responsible for 350+ employees through 9

direct reports encompassing 4 companies located in 6 plants. Direct

reports included managers for call centers, warehousing/traffic

depts., production, distribution, corporate IT, export operations,

manufacturing, QA, and planning / purchasing. Designed and implemented

organizational growth from $20mm to $100mm in sales. Advised President

and CEO regarding short and long term business requirements and

concerns. Managed P&L by controlling costs via established KPI

standards. Corporate contact for all government regulatory matters.

Chaired new product committee for quarterly launches.

1975 - 1989 San-Mar Labs - Director of Operations CONTRACT

MANUFACTURER of COSMETICS / OTCs

Responsible for plant: facility layout, set up and testing of all

process / packaging equipment for start up company. Planned and

implemented changes as company grew from start up to $8mm. Hired and

trained all plant employees. Created roles and responsibilities, as

well as organizational structure for inventory control, warehousing,

receiving, production, manufacturing, QA, QC, and engineering.

Automated production lines resulting in increased output and

efficiencies. Company liaison for new and existing accounts including:

Estee Lauder, Helena Rubinstein, Calvin Klein. Managed master schedule

for production and manufacturing.

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology: Communications

Key Words:

Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Distribution,

Inventory, Project Management

Public Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrownoperations

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