Manager Project
Resume:
John J. Caglione
Toms River, New Jersey 08757 *********@*******.***
SENIOR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT / LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Purchasing Department Start Up & Turnaround - Sales Support - Database
Management - P&L Accountability
Decisive, proactive, results-focused leader with more than 20-year track
record of contributing to profitable growth in competitive, challenging,
and variable manufacturing markets. Expertly manages high volume purchasing
/ inventory control / logistics operations. Articulate, effective
communicator at all levels of an organization, with significant skills in
training, motivating, and guiding personnel to elevated levels of
performance.
> Forges Productive Partnerships - Develops and sustains profitable
alliances with local, regional, national, and international vendors;
achieves cost savings initiatives by downsizing and improving the quality
of supplier base. Reduces annual procurement costs by between 8 and 12
percent.
> Technology Driven - Operates within automated manufacturing environment.
Executes database management for placing, tracking, and closing orders.
Collaborates with IT professionals to develop fully integrated inventory
control / MRP system.
> Transforms non-productive purchasing / materials management departments
into unified systems functioning at maximum capacity. Quickly assesses,
determines, and resolves problem areas negatively impacting department
productivity and efficiency. Works collaboratively with fellow executive
team members - production managers, engineers, IT specialists, and
project managers - to meet production goals and profit objectives.
> Logistics Management - Procures raw materials to fill both domestic and
global orders. Ensures timely material delivery and dispersal to multiple
job sites throughout United States, Europe, and Far East destinations.
Leads performance-driven, customer-driven shipping and receiving
operations.
SKILLS SYNOPSIS
. Customer-Driven Management . CIM . Quality
Assurance / TQM
. Supply Chain Management . JIT . Freight
Coordination
. On-Time Delivery . Capacity Planning .
ISO Certification & Training
. Process Improvements . Vendor Management .
International Sourcing
. P&L Responsibility . Demand Flow Technology .
Strategic Planning / Scheduling
. Cost Savings Initiatives . MRP . KanBan
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
MechoShadeSystems Inc., Edison, NJ (www.mechoshade.com) 3/03-Present
$100 million manufacturer of upscale solar shading window treatments
serving both residential and commercial markets. With sales offices located
throughout the United States, customer base features The New York Times,
Bill Clinton Library, San Francisco's St. Regis Hotel, and Atlantic City's
Bellagio Casino Hotel.
Director of Procurement
Full P&L and oversight responsibility for annual procurement of 2.5
million pounds of aluminum and nearly 6,000 SKUs. Joined company on the
heels of precarious purchasing department leadership - high turnover
exemplified by 5 managers in 5 years. Customer-driven management
philosophy and strategic, solutions-focused planning have since yielded
unparalleled success. Report directly to Plant Manager.
. Accelerated company's profit growth by 25%. Assumed responsibilities
of 2+ employees, revamped and streamlined department's organizational
infrastructure, closed 2,000 open orders, significantly reduced paper
trail, and decreased outstanding accounts payable issues.
. Orchestrated reorganization without incurring stock outs, successfully
implemented proactive KanBan strategies, and drove quality reject
levels from 8 to 1 percent in a matter of months.
. Currently in the process of accomplishing cycle time reduction from 8
to 5 weeks and integrating supplier management model based on overseas
partnership strategies and common vision.
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John J. Caglione
100 Barbuda Street Cell Phone
Toms River, New Jersey 08757 *********@*******.***
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS (Continued)
Kirana Networks, Inc., Red Bank, NJ
6/99-3/03
Recruited to this emerging Internet venture to guide the development of a
corporate purchasing and materials management function.
Purchasing Manager
Management team member credited with playing lead role in company's
accelerated profit growth.
. Collaborated with engineering staff to support launch of leading edge
technology product. Worked hand-in-hand with financial gurus to
optimize company's cash management and forecasting capabilities;
ensured functionality of procurement reporting software.
. Tracked components from domestic and international points of origin,
ensuring deliveries met stringent production schedules.
. Demonstrated powerful negotiation skills in challenging situations,
including corporate contracts for products and services.
Hosakowa Micropul, Summit, NJ 1/97-6/99
Global environmental systems manufacturer with annual sales of $40M+.
Director of Purchasing / Logistics
. Purchased domestic and international freight service - drove profit
revenues by negotiating 7% annual freight savings.
Heller Industries, Florham Park, NJ 12/96-1/97
Manufacturer of surface-mount electronic soldering ovens; annual sales
$25M+.
Project Manager
. Played lead role in launch of new profit center, coordinated material
deliveries to support sales efforts and drive customer retention, and
achieved 25% cost savings of electronic, electrical, and
electromechanical components.
Siemens Building Technologies (formerly Cerberus Pyrotronics, Inc.), Cedar
Knolls, NJ 8/94-11/96
Global fire detection systems manufacturer with annual sales of $60M+.
Purchasing Manager
. Analyzed purchasing department's needs and drafted plan to ensure
strategic alignment with overall business goals. Forged productive
supplier partnership, transformed staff into formidable team of
professionals, and reduced supplier base by nearly two thirds.
. Ensured adherence to ISO compliance by revamping and integrating
improved ISO Certification training program.
Celwave, Marlboro, NJ 12/89-8/94
Subsidiary of Alcatel, manufacturer of radio frequency equipment; $80M in
annual sales.
Purchasing Manager
. Captured over $2 million in material cost savings, orchestrated an
aggressive department revitalization initiative, introduced JIT
strategies, and dramatically reduced and improved quality of supplier
base.
. Led ISO Certification staff training sessions, resulting in
recognition from auditors for enhanced compliance.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management, Rutgers, The State
University, Newark, NJ
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John J. Caglione
100 Barbuda Street Cell Phone
Toms River, New Jersey 08757 *********@*******.***
Manufacturing facilities need to hire hands-on purchasing managers with a
proven track record in fulfilling company goals. With 20+ years of
procurement experience for leading manufacturers, I have evaluated existing
procurement operations and implemented the processes, technologies, and
systems to improve performance, meet customer objectives, and drive company
profits.
Throughout my career, I have led staff in delivering cost saving
initiatives and complying with quality assurance standards. As a hands-on
manager, I have developed efficient and collaborative team efforts within
fair and structured work environments, innovating and implementing on-the-
job training that has enhanced staff competencies and advanced leadership
development.
An excellent candidate for a position with your company, I have highlighted
some of the achievements I bring to table:
. delivered increased inventory accuracy and dramatically reduced out-
of-stock occurrences
. negotiated and won multi-million dollar, multi-year purchasing
contracts - long term and fixed price
. reduced raw material delivery times for enhanced customer
satisfaction and retention levels
. identified quality suppliers and established favorable pricing,
terms, and conditions
With a proven track record in seeing the big picture and executing detailed
program elements, exemplifying strong leadership skills, and maintaining a
broad based knowledge that could easily translate into materials and
logistics management applications relevant to your company, I look forward
to providing you with further insight into my professional value during a
personal interview.
Until we meet, thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
John J. Caglione
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