Kami Nadimi
*** ***** ******, ********, *** York 11741 • *******@***.*** • 631-***-****
June, 02, 2011
Executive Recruiter
Gabriele & Company
Plainfield, NJ
Dear Sir/Madam:
With an impeccable hands-on record of success in increasing operational efficiency, profitability and growth, it is
with great enthusiasm to submit my resume for the position of VP/GM of Global Manufacturing as posted on
ResumeBook360.com.
I believe that, upon review, you will recognize that my resourcefulness, capabilities and judgment are essential to
your client’s needs to build on its success and lead it to the next level.
My greatest strengths match those necessary to consistent growth and success:
An executive with proven business judgment, high ethics, and excellent team building skills.
Skilled in establishing profitable partnerships and building strategic business alliances.
Demonstrated success in managing multi-site global Electronics and Semiconductor manufacturing
operations.
Extensive international and domestic supply chain experience in North America and Asia.
Proven track record of reducing cost and achieving profitability and growth objectives.
Advocate of Lean and DFM Principles. Extensive success implementing world class, progressive
strategies, and implementation of best practices.
Expertise in new product development and introduction (NPI, and Product Life Cycle Management
(PLM).
Practical problem solver who applies financial and analytical expertise in profit and loss management.
My in-depth knowledge of operations, building teams, facilitating change, combined with my drive will be an
invaluable asset to your client’s company.
I look forward to discussing your objectives and how my skills can inspire your client’s team to reach new heights.
Sincerely,
Kami Nadimi
Enclosure; Resume
KAMI NADIMI
202 SMITH AVENUE, HOLBROOK, N EW YORK 11741 • KNADIMI @ AOL. COM • 631-***-****
Accomplished executive with domestic and international experience in operations enhancement, global supply chain and
manufacturing optimization, process and systems improvement, and P&L administration.
Results-oriented, decisive, and pragmatic business leader with the ability to define strategies, lead and deliver measurable
results. Proven track record of growing bottom line by spearheading operational improvements to enhance productivity
and reduce cost.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Global Operations Strategic Planning Budgeting & Sales Forecasting
Contract Negotiations Business Alliances Manufacturing & Engineering
Inventory Control & Supply Assurance Project Management Product Life Cycle Management
Cost Reduction Organizational Restructuring Staffing and Team Building
KEY ACHIEVMENTS
Operations Enhancements
Chief Operations Officer and an executive consultant with a $50M privately held company. Defined and executed
a financial recovery plan, achieving all objectives in less than a year.
Implemented a turnaround strategy, and returned a $120M division of a publically traded medical company to
profitability in less than two years.
Increased monthly cash flow by more than $3 million by restructuring, and reducing fixed and variable costs.
Improved Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) by 65%. Achieved negative cycle by improving inventory turns, negotiating
more favorable Accounts Payable terms and more effective management of Account Receivable.
Managed annual budgets of $3M to $30M.
Supply Chain and Logistics Optimization
Extensive international and domestic supply chain experience in North America and Asia.
Implemented demand-driven supply chain model resulting in $4 million annual savings.
Established partnership with a global 3rd party logistics resulting in 50% annual spending reduction.
Structured business alliances with domestic and international suppliers to more effectively meet customer needs and
improve enterprise’s financial performance.
Processes and Systems Improvements
Re-engineered Sales & Operations Planning process (S&OP) to better align Sales and Operations.
Improved forecasting process, increasing fill rate to greater than 95% while reducing inventory by 40%.
Implemented pricing, margin, and cost analysis policies and programs.
Established continuous improvement and lean teams that substantially improved productivity while reducing staffing
and operating costs by 26%.
Product Portfolio Management
Developed and introduced successful new products in North America and Asia.
Well versed in Product Life Cycle Management (PLM). Design, Introduction, Manufacturing, to End of Life
strategies.
Staffing
Proven team building skills. An exceptionally good listener. Excellent presentation and public speaking abilities.
Strong ability in recruitment, and development of top performing talents.
EXPERIENCE
Independent Operations and Supply Chain Management Consultant 2005 – Present
Founder, business manager and Principal Consultant for strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain optimization,
contract negotiations, and operations management.
Client list includes high technology companies in Consumer, Medical, Electronics, and Semiconductor industries.
Boston Scientific Corporation, Fremont, CA 2000 - 2005
Senior Director, Operations
Re-structured and transformed a nonperforming manufacturing operations organization to profitability.
Managed a team of two Directors, three Sr. Managers, and general oversight of 200 employees.
Redefined organizational infrastructure and directly supervised major financial decisions.
Performed monthly financial evaluation of the division’s results.
Presented progress status to division’s leadership during Quarterly Business Reviews.
Asyst Technologies, San Jose, CA 1996 - 2000
Director, Manufacturing
Managed materials, manufacturing, sustaining engineering and new product introduction organizations.
Increased shipment by 30% while increasing manufacturing efficiency by 5%.
Reduced number of suppliers by 50%, negotiated new contracts, and realized $5 million in cost reduction.
Eliminated 2 satellite warehouses resulting in $500k in spending reduction.
KLA-Tencor Corporation, San Jose, CA 1991 - 1996
Senior Manager, Engineering and New Product Introduction
Directed new product introduction, sustaining engineering and document control organizations.
Created a matrix cross functional new product introduction (NPI) organization to consistently meet On-time, On
budget and On-cost program objectives.
Introduced new products into JIT, and Kanban manufacturing systems achieving zero raw material inventories.
Transitioned Document Control and Cost Accounting ERP system to Oracle.
Applied Komatsu Technology, San Jose, CA
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Applied Bio-systems Inc., Foster City, CA
Project Leader
EDUCATIONS AND SKILLS
Graduate school, Industrial and Systems Engineering courses, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
B.S.M.E., Detroit Institute of Technology, Detroit, MI
MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project. SPC Software, Oracle, SAP