Manufacturing Sales

CYNTHIA R. NORTH

**** ******** **** ****: 614-***-****

Dublin, Ohio 43016 Email: ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced purchasing professional who consistently drives cost savings

with over fourteen years of proven success in the manufacturing and

distribution industries. Strengths include strong communication skills, a

team player and exceptional problem solving skills.

Strategic Sourcing Project Management

Negotiations Production Planning/Forecasting

Risk Mitigation Supplier Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABBOTT NUTRITION, Columbus, Ohio 2004 - 2011

Global Buyer, Ingredients

Developed and implemented sourcing strategies for Agricultural ingredients

worth $61MM annually for five U.S. and three International manufacturing

sites.

. Negotiated long term (three-five year) contracts and supply agreements

(one year) with key suppliers, while saving $2MM.

. Utilized eAuction sourcing tool, resulting in cost savings

of $500M.

. Achieved cost savings totaling $3.6MM by recommending a lower cost

supplier to R&D, resulting in the formation of a cross functional team to

complete the qualification of a new ingredient.

. Implemented risk mitigation strategies, ensuring uninterrupted raw

material supply to manufacturing sites.

. Played a significant role in a Corporate Inbound Domestic Freight

reduction project with suppliers and U.S. manufacturing sites resulting

in cost savings of $2.1MM.

Senior Regional Buyer

Developed and implemented sourcing strategies, in addition to inventory

management, for ingredients and

packaging totaling $5.7MM annually for five U.S. manufacturing sites.

. Key player on a cost reduction team resulting in overall cost savings of

$2.1MM for a newly acquired manufacturing site.

. Initiated competitive bid process used to generate $206M in packaging

cost savings.

. Partnered with three brand teams to ensure new product launches.

Promotions and graphic changes were cost effective and met project

timeline.

. Implemented minimum and maximum inventory levels, resulting

in a 10% reduction in carrying costs.

Buyer, Ingredients and Packaging

Managed purchase of ingredients and branded packaging at one manufacturing

facility worth $3.8MM annually, which was a new acquisition for Abbott

Nutrition.

. Analyzed and implemented changes in freight carriers, resulting in a 10%

reduction in freight costs and increased on time shipments.

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. Key member of transition team which integrated the new manufacturing site

into Abbott Nutrition operations, including purchasing procedures.

OHIO ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE, Dublin, Ohio 2004

Assistant DARE Training Director

Responsible for the set up and preparation of off-site, semi-annual DARE

officer training. Reviewed DARE curriculum to incorporate changes into

training sessions as mandated by DARE America. Facilitated officer

training sessions aided by DARE certified member.

ASHLAND DISTRIBUTION CO., Dublin, Ohio 1997 - 2003

Supplier Relations Specialist

Sourced all generic prime and off-grade High Density, Low Density and

Linear Low Density polyethylene resin for resale into the plastics

commodity market valued at $10MM annually. Responsible for inventory

management at various warehouse locations throughout the U.S.

. Managed spot buys of resin based on future customer requirements and

market conditions.

. Created sales analysis tool and processes, ensuring timely and accurate

information available for use by management and sales force, increasing

turnaround time of on hand inventory by 10%.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Marketing / Business Administration

Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Institute of Food Technology Annual Meeting & Food Expo, New Orleans, LA -

June 19-22, 2008

Strategic Sourcing

Critical Thinking Seminar

Effective Communication Skills

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