Manager Medical Device

Jeffrey S. Cummings

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Warsaw, IN 46582

Home: 574-***-**** abhwt5@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 574-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Global financial professional supporting the Medical Device industry with

dedicated analysis contributing to significant productivity savings as seen

in cash reserves, effective tax indicators and profitability. Drives

organization's through accurate business intelligence in order to position

the company for the future business growth/success. Adept at optimizing

global resources, generating significant cost savings and promoting

innovative solutions in complex environments. Steadfast leader and

contributor ensuring successful integration of acquired businesses and

systems into the organization and accounting regulation.

. Developed and implemented strategy to optimize manufacturing network

. Evaluated Asia Pacific for strategic business partner - selected

partner

. Administered Six Sigma program to contribute $3.4M annually

. Developed activity based cost to better understand product margins

. Implemented JD Edward ERP system

. Developed and implemented US Distributor inventory counting and audit

procedures

. Developed alternate Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserve application for

outlier products

. Key stakeholder in Centerpulse, Implex and OrthoSoft acquisitions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ZIMMER, INC., Warsaw, IN 2002 - Present

Medical Device Company - $4B Revenue

Associate Director, Manufacturing Network Optimization - Finance

2009 - Present

Recognized as the focal point within the organization in understanding

where manufacturing should be performed considering site competencies,

economic drivers and regulatory concerns.

. Developed and in the process of implementing manufacturing strategy to

optimize the network of manufacturing sites.

. Prepared business models for Senior Management in support of capital

expansion, new product roll outs, impact studies and costing

strategies.

. Administer Six Sigma program to certify 23 candidates, contributing

$3.4M in savings.

. Facilitate quarterly meetings with the CFO on inventory initiatives to

continue to improve performance.

. Provided a detailed study to executive management on medical device

partnership opportunities in low cost countries.

Associate Director (Controller), Manufacturing and Logistics Finance

2004 - 2009

Managed budgets, projections, actuals and monthly, quarterly and annual

requirements.

. Key contributor in the integration of accounting procedures,

manufacturing and inventory management related to the acquisitions of

Centerpulse, OrthoSoft and Implex.

. Led the Zimmer TMT group as interim Controller on two separate

occurrences.

. Developed an alternative E&O strategy for outlier product offerings.

. Developed and implemented new distributor cycle counting and field

audit procedures, allowing these organizations to meeting corporate

audit requirements.

. Developed key Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls to ensure compliance to

standards.

. Key contributor in the implementation of JD Edwards related to the

application of standard cost to manufacturing effort, accounting for

variances and metrics reporting to management.

Manager, Manufacturing and Logistics Finance 2002 - 2004

Managed balance sheet performance through refined projections and budgets.

Managed inter-company accounting between sites.

. Led financial support on new product development teams.

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Manager, Manufacturing and Logistics Finance (Continued)

. Managed Warsaw site inventory cycle counting and fixed asset audits.

AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, Chandler, AZ 2001 - 2002

Electronics Industry - $2.2B Revenue

Director (title promotion) / Manager, Corporate Reporting, West Chester, PA

Managed the consolidation of worldwide results and monthly close for the

corporate accounting close. Prepared support schedules and footnotes for

quarterly and annual SEC filings.

. Key contributor in the implementation of an Oracle ERP system, related

to the setup of the infrastructure and data migration to ensure a

controlled transition in both the General Ledger and Fixed Asset

modules.

GE AVIATION SYSTEMS, Grand Rapids, MI 1995 - 2001

Aerospace - Segment Revenue $42.5B (formerly Smiths Industries - Aerospace)

Assistant Controller, Malvern, PA (facility since closed) 1998 - 2001

Managed budgets, financial projections, actual and monthly and annual

requirements.

. Led business modeling for capital, make vs. buy and asset investment.

. Developed sales quotation templates to assist Sales Representatives in

the field.

Manager, Cost Accounting, Grand Rapids, MI 1997 - 1998

Managed site manufacturing finance operations.

Financial Analyst, Division Financial Planning and Analysis, Grand Rapids,

MI 1995 - 1997

. Developed budget depository with rollup capabilities and multi-level

allocations.

. Supported Department of Defense contract compliance inquires.

ARVIN MERITOR INC., Troy, MI 1988 - 1995

(Formerly Rockwell International - Automotive)

Senior Financial Analyst, Fairfield, IA (Driveline Plant) 1993 - 1995

Financial Analyst, Division Financial Planning and Analysis, Troy, MI

1992 - 1993

Senior International Accountant, Troy, MI 1990 - 1992

Corporate Accountant, Troy MI 1988 - 1990

UHY LLP, Sterling Heights, MI 1986 - 1988

CPA Firm (formerly Follmer, Rudzewicz PC)

Staff Accountant

IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY, Immaculata, PA 2001 - 2002

Cost Accounting Instructor

EDUCATION

MS, Accounting, Walsh College, Troy, MI, with Distinction

BS, Accountancy, Walsh College, Troy, MI, with Distinction

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Michigan Board of Accountancy - Certified Public Accountant # 21884

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint

JD Edwards, Oracle, TM1, COGNOS, Success Factors

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