Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
John I. De Santis, C.P.M.
Lanexa, VA 23089
*************@*****.***
Overview
Accomplished, results-orientated procurement professional with a strong
background in business negotiations amongst a broad range of commodities,
and services. In-depth knowledge and strong emphasis on supplier
consolidation and profit generation.
Excellent communication skills and team player with winning results in the
understanding of technical requirements of sales, engineering,
manufacturing and customer base needs. Solid MRP experience and proficient
with Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint. A wealth of knowledge in developing
entire product line replenishment systems through the use of KANBAN, and
implementation of lean manufacturing and procurement principles.
Experience
Shorewood Packaging Corporation January 2008-November 2009
An International Paper Company (plant closure)
Senior buyer
. Oversee and approve all purchases of four department buyers in
accordance with International Paper corporate policy
. Manage daily administrative duties of one direct report associate
. Manage general purchasing operations
. In charge of all raw material purchases including corrugate materials,
pallets and general shipping supplies
. Significantly reduced raw material costs
. Responsible for bidding out, negotiating and awarding all outside
service contracts
. MRO purchasing to sustain plant operations
Teledyne Benthos, Inc April 2001-December 2007
Senior Buyer
. Responsible for all Taptone commodities with a primary focus towards
on-time shipments, low on-hand inventory, high inventory turns and
maximizing gross margins
. In line with the company focus towards lean manufacturing, the Taptone
team transformed all of Benthos, Inc from batch processing to single
piece flow.
. In charge of setting up KANBAN bin quantities derived from tact time
calculations for the Taptone product line, including two new product
releases.
. Over a 5-year period, improved gross margins from 30% to nearly 50%
. Reduced on hand inventory by 60%
. Favorable PPV five (2001 - 2005) consecutive years
. High reductions of supplier base
. Eliminated all in-house fabrication of PCB assemblies and other labor
intensive assemblies to qualified contract manufacturers
. Maintain pareto chart on infrequent late shipments to facilitate in
perfecting an on-time shipment percentage
. Team member involved with tearing down old traditional manufacturing
layout and making it lean through the kaizan blitz approach
. Negotiated annual volume rebate program with top contract
manufacturers
Electroswitch Corporation March 1999-December 2000
Buyer (Professional Contractor)
* Implemented reductions of the supplier base which increased the company's
leverage position and significantly reduced costs.
* Implemented VMI with hardware supplier that successfully aided in process
improvements
* Created and managed a report card program that communicated supplier
performance back to the supplier
* Commodities purchased including both passive and active electronics,
ferrous and non ferrous metals, plastics and phenolics
* Source selection for processes including stamping, sheet stock
fabrication, screw machining and machining.
Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management
Professional Certifications
Institute for Supply Chain Management
Certified Purchasing Manager August 2005
Certified Purchasing Manager August 2000
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