Medical Device Supply Chain

William

F. Ney

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Procurement

Specialist

Qualifications

High potential and committed procurement professional with experience in:

MRP Systems Sustaining and new product procurement

Planning/Master Scheduling

New Supplier qualification Sourcing

Inventory optimization

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (classroom) M.B.A

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY: M.S. Statistics, B.A. Sociology

APICS: JIT, Production Activity Control and MRP Cullinet, SAP, PRMS and

ASKMAN MRP experience.

Transferable Skills

. Extensive and diverse supply chain knowledge and experience.

. Flexible, resourceful and accountable team or individual contributor.

. Persistent and committed problem solver.

. Openness to new ideas, challenges and responsibilities.

. Self motivated, sincere and reliable.

. Good natured, diplomatic and easily relates to people at all levels.

Employment

BERGQUIST TORRINGTON COMPANY; Torrington, CT

Manufacturer of Advanced Flow systems for medical, computer and other

commercial applications.

www.bergquisttorrington.com

Senior Sourcing Engineer

10/2008 to 2/2009

. Identified suppliers for new production and capacity increases.

. Directed, managed and supported Sourcing Engineer in Shenzhen, China.

. Faciliated bi weekly conference calls with Chinese suppliers to

maintain continuity of supply.

Reason for leaving: Production shutdown/layoff due to loss of sales.

FUELCELL ENERGY INC., Danbury, CT

Leading manufacturer of clean energy efficient power generation plants for

commercial and industrial customers. www.fuelcellenergy.com

Project Procurement Specialist

11/2006 to 10/ 2008

. Purchased mechanical valves, enclosures, electronic and mechanical

components for BOP power plant assembly using PRMS computerized system.

. Maintained and optimized component availability at 2 assembly facilities.

. Eliminated supplier delivery and manufacturability issues through

investigation, functional team input and follow up.

LACEY MANUFACTURING CO. INC., Bridgeport, CT

1/ 2003 to 11/2006

ISO-9001: 2000, FDA registered integrated Medical contract manufacturer

with approximately $65M in annual sales.

www.laceymfg.com

Senior Development Production Control Planner / Buyer

. Procured components and oversaw medical device end production utilizing a

SAP MRP system.

. Maintained optimal inventory levels through strategic planning,

scheduling analysis and implementation.

. Planned and directed production to meet customer requirements.

LINVATEC CORPORATION DIV. OF CONMED CORP., Largo, FL 1/1999 to

12/2002

ISO-9001: 2000 leading medical device manufacturer with approximately $200M

in international annual sales of: least invasive/arthroscopy instruments

and power surgical instruments. www.linvatec.com CNMD (NASDAQ)

Consultant (September 2002 to December 2002)

. Consulted on new product development sourcing strategies and purchasing

cost standard implementation.

. Trained replacement Commodity Analysts.

. Managed critical new technology suppliers with uninterrupted material

flow.

. Negotiated new facility service contracts.

Commodity Analyst (January 1999 to September 2002)

. Analyzed and incorporated sourcing strategies for new product release,

new technologies, electronic component obsolescence and sustaining

product enhancements utilizing ASK MAN / MAN to strategically manage

supply chain and finished goods inventories.

. Established a reliable and cost effective supplier base to ensure new

product availability, innovation, cost reductions and market

competitiveness.

. Qualified First Article components and new sources of supply for: tight

tolerance machined metal / ceramic parts, motors / gear assemblies,

injection molded components, PCB and cable assemblies, electronics, multi

language manuals and custom hardware.

. Resolved quality, manufacturability, accounts payable, purchasing and

supply chain issues through analysis, negotiation, and timely

implementation.

. Built cross-functional teams based on teamwork and supplier

participation, which resulted in design enhancements, manufacturability

improvements and cost reductions.

Accomplishments:

. Principal purchasing agent for the company's highest priority battery

hand piece project released in a shorter cycle time than any other major

project.

. Negotiated supplier pricing, delivery performance and inventory stocking

agreements assuring aggressive schedule commitment and 20% reduction in

target cost.

. Streamlined quoted supplier lead times for critical new custom components

by up to 50% without incentive negotiations.

. Managed over $3M in annual new product component inventory assuring early

product release, optimal inventory level and scheduling replenishment for

forecasted demand.

. Attained, approved and managed new technology sources enhancing company's

capability and market presence.

. Instituted an effective and timely telecommunication-purchasing site in

CT.

TECMAR TECHNOLOGIES, Rexon Tape Data storage Longmont, CO

2/1998 to 7/1998 Buyer / Contract Position

. Procured electronic components timed to meet overseas tape drive

production requirements.

. Updated system component lead times, safety stocks, and other static data

in order to assure supply continuity.

VALLEYLAB INC. DIVISION OF PFIZER, Boulder, CO

1987 to 1998

ISO-9002 Global medical manufacturer of electrosurgical pencils,

generators, and return electrode pads.

Production Planner (1996 to 1998)

. Developed and implemented Master Production Schedule to meet forecasted

medical device demand.

. Managed $90M in finished goods inventory with a significant monthly and

year end product back order reductions.

. Improved BOM accuracy and eliminated significant unfavorable material

usage variances.

. Planned and scheduled high volume production in both continuous flow and

work order environments.

Materials Production Team Leader (1987 to 1996)

. Ordered/purchased materials and maintained a smooth controlled process

flow for 230,000 units per week.

. Supervised, trained, and conducted annual performance reviews for 5

warehouse senior distributors.

. Instituted and executed systematic cycle count audit, component receipt

verification, and allocation programs.

. Optimized component availability, reduced warehouse storage space and

increased overall efficiency/productivity.

Accomplishments:

. Improved raw materials inventory accuracy by developing a systematic

cycle counting program. Result:

Eliminated production downtime due to component shortages and increased

inventory accuracy to over 95%.

. Increased product availability by utilizing A Mix Model Production

Schedule building more frequently in smaller lots. Result: Reduced end

product backorders by 50%.

. Scheduled most effective production lot sizes by analyzing demand, labor,

and machine efficiencies. Result: Increased

productivity and reduced daily machine setup time by 10%.

. Evaluated/resolved obstacles to MRP II implementation by surveying

production control and management employees. Result: Presented effective

MRP II integration strategy to management.

Personal Interests: Endurance running, challenging physical conditioning

and outdoor activities.

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