Project Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
HAL PINZLER
East Meadow, New York 11554
E-mail: *******@***.***
PROFILE: ?Comprehensive Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Retail and
Operations experience in diverse industries.
?Proven ability to implement quality management / cost reduction programs.
?Excellent research, analytical, organizational and problem-solving
abilities.
?Highly skilled in managing concurrent complex projects and meeting
EXPERIENCE: deadlines.
June 2008
To
December 2009 CA INC, Islandia, New York
Senior Manager of Global Procurement-Strategic Sourcing
Responsible for researching, sourcing and negotiating contracts for product
and services with strategic suppliers as well as potential new sources of
supply. Annual Spend over $125 Million dollars within multiple commodities.
Commodities managed include IT Software, IT Hardware, Facilities, Real
Estate, Marketing and Distribution. Senior project manager on strategic new
projects with overall responsibility of delivered cost, project timelines,
and supplier and project team management. Implemented a project management
system to track performance by project. Developed a roadmap to create a
supplier management system which includes a new supplier development
process. Provided guidance, assistance and training within the global
organization that includes over 2000 associates that interact with global
procurement
Negotiated and secured Global contracts with achieved cost saving of over
20%. This included both new projects and repeat negotiations within all
critical commodities.
Implemented a supplier development program for all potential new sources of
supply. This new program includes all required processes, timelines,
roadmaps and procedures
Initiated a global supply management program. This program measure supplier
September performance, sets expectations, analyzes the need to expand or reduce the
2006 to supply base, based on commodity and to provide opportunities for future cost
June 2008 savings.
Project team leader in the integration of corporate acquisitions into the
existing structure while maintaining service and reducing costs
WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, Jericho, New York
Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing
Responsible for researching, sourcing and negotiating with strategic
suppliers with an annual volume over $85 million for over 1500 different
products. Supervised the development of all new products to meet strategic
launches. Product lines include consumables, electronics, print and
accessories. Supervised suppliers to ensure that all products were received
in a just in time mode. Coordinated activities of demand management and
created supplier schedules for forecasting trends. Selected suppliers
providing quality products at cost effective prices. Advised, guided and/or
supervised over 500 associates worldwide. Provided guidance, assistance and
training for supply chain functions. Made on-site visits to global
manufacturing plants.
Negotiated and secured global contracts, with an achieved annual savings
of over 5%
Project leader of all new product development while achieving a 100% on time
delivery for all strategic launches.
Created a supplier development program for all potential new sources.
Initiated a value analysis plan for existing product to cost effective
sources with annual savings of over 10%
Increased on time delivery over 10% by initiating supplier schedules and
monthly forecasting cycles
Created a Supplier manual which set terms and conditions to do business with
WWI.
New products have been launched on time while meeting cost objectives
Coordinated supplier capacity to meet requirements, while lowering costs of
finished products by dual sourcing and supplier level loading. Will be able
to reduce costs of key components up to 5% during calendar year 2007
January 2006 EST E LAUDER, Melville, NY
To Senior Consultant of Global Supplier Relations
September Responsible for global purchasing of new product and repeat components.
2006 Supervised suppliers to ensure critical components and finished products
were received in a just in time mode. Interfaced with package development to
make sure that critical dates were met on new product development. Developed
a cost savings plan on repeat components to meet corporate objectives. Made
supplier visits to insure that all manufacturing, quality and delivery
requirements were met. Presented an updated plan for a strategic sourcing
supplier base.
Presented a global plan for cost savings with the value analysis group for
Fiscal year 2007. This proposal will save up to $20 million dollars on
repeat component purchases
Presented a three- year strategic sourcing plan with annual supplier
reductions and resourcing. This will help to achieve long term cost savings
objectives without affecting availability of finished product.
Directed the new product development group in the Estee Lauder Christmas
product line. Successfully negotiated all components as to target costs and
delivery dates.
Organized and directed cross-functional supplier visits to audit
manufacturing processes, delivery and quality standards. Reviewed supplier
costs, production plans and capacities. Insured that suppliers who were ISO
complaint and followed "Six Sigma" processes were maintained and audited
results. Made supplier recommendations based on these results.
September TIFFANY & COMPANY, New York, NY
2000 Senior Director of Supply Chain Management
to Responsible for researching, sourcing and negotiating with manufacturers to
September secure the highest product quality at competitive rates of over $150 million
2005 in components and finished goods with annual cost reductions. Supervised the
development of finished products and components to establish cost savings
and/or quality improvements. Overall responsibility for all silver jewelry,
non-jewelry and tabletop products, including internal manufacturing
facilities.
Conducted on-site visits to manufacturing facilities throughout North
America and Europe. Fostered excellent relationships with product
development, marketing and retail divisions. Coordinated with demand
management to ensure that all requirements were placed in a timely manner
and received in a just-in-time mode as to deliveries and quantities.
Advised, guided and/or supervised over 1000 operations and purchasing staff
members worldwide. Provided guidance and assistance in training for
purchasing, planning and supplier relation's staff.
Created a supplier development program for all potential new sources. This
successfully prevented supply interruptions in the crystal business
Headed resourcing efforts of silver product to internal facilities with cost
savings up to 20%
Increased on time delivery in 2004-2005 of tabletop and silver products by
15%
Coordinated supplier capacity to meet purchasing requirements, which in
2004-5 increased our hollowware shop delivery performance by 25%.
February 1997 EST E LAUDER, Melville, NY
Director of Global Supplier Relations
to Responsible for global purchasing with an annual volume of over $95 million
September for over 2000 components. Supervised suppliers to ensure critical components
2000 were received in just-in-time mode. Interfaced with short-range planning to
ensure component requirements were placed in a timely manner and received in
a just-in-time mode. Coordinated activities with long range planning for
forecasting trends. Contributed to the selection of suppliers providing
quality materials at cost-effective prices. Advised over 250 operations and
purchasing staff worldwide. Provided guidance and assistance and training
for purchasing and supplier relation's functions. Made all on-site visits to
manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. Interfaced with
packaging and operations divisions with involvement of new product
development.
Negotiated and secured global component contracts with achieved annual cost
reductions up to 5%
Coordinated supplier capacity to meet requirements, while reducing the
supply base by 10% annually for cost savings.
Project leader to integrate corporate acquisitions into the existing
structure without incurring any additional costs
Created a re-development plan of existing product to cost effective sources
with annual savings over 10%
July1992 MAIDENFORM CORPORATION, Bayonne, New Jersey
to Director of Raw Materials- (1995 to 1996)
December Reported directly to CFO and Vice President. Oversaw purchase of over $40
1996 million annually in raw materials, used for the production of over 2,500
items in over 50 colors, enhancing operational efficiency. Worked closely
with related departments on product development, interfaced with sales
department to review and analyze data, ensuring all delivery promises were
met. Made on-site visits to cutting plants in Florida and Puerto Rico;
evaluated suitability of materials and cutting operations. Consulted with
customers and in-house specialists to develop accurate forecasts of future
customer needs relative to current market trends. Served as senior level
liaison to M.I.S. department relative to system performance and
enhancements; coordinated installation of state-of-the-art laser cutting
system. Recruited and supervised 35-40 operations and support staff;
provided orientation and training in all aspects of operations and customer
relations.
Created manufacturing product teams to ensure raw materials necessary for
critical deliveries were available for cutting and sewing as required.
Contributed to the selection of vendors providing quality materials at
cost-effective prices; increased on time delivery performances of up to 10%
annually.
Initiated implementation of a Just-In-Time inventory process, reducing
operating costs, shortening lead times up to 15% annually and providing for
enhanced manufacturing flexibility.
Established and maintained excellent working relationship with union
officials; facilitated the resolution of labor relations issues.
Manager of Raw Materials- (1994 to 1995)
Implemented more efficient quality management procedures for purchasing and
the delivery of raw materials to production and manufacturing divisions.
Coordinated the operational activities of 25 employees; restructured
training program.
Developed and coordinated implementation of an automated database system to
track sales and manufacturing information.
Senior Purchasing Agent- (1992 to 1994)
Purchased all of the Lace Commodity with annual purchases of $8 million.
Increased on time delivery up to 10% with external suppliers by creating a
just in time process.
Worked with Product Development to shorten new product development lean time
Up to 20%.
Led the process to create new systems to enable suppliers see long range
forecasts
to help shorten lead times up to 15%.
Lowered annual material costs up to 5% and built strategic sourcing
relationships
EDUCATION: LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY- Southampton, NY
Bachelor of Arts/Psychology
References are available upon request
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