Supply Chain Customer Service

DAVID J. WALKER

** ******** **** ( Norwood, New Jersey 07648

201-***-**** ( **********@***.***

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

Highly accomplished and focused global supply chain operations executive

with 20 years of expertise in orchestrating all phases of business

development and operations from entrepreneurial start-up to mergers to

restructuring of operations.

. Innovative problem solver and forward thinker proven to proactively

create business solutions for more efficient, effective and compliant

supply chain operations.

. Eliminates costly and time-consuming inventory procurement, storage and

distribution processes to streamline practices and maximize profit

margins.

. Proven leader with extensive knowledge and adept management skills

necessary to construct successful teams, mentor staff and communicate

effectively with internal and external resources.

. Firm believer in the competitive advantage of outsourcing supply chain

services and functions to properly managed third party service

providers.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Merger & Acquisition ( Profit Growth ( Supply Chain Systems

(ERP,PLM,WMS,SCM) ( Cost Reduction

Foreign Procurement ( Information Technology Implementation ( Import/Export

Vendor Relations

Internet Trading Processes ( Key Business Development ( Strategic Supply

Chain Management

Global Supply Chain Development ( Cross Functional Team Leadership (

Customs Compliance

Relationship Building ( Risk Mitigation ( Logistics Management ( Product

Safety Compliance

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

b2x Corporation, Jersey City, New Jersey ( 2006-Present

Global trading company serving US consumer product retailers and

wholesalers with import and export services.

Executive, Supply Chain Operations

Served as a founder of company. Instrumental as international trade process

architect providing conception, design and development support for internet

trading platform. Named co-inventor with 4 patents for supply chain

business processes developed to streamline global trading through

information technology processes. Managed logistics group in addition to

regular duties. Ensured compliance and communications with US customs.

. Collaborated with IT group to develop and implement online processes for

new internet trading platform with retailer/wholesaler buyer interface,

online landed-duty paid-delivered price quotation process and online

international logistics interface.

. Built core supply chain management team and managed new supply chain

departments to support 7 business functions - Product Development,

Product Management, Customer Service, Import/Export Logistics

Operations, Customs and Other Government Agency Compliance, U.S.

Distribution, and Foreign Procurement.

. Led the Supply Chain Operations processing of $50M in gross sales.

. Merged 2 acquired apparel firms successfully into supply chain

operations.

daiichi Sankyo, inc, Montvale, New Jersey ( 2002-2006

International leader in pharmaceutical innovation. Formerly Daiichi

Pharmaceutical Corporation.

Director, Logistics and Materials Management

Led Rx pharmaceutical supply chain operations management. Collaborated with

executive launch team for new products manufactured in Europe. Developed

supply forecasts, facilitated procurement policies, negotiated manufacturer

contracts, developed import programs and out-sourced warehousing and

distribution. Directed cross-functional teams to ensure successful supply

chain from foreign manufacturers to US customers.

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Director, Logistics and Materials Management, Continued...

. Created and developed import department and Customs compliance program

that was 100% on-time and error free on import entries of new products -

built department from conception including selecting Forwarder/Customs

Broker team, developing SOPs, building contract relationships with

pharmaceutical manufacturers in Finland, Japan and US, and negotiating

improved terms of sale for further control and cost savings.

. Slashed capital inventory by and reduced on-hand inventories from over

12 months to 5 months-on-hand by creating and implementing new inventory

reporting and purchase approval processes and generating demand

forecasts from cross-functional strategy team.

. Reduced problem resolution time by 80% through restructuring vendor

responsibility procedures, creating continuous improvement program and

renegotiating service agreements.

. Directed logistics integration team and collaborated with Merger

Consultants to transfer Daiichi manufacturing and supply chain

operations to Sankyo Pharmaceutical.

pronetlink corporation, New York, New York ( 1998-2001

Pioneering Internet international trade company.

Operations Executive

Orchestrated start-up operations and managed technical and operational

staff. Selected and negotiated out-sourced business providers. Led team

assigned to design and built E-Commerce website. Coordinated and oversaw

filing of corporate securities registrations.

. Spearheaded development of new e-commerce website driving project from

demonstration site constructed by outsourced technical services to full

production site by in-house technical team - created unique online

import/export process that managed Trade for small businesses.

UNZ & Company inc, Jersey City, New Jersey ( 1992-1998

Direct marketer of import/export compliance publications, software and

seminars.

Marketing Operations Executive

Developed print, electronic and seminar compliance products and services

for U.S. Importers and Exporters yielding over $80MM in gross sales. Named

author of 12 copyrights.

. Led a development team which created NAFTA-related compliance solutions

which increased company revenues six-fold and earned the company the

Department of Commerce's "E" and "E-STAR" awards for support of U.S.

exporters.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration in International Finance and Economics

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in Government and History

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

U.S. Customs Broker License

Certified Customs Specialist, National Customs Brokers & Forwarders

Association of America

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Adjunct Professor

Felician College, Lodi, New Jersey, Department of Business (2002-Present)

Board President

Norwood Board of Education (1994 - 1998)

New Jersey District Export Council Member

Served three terms (1994 - 2002)

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