Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
ROB BOBICK
Cos Cob, CT 06807
******@********.***
SUMMARY
Global Supply Chain Commodity Sourcing Manager with a broad background in
Purchasing, Package Development and Materials Management. Industry
respected with proven ability to support multiple new product introductions
while managing the organization's on-going needs for Health and
Beauty/Consumer Goods Packaging. Able to identify and implement applicable
cost cutting manufacturing technologies, methodologies, materials and
sources of supply for Health and Beauty/Consumer Goods Packaging.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ELIZABETH ARDEN, INC. Stamford, CT
1989-2009
(A Unilever Company until 2002)
Global Commodity Sourcing Manager (2008-2009)
Developed comprehensive global sourcing strategies and identified qualified
sources of supply based upon product requirements and marketing strategies
as they related to manufacturing requirements. Ensured achievement of
specified performance metrics. Managed $65 to $95 million global commodity
portfolio. Responsible for secondary/flexible packaging while functioning
as utility resource for glass, injection and extruded molded plastic
components, pumps/actuators and corrugated packaging commodities. Proposed
and managed implementation of cost improvement, cost avoidance and lead-
time reduction projects. Identified strategic suppliers and negotiated long
term Supply Agreements. Functioned as liaison between Arden's Design,
Marketing, Package Development and Package Engineering departments.
Responsible for establishing material and production specifications for
Arden's secondary/flexible packaging. Managed three direct reports.
. Identified and implemented various value improvement/cost reduction
projects which generated over $2.5 million in savings/cost avoidances.
. Issued an RFQ for Arden's corrugated packaging resulting in a 30% cost
reduction or
$1 million in savings on Arden's corrugated purchases.
. Implemented, negotiated and monitored Arden's rebate programs with
various suppliers that generated over $500K in annual revenue.
. Implemented vendor managed inventory processes for 70% or $200 million
of Arden's total annual spend on components.
. In 2009, supported secondary/flexible packaging requirements for 28 new
product introductions/programs all with abbreviated lead-times which
were delivered on-time and within or below budget objectives.
. Integrated and managed demands on secondary/flexible components on the
former Liz Claiborne Brands - 28 brands or $8 million in additional
spend without any additions to staff. Re-established the color ranges
and quality levels required on the folding cartons for these brands.
. Created and issued final/press color approvals and color range
tolerances on Arden's non-promotional secondary/flexible packaging.
ROB BOBICK
Phone 203-***-****
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Purchasing Manager/Team Leader (1997-2008)
Managed Arden's various global commodity purchases whose range of
associated responsibilities grew from $48 million in 1997 to $95 million in
2008/2009. Rationalized supplier base and identified and selected capable
suppliers. Led and negotiated component pricing and contract terms and
conditions. Established and executed comprehensive management practices
that complied with company policies, processes and procedures.
Provided sourcing expertise to Arden's internal clients securing additional
negotiating leverage for Arden. Seamlessly integrated and leveraged
Arden's purchasing responsibility for secondary packaging on the former
French Fragrance, Riviera Concepts and Giorgio Beverly Hills brands
comprised of 58 brands at $8 million in annual purchasing spend into the
Arden portfolio with minimal additions to staff. Recruited, trained,
managed and mentored three direct reports.
Senior Purchasing Agent (1993-1997)
Assumed purchasing responsibility for various components from Elizabeth
Arden's European operations with no addition to staff. Global
responsibility for Arden's vendor selection and purchasing responsibility
for various rigid and flexible components. Identified and implemented
various global cost improvement, cost avoidance and lead-time reduction
projects.
Purchasing Agent Unilever/Elizabeth Arden (1989-1993)
Assumed purchasing responsibility for flexible/secondary components from
Elizabeth Arden's factory personnel in Roanoke, Virginia. Identified and
implemented various cost improvement, cost avoidance and lead-time
reduction projects for flexible/secondary packaging.
Consumer Affairs Analyst - Unilever/Chesebrough-Pond's Inc. (1984-1989)
Consumer Affairs Correspondent - Chesebrough-Pond's Inc. (1981-1984)
EDUCATION
BS, Criminal Justice/Business Administration; University of New Haven, New
Haven, CT
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