Andrew Katcher

Email: abo2wi@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** ***

City: San Jose

State: CA

Zip: 95118

Country: USA

Phone: 408-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 130

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Andrew C. Katcher, MBA, CIA, CISA

1457 Quartz Way aa San Jose, CA 95118 aa P: 408-***-**** aa abo2wi@r.postjobfree.com

Operations & Finance Executive

Internal Audit Supply Chain Management Control Processes

Operational and financial executive with extensive international experience in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Certified Internal, Information Systems and ISO 9000 Auditor. Strong skills in audit, finance and supply chain processes. Recognized expertise in reverse logistics, returns related controls processes and inventory disposition.

aa IT, Compliance, SOX 404 & Operational Audits aa Large Database Data Analytics

aa Inventory & Vendor Management Controls aa Cross Functional Project Management

aa International Trade Compliance aa Team Leadership & Consensus Building

aa Logistics Strategy Development and Implementation aa Multi-Site Supply Chain Operations

Professional Experience

Rapid Results, Inc. (2003-Present) San Jose, CA

President, Consulting Internal Audit Services and Global Supply Chain Management, Founder

aa Integrate Internal Audit with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization to improve efficiency, achieve directives, minimize costs and leverage use of new technologies and process improvements.

aa Design and execute operational audits independently or with in-house audit staff, specializing in global and complex audits.

o Currently co-managing an audit of residential leasing of solar energy systems that

encompasses corporate finance, third-party service providers, complex accounting and reporting structures and back office processes.

o Recently completed a global operational audit of BPO invoicing and order processing services in Poland and the Philippines for a multinational solar energy company. During the course of the review, recognition and correction of improper transaction flow prevented more than $2 million per annum in potential tax liability.

aa Develop and deploy Sarbanes-Oxley compliance processes including documentation, pre-audit, audit and remediation services for clients such as SanDisk and Core-Mark.

aa Spearhead RFP/RFQ processes and consult with customers to advise on specific Distribution Center & 3PL location, implementation and vendor assessment.

o Drove 42% reduction in fulfillment costs for a worldwide manufacturer of flash memory through design and implementation of an Asia-based distribution center

o Lead BPO and 3PL operational assessments for clients such as SunPower, SanDisk and Logitech.

o Redesigned service network architecture and corrected legal entity issues which resulted in enhanced operational efficiency, effectiveness and profitability.

aa Create and lead empowered cross-functional teams to implement effective operational changes that are aligned with project timing, functionality and budget goals and objectives.

Hillel of Silicon Valley (2010-Present) San Jose, CA

Audit Committee Chairman

aa Ongoing basis review and direct audit activities for this Silicon Valley-based charitable organization.

aa Oversaw and directed recovery activities after a five year fraud scheme was perpetrated by the organizationaaas business manager was discovered.

aa Formed the audit committee, hired a forensic auditor, developed improved control recommendations, led asset recovery and assisted in assuring prosecution of the perpetrator.

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FreeFlow (2006-Present) Tralee, Ireland

Vice President, Business Development

aa Held full responsibility for business development within the Americas and Asia Pacific regions for world leader in the disposition of consumer electronics obsolete, returned, refurbished and component products.

aa Co-constructed Ciscoaaas 2009 CCMP award-winning Zero-landfill Program; ensured proper controls, administrative and reporting due diligence.

aa Acquired lucrative client deals and implemented worldwide processes and risk mitigation strategy for management of 29 contract manufacturersaaa excess inventory.

aa Prepared/presented information related to current/future operational improvements that met customer expectations, enabled cost avoidance, and enhanced product quality.

aa Played key role in the set-up and management of a new Vietnam based joint venture.

3Com Corporation (1991-2003) Santa Clara, CA

Director, Strategic Logistics Programs

aa Orchestrated full strategic planning, operating and P&L responsibility for Sales, Contract Management Quality Engineering, Trade and Compliance (TAC) and Order Management.

aa Warranty cost review for network systems product lines resulted in $1 million savings per annum.

aa Created a worldwide import valuation system for service parts that cut costs by $3.5 million in two years.

aa Led business development efforts and created a highly executable game plan for expanding sales and service throughout China via creation of a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise (WOFE).

aa Led large scale organizational restructuring associated with the conversion of business networking products to outsourced fulfillment; oversaw RFQ process, and reverse logistics adoption phases.

Director, Worldwide Reverse Logistics

aa Built a strong, talented and customer-centric award-winning 20-member Global team that consistently exceeded U.S. Europe, and Asia performance, productivity, efficiency and quality goals.

aa Achieved a $50 million quarterly reduction in worldwide returns through:

o Identifying and addressing gaps in logistics processes and reducing process waste

o Reducing open box returns 50% via use of On-Site Credit and Return (OSCAR) teams

o Working with channel partners to reduce returns allowances and streamline processes

o Standardizing processes across worldwide regional 3PL returns processing centers.

aa Implementation of OSCAR teams also resulted in reducing Accounts Receivables over 90 days by 50% ($70 million decrease).

aa Positioned Asia-Pacific region as the #1 provider of returns service based on an IDC survey; continuous improvement efforts cut $150,000 yearly off returns process.

Manager, Asia-Pacific Rim Sales & Distribution Group Controller

aa Directed $70 million in distribution subsidiaries in Japan, Korea and Australia; managed 39 direct reports in a matrixed environment; guided three country controllers and managers of warehouse, order management and service operations.

aa Successfully merged US Robotics Asia Pacific distribution organization into 3Comaaas Singapore hub.

aa Established a metrics-driven culture via Key Performance Indicators, and explicit control processes

aa Led realignment of people and processes, resulting in reduced inventory investment and FX exposure.

Finance and Administration Manager, Southern Europe, Les Ulis, France

aa Responsible for regional consolidation of financial reports and forecasts in France, Italy & Spain.

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Controller, Nice Com Division - 3Com ATM Division Tel Aviv, Israel

aa Reported to the Division General Manager and matrixed to the VP of Finance, Enterprise Systems. Staff of 7. Direct reports included the Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Manager.

aa Grew division from first product sale to a $75M per year run rate

aa Evaluated, selected and implemented: GL, AP, Payroll, Budgeting and Purchasing systems

aa Acted as liaison for this new acquisition to integrate personnel and processes into 3Com operations and culture aaa widely considered the most successful integration of any of 3Comaaas acquisitions.

Manager, Internal Audit - 3Com Corporate, Santa Clara, CA

Reported to the Director of Internal Audit, no direct reports.

aa Designed, developed and implemented audit plans and programs for worldwide operations covering financial, operational and MIS systems controls and exposures

aa Consulted with Board of Director members and executive management to ensure that the Internal Audit Department addressed concerns, met expectations; clearly communicated the strategic and tactical roles of Internal Audit

aa Acting Director for eight months; changed role of Internal Audit to consulting/operations focus

aa Achieved $4M savings eight months ahead of schedule from UK-based purchasing audit

SPECTRA-PHYSICS, San Jose, CA

Senior Internal Auditor

aa Performed worldwide operational audits of operating functions, covering applications, systems and data centers

aa Performed systems-wide reviews of ASK MANMAN-based functions at domestic and international locations, system improvements and refinements yielded savings in excess of $1,000,000

Education

MBA, Strategic Planning and Finance Emphasis, Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles, CA GPA 3.83

BS, Geology & Geophysics, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA (used evaluation system, GPA not applicable)

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

ISO 9000 Auditor (exam passed)

Series 7 and 22 Securities Licenses (not current)

Real Estate License (not current)

Professional Affiliations

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Reverse Logistics Association (RLA)

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Lectures & Articles

Interlog, 2003, Amelia Island, FL Speaker, aaAEstablishing Effective Cost Cutting for Your Aftermarket Operationsaa &

aaA Benchmarking Your Aftermarket And Supply Chain Operationsaa

Reverse Logistics Trends, Las Vegas NV 2005 - 2011 Speaker aaa Topics have included:

aaADisposition by Designaa

aaAFinding the Right Reverse Logistics 3PL Vendoraa

aaAUsing Your Reverse Logistics Process to Drive Cost Savings and Gain Competitive Advantageaa

aaAMoving Products Across Borders (China and WW versions)aa

aaADetermining the Hidden Cost of Returnsaa

aaAProgressive Dispositioning aaa FreeFlow Case Studyaa

aaATune Up Your Reverse Logisticsaa

aaA3Com Case Study aaa Setting up a World Wide Returns Functionaa

aaASarbanes-Oxley Issues in Reverse Logistics / Elan Case Studyaa

aaAReturns from Madagascaraa

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