Supply Chain Manager

James J. Meringer

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Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Strategic Planning and Implementation – Business Development -- Procurement Strategy

Multi Commodity / Cross Industry Experience -- National Distribution Operations

Six Sigma – Budget, Cost, Revenue and P&L -- Mergers and Acquisitions – Secret Clearance US DoD

Results driven executive expert in the design and implementation of fully integrated supply chain and logistics management solutions. Recognized achievements encompassing the “whole business operation” including vendor and contract management, comprehensive process and performance improvement strategy – building and managing multi-facility, multi-functional procurement and distribution operations, along with short and long-term strategic planning. Experienced in international and domestic business domains including commercial and government contracting.

Successful in reducing cost and increasing profitability in large-scale multi-billion-dollar operations and manufacturing environments with corporations such as Thales, Raytheon and MCI WorldCom. Experienced partnering at the senior level with a demonstrated ability to formulate strategy, align and direct broad-based, multi-functional teams, and execute large-scale strategic initiatives. Credited with the agility to address multiple complex issues while delivering high value integrated solutions. Strong negotiator, team builder and problem solver.

Professional Experience

Ceragon Networks, Inc. Little Falls NJ (January 2016- Present)

Ceragon Networks, Inc. is a global supplier of engineered microwave products based in Tel Aviv, Israel having offices in 130 countries in seven market regions. Major North American customers include Sprint, T-Mobile, Digicel Caribbean and Rogers Communications Canada.

Vice President, Sales Operations

Have direct control of all North American sales support, order fulfillment, logistical operations and field integration services serving the domestic United States, Canada and the Caribbean market. Supporting responsibilities include the management of domestic OEM suppliers and distributors, fulfillment operations in Louisville, Kentucky and additional customer requirements for RMA and on-time-delivery.

Achievements

Converted the Desk Manager role into a forward-facing Customer Success Manager position. Centralized administrative tasks to corporate control allowing regional personnel to become more customer focused. Results were increased base sales while maximizing customer retention and satisfaction.

Created a vertical market support structure for Public Safety, Government Contracting and Distribution sales

Increased sales annually of $3.4 million.

Persistent Systems LLC New York NY (June 2014 – January 2016)

Launched as a startup company in 2007 developing Wave Relay technology applied through radio communication systems marketed to the Federal Government and Commercial Industries

Managing Director - Supply Chain Operations

Have direct control of all Supply Chain functions including all Procurements, sourcing both domestic and international, inventory control, asset management, shipping, receiving and logistics. Key contributor in developing new products with Engineering, qualifying and establishing new suppliers that support performance, cost and schedule.

Achievements

Implemented Six Sigma, Lean 5S, point of use Inventory models and Kan Ban operational practices

Key member in sourcing ERP/MRP software packages and developing internal MRP attributes

Telephonics Corporation a Griffon Company Huntington NY (February 2010 - April 2014)

Telephonics is a leading international supplier of communication systems to the defense, aerospace, and security markets worldwide. Headquartered in Farmingdale New York, with a manufacturing campus in Huntington New York, Telephonics has 1200 employees with annual revenues of ~700 million.

Director Supply Chain, Small Business Liaison Officer

Have direct responsibility for operational performance, on time deliveries, budget compliance, revenue contribution and customer support excellence. Resident on the Huntington campus led a multifunctional team of 74 employees across four New York facilities and two remote locations in North Carolina and Tuscan Arizona. Have charge of a $1.2 million operating budget covering all locations. Additionally, serve as the Corporate Small Business Liaison Officer delivering a consistent 32% of small business content across all programs. Oversee all domestic and international shipments to ensure compliance on all government regulations including ITAR and EAR. Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Sikorsky are prime customers as well as all branches of the Department of Defense.

Achievements

Restructured fulfillment group to improve capacity and quality of kits to the manufacturing floor by process redesign, instituting Kaisen events and setting goals such as the “500 Club”. Installed high capacity vertical carousels that delivery parts to the kit bench eliminating travel time, reducing footprint and ensuring inventory quality in a self-contained environment.

Served as Supply Chain lead on the task force team implementing the Oracle ERP system

Thales Avionics, Inc. Edison, NJ (May 2007 – February 2010)

Aerospace Division

The Thales Group is a leading international electronics and systems supplier to the defense, aerospace and security markets worldwide. Thales, headquartered in Paris, France employs 68,000 people in 50 countries with 2007 revenues of ~12.3B euros.

Director Supply Chain, Americas

Direct responsibility for operational performance, profit and loss, revenue contribution and customer support excellence. Headquartered in Edison, NJ lead a national team of 54 employees located in Phoenix, Seattle, and Irvine with a $1.6 million operating budget for the Americas. Additionally, function as an integral part of the executive team to shape and define the supply chain vision and strategic goals worldwide. Secure international relationships with our parent operation in Toulouse France, as well as our international OEM customers such as Airbus, ATR and Bombardier. Provide continuous support to our major airline customers for avionics, in-flight entertainment equipment, Satcom and components

Achievements

Led an international project team which established and deployed supply chain operational best practices and implemented those as universal standards. Applied technology insertion to provide horsepower to internal processes and international logistic operations. $240k savings

With our business partner FedEx, established a third-party logistics program that reduced inventory, improved deliverables and saved operating costs of $750K in the first year.

Raytheon Corporation Washington, D.C. (April 2003 - May 2007)

Intelligence and Information Systems Division

The Intelligence and Information Systems division is a $2.7 billion division of Raytheon a $17.5 billion corporation headquartered in Waltham, MA with 65,000 employees worldwide. The IIS division is primarily a software engineering solutions team providing supply chain and integrated logistics products and services.

Director Supply Chain Management

Lead a cross-functional team of twenty-five employees supporting multiple contracts and subcontracts for NASA’s Satellite Programs, the Army Research Laboratory’s (ARL) High Performance Supercomputing Program and the Department of Homeland Security’s US VISIT Program.

Manage subcontracts of $100M+ value on large scale integration programs. A Certified Six-Sigma Specialist having chaired numerous Six-Sigma teams – and serve as Raytheon’s representative to NASA’s Executive Roundtable. Obtained security clearance with Department of Homeland Security and Secret Clearance with Department of Defense (DoD)

Achievements

Restructured the subcontracts group and created a dedicated team of problem resolution specialists and contact managers for programs and vendors, which substantially improved quality, margins and customer satisfaction.

Established communications channels and standardized process across the procurement operation resulting in greater volume purchasing and leveraged pricing strategies. Combined efforts reduced cost $340,000 with the first 90 days.

Shared Technologies Fairchild

A $240 million MCI WorldCom Company New York, NY (February 1998 - April 2003)

Vice President (1999-2003)

National Director (1998-1999)

Formulated strategy and directed the national sales and operations for the Shared Technologies division. Administered an $8.2 million operating and capital budget -- and led combined groups including the national distribution operation encompassing 34 warehouses, a West Coast factory, two distribution centers, and a fleet of 450+ vehicles, 12 direct reports and 110 employees.

Executive leadership included strategic market planning, business development, customer segmentation, relationship management, loyalty and retention strategy and program management. These improvement strategies directly impacted divisional growth 150% from $98 million to $240 million

Achievements

Part of the corporate mergers and acquisitions team, completing due diligence and final negotiations on two successful acquisitions. Served as the corporate emissary to Nortel and NEC executive forums

Unisource Corporation East Rutherford, NJ (March 1994- February 1998)

General Manager (1996-1998) Director of Fulfillment (1994-1996)

Developed an innovative new delivery program, which generated a $650,000 first year savings.

United Technologies Communications Moonachie, NJ (1984 - 1994)

Regional Distribution Center Manager

Improved inventory accuracy to 98.9% by instituting a progressive cycle counting program

Education

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Bachelor of Art in Business Administration Economics and Finance

Professional Affiliations

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Certified Administrator, NASA Mentor Protégé Program

American Management Association

SCOR – Supply Chain Operational Readiness

Certifications

Six Sigma - Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing – 5S, Secret Clearance US DoD

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