NOEL SILBER

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Bristol, PA ****7

Work: 908-***-**** Ext. 4683

Cell: 267-***-****

Email: ac5ums@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Supply Chain Professional with a record of success in directing the design, development and administration MS Access databases and applications. Creative problem solver with experience in creating complex databases using a combination of object oriented design features, VBA and SQL. Proficient in mining large amounts of data from multiple, disparate sources and producing clear, concise tools, analyses, reports, applications and recommendations.

Supply Chain Management – Experienced in the management of a multifaceted team responsible for the filing, collecting and reporting of ~500K claims/year and obtaining compensation for loss within $20B supply chain .

Database Development/Admin – Solid background in obtaining historical data from disparate systems, analyzing, and developing applications, processes, models, forecasts and reporting.

Planning – Proven ability to master complex planning systems and solve difficult logistical problems. Adept at quickly and effectively developing and changing planning systems to accommodate strategic business decisions.

Support – Effective developer of MS Access applications in order to empower personnel to independently evaluate and adjust their srategic decisions.

Communication – Persuasive communicator. Able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, customers, vendors and staff at all levels.

EDUCATION

1999 Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

M.S. in Engineering Management

1995 Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

B.S. in Materials Engineering

PROFFESIONAL

EXPERIENCE

April 2007 to

Present Logistics Manager, Freight Claims Division, Bed Bath and Beyond

Responsible for the production, analysis and resolution of freight claims and vendor charge-backs within a $20B supply chain. Oversee the development, implementation, and administration of MS Access databases including SQL and Visual basic add-ons to both Access and MS Excel in order to efficiently and effectively process ~500K claims annually. Manage the financial reporting of recovered loss and claim resolution. Work cross-functionally with Field Logistics, Transportation, and Finance personnel to ensure validity, accuracy, and recovery of lost or damaged product value. Communicate directly with Carriers, vendors, and distribution center operators in order to resolve claims. Review carrier contracts and recommend amendments when necessary. Oversee freight claims financial reporting and general ledger entries. Ad-hoc database development and reporting as needed to support Executive level needs.

October-05 to

April 2007 Sr. Supply Chain Analyst, Bed Bath and Beyond

Designed, developed and maintain extensive freight cost analysis and reporting MS Access application. Produced databases for the purposes of analyzing, identifying and reporting on supply chain costs and opportunities. Work with vendors and transportation companies to reduce overall freight expenditures. Manage relationship with freight post auditor company.

April-04 to

September-05 Designer Fragrance Forecast Manager, L’Oreal, USA.

Developed an MS Access application to manage the forecasting process for the Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, and European Designer Fragrances. Reconciled forecasts to inventories. Analyzed independent specialty sales and brand sales history for VP of Marketing so that proactive changes can be made to the demand forecast.

December-99 to

April-04 Supply Chain Analyst, Lenox, Inc.

Managed the Retail forecasting process and activities for the Lenox retail stores and warehouse sales. Acted as supply chain intermediary between Wholesale, Sourcing and Retail divisions. Generated sales and demand forecasts for 21 categories of product comprised of over 6,000 SKU’s in 100 stores. Developed, maintained and continuously improved extensive MS Access databases used in monthly production of manufacturing and vendor net requirements, materials requirement planning (MRP) files, supply chain reporting and documentation. Responsible for producing monthly financial analyses and roll-up, inventory analysis and optimization, statistical analysis of vendor/plant conformance as well as sales conformance to forecast. Trained retail merchants and planners on use of Access supply chain systems. Provided major business analysis support to Retail division. Specialized in ad-hoc, on the fly reporting as well as proactive development of tools to help organization operate more effectively and efficiently. Operated cross-functionally providing support where needed to entire organization.

Sept –Dec 2002 Instructor, Penn State University, Continuing Education Division

Taught a course concerning the major types of supply chains, their theory and logistics, and the impact of supply chain management (SCM) on the success and profitability of the modern organization. The main focus was on the influence of integrated SCM on major functional activities including product design, information systems, manufacturing planning and forecasting, sales, quality management and other related areas. The major challenges faced in implementing an integrated supply chain management strategy, as well as approaches for meeting those challenges, were reviewed through case studies and a final project detailing future challenges in SCM.

1997-1999 Materials Analyst, Lenox, Inc.

Managed multiple projects on a continuous basis dealing with the analysis, identification and providing of solutions for contamination and defects in manufactured and outside vendor produced products. Facilitated and participated in cross-functional team development and projects. Developed extensive database of analyses and reports in order to provide solutions to process and manufacturing deficiencies.

1994-1997 Research Engineer, Drexel University

Developed successful methods of destroying harmful materials and chemicals via plasma energy conversion. Researched and developed coatings produced with vacuum plasma spray, air plasma spray, high velocity oxy-fuel, and wire-arc systems. Developed new brazing alloys and technologies for open-air, non-fluxed dissimilar materials joining.

NOEL SILBER

635 New Buckley St,

Bristol, PA 19007

Work: 908-***-**** Ext. 4683

Cell: 267-***-****

Email: ac5ums@r.postjobfree.com

RELEVANT

COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Office: All Applications

Database Management: MS Access, AS400, ASI, Oracle, Dbase

Retail Software: JDA

Reporting Tools: MS Access, Crystal Reports

Programming: VBA, SQL.

PROFESSIONAL

ORGANIZATION: American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)

REFERENCES: Provided Upon Request

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