Rob Comeau

Growing Profitability through Operations Excellence

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Lowell, MA 01852

C: 978-***-****

H: 978-***-****

robjcomeau

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PROFILE

A resourceful, energetic professional with expertise in supply chain and materials management. Strong analytical and communication skills, able to work across all levels of an organization. Extensive knowledge of ERP. Experience and training in lean principles, TQM, and Six Sigma.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced cost on key assemblies by 30% to 50% through competitive bidding, negotiation, and moving to new suppliers with increased capabilities.

Improved inventory accuracy by implementing better controls, reducing by 90% inventory adjustments during physical inventory from over 15% of inventory value to less than 1%.

Increased inventory turns by 33% through reduced inventory, improved mix.

Negotiated raw material agreements resulting in 10% cost reduction, more stable pricing and improved supply during a production ramp.

Managed capital equipment projects worth over $20 million, on schedule and within budget, including project specification, sourcing, contract negotiation, and financial management.

Improved inventory accuracy to over 98% by implementing a daily cycle count program.

Played key roles, including project leadership, in multiple ERP implementations and upgrades, including Oracle, Syteline, and Dynamics GP.

EXPERIENCE

CardioFocus, Inc. – Design and manufacturing of laser ablation console and catheters for treatment of atrial fibrillation. ISO 13485 Certified.

Senior Supply Chain Manager, 2018-2019

Recruited to build supply chain capabilities and help organization manage growth.

Identify and approve new supplier for custom cable and printed circuit board assemblies.

Negotiate new annual supply order with primary contract manufacturer of console equipment.

Improve inventory control methods for greater accuracy.

Infraredx, Inc. – Design and manufacturing of cardiac catheterization consoles and catheter utilizing intravenous ultrasound and near-infrared spectroscopy. ISO 13485 Certified.

Senior Supply Chain Manager, 2013-2018

Led implementation of inventory, purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, and order entry modules of Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP system.

Reduced cost of subcontracted assemblies while improving yield and capabilities by moving printed circuit board assembly to a new supplier with no disruption in production.

Increased outsourcing of system assembly to allow better focus of internal resources on key areas of expertise.

Significantly improved inventory controls and transaction accuracy, resulting in improved inventory accuracy.

Manage Purchasing, Inventory Control, Logistics, and Customer Service functions while per- forming the roles of master scheduling and new product planning, and managing key suppliers.

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Telecast Fiber Systems – A Belden Company. Fiber optics equipment for the broadcast industry

Materials Manager, 2011-2013

Reduced inventory and improved response time to order by initiating pull programs for outsourced assemblies.

Provided quarterly analysis of excess and obsolete inventory to support financial reserves.

Led implementation of purchasing, logistics, and inventory control functions of ERP system.

Managed Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Shipping and Receiving.

Mack Technologies, Inc. – Electronics contract manufacturing. ISO 13485 and 9001 Certified.

Production Planning Manager, 2006-2011

Reduced lead time to analyze and load orders by 50% by restructuring the operations planning process to provide more information for scheduling decisions.

Created capacity models for materials and production, including NPI work, resulting in ability to predict resource requirements up to 4 months in advance.

Led site implementation of a new ERP system, eight months from selection to implementation.

Managed Master Scheduling, Production Control, Order Administration, Shipping, and RMA.

Sanmina-SCI Corp. – Electronics contract manufacturing. ISO 9001 Certified.

Materials Manager, 2004-2006

Reduced the time to customer order commitment 30% by improving the order analysis and scheduling process.

Led Oracle ERP upgrade project, completed on schedule with 100% data accuracy at cutover.

Managed Purchasing, Planning, Stockroom, Shipping, and Receiving functions.

Teradyne, Inc. – Semiconductor test equipment and high-density connection systems. 1997-2004

Supply Chain Manager, Connection Systems Division

Implemented Oracle ERP practices into the Machine Automation Technology group to support 400% increase in purchasing activity with level resources.

Led re-design of packaging to reduce material and transportation cost by 15%.

Managed raw materials, capital equipment, precision machining and tooling, and packaging.

New Product Planning Manager, Semiconductor Test Division

Led a 30-person planning and procurement group during the development, introduction and ramp to $300 million for a new test platform and options suites.

Reorganized new product planning activities in the areas of project management, product structuring, planning, early sourcing and procurement, prototype and pilot builds, initial customer deliveries, and release to full production.

EDUCATION

Northwestern University

Master of Management, Kellogg Graduate School of Management

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, with distinction, Applied Economics and Business Management

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