Eric J. Moritz
PO BOX ****
Bloomington, Illinois
************@*****.***
Critical-thinking and profit-oriented senior level manager with demonstrated success in increasing revenues, market share and earnings, achieving cost reductions and improving client satisfaction in large diverse organizations. Adept at analyzing the competitive landscape, conducting research and attaining continual profits thorough focused, strategic workflow, staffing and business process analysis. Exemplary change agent with the ability to resolve issues, devise continuous process improvements and incorporate business initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations and decrease aggregate expenses with limited resources. Consistently identifies and accelerates strategic measures to strengthen performance with sustained operational results. Forges long lasting client and business partner relationships to mutually benefit all parties.
Core Competencies:
Supply Chain/Logistics Management
Vendor/Supplier Management
Account Management
SAP Implementation
Warehouse Management
Training/Performance Management
Budget & Cost Control
Profit Maximization
Process Improvements
Strategic Planning /Analysis
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Change Management
Procurement Management
Inventory Control
Relationship Building
EXPERIENCE
O-I
Streator, IL 10/2015-present
Supply Chain Manager
Responsible for overall leadership & direction of the Supply Chain Department, which includes: Direct & Indirect Purchases, Finished Goods Planning, Inventory controls
ERP/APO maintenance, warehousing coordination support for shipping and receiving processes
Responsible to report plant site indicators such as attainment to plan, forecast trends and customer service performance.
Direct all production scheduling, purchasing, inventory planning and control, warehouse activities, all transportation and logistics support for manufacturing.
Lead new customer onboarding process ( Jack Daniels, Beam Suntory, Diageo, Pepsi, Coca-Cola)
Food safety implementation lead
EHS project coordinator for mobile equipment
SAP Site Coordinator
Hearthside Food Solutions
Gibson City, IL 04/2014-10/2015
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
Responsible for all Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory functions for a Contract Manufacturing facility
Leader of the implementation team to install SAP
Implemented barcoding the warehouse, receiving and shipping functions
Implemented a first in first out program to assure all parts in stock were used in the order in which they were received to minimize waste and control shelf life period.
Increased efficiency of warehouse/distribution functions driving overhead costs
down and enhancing order fulfillment accuracy
Alexander Manufacturing,
Towanda, Illinois 01/2013-04/2014
Supply Chain Manager
Alexander Manufacturing is a privately owned promotional product manufacturer.
Managed the procurement of all materials and services, production scheduling, warehouse/distribution and quality compliance
Streamlined the procurement/planning process by combining the responsibilities of buyer and scheduler.
Improved production planning by leveling the production load and providing greater visibility into future capacity requirements.
Nestle USA,
Bloomington, Illinois 07/2004 – 1/2012
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for all facets of purchasing for a Confections, Sugar & Baking Facility - raw, pack, MRO, capital and services; managing supplier performance, coordinate strategic short and long term planning needs and direct liaison with production, warehouse, finance
Selected Accomplishments:
SAP Implementation Supply Chain Lead for Multiple Facilities
Coordinated VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Program
Department lead for Waste Reduction DMAIC Team
Supply Chain Material Cost Reduction facilitator
Vendor Evaluation Program Administrator
Implemented Liquid Tanker Division Exclusive Agreement
Directed Purchasing, Warehousing, and Bulk Unloading Staff
Daily operational 3rd Party logistic Coordinator
System experienced in SAP, DIS, FMS, and Ariba
K’s Merchandise Mart,
Bloomington, Illinois
Electronics Buyer 11/1990 to 7/2004
K’s Merchandise was a 17 store retail chain with stores throughout the Midwest.
Responsibilities included the final decision on Consumer Electronics products and vendors, price negotiation, allowances and terms; oversaw product flow to ensure sales and profit goals
EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 1990