CHRISTOPHER TESTAI
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EXPERIENCE
Almac Group, Inc.
Souderton, PA
Clinical Supply Chain Manager
June 2019 – Present
Responsible for the setup and management of the Clinical Supply Chain on behalf of our clients to ensure that the correct drug is at right location at the right time for dispensing to patients enrolled in Clinical Trials.
Work directly with the customer as well as the internal Business Development, Production and Project Services departments to create a drug requirement forecast and a manufacturing strategy for the Clinical Trail.
Determine the most suitable distribution, returns and destruction strategy for the study.
Work closely with the Clinical Technology department to ensure the optimal set up of the Interactive Response Technology (IRT) System in support of medication management.
Frequent use of the Almac proprietary Oracle based forecasting and supply planning program.
Bayer U.S. LLC
Whippany, NJ
Buyer / Planner – Consumer Health
November 2017 – June 2019
Established and managed cost efficient monthly production plans with fourteen contract manufacturers across eighteen brands and 100 unique SKUs for the Nutritionals, Personal Care and Profit Stars business units.
Weekly SAP based Supply Network Planning, review of alerts and inventory projections.
Monitored and communicated supplier delivery, price and quality performance.
Collaborated with Distribution, Transportation, and Supply Managers to ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
Participated on projects to support successful new product launches, promotions and manage material changes.
Assigned highly promoted as well as seasonal products.
B&G Foods
Parsippany, NJ
Senior Production Planner – Green Giant
August 2016 – November 2017
Promoted to Senior Production Planner within the Green Giant division.
Established monthly production plans across 14 contract manufacturers that consisted of 100 unique SKUs.
Work closely with the Green Giant Demand Planner to track sales and monitor customer trends.
Created the Green Giant crop plan which sets harvest and inventory requirements for an 18 month period.
Manage risk and exposure on finished goods and aging inventory.
Senior Production Planner – Grocery
March 2015 – August 2016
Promoted to Senior Production Planner within the Grocery division.
Established monthly production plans with 23 contract manufacturers across 21 brands and 200 unique SKUs.
Accountable for managing three of the top ten contract manufacturers across all B&G Foods portfolios.
Production Planner – Snacks
July 2014 – March 2015
Established monthly production plans with 12 manufacturers over 4 brands and 100 unique SKUs.
Managed finished goods inventory levels to ensure optimal quantities while minimizing overhead and expirations.
Negotiated finished goods pricing, payment terms and minimum order quantities with suppliers.
Barnes and Noble College Booksellers
Basking Ridge, NJ
Allocation Analyst – General Merchandise Department
December 2012 – July 2014
Managed the Dorm, Trend and Seasonal Clothing programs within the three hundred participating bookstores.
Monitored store category sales, reviewed physical inventory and identified trends to promote sales opportunities.
Aided in developing seasonal strategic merchandise plans to support the profit goals and growth objectives.
Project Coordinator – General Merchandise Department
May 2012 – December 2012 (Contract)
Created and analyzed both financial and trend reports for three merchandise buyers and three planners.
Allocated initial order and reorder units to specific stores based on need and availability.
Financial Analyst – Telecommunications Department
November 2011 – May 2012 (Contract)
Conducted service audits and budget analyses for each of the nearly seven hundred store and satellite locations.
Assisted in creating financial forecasting figures.
Advantage Healthcare
Princeton, NJ
Project Coordinator
August 2011 – October 2011 (2 month contract)
Supervised the development and production of project materials for leading pharmaceutical companies.
C-Suite Healthcare
Watchung, NJ
Executive Search Consultant
December 2010 – August 2011
Specialized in executive level placement in the healthcare industry for payers, providers, and medical institutions.
MISource Incorporated
Bridgewater, NJ
Technical Recruiter
March 2010 – December 2010
Conducted full cycle recruiting for IT, Telecommunications and Department of Defense corporations.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Supply Chain Management and Marketing Management
Graduated May 2017
Graduated with a 3.6 GPA
Hired to grade exams for Undergraduate and Graduate level courses in the Marketing Department
Obtained Supply Chain Management certification
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Management, Minor Concentration in Classical Studies
Graduated May 2009
Activities and Accomplishments:
Dean’s List
Gettysburg College Management Club Executive Board: Alumni Liaison
Member of the National Honorary Classical Society: Eta Sigma Phi