Jason M. Zimmerman

702-***-****

Email: aca8l5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Dynamic procurement and sourcing director with strong

relationships with farms and suppliers globally. Looking to

obtain a position in the Nutraceutical, Food, Pet or Beverage

Industry with a progressive company which leverages track record

and talent in an environment that fosters continual personal and

professional development.

Employment Experience

01/13-08/13 Flavours Inc. - Yorba Linda, CA

Flavours is an aseptic liquid beverage manufacturer with

multiple cold fill aseptic

filling lines, as well as a line for bars and chews.

Director of Strategic Sourcing and Materials

Responsibilities included setting up a procurement department;

cost outs; inventory management; and Supplier Qualification

Program creation, implementation and execution to ensure SQF/GMP

certification. Oversaw a team of buyers and planners in a JIT

manufacturing environment. Ensured no missed commitments or

production time loss due to materials. RFQ, repair parts, new

product development and inventory analysis. Implementation of

MAS500 as well as team building and cross functional training.

Reported directly to CEO. Oversaw off-site warehouse and S&R as

well. 22 direct reports.

Items Sourced:

. Botanical Powders

. Minerals

. Standardized and concentrated Extracts

. Proteins and Amino Acids

. Functional Ingredients such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin,

Diosmin,

. Psyllium and other fibers

. Omega 3's, DHA, EPA

. Excipients

. Commodities

. Packaging - Labels, corrugated, jars, lids etc.

. Juices and Purees

. Repair and Maintenance parts

1/12-01/13 Beachbody/Product Partners - Santa Monica, CA

Beachbody is the manufacturer and distributor of the P90x

fitness videos, as well as several others, and

nutritional supplements. Products are sold via DR and a

Coach Network.

Senior Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities included raw material sourcing as well as overseeing

all manufacturing at contract manufacturers for a $400M

portfolio of products. Overall project management of new product

development and launch, formulation cost out. RFQ's and

comparative analysis and negotiation of costing of supplement,

DVDs and collateral. Responsible for a team of up to six people

depending on project requirements including Sourcing Managers,

Buyers, PM's, Print Production, Offer implementation, etc.

Normally had 15-20 new product launches as well as existing

product requirements. Reviewed flow through and run out of

finished products to ensure supply while minimizing inventory

burden in a 0 backorder environment. Managed production schedule

and planning of finished products to ensure supply and product

launch timing. 0% missed commitments attained. Qualification of

manufacturers to ensure cGMP (CFR111.21) environments.

Items Sourced:

. Botanical Powders

. Minerals

. Standardized and concentrated Extracts

. Proteins and Amino Acids

. Functional Ingredients such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin,

Diosmin,

. Psyllium and other fibers

. Omega 3's, DHA, EPA

. Excipients

. Commodities

. Packaging - Labels, corrugated, jars, lids etc.

. Contract Manufacturing

11/07-12/11 ProCaps Laboratories - Henderson, NV

ProCaps Laboratories is a manufacturer and marketer of supplements on

HSN and also through their own marketing site in 2 piece hard-

shell, soft gel and powdered drink mixes.

Site Purchasing Leader- Raw materials

Responsibilities included: Supplier negotiation and

qualification. Maintained vendor and manufacturer certification

program. Evaluated market conditions to maintain proactive

purchases, and to report these changes to executive staff.

Worked with suppliers on certification and cGMP issues. Worked

with Owner/CEO to plan unique HSN show offerings. Worked as

liaison with product development to globally source raw

materials that met our specifications regarding density, active

component, and micro. Offered quality suggestions and

recommendations pertaining to the testing of raw materials and

production issues. Worked to create reports with IT department.

Achieved over 6% annual cost savings through supplier

negotiations and awareness or market value. Managed evaluation

of ERP/MRP system to determine requirements to ensure timely

receipt for production planning.

Materials Sourced:

. Botanical Powders

. Minerals

. Standardized and concentrated Extracts

. Proteins and Amino Acids

. Functional Ingredients such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin,

Diosmin,

. Psyllium and other fibers

. Omega 3's, DHA, EPA

. Teas, both standardized and whole leaf

9/02 - 11/07 American Nutritional Corp - Las Vegas, NV

ANC is a contract manufacture of nutritional supplements and dry

powder drink mixes and meal replacements.

Materials Manager

Responsibilities included purchasing raw materials and packaging

supplies, sourcing/pricing and special projects. Oversaw

shipping and receiving. Network Support. Functioned as interim

GM for over a year while owner took leave. Functioned in

formulation, planning.

Materials Sourced:

. Botanical Powders

. Minerals

. Standardized and concentrated Extracts

. Proteins and Amino Acids

. Functional Ingredients such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin,

Diosmin

. Psyllium and fibers

. All Packaging components - Jars, lids, bottles, bands,

labels.

1/02 - 6/02 TekSystems - Las Vegas, NV

Contract Telephone Tech for Expanets General Business as well as

onsite at MGM Convention Center.

Technician/Telephony

Responsibilities included repair and installation of Data and

Telephone wire, jacks, switch, network. Room troubles at the MGM

also performed.

9/94 - 1/02 NEC Business Network Solutions Inc. - Las Vegas, NV

Warehouse/Inventory Manager/Project Manager Supply Chain

Responsibilities included managing and maintaining $3M inventory

for warehouses in Colorado, Iowa, Las Vegas and Utah as well as

remote sites and vehicle inventories. Expedited and shipped

material for service orders, change orders, and installations to

warehouses and various remote customer sites and Hotels.

Implemented cost-saving procedures to the Operations staff as to

material, freight, etc. Average 0.1% missed commitments /

parts. Managed installations and supply chain. Assisted with

purchasing as required.

6/94 - 9/94 Adia Employment - Las Vegas, NV

Warehouse Coordinator for NEC as temporary help which led to the

above position. The position was offered to replace previous

permanent employee.

Education: Rancho Santiago Community College - Santa Ana, CA

Major: Electronics Engineering - 38 units completed (part

time/nights)

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