Supply Chain Manager

Virginia J. Farris

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Ventura, CA 93004

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SUMMARY

Exceptionally talented Purchasing and Supply Chain Management professional

with over 15 years' experience with industry leading companies. Proven

track record of success managing supplier performance, procurement,

inventory management, continuous improvement and leading teams, resulting

in millions of dollars in cost savings in the medical industry and the

commercial ice- machine industry. Award-winning performance for cost

savings projects. Experienced in SAP, QAD and BPICS ERP systems. Problem

solver with a commitment to continuous improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PERKINELMER LIFE AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCES, Downers Grove, IL 2009 -

Present

A global technology leader and manufacturer of instruments used in drug

discovery, environmental testing and healthcare.

Senior Strategic Buyer

Balanced supply and demand of multiple product lines to meet both inventory

targets and on-time customer shipment metrics. Managed supply chain of $7M

of materials to support production and new product development, including

suppliers within the United States, China, Singapore and the European

Union.

. Achieved over $500K in cost savings through optimal supplier selection,

global sourcing and negotiation which resulted in company "Oscar Award"

for highest level of cost savings as a percentage of sales.

. Managed transition of multiple product lines effectively from the Downers

Grove, IL facility to other US facilities, Finland, Wales and Singapore

without interruption to customer orders.

. Managed procurement activities for 2 production lines for the Singapore

facility, meeting the on- time start-up of production.

. Orchestrated supply chain and materials through rebranding of multiple

product lines. Project included phasing out / in new color schemes while

closely managing inventory, minimizing scrap and rework costs.

. Negotiated formal stocking agreements with suppliers for lean

replenishment and annual pricing.

SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS, Vernon Hills, IL 2002 - 2009

Industry leading manufacturer of commercial ice machines recognized by

Industry Week with the "Best Plants" Award.

Supply Base Manager 2005 - 2009

Managed supply chain of over $13M in purchased materials and finished goods

while balancing the on-hand inventory, quality and delivery metrics for

supply base.

. Led Wine Chiller project to bring to market a consumer wine chiller on

budget and on time, meeting corporate and customer requirements.

. Achieved over $1M per year in cost savings through optimal supplier

selection, global sourcing, value analysis and value engineering. Team

received the Scotsman Team Award in 2007.

. Launched rebranded product color on time and under budget along with over

$2M in savings for the new product line.

. Purchasing team member on Prodigy Ice Machine transition which provided

company with ice machines that met the California Energy requirements.

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. Led ROHS Compliance Team, meeting requirements of European customers and

sister divisions on time.

. Served on QAD (MRP) implementation team in role of Super User and created

all supply chain function-specific work instructions, trained departments

for use of purchasing products, ensuring smooth implementation and on-

time delivery to the corporation. Team received the Team award in 2005.

Senior Buyer 2002 - 2005

Managed supply chain of over $8M in purchased materials and finished goods.

Led multiple cross-functional teams: Obsolete, Slow Moving Inventory

Team, On Time Delivery Team. Purchasing Lead on multiple cross-functional

teams: Cost Sustaining Team, Inventory Reduction Team, QAD (MRP system)

Implementation Team.

. Achieved over $1M per year in cost savings through optimal supplier

selection, global sourcing, value analysis and value engineering.

. Implemented and managed Kanban / Supplier Schedule system, which enabled

over 80% of purchased materials to be procured through automated lean

replenishment.

SUNRISE MEDICAL, QUICKIE DESIGNS, Fresno, CA 1996 - 2001

World leader in the development, design, manufacture and distribution of

custom manual and power wheelchairs.

Senior Buyer

Team leadership for developing Purchasing Standard Operating Procedures and

Work instructions relating to maintaining ISO registration and FDA required

compliance.

. Led team for material cost reduction of $1.2M.

. Decreased inventory dollars on hand by $3.5M by implementing Vendor

Kanban Point of Use program in production cells.

. Purchasing team member for Inventory Turns focus, increasing turns from

7.20 to 10.2.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

AA, Business, Los Angeles Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA

Business Studies, School of Business - California State University

Northridge, Northridge, CA

Green Belt Certification, PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences

Facilitating and Leading Quality Improvement Teams, Juran Institute

AWARDS

PerkinElmer Oscar Award, 2010

Scotsman Team Award, Prodigy Machine Team, 2008

Scotsman Team Award, Cost Sustaining and Reduction Team, 2007

Scotsman Team Award, QAD Implementation Team, 2005

Scotsman Individual Award, 2005, 2009

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