Supply Chain Manager

Mr. BARRY CRONIN

*** **** ***** **.

Cell: 508-***-****

Attleboro Falls, MA 02763

Email: ********@*******.***

. High-performing and Process-driven Global Supply Chain, Inventory,

Sourcing, Planning and Logistics Director, w/ 20 years of demonstrated

success across multiple business functions leading winning teams in

operational and corporate environments.

. Exceptional Team-builder w/ the communication & leadership skills to

deliver positive results and implement strategic/ tactical solutions,

with acquisition, integration and consolidation experience.

. Championed Continuous Improvement globally, including proven project

management results w/ DRP, ERP and TMS implementations, EDI

Transactions, RF applications and other interfaces.

Functional Expertise in Global Business Operations:

( Global Supply Chain ( Lean & Quality

Improvement ( Strategic Planning

( Negotiation skills ( Manufacturing &

Distribution ( GMP, GDP, C-TPAT

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

. Bachelor of Arts, New England College; Henniker, NH 1981

. Member of WERC (Warehouse Education and Research Council )

WORK HISTORY

COVIDIEN; Mansfield, MA 1989 - 2013

$10B Global Medical Device and Supplies Manufacturer

Director Logistics Operations, Mansfield, MA (1998 - 2013)

. Responsible for overall strategic and tactical initiatives within the six

DC network in the US. Managed a $52mm Operational budget.

. Experienced in Zero Base Budget creation and management

. Support Global Shared Service Supply Chain Strategies in a matrix

organization.

. Established and maintained operational and supplier Key Performance

Indicators.

. Functional lead regarding developing and implementing required compliance

initiatives including OSHA, FDA, EPA, GMP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Quality and

Service.

. Continuously reduced year over year Cost Per Case spend despite

significant material increases. Delivered approximately 2% savings or

$1mm in FY12.

. Developed and Managed Capital budget of $3mm per year.

. Successful collaboration with Director of Planning and Manufacturing VP's

regarding system parameters in ERP, (EOne) Planning (JDA Manugistics)

and Manufacturing (BPCS) in order to plan and achieve targeted inventory

levels by providing time phased net manufacturing production plans and

sourcing buy plans

. Experienced in new construction negotiation, including capital fit out,

design and layout of multiple distribution centers ranging from 250,000

square feet to 625,000 square feet.

. Successfully executed the integration of multiple $200mm - $2B

acquisitions, including due diligence, all real estate transactions and

negotiation, inventory take down/build and move plans, full integration

to ERP, WMS/WCS, upgrades and automated systems and interfaces without

service interruption.

. Experienced in union contract negotiations, union avoidance and

successful decertification.

. Functional leader in WMS/WCS software design and implementation, OE and

allocation rules

. Developed enhanced productivity measurement and tracking software

resulting in $500k annual productivity savings.

. Partner with global regional logistics leaders to improve supply chain

execution and reduce costs

. Extensive success in team building and leadership skills resulting in

multiple promotions within and outside DC Operations functions

Barry Cronin Resume - Page 2

Distribution Center Manager, Atlanta, GA (1995 - 1998)

. Responsible for the day to day operation of 227,000 square foot hub

distribution center as center piece of hub and spoke network.

. Managed staff of 65 salaried and hourly employees.

. Responsible for recruiting, hiring and staffing of all positions.

. Directed and over saw all local labor relations.

. Responsible for local transportation management, sourcing of all

operational materials and supplies

Distribution Center Manager, Lincoln, RI (1994 - 1995)

. Responsible for day to day operation of 150,000 sq foot distribution

center.

. Managed staff of 25 salaried and hourly employees.

Corporate Inventory, Mansfield, MA (1992 - 1994)

. Develop inventory budgets for company wide Raw, WIP and Finished Goods

. Developed monthly results and trending reports for senior management

. Influence managed programs and plans to achieve goals.

Planning Manager, Mansfield, MA (1991 - 1992)

. Manage team of Corporate DRP planners responsible for executing multiple

replenishment lanes to support regional service

. Responsible for all system parameters input and maintenance

. Responsible for reviewing system output including managing expedite/de-

expedite messages

. Develop and manage forecasts utilizing system parameters, demand history,

new sku projections and algorithms with marketing review and agreement

. Developed and Implemented DRP/MRP interface to support manufacturing net

requirement production planning and procurement buy plan

. Increased inventory turns by 50% ( from 8 to 12)

DRP Planner, Mansfield, MA (1989 - 1991)

. Developed and implemented best in class DRP module

GENERAL CINEMA BEVERAGE; Brookline, MA 1986 - 1989

Senior Buyer

. Responsible for negotiating agreements and purchasing supplies for 15

plants bottling and canning Pepsi products

. $75M procurement budget.

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