Supply Chain Engineer

PAUL NELSON

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Phoenixville, PA 19460 ***************@*****.***

Profile

Diversified international experience in multiple industries. Special expertise in multifunctional

management including end to end supply chain management, product introductions, contract negotiations,

purchasing, engineering, construction, operations management, operational excellence, and change

management. Collaborative leadership team member with proven ability to create and implement

strategies necessary to accommodate rapid growth and respond to changing business conditions. Hands-on

experience with business process redesign, reorganization, and continuous improvement initiatives using

lean, six sigma, and risk management applications.

CAREER HISTORY

SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. – Wayne, PA 2004-Present

Senior Director & Leader, Operational Excellence and Transformational Change May 2012 – present

Led Operational Excellence for the Specialty Pharma group with added responsibilities for supply chain

strategy and transformation. Created a new supply chain strategy with the Global Supply Chain

Leadership Team to align with the corporate strategy. Successfully led the leadership team and the

organization through the adoption of the new strategy and associated culture. Created and successfully

deployed the new organizational capability of Change Management, using the ADKAR methodology,

embedding this in all new major projects.

Supply Chain Sr. Director & Leader, Operational Excellence, Specialty Pharma Dec 2009 – May 2012

Expanded the success realized from the supply chain implementation of lean sigma continuous

improvement program to all of the Specialty Pharma organization. Changes to business processes resulted

in efficiency and effectiveness improvements in R&D, business units, and Commercial Operations;

including > $24MM in cumulative savings and cost avoidance.

Global Supply Chain Sr. Director and Lean Sigma Leader April 2008- December 2009

Developed and implemented the Lean sigma continuous improvement program for Shire’s supply chain

that eliminates waste, reduces cycle time, and improves business performance. Achieved the culture change

necessary for improvements to be sustainable. Achievements include >$4MM P&L and balance sheet

improvements within 9 months of program inception. Created, implemented, and led company acquisition

integration and new product introduction into the supply chain. Optimized the supply chain for 9 high-

priority products.

Global Supply Chain Product Director 2007 - April 2008

Planned and executed the supply chain activities for Shire’s first global product launch. Successfully

achieved market supply in US, EU, and Canada within 10 weeks of regulatory approvals, enabling the

business to exceed sales goals and market share within 12 months post launch. Accountable for end to end

supply chain management, including contract manufacturing and supply for two global products for

product API, bulk drug product, and packaging. Developed and implemented the supply chain risk

management process for all Tier 1 products.

Director, Planning & Materials Management, N. America 2004 - 2007

Developed and led supply chain activities inclusive of order management, planning, warehousing/shipping,

label

control, ERP systems development, and commercial supply

• Launched 4 new pharmaceutical products while maintaining supply for an additional 62 sku’s

• Implemented SAP R3 in planning, scheduling, order fulfillment, and warehousing

• Developed and implemented Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting critical planning

needs for commercial operations.

• Implemented a formal metrics program to improve supply chain effectiveness for commercial

operations

• Provided executive leadership such as acting as Board member for Shire LLC and Due-Diligence

team member for acquisitions representing Shire’s supply chain

• Developed resource requirements for a start-up organization and filled positions for a total staff of

57 FTE’s in planning, materials management, manufacturing warehouse, and distribution center.

UCB BIOPRODUCTS, INC. – Smyrna, GA, Braine l’Alleud Belgium 2002-2004

Director, North America

General Manager for the North American subsidiary of a global Biotech company. P&L accountability for

contract manufacturing of peptides for APIs.

• Hired, organized, and managed growth of a team from 8 to 25 people including sales, marketing,

operations, regulatory, QA/QC, engineering, technical management, and outsourced support

functions of IT/IS, HR, finance, and accounting.

• Generated $3MM annual revenue for new preclinical and early stage clinical projects.

• Turned a lab & pilot plant construction project from litigation to success. Completed facility

construction, commissioning, and validation. Hired site manager, staffed facility, and commenced production.

UCB PHARMA, INC. – Smyrna, GA, Brussels Belgium 1995-2002

Director, Business Operations

Accountable for all N. American pharmaceutical supply chain activities, including procurement, materials

management, contract manufacturing, inventory control, customer service, warehousing and distribution.

Coordinated all IS/IT pharmaceutical sector projects.

UCB CHEMICALS, INC. – North Augusta, SC, Brussels Belgium 1991-1995

Process/Site Engineer, 1994-1995

Process/Plant Engineer, 1991 - 1994

DAY ENGINEERING – Charlotte, NC 1989-1991

Process Design Engineer

MILLIKEN AND COMPANY – Spartanburg, SC 1987-1989

Process Engineer, 1988-1989

Production Manager, 1987-1988

LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORIES – Los Alamos, NM Summers 1985-1986

Lab Technician

EDUCATION

M.B.A., International Business, University of South Carolina 1995

B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky 1987

B.S., Magna Cum Laude, Applied Mathematics, Minors: Chemistry and Physics, Kentucky State Univ.

1986

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Member of Board of Advisors and the speaking faculty for the International Quality and Productivity

Center

• Lean/Six Sigma Champion

• Certified in Change Management by PROSCI

• A.P.P. & C.P.M. Purchasing Certifications issued by the National Association of Purchasing

Management

• CPIM Production and Inventory Control Certification issued by APICS

• E.I.T. Engineering Certification issued by the Kentucky State Board of Registration for Professional

Engineers and Land Surveyors

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