Supply Chain Quality

. Summary: A Strategic Sourcing Professional with a broad range of

experience primarily focused on direct materials sourcing,

specifically in the areas of packaging, chemicals, Excipients, bulk

drugs, and raw materials on a Global scale and with knowledge of the

major vendors in the global markets for these categories achieving

significant savings year over year with a high focus in quality,

service, delivery and cost.

Work Experience:

September 2012- Present Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Melville NY

Procurement Associate Director Packaging Category

. Handle all Sourcing/Procurement activities for Packaging components in

New York sites with a secondary focus on Excipients materials and

supporting NASS (North America Strategic Sourcing) on API activities

for the NY sites.

. Achieved and exceeded cost savings targets set by North America and

Global plans in the packaging category from 3.4% to 5.8%

. Work directly with NASS as well as Global strategic initiatives to

ensure projects are aligned with annual targets

. Led vendor consolidation program for all Sandoz sites on corrugates

category, coordinating and planned transition of new supplier with all

sites, generating 25% cost savings among sites.

. Develop quality programs (Six Sigma tools) with key supplier on the

implementation of vision systems in the manufacturing lines to reduce

number of defects components (83% improvement from 2012)

. Worked in conjunction with Sandoz Packaging lead to host bid for

labels and leaflets for Fougera site leading to $115K cost savings.

. Developed VMI programs with key suppliers (Aluminum tubes, folding

cartons, Foil packs) bringing $300K cost savings, reducing lead time

by 33%

. Negotiated allocation space with key distributors as an extended

warehouse to ensure product availability and business continuity as

well as reducing inventories target - consignment programs.

. Initiated weekly meeting with internal members of Packaging Engineers,

to follow up project implementations, plan and completion targets as

well as identifying opportunities for cost reductions

. Conduct by-weekly meetings with QA team to review alternate sources

opportunities for Excipients and follow up on next steps for the

change process and actions.

. Participate on weekly meetings for Raw material sourcing, Product Re-

Launches, Product transfer and Canadian Expansion

. Work directly and support supply chain initiative, site S&OP Providing

monthly supply updates

. Supports Global QA initiatives on quality agreements on all categories

for Fougera supplier base, as well as site audits.

. Manage CAPA's, LIR's with suppliers and deliver root causes and

corrective actions within target dates.

. SUPER USER and role owner for Procurement department (Fougera site)

Work Experience:

March 2012-August 2012 Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Long Island NY

Procurement Manager Packaging and Excipients

Categories

. In charge of all Sourcing/Procurement of all Packaging components for

the business, with a secondary focus on raw materials including

Excipients materials.

. Developed and achieved strategic sourcing plans to build alternate

sources for 30% of the total supplier base

. Negotiated and engaged into contracts (25 % of supplier base) with key

suppliers bringing $700K cost savings, ensuring continuity of martial

supply, Indexation of packaging components and Excipients materials

to manage business expectations

. Created and implemented vendor performance evaluation across the

business for all Excipients, API's and Packaging suppliers (On time

delivery, Fill-Rate, Quality, Cost)

. Reduced supplier base (27%) by consolidating and developing new

sources

. Achieved lead time reduction (improved 39 %) on all items packaging

and Excipients items procured

. Created short and long term sourcing strategies with defined risk /

benefit analysis, evaluated and negotiated with suppliers, and managed

cost reduction projects both pre and post-implementation

. Developed and implemented new SOP's in incoming materials,

inspections, CDM (Component Defective Material) harmonization of

buying/selling specs to support backorder, quality improvement and

cost saving initiatives

. Developed mitigation risk strategies with key items of the business

(based on Commercial Grid) with Excipient and Packaging manufactures

to ensure quality standards and specifications were achieved

. Developed blanket order program with supplier (Montebello) to reduce

cost - and improve buying efficiencies, planning opportunities

. Worked in conjunction with Packaging engineers and quality team

through all projects to launch new products, testing of new packaging

components, material stability, and validation processes

. Managed three buyers and a data analyst within three facilities

June 2006-March 2012 ThermoFisher Scientific, NJ

Global Sourcing Manager Packaging and OEM (3rd Part

Manufacturing)

. Developed and implemented harmonization of glass bottles projects and

SOP's for all Global Chemicals (Europe, Asia, and North America sites)

achieving global savings targets

. Deliver minimum 3% (net of inflation) savings year over year and

overachieve the target by 2% in 2011

. Responsible for primary and secondary packaging components (Tertiary

packaging, Distribution packaging, Consumer Packaging, Transportation

Packaging) representing a 22 million USD spend

. Responsible for 3rd party manufacturing / OEM products representing 12

million USD spend

. Execute the category strategies as planned (in line with annual

phasing) in Quality - Service and Cost areas

. Improved rejections from 5% to 2% in 2 years of collaboration with

strategic partners

. Developed secondary sources for ~60% of the product portfolio

. Drive 73% of total spend under contract and consolidated the supply

base from 165 suppliers to 130

. Improved backlog and backorders due to sourcing from 2 million USD to

50K USD

. Mapped the supply chain details, and agreed on process and cost

efficiencies with manufacturing, transportation and logistics partners

. Developed and conducted strategic sourcing and risk management plans

for all OEM and packaging components through industry and market

intelligence data

. Interfaced across functions and with external parties to gather

information and negotiate outcomes or prepare negotiation strategies

for review / implementation

. Managed supplier sourcing approval, and maintain supplier performance

levels to optimize total cost of ownership

. Developed and submit standard material costs in the category with

supporting documentation (Market/ Supplier)

. Agreed and reported on supplier performance metrics (On time delivery,

Quality, Cost)

. Developed and implemented harmonization of glass bottles for all sites

across the globe (Europe, Asia, and North America sites)

. Managed the implementation of the awarded supplier contracts and

liaise with internal departments to resolve issues (Legal, Operations,

Quality)

. Supported and managed supplier interfaces with Manufacturing,

Operations and PPI groups for new product development initiatives or

other projects as assigned

. Actively managed project timelines; communicated with team members and

other stakeholders to ensure timely development of reports

. Developed and implemented approved cost reduction / productivity

improvement projects (lowering working capital, increasing yields,

improving supplier operations and demand management)

. Worked independently and as a team with cross-functional colleagues to

source and contract on a timely basis at the expected quality, service

and lowest total cost in consistent with company requirements

. Prepare category strategies and objectives for annual operating plans

ThermoFisher Scientific, NJ

Sourcing Manger, Chemicals Category

. Lead Global Chemical Council Committee to consolidate tail spend

throughout several sites (UK, Belgium, India, and US) delivering $1.1M

savings across all business units

. Analyzed global spend for key aggregation/consolidation opportunities

and created programs to leverage spend

. Worked directly with corporate management to explore opportunities

globally with Dow Chemical based on CEO's initiatives to maximize and

leverage companies' interests

. Involved in sourcing strategies, supplier selection and cross-

functional supply chain management and supplier improvement programs,

support business plans and corporate objectives

. Developed innovative approaches using best practices, concepts, and

ideas generated both internally and externally to continuously improve

the cost base, quality and service levels

. Identified, implemented, and managed the metrics and success criteria

(Low Cost Region Initiatives, Backward Integration, identifying and

qualifying of strategic primary and secondary vendors several

categories for Excipients, API's, Bulk drugs

. Support development of Request for Information (RFI's), Request for

Proposals (RFP's), Supply Agreements

. Manage the sourcing activities with each site's sourcing and supply

chain professionals and ensure that suppliers meet quality

requirements and applicable regulatory requirements

Lead Planner / Buyer

. Coordinated the operational planning for OEM's, related chemicals and

packaging products

. Conducted analysis of the planning network and develop strategy to

build an ordering plan with long-term initiatives in line with product

flow strategies

. Understand, analyze inventory management strategies and programs to

ensure maximum inventory turns, high quality and consistent support to

manufacturing and sourcing with continuous feedback

. Worked with other planners and buyers to coordinate efforts and

rationalize activities

. Drive and ensure lead time reduction, flexibility to schedules, quality

improvement, inventory reduction year-over-year basis

. Closely track the backlog and backorders

. Collaborated with sourcing department for supplier management process

(Supplier rating, supplier development, supplier productivity and

product shortages and anticipated price changes)

. Analyzed site metrics and follow programs to deliver improved

performance and maintain and drive business best practices regarding

supplier / product productivity performance in terms of planning and

ordering

July 1999 - June 2006 THERMWELL PRODUCTS, INC.

Supply Chain Manager

. Conducted analysis of the supply chain network and develop strategy to

build a supply chain network capability plan and develop a long-term

plan for product flow strategies

. Developed inventory management strategies and programs to ensure

maximum inventory turns and consistent support to manufacturing

. Drive and ensure lead time reduction, flexibility to schedules,

quality improvement, inventory reduction (entire supply chain)

. Analyze site - division metrics and builds programs to deliver

improved performance

. Work with all Operations functions to drive key Practical Process

Improvement initiatives

. Take ownership of skills development for supply chain professionals in

the business

. Support Companywide projects (Packaging and Labeling Standardization,

Wireless Distribution, Transportation, Import - Export Guidelines and

Processes etc.)

. Management and implementation of various supply operations programs

(VMI, JIT, PPI, Lean and Quality Management and Risk Management

Programs)

. Provided cost forecasts for annual business planning and support cost

management reviews

. Ensured operational effectiveness, on-time availability of materials,

supplies, services and achievement of business objectives in

collaboration with other functions (Procurement)

. Tracked and provided updates on trends, developing, emerging

technologies changes, innovations, currency, and opportunities that

may have a major impact on P&L in achieving profitability and return

on investment

Education:

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (Dual Specialization), Montclair, NJ

. B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Marketing

May 2007

. B.S. Degree in Business Administration, International Business

December 2006

.

CERTIFICATIONS

. Masters Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, University of Villanova

. Practical Process Improvement (PPI)

. APICS certification (in Progress)

. 164 result in LSAT (Pursuing a JD degree)

Languages:

. Fluent in Spanish, and Portuguese

Qualifications:

ERP Applications, MS Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word,

Powerpoint, Visio, Project) IBM / AS400 (PRMS), SQL, Cognos, Shelf Logic

Plano-gram Software, ARIBA Sourcing tools, SAP systems

. Technical knowledge to understand component and commodity

specifications, contract terms-conditions, and statements of work

. Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and

positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and

upper management

. Posses strong process orientation, self motivation; bias for action

. Effective communication and influencing skills

. Analytical skills to perform highly complex procurement initiatives

and scheduling analysis

. Proven track record of building credible, reliable, customer focused

sources of supply including risk mitigation and business continuity

. Outstanding collaboration skills with a positive, constructive

attitude

. High sense of urgency and high level of commitment to deliver

consistent results and meet deadlines

. Flexible person with ability to adjust to multiple demands, shift

priorities

. Very good negotiation and presentation skills

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