Supply Chain Human Resources

CARL PIRANEO, CPA

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DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

Accomplished, resourceful and goal-driven senior executive with a comprehensive management background and extensive experience encompassing the areas of accounting, finance, operations and human resources. Strong leadership abilities, with proficiency in developing and managing organizational budgets; analyzing sales and financial statements; delivering informative sales presentations; and developing comprehensive business plans. Expert at implementing processes that improve efficiency, with demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity. Career track record of successful accomplishments, including developing a company’s first employee handbook. Software proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Oracle, Hyperion and SAP systems.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accounting & Finance Management ● Operations Management ● Human Resources ● Strategic Planning ● Financial Analysis ● Budget Management ● Logistics & Supply Chain ● Customer Relations ● Forecasting ● Demand Planning ● Presentations ● Sales Projections ● Sales Data Analysis ● Pricing Agreement Development ● Employee Handbook Development ● Negotiations ● Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAVAZZA PREMIUM COFFEES CORPORATION, New York, NY

Director of Supply Chain-Customer Relations, 2013-2015

Director of Supply Chain charged with managing the supply chain pertaining to containers received from Italy headquarters

Perform forecasting tasks and work with distributors to ensure timely order fulfillment.

Serve as the U.S. lead regarding submission of an RFP to change the company’s North America warehouse, which resulted in a fee reduction of 20% and conversion to a fully automated interface.

Director of Administration, Finance & Human Resources, 2004-2013

Director tasked with overseeing all Finance, Administration and IT functions, including creation of the company’s annual budget and rolling forecasts within the year

Aligned logistics in the U.S. and Italy pertaining to inventory needs and demand planning.

Performed Human Resources tasks, including negotiating for the company’s health care and 401K benefits.

Served as a Member of the Directors Management Committee; collaboratively coordinated the Financial Presentations at meetings, including analysis of Sales and Financial Statements and projections.

Collaboratively developed a long range 3Y plan with clear volume that effectively reduced the time to complete the annual budget timeline by 20%.

Used Oracle and Hyperion systems for volume analysis; drilled and analyzed sales data by SKU.

Oversaw the preparation of annual corporate and state tax returns.

Collaboratively worked on an APA (Advanced Pricing Agreement) to determine Transfer Pricing.

Developed the company’s first employee handbook that covered Federal law and State addendums.

Reduced medical health benefits during the last renewal 10% versus the initial proposal.

Managed all Treasury functions, including banking relationships.

Negotiated leases and successfully moved the company, which resulted in substantial rent reduction.

Controller, 2001-2004

GUIDEPOSTS, Carmel, NY, Business Manager, 1984-2000

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Language fluency: Italian (working proficiency)

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