Director of Supply Chain Logistic supporting Life Science industries

Donald J. Benanti

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Clifton, New Jersey 07013

Mobile 973-***-****

*************@*****.***

Universal Marine Medical Supply: Staten Island, N.Y. May 2014 – March 2015

Senior Director, U.S. Operations

Reporting to the COO, responsible for leading the Company’s U.S. Operations for all required activities to provide the organization to sustain and achieve rapid growth. A multi-site Distribution/Logistics Leader responsible for the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of all the distribution locations. Lead the team in providing superior customer service in delivering products to our customers. Responsible for all aspects of distribution and warehouses activities for all U.S. locations and LSP teams to achieve business objectives in full compliance with Regulatory guidelines, internal company standards and values. Define the strategic direction of all Global Operations and ensure executional success that leads the team to apply solutions-oriented approach and fact based decision making across all elements of operations. Responsible for the operating strategy, development and oversight including but not limited to staffing, training, compliance, finance, logistics, procurement, planning, inventory and facilities management. Review and approve financial performance, Continuous Improvements, LEAN principles, Safety, Security and facilities including all aspects of maintenance and preventive maintenance programs. Demonstrate strategic negotiating skills, securing completive costing throughout the supply chain and distribution functions. Develop systems, procedures and tools of accountability to ensure ongoing, measurable performance improvements for colleagues, processes and results. Ensure inventory management and supplier management to maximize on time deliveries, inventory levels, responsiveness and operating expenses. Accountable for inventory levels in order to optimize working capital and maximize customer satisfaction. Responsible for managing the development and implementing market strategies to retain and expand services to current clients as well as acquiring new clients.

Pfizer Inc. Pearl River, New York November 2008 - May 2014

Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management

Promoted to Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management, Logistics reporting to the Vice President Pearl River Site with primary responsibilities focusing on site(s) and financial global network strategy. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: Logistics, Distribution Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Distribution, Trade Management (Import/ Export), Project Management, Customer Service, Continuous Improvements and Capital Projects. Responsible to set strategies, lead and manage the execution of all distribution, logistics, transportation, LSP management and import/ export logistics and compliance functions.

Manage Global Distribution Operations for Consumer Healthcare, Specialty Biotechnology, Clinical, Small Molecules and Research businesses on site including extensive knowledge of Cold Chain management; storage and distribution.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage the Global Trade Management, Distribution Centers, Planning/ Procurement organizations, U.S. Custom brokers, and LSPs.

Establish operation standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety and compliance.

Oversee all activities including order fulfillment, inventory control, distribution, administration and third party distribution providers. Ensure policies and procedures are harmonized with respect to distribution and transportation activities.

Accountable for approximately 200,000 ft2 of warehouse storage including multiple specialty storage and controlled room temperature locations.

oManage direct reporting staff; provide direction, set goals and objectives, approve and deliver execution plans that meet the business goals.

oNegotiate and manage 3PL facilities and relationships to obtain best in class service at a competitive cost to assure site support of materials and products.

Responsibility for incoming materials, sampling process, effective management of warehouse operations, replenishment to production areas, outbound logistics and adherence to customer service targets.

Experienced and skilled in SAP, WMS and related system usages of the SAP solution to improve processes at manufacturing sites, commercial operations and across the supply network.

Perform reviews and analysis of SAP reports in SAP (process orders, shipments, and inventory) to ensure a clear overview of the shipment.

Responsible for all activities of transportation, including carrier and freight provider negotiations, carrier contracts, cargo/ freight security, budget development and variance reporting.

Site lead to develop and sustain Supply Chain Business Continuity Plan to align with corporate philosophy.

Collaborates with Global Logistics and Supply (GL&S) organizations and other internal/ external stakeholders to maximize effectiveness, optimize processes, identify cost savings and provide network support.

Manage the development of plans for facilities including the design, layout, equipment procurement and engineering of systems.

Monitor, update and assure Warehouse, Transportation and Distribution functions are performed in compliance with Company policies, procedures and government regulations.

Manage departmental operating budgets and capital expenditures that are consistent with short and long term site master plans and approved budgets. Ensure development and adherence to the distribution budget; report on variances, collaborate with internal sites, global supply chain, and our external customers to ensure visibility across the organization. Review to attain realistic cost projections and monitor monthly through dashboards to assure and sustain plan.

Proactively assesses capacities of ambient and cold chain warehousing space requirements to ensure that Warehouse and Distribution process business objectives are met and contributes to the Site Master Facilities plan. Foster a management culture focused on delivering excellent customer service and continuous process improvement.

Project Management experience include team member of Supply Chain Management/ Production Diagnostic and Transformation team realizing a 17.3M in savings through inventory management, technology and engagement/ mindsets, behaviors and capabilities. Identifying key enablers; operating system, management infrastructure and mindset and behaviors to achieve these results. Ensure the Continuous Improvement program and operational excellence activities are integrated within the distribution operations.

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Pearl River, New York June 2005 - November 2008

Associate Director: Operational Compliance, Supply Chain Management

Implement the sustainable compliance process for all site activities.

Oversee the site as Site Controlled Substance Coordinator and the primary contact for State, DEA and Regulatory licenses including filing applications and contacts.

Direct, manage, & enforce compliance procedure to operate a cGMP manufacturing/ distribution facilities to meet DEA Regulations.

Manage all DEA requirements including applications, vendor verifications, and procurement of controlled substances and update SOP’s as necessary.

Manage controlled substance handling to ensure DEA regulation compliance including all DEA reports including audits as required.

Principal Security Coordinator (PSC), responsible for acting as the security point of contact for the site operations, as well as coordinating with TSA to ensure continued compliance with CCSP regulatory obligations for all CCSF operated by the site.

Primary site contact for CTPAT network certification including hosting certification presentation with Regulatory and Global Logistics teams.

Analyzes trends and lead times to remediate quality, compliance and training issues.

Provide technical expertise and act as Subject Matter Expert in developing and reviewing documents related to supply chain management, logistics, quality, safety and compliance.

Provide technical writing support to assure investigations, corrective/ preventive actions and commitments are closed in compliance with industry standards.

Lead all training efforts across SOPs and Corporate Policies.

Serve as Site Controlled Substance Coordinator to ensure consistent standards, inventory reporting, handling/ storage and documentation practices are maintained according to Regulatory guidelines.

Interface with Leadership Team in Global Compliance Auditing to assure changes to regulations are implemented on site.

Primary contact and SME role for Supply Chain Management regarding internal and all Regulatory Agency audits and inspections.

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE, INC., Nutley, New Jersey October 1977 – June 2005

Various Positions with Increased Responsibilities: Manufacturing, Packaging and Supply Chain Management.

Oversees a team of multi-disciplined exempt and nonexempt colleagues in a factory production unit, for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/ Production.

Executes production unit’s business objectives and policies.

Core functional accountabilities include planning/ scheduling daily operations activities of team.

Works in conjunction with Production Manager and Quality Management to ensure compliance with Hoffman-La Roche quality standards, guidelines of FDA and other domestic and international regulatory agencies and to ensure compliance with current cGMP.

Leads decision making and achievement of production goals for team by demonstrating depth and breadth of knowledge for production process, technical leadership and successful team management skills in cross functional environments.

EDUCATION

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, N.J. Bachelor of Arts Degree

CERTIFICATION

Rath and Strong Green Belt Trained

APICS (North Jersey) Member

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