Supply Chain, Procurement

SCOTT D. WHITE

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SUMMARY

Seasoned supply chain and purchasing professional with more than twenty-five years of experience and knowledge obtained through positions in the Grocery and Pharma industries. Engaging, insightful, col- laborative and strategy focused. Offering a unique blend of analytical and customer service skills, with the ability to assess both vantage points to create cost effective solutions for internal and external clients. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Purchasing

• Inventory Management

• Staff Management

• Team Building & Engagement

• Supply Chain Optimization

• Strong Negotiation Skills

• ERP and Buying Systems

• Forecasting

• P&L and Budgeting

• Customer Service

• Project Management

• Business Development

• Supplier Relationships

• Executive Team Interface

• Strategy Development

WORK EXPERIENCE

2015 - 2015

Sr. Director, Generic Rx Replenishment, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN

• Managed generic prescription drug purchases with inventory values of +$36B annually for 25 distri- bution centers.

• Coached and developed a staff of 12 direct and 6 indirect reports focused on daily generic pharma- ceutical replenishment, and exceeding key performance metrics for service level and inventory man- agement to ensure a strong customer experience.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with Global Sourcing, and DC Operations to ensure seamless transi- tions for all Brand-to-Generic launches, and maximized corporately negotiated supplier contracts/ programs and deals.

• Assisted Corporate Finance with understanding/managing the monthly and annual Generic inventory budgets, including all purchasing and LIFO activity.

• Department representative for numerous task-forces and initiatives focused on improving both inter- nal and external results for driving better patient outcomes.

• Created and implemented a new supplier scorecard for researching and understanding supplier be- havior and performance.

• Worked with supplier representatives to identify and improve mutual logistical opportunities – in- cluding achieving better lead-time, service, and inventory levels.

• Supported all new customer on-boarding activities, and marshaled necessary resources within my team to ensure success.

• Successfully on-boarded and integrated the Walgreen Generic Business into AmerisourceBergen’s distribution network.

2012 - 2015

Director, Generic Rx Replenishment, AmerisourceBergen Corporation Eden Prairie, MN

• Worked with divisional operations to resolve generics inventory issues.

• Subject matter expert in resolving inventory related challenges such as pandemic response, product launches and customer and program change issues.

• Provided leadership to the Generics group in Supply Chain and executing Pro-Generic formulary changes for maintaining high service level requirements.

• Primary National Replenishment Center liaison for large managed care/hospital and GPO hospital groups

WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued)

2006 -2012

Customer Logistics Manager, Campbell Soup Company Waconia, MN

• Worked with SUPERVALU, Target, Nash Finch, AWG and several broker managed customers in the upper Midwest to identify and assist with reducing supply chain costs

• Monitored customer efficiency, unsaleable, and service basic program performance and consulted on improvement opportunities

• Provided support to sales, demand planning, transportation, warehousing and customer service on promotional display events to ensure timely delivery and fulfillment of customers’ needs

• Accessed customer information via web portals and internal data warehouse, to analyze customer and sales team performance

• Identified and implementing strategies to reduce “total delivered cost” for improving operating mar- gins

• Gained alignment with customers on key strategic initiatives, looking at “strategic intersects” to fo- cus on mutual opportunities

• Liaison between Campbell distribution/transportation operations and customer operations depart- ments

• Represented supply chain and logistics as a member of the Sales Team Leadership staff

• Led customer service/sales calls to ensure alignment across teams on customer activities, wins, and concerns

2006 -2006

Midwest Regional Sales Manager, Aqua Star Seafood Company Waconia, MN

• Improved existing and created new business relationships in the North Central US

• Analyzed retail market data to determine potential opportunities for introducing new items and plan- ning sales call strategy

• Developed presentation materials and promotional plans to drive incremental sales

• Troubleshot issues to improve overall customer satisfaction and streamlined business processes

• Reviewed customer sales and inventory data to assist in overseas production planning, supply, and imports

• Monitored deductions and developed strategies for gaining repayment and eliminating future issues 1995 - 2006

SUPERVALU, INC.

2002 - 2006

Corporate VMI Manager, Corporate Office Chanhassen, MN

• Led key corporate initiative to increase participation in Vendor Managed Inventory program, helped to reduce administrative expenses and drove improved service and inventory performance

• Facilitated meetings with prospective vendors and communicated program responsibilities and ob- jectives

• Managed a procurement team responsible for overseeing VMI participating vendors for twenty-two distribution centers

• Monitored vendor performance to ensure company goals for service and inventory were being achieved

• Troubleshot communication issues impacting vendor performance

• Worked with EDI department to generate communications between SUPERVALU and participating vendors

• Collaborated with manufacturers to help improve supply chain efficiencies and drive lower cost of goods

• Reviewed communication improvement opportunities with IT and buying system developers to en- hance data interface with the vendors for streamlining inventory management WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued)

2000 - 2002

Inventory Logistics Manager, Northwest Region Office Tacoma, WA 1999 - 2000

Category Manager, Northwest Region Office Tacoma, WA 1997 - 1999

Promotional Manager, Northern Region Office Hopkins, MN 1995 - 1996

Technical Buyer, Northern Region Office Hopkins, MN EDUCATION & TRAINING

1990

WARTBURG COLLEGE Waverly, IA

B.A. Business Administration/Management

• Currently enrolled University of St. Thomas Executive MBA - Supply Chain Management

• Currently enrolled University of St. Thomas - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

• Member of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

• Campbell STARS strategy training

• Delta Associate’s “Negotiating Skills for Retailers”

• Zenger-Miller Certification Training

• SUPERVALU Category Management Training

• Familiar with principals of Lean Six Sigma

• Expert user of all MS Office programs

AWARDS

Operations Award

AmerisourceBergen

November 2013 and November 2014

Extraordinary Performance Award

Campbell Sales Company

October 2008 and October 2011

Merit Award

Campbell Sales Company

September 2008

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