Management Supply Chain

ELLEN LERNER

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Certified Professional Purchasing Manager with over 10 years of diverse supply chain and product lifecycle management experience with prominent manufacturers and new start-ups. Strategic planner adaptable to fast-paced high-growth environment with the positive change agent mentality.

Excelled at creating innovative procedures to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of Lean operations in Just-in-Time environment. Problem-solver qualified to solve intricate operational problems and lead cross-functional teams in global multi-cultural environment with the aptitude to bring consensus and develop teamwork.

Mechanical Engineer with excellent analytical skills and high degree of technical aptitude. Patented materials management & safety medical technology. Featured in Metalforming Magazine for the development and implementation of a cost effective mistake-proof process. Areas of expertise:

Supply Chain & Purchasing Management Commodity Management Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Planning Budget Preparation & Spend Analyses Project Management Staffing

New Product Development Manufacturing Methods and Procedures Lean Manufacturing J.I.T.

Vendors Management Contract Negotiation Quality Assurance Materials Planning Cost Modeling

Continuous Improvement Critical Thinking Analytical and Quantitative Skills Negotiation Skills

ERP integration and optimization Change Management Team Building People Management

E-procurement Oracle SAP Traverse MS Office Project Power Point 3D CAD

EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Manager 2013 - 2016

INNOVEND PARTNERS, LLC., Cleveland, Ohio: Vending and distribution company.

Developed and managed suppliers’ network, identified key metrics to measure the overall performance to ensure the success in launching new business operations.

Evaluated supplier capabilities and established reliable sources for new products and new markets dictated by business requirements. Identified, selected and qualified the best suppliers in the industry per category utilizing strategic supply base analysis. Developed and managed functional relationships with key/strategic suppliers to optimize financial and operational performance.

Managed supplier selection, approval, risk management, and effective contracts negotiation. Rationalized operational budget and optimized purchasing strategies based on the total cost of ownership (TCO) for commodities and product categories across the organization.

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Manager 2011- 2013

VENDORS EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL INC., Cleveland, Ohio: Technology driven manufacturer and distributor of vending equipment, largest distributor of OEM parts and proprietary components in the vending marketplace.

Directed and controlled procurement operational excellence by developing policies and procedures to ensure alignment of business objectives and customer requirements. Aggressively identified strategic opportunities for effective sourcing, aligned with developed strategic business goals, continuously improved procedures, trained employees, and conducted annual performance reviews in compliance with the company’s policies.

Executed strategy for inventory management that mitigates excess and obsolete inventory to realize immediate savings for each major category. Developed the Total Cost of Ownership model by collecting information, analyzing, recommending, communicating, and executing waste reduction strategy. Effectively and efficiently drove the materials planning aligned with demands of R&D new product development, production plans of manufacturing operations, anticipated needs of warehouse and distribution operations with over 30,000SCUs of proprietary products, OEM, and manufactured parts.

Aligned each division’s strategic objectives and supply chain management goals with emphasis on the development of the world-class capabilities, sourcing optimization and product standardization. Built strong value-added relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, across divisions of the organization including R&D, Quality, Sales, Warehouse and Manufacturing operations. Developed and implemented effective purchasing systems and redesigned processes to produce high quality results.

Consultant: Supply Chain/ Operational Excellence/ Change Management 2008 - present

LERNERS SOLUTIONS, LLC., Beachwood, Ohio: Technology and management consulting company.

Creatively solved complex problems, formulated innovative designs, restructured critical processes, and fundamentally transformed the way companies operate, in order to become a high-performance business.

Focused on helping clients with technical and management expertise to ensure success in launching new business operations, developing innovative technology and introducing it to the market.

Identified and implemented cost reduction, rework reduction, and process improvement methodologies including global suppliers development program, execution of new Quality Systems that mitigate and manage the global suppliers’ risks and improved key metrics, created matrices to analyze and improve KPIs.

Helped clients successfully manage change in environment that is global, multi-cultural, cross-generational, and virtual – that’s changing at accelerating pace. Designed and developed a long-term model to boost the success of “No Child Left Behind” programs in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia utilizing six sigma and lean methodologies. Generated methods-based, data-driven, and tailored strategies to increase the pace and certainty of successful organizational change.

Product Engineer 2004 - 2008

STERIS CORPORATION, Mentor, Ohio: OEM, the world leader in manufacturing of first-to-market surgical and critical care products.

Managed lifecycle of the low temperature sterilization and high level disinfection product group. Provided product support and quality assurance for medical device to achieve lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for new and legacy products. Supported lean manufacturing strategies by optimizing sourcing capabilities, assembly operations, and product design, minimizing time-to-market and warranty costs to assure continuous improvement in key metrics.

Managed work groups envolved in multiple cost-saving and rapid-improvement projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology; demonstrated a sense of urgency and ownership to drive issues to completion. Reduced warranty cost 60 percent through the systematic identification of opportunities and leading supplier quality improvement initiatives, maximizing standardization, and process optimizations.

Created sourcing strategies to enhance product development in a highly matrix organization, introduced suppliers qualification and risk mitigations process. Coordinated cross-functional resources and tasks in support of significant cost saving and process improvement initiatives focused within matrix infrastructure. Managed supplier development and qualification process, including the low cost regions, to achieve the division strategic initiatives and supply chain management goals with emphasis on optimization of sourcing capabilities and cost-down initiatives.

Product Manager 2003- 2004

Medtech2B, LLC., Solon, Ohio: New medical technology development company.

Directed product development program from the concept generation process; led the co-invention and patent of a new materials management surgical technology. Coordinated with team of medical experts and scientists to initiate market research designed to enhance maretials m anagement in medical environment..

Determined market needs, developed business plans and strategic objectives, created product specifications, and determined product positioning.

Awarded patent for new, error-free method and apparatus to automatically track and verify of surgical tools at critical points during operating room procedures.

Mechanical Engineer 1998-2003

A.J. ROSE MANUFACTURING CO., Avon, Ohio: Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in precision metal-forming and manufacturing.

Designed and developed metal-forming tooling, outlined manufacturing requirements and quality control protocols. Coordinated with customers, vendors, and internal departments to streamline processes, improve efficiency, reduce overall manufacturing costs. Introduced innovative design strategies for creation of metal-molded plastic product.

Improved process flow by 60 percent by developing the improvement strategies to support Lean and Just-in-Time manufacturing practices.

Increased production volume 20 percent through design and implementation of error-free technology.

CAD Engineer 1995-1998

Northern Stamping Inc., Cuyahoga Hts. Ohio: Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in precision metal- forming, coating, and manufacturing.

Managed ongoing projects from execution to production part approval (PPAP) resulted in new parts and outsourced tooling for stamped components. Collaborated with customers' design team to introduce and develop innovative concepts to encourage stronger sales and business growth.

Developed a strong supplier's base for outsourced metal forming tooling. Provided a liaison between suppliers and production by implementing effective project management processes. Built motivated teams to support successful project execution.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Courses, Business and Engineering – Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPM) – American Purchasing Society, Aurora, IL

Project Management, PMI Accredited Program – Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland, OH

Lean Six Sigma, Training Program, Simpler Consulting – Steris Corporation, Mentor, OH

Total Quality Management, Training Program – A.J.Rose Mfg. Company, Avon, OH

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – Tula State University, Tula, Russia

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