Supply Chain Professional

Logistics

Summary of Qualifications

High-Impact Supply Chain Professional experienced in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain,

Operations Management and System Implementation. Key leadership strengths in organizational and project

management, utilizing contemporary supply chain techniques. Accomplished in driving organizational change

and launching major business initiatives designed to improve the bottom line.

Expertise

All aspects of the Supply Chain

Inventory Management, Master Scheduling, Production Planning & Scheduling,

Warehousing, Material Planning, Freight Management, Transportation (all modes), Import/Export,

Customer Service, Quality Control, Purchasing.

Global Logistics Network

System Implementation

Enterprise Software, QAD MFG/PRO, SAP, ASK Manman, Ross,

Advanced Planning System (APS) QAD Visualization (Global System)

Warehouse Management System, Provia

Configuration Management

Demand Planning (strategic), Budget Management, Change Management

Key Performance Indicators (Value Added)

Proficiencies

Develop & manage a global network that coordinates demand planning requirements

between major zonal boundaries (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America)

Established an optimal Production Planning process that utilized all aspects of the system to meet total capacity requirements.

Reduction of Inventory: Reduced Months on Hand from 4.8 to 3.4 against COGS ($48M) by using APICS Materials Management methods coupled with system functionality.

Implemented a full Advanced Planning System for five Manufacturing companies linking all Materials Management functions to 26 manufacturing facilities.

Increased Forecast Accuracy to over 90% through Sales & Operation Planning

Added 12 Vendor Managed Inventory Systems between Customer & Suppliers

Coordinated the Implementation of a Fourteen Off-Site Warehouses network

North American Business to Business Coordinator for Five Manufacturing Sites

Work History

&

Contributions

2003-2007 Jimmy’s Trucking Inc. South Plainfield, New Jersey

2014-Present

General Manager

Position the company to increase services, revenue streams and foot print. Achieved all three objectives beyond

projected expectations. Integrated a 500 metric ton supply chain project that managed Proctor & Gamble’s finish

perfume products & distributed them throughout North America. This included the inclusion of the client’s SAP

& WMS systems at the Distribution Center following and maintaining a 97% scorecard. Accountable for all

operational management, cost measures and staff alignment.

2007-2014 Odyssey Logistics & Technology, Danbury, Connecticut

Global Network Management Odyssey Logistics & Technologies, Inc. Danbury Ct.

Contracted to assist in the development and management of a global network that manages over $300M of

inventory turning on an annual basis. This includes the demand planning of over a dozen site located in four

different continents. Established 10 strategic regional distribution centers to route material throughout the

network while managing the contracts for warehousing, transportation, logistics and cost management.

Global Network Management Odyssey Logistics & Technologies, Inc. Danbury Ct.

Sourced and managed a warehouse network in the chemical industry of over 14 warehouses with specific requirements. Through tools developed to adhere to Responsible Care initiatives assessed each sites requirements by matching qualified providers and administrating a formal Request for Proposal & Selection process.

Management Consultant M4Logistics South Plainfield NJ

Hired to develop an infrastructure that could sustain growth of over twice the current turn

over. Within less than one year had a full Enterprized Management System Implemented

with operational procedures to support the objective. Increased revenue by 30% with cost

increased by 5%. Developed a business model that would result in over $1M savings

in transportation cost for a major customer.

1999-2004 Firmenich, Inc. Plainfield, NJ

Director of Logistics

Recruited to establish a professional Materials Management organization. This task

encompassed all aspects of Materials Planning, Production Planning Control, Customer

Service, Transportation & Traffic. This was accomplished by focusing on functional activities

along with system optimizations. Basic planning fundamentals and system utilization. Overall

results demonstrated a reduction in inventory by 18%, Freight Cost Reduction by 29% and

overall logistics Cost reduction of 24%. Supervised 3, Managers with over 40 indirect

employees.

1996-1999 T-Fal, Inc. Millville, NJ

Inventory Manager

Accountable for the managing of an inventory of a 550,000 sq ft modern facility. This

includes the Planning & Traffic disciplines. A major contribution to this organization was an

Inventory Accuracy Program that improves accuracy from the low 70% to the mid 90%.

This was achieved through a problem solving technique of root cause analysis and corrective

action initiatives. Was the lead in the Warehouse Management System that integrated with

radio frequency & robotic inventory equipment.

1988-1996 Concurrent Computer Corp. Eatontown, NJ

Manager of Production Planning

Responsible for the execution of the planning of over $250M high performance computer

company. This includes all aspects of Demand Planning, Master Planning & production

Planning. Held increasing responsibilities throughout my tenure. Was instrumental in the

establishment of a Planning Bill Concept for mid range computer line. Was assigned the

Team Leader to redesign the entire manufacturing process to yield a 15-day Receipt of Order

to shipment. This is a reduction from a 40-day lead-time. Sustained an 8-day lead-time

within one year of the implementation.

1984-1988 United States Marine Corp

Education

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Credentials

1990–1995 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ

Business Administration

1979–1983 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA

Criminal Justice

Certified Production Inventory Management (CPIM) 1993

In-Progress of Re-Certification CPIM

Resource Management (passed) / Supply Chain Management (passed)

Professional Affiliates

American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS)

APICS Monmouth/Ocean Chapter Board of Directors (5 yrs)

Chapter President (2 yrs)

Rariton Traffic Club

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