ARLINGTON, MA
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-
crowley-99622013
PATRICK M. CROWLEY
Summary
Driven Supply Chain Manager with a history of exceeding KPI goals in growing organizations.
Extensive knowledge of Tech Transfers/New Product Introductions in Biotechnology and Medical Devices.
Part of 3 SAP implementations/Upgrades.
Highlights
Project Management SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, TrackWise, Ross,
Six Sigma Green Belt Business Objects, ASK Man/Man, Great Plains,
S&OP Process Agile, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio
Accomplishments
Increase on time closure rate for Quality Systems from 38% to 86%
Lower rate of RMNCMRs by 67% by implementing vendor improvements
Savings of $1.3mm over 16 months due to ERP ordering initiative with Process Development
Improve Customer Service Fill Rate from 94% to 98.8% on 10,200 orders per month.
Forecast of inventory value accuracy within 0.5% of actual.
Experience
Shire Pharmaceuticals
10/2008 Present Cambridge, MA
Materials Management Quality System Manager
Responsible for compliant closure of Quality Systems associated with Raw Materials and Material
Management SOPs.
Hire and train staff for investigating and tracking root causes of deviations and CAPAs.
Implemented GMP process for Materials Management to respond to RMNCMRs in a compliant manner.
Project Manager
Use OE Green Belt skills to lead or represent Materials Management in project improvement initiatives.
Creating and revising SOP's in a GMP/FDA environment.
Member of Change Control Review Board.
Reduction of warehouse weekend overtime from 2-3 times a month to once in 3 months
Reorganization of JIT from safety hazard to organized, orderly space
Established defect tracker in Alewife facility to identify recurring raw material problems
New Products and Process Manager
Coordinate tech transfer activities for Materials Management including: identifying new parts and vendors,
setting up part numbers and bills of material on ERP, ordering materials, and scheduling the production.
Successful implementation of 2 new products into Shire
Implementation of new process into roller bottle facility which reduced filter clogging overages by over
half.
Senior Materials Analyst Planner
Plan for appropriate quantities of materials to support the production plan utilizing MPS/MRP and other
analytical tools.
Receive forecasts and enter demand into ERP system for HGT division in order to run MPS and MRP.
Initiate order/expedite requests for Purchasing.
Implementation of ERP for actioning of raw materials in lieu of spreadsheets.
Fresenius Medical Care
3/2005 10/2008 Lexington, MA
Senior Planner
Using SAP to plan production and Supply/Distribution over 150 kidney dialysis products.
Responsible for production planning at two manufacturing sites in the US and one OUS.
Evaluate demand and ensure inventory levels at 14 distribution centers nationwide.
Chairperson of monthly SOP meetings for product lines.
Fresenius Supply Chain Award, 2006 (First time awarded).
Network Engines
6/2004 3/2005 Canton, MA
Planner
Production planning for Low Rate Production area using Great Plains.
Source new vendors as needed.
Perform physical inventory at the end of every quarter.
Coordinate rework activity including RMA shipments.
Teradyne (temporary)
2/2004 6/2004 North Reading, MA
New Product Planner
Responsible for all production planning activities for new products from inception to maturation.
Generate 52 week forecasts every week.
Create requisitions and purchase orders for sub contract vendors.
Affymetrix (temporary)
8/2003 11/2003 Bedford, MA
Planner
Responsible for entering and maintaining forecast, production schedules, and build plans using JD Edwards
for a medical equipment manufacturer.
Manipulate and generate MRP/MPS.
Boston Scientific Corp.
1991 - 2002 Natick, MA
Supply Chain Planner
Responsible for worldwide stock levels of finished goods, top assemblies, sub-assemblies, and raw
materials using SAP and ASK Man/Man.
Order and maintain inventory levels on over 400 raw material components**
Implementation of SOP process at Boston Scientific.
New product development team member.
Oversee the transfer of $100 million in product lines with minimal backorders.
AWARDS - World Class Manufacturing Award - several times.
Raw material reduction to 15 DIOH without shortages.
Lesley College
Education 1999 - 2002 Cambridge, MA
Master of Science, Management
Bentley College
1985-1989 Waltham, MA
Bachelor of Science, Marketing