Manager Supply Chain

Richard Becker

Vacaville, CA ***** Cell: 707-***-**** Email: ***********@*********.***

Supply Chain Management Professional

Purchasing Production Shipping Logistics Ops

Professional Profile

25+ years of success facilitating best-in-class supply chain practices and delivering multi-million dollars in cost savings and efficiencies. Proven leadership along entire supply chain, with a keen understanding of team development, motivation and communication. Quickly build trust and develop strong working relationships with regional, national and international suppliers, 3PLs, colleagues and executive leadership. Leverage keen business acumen to consistently meet and exceed all growth and market share objectives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Operations – Wine Country Kitchens – Napa, CA 01/2014 to Present

Executive lead for scheduling, production, shipping and purchasing functions. Three-person team. $3M facility budget. Report directly to company president.

Create costing models for 20-30 new products per year (~10 private label and ~15 co-pack; specialty and mass market).

Work in close collaboration with R&D and QA teams to develop and test new products.

Develop highly engaged partnerships with ~30 regional and national suppliers. Expertly negotiated contracts to maximize competitive advantage.

Monitor and closely analyze market trends/rates to forecast, negotiate and secure competitive pricing and to mitigate inflation and supply continuity risk.

Discover, develop and maintain strong relationships with regional and national accounts, including Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

Key Accomplishments

Delivered cost savings through efficient planning and staffing of all operational areas.

Optimized facility efficiency by successfully overhauling and systematizing Purchasing and Inventory Control procedures; and by streamlining changeover, set-up, and clean up processes to maximize yield and minimize human handling.

Established new preventative maintenance program.

Ensure 100% facility compliance with cGMPs.

Quality Compliance Manager – Mariani Packing Company – Vacaville, CA 11/2012 to 01/2014

Moved into QC role following company restructuring to re-establish best practices. Lead for all Food Safety, Quality and Vendor Compliance functions. One direct report. $30M budget.

Researched and qualified regional, national and international suppliers.

Documented ingredients, verified food safety programs, and evaluated supplier performance. Advised suppliers on continuous improvement projects as needed.

Confirmed legal compliance and ethical integrity of all suppliers and 3PL companies.

Key Accomplishments

Improved quality-related processes by working closely with production supervisors and recommending strategic changes (materials used, workflow, staffing).

Ensured 100% customer satisfaction by tracking customer complaints and proactively implementing corrective actions.

Richard Becker

Vacaville, CA 95687 Cell: 707-***-**** Email: ***********@*********.*** Page 2

Purchasing Manager – Mariani Packing Company – Vacaville, CA 09/2003 to 11/2012

Oversaw purchasing of ingredients and packaging totaling ~$35M/year. Three-person team. Direct report to Operations Manager.

Implemented department policies and procedures to maximize cost savings and increase efficiencies.

Qualified and negotiated contracts with domestic and international suppliers.

International travel included the Philippines, Thailand, China, and Mexico.

Remotely managed Inventory Control of Thailand facility.

Prepared department budget: established standard cost for materials and aggressively monitored purchase price variances and market trends and conditions. Reported to senior leadership monthly.

Researched innovative materials and methods to improve end-user satisfaction.

Worked in close collaboration with R&D and Marketing teams on new product development.

Key Accomplishments

Successfully leveraged supplier innovation capabilities and negotiated key 1-year exclusivity deal for new dried foods packaging solution to address unmet customer need.

Purchasing Agent/IT Manager – Hearn Construction – Vacaville, CA 07/1999 – 09/2003

Created supply and service agreements for multiple construction sites.

Managed performance of outside IT provider.

Bid out subcontracted work.

Purchased miscellaneous construction materials as needed.

Plant Manager – All Weather Architectural Windows Inc. – Vacaville, CA 11/1995 to 07/1999

Lead for all plant and purchasing operations, including manufacturing, maintenance, and shipping.

Orchestrated and successfully executed total move of facility to new location.

Created annual budget.

Purchasing Manager – Milgard Windows – Sacramento, CA 08/1987 to 10/1995

Supervised buyer and receiving personnel.

Trained production personnel in Quality Control procedures.

Coordinated and oversaw year-end inventories.

Negotiated service contracts and purchase of all raw materials.

Developed Vendor Certification program.

Created annual budget.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration

California State University, Sacramento

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Legal Aspects of Contract Writing (2-day course)

Toastmasters – Competent Communicator

Dale Carnegie – Effective Speaking

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