PETER TOTH

305-***-**** – acz1ef@r.postjobfree.com - linkedin.com/in/peter-toth-82b7769b

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Visionary, dynamic, profit driven leader with over 15 years of management experience and a track record of success as a leader in general management, operations, sourcing and logistics in major corporate environments with experience in start-up organizations. Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to excel in challenging and driven environment.

• Track record of successfully reducing operational costs, restructuring organizations and implementing new polices which directly increase profits.

• Expert in building top producing relationships with customers and business partners worldwide.

• Qualified in leading and directing global sourcing efforts including feasibility study, vendor selection, planning, logistics, transition and operations. Extensive contract management and negotiation knowledge.

• Confidant in providing tactical direction to develop the company’s branding strategy and product-service lines, able to manage cross-functional teams.

• Integrate processes, transfer production and production lines internationally to meet business goals. CORE COMPETENCIES

• General Management • Operations Management • Global Sourcing Management

• P&L Management • Strategic Planning and Development • Transportation and Logistics

• Business Development • Excellent Customer Service Skills • Vendor Contract Negotiations

• Budgeting • Project Management • Supply Chain

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MIAMI NEW CONSTRUCTION SHOW – MIAMI, FL (FEB 2012 – PRESENT) PRESIDENT - HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Miami New Construction Show is a Premier Real Estate showcase of new Miami condo developments, real estate service providers and brokerages, connecting buyers to the high rise developers and educating investors about the real estate market in Florida; what, where and how to buy.

• Successfully building and developing the concept of the Show and making it the biggest Real Estate Showcase in Miami; generating an income of over $1 million by the second year.

• Managing over 15,000 visitors and 175 high rise sector developers to provide a successful event.

• Developing global sourcing strategies to evaluate and select key vendors.

• Innovating and improving affiliate strategies, leading to an increase in traffic by 20%, while greatly reducing marketing costs.

• Managing sales, exhibitors’, vendors’ and visitors’ operational processes. NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (AUG 2009 – SEPT 2011) HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Provided personalized Research and Development services for companies to enhance their productivity and product quality. Developed pioneering methods in innovation through which companies could become successful competitors in contemporary markets.

• Managed potential, new and existing customers and reduced the projects turnaround time from 125 to 75 days.

• Determined Research & Development projects, with projected values up to $250,000.

• Improved clients’ financial performance by successfully allocating the appropriate resources.

• Introduced a CRM system, enhanced operational procedures, streamlined workflow, implemented process improvements and strict cost control.

• Promoted employee participation with creative problem solving to contribute to the organizations success. GRUNDFOS HUNGARY LTD – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (APRIL 2008 - JULY 2009) PLANT MANAGER

Responsible for more than 16 million electric motor productions on a yearly basis. Managed HR, Finance, Sourcing, Logistics and Quality Assurance departments while working alongside with the pump manufacture companies to achieve corporate goals.

• Managed a revenue of $1.5 billion with over 1,000 employees.

• Oversaw production of raw material procurement to the final product distribution and implemented new product developments.

• Reduced operation costs by 15% by successfully improving productivity, reorganizing production processes while introducing Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma concepts.

• Implemented an inventory and scrap material management system in order to reduce profit loss.

• Negotiated the delivery schedule and inventory with global vendors and clients to optimize profits. DHL EXPRESS HUNGARY LTD – BUDAPEST – HUNGARY (FEB 2005 - MARCH 2008) HEAD OF OPERATIONS, DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR

Provided customized logistics, fast forwarding and supply chain solutions for our clients. Responsible for operational activities, the Network (Domestic and Globally), Customs, Infrastructure, Security, Delivery Performance, Global Sourcing, Fleet (airplanes and vans) and Project Management.

• Managed a total operational cost of $40 million.

• Reduced operational cost by 32% by integrating a freight and express network both domestic and international.

• Built a new integrated distribution center valued at $23 million.

• Managed 13 logistics’ and headquarter’ distribution centers with over 250 couriers and more than a hundred vendors alongside a senior management team.

• Established the Hungarian operations as the best service provider in the Eastern European region with a delivery success rate of 98.75%.

GENERAL ELECTRIC - HUNGARY, USA, UNITED KINGDOM (SEPT 1996 – FEB 2005) SOURCING, LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSE MANAGER, DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER Responsible for the repair of aircraft engine parts. Managing global Service Level Agreements with international aircraft overhaul plants including pricing, lead times and cost allocations. Introducing new service processes and providing the appropriate inventory level to achieve the contracted 8 day turnaround time.

• Managed direct and indirect material purchasing, investments, transportation and inventory levels leading to a total saving of $800,000.

• Achieved 23% reduction in turnaround time by optimizing the inventory levels, direct and indirect material purchasing, lead times and transportation processes.

• Negotiated with the global vendors, handled the global sourcing initiatives while implementing various indirect material e-procurements generating a $150,000 annual savings.

• Responsible for implementing procedures, introducing new repair strategies and complying with the FAA regulations.

• Conducted international process and compliance audits in several countries including USA and United Kingdom.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY - Executive MBA Program

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science in Engineering TECHNICAL SKILLS

Corporate Auditor w Lean Leader w Kaizen Expert w Six Sigma Black Belt w CAM

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