UGO SCALIA

Massapequa, NY ***** 347-***-**** ad07il@r.postjobfree.com

Performance driven executive with over 35 years of experience managing high-level corporate operations, such as strategic analysis and planning, supply chain management, inventory and cost control, warehouse planning/optimization, and logistics. Skilled and dedicated human resources manager.

Extensive knowledge of Operational Efficiencies,

principles (Lean/Six Sigma), methods, and practices Experience in negotiating high level contracts

Delegate with responsibility and authority

Proficient with ODBC and ERP software

Expert communicator capable of building relationships with clients, partners and vendors

Exceptional ability to manage and motivate

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, SQF rules and

regulations

Director of Client Services, 04/2022 - Current

ITAC – New York, NY

Managing and delivering various consulting services, such as lean practices, supply chain management, human resources, organizational planning, marketing, sales development, financial controls, sustainability, IT solutions, succession planning, and certifications in ISO/SQF/OSHA/EPA/DOT, to clients. Maintaining ITAC's network of third party specialists to ensure excellent delivery of services. Managing projects with over 12 consultants.

Connecting New York City firms to resources and experts to improve their workflow, offering customized consulting services to manufacturing companies to improve both their top and bottom lines. Consulting and mentoring clients on a regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates. Finding new clients and cultivating primary business advisor relationships. Creating and maintaining formal project plans for clients, helping companies expand into new markets and improve their processes by developing sustainable practices, leading to significant job creation/retention and growth in customer base. Executive Vice President, 04/1987 - 02/2022

Jos. H. Lowenstein & Sons, Inc. – Brooklyn, NY

Managed personnel, in excess of 70 employees, from various teams and departments, including purchasing, sales, marketing, customer service, IT, and R&D, for a $35 million annual revenue-producing company in the manufacturing of hair, fur, and leather dyes.

Implemented and managed a risk assessment team for over 10 years, which was used to identify negative impacts of credit terms, excess inventory, etc.

Created a new trading company (WFOE) in Shanghai. Hired and managed three employees to run daily operations, which included sales, accounting and warehouse management. Implemented new manufacturing centers in China and Serbia, which resulted in the hire of eight employees. Managed production planning and logistics for those sites for eight years. Maintained P&L for Serbia and Shanghai.

Developed and maintained business relationships with all distributors and agencies in China, Russia, South America, Indonesia and Europe.

Traveled internationally to negotiate and finalize contracts with new and existing customers, agents, and vendors. Generated and developed leads to acquire new clients in conjunction with agents while attending trade fairs. Initiated inventory reduction program by implementing JIT purchasing, Push-Pull manufacturing, technology upgrades, as well as identifying and eliminating low turnover finished goods, which reduced inventory from $18 million to $11 million.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Implemented key performance indicators (KPI's) to track, measure, and analyze effectiveness of on time deliveries, production efficiency, and employee productivity.

Strengthened company's business by leading a team created to implement ISO 9001. Produced effective client-focused solutions for unique demands. Developed and rolled out new procedures, i.e. sampling program, standardizing package sizes, and rolling pallet racks, which led to a savings of $350k.

Developed cross training programs for employees, assessed employee performance, and provided discipline. Provided human resources support for union and non-union personnel. Represented the organization at collective bargaining meetings with union every three years. System Administrator, 06/1985 - 04/1987

Bradesco Bank – New York, NY

Coded programs in JCL and BASIC.

Kept computer systems operating at optimal performance levels by conducting systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance.

Wrote and updated technical documentation covering system components. Scheduled, installed, and tested system software upgrades. Configured software and resolved technical problems. Bachelor of Science: Organizational Psychology / Political Science, 2007 Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY

Minors: Marketing, Business Administration

Proficient in Italian.

Traveled internationally to attend and participate in conventions and trade shows. Countries included: Colombia, England, France, Italy, Serbia, Spain, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Russia. EDUCATION

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