LOUIS E. BERARD

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SUPPLY CHAIN/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Organizational leader who blends Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer/Supplier relationships at a strategic planning and leadership level across various industries. Proven track record of exceeding business requirements while attracting and developing a talented, motivated workforce. Reputation for adding value and reducing cost while improving processes and product quality. A focused strategist who maximizes productivity, minimizes risk, and effectively responds to change.

Six Sigma/Certified Greenbelt

Buying/Planning/Forecasting

Business Process Improvement

Global Integration

APICS Instructor

Program/Project Management

Value Stream Mapping

Customer Relationship Management

Kaizen

Strategic Planning/Analysis

Continuous Improvement

CAPA’s/Recovery Plans

CANDEL THERAPEUTICS, Boston, MA 2021 - Present

Develops immunotherapies in cancer research with focus on quality of life for our patients.

Reason for leaving: Company donwsizing

Director of Supply Chain & Business Operations

Developed the inventory and cold-chain management strategy for GMP gene therapy products to include global research shipments and drug product and clinical oversight at sites.

Established the Clinical Supply Chain for phase 2 & 3 clinical trials domestically along with an international plan.

Supported CMC Program Management by providing project management, leadership, coordination of activities and effective communications with all stakeholders.

Established cold chain logistics, monitoring, and packaging for domestic and international shipments.

Met international import/export regulations and filed appropriate federal permits.

Established Clinical Operations on project deliverables and timelines with risk assumptions to meet patient needs.

Performed vendor oversight on purchasing, contract negotiotaions, service agreements, SAS, and master planning.

Worked with QA to resolve compliance issues, and served as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) for packaging, shipping, and labeling, meeting all DSCSA requirements along with GxP practices.

ZIOPHARM ONCOLOGY, Boston, MA 2020 - 2022

Develops cancer therapies with focus on immuno-oncology response treatments.

Reason for leaving: Company Closure

Associate Director, Supply Chain & Business Operations

Developed the global inventory and cold-chain management strategy for GMP gene therapy products, to include resourcing raw materials, drug product development, and clinical packaging.

·Managed projects, coordinated activities, and communicated effectively with all stakeholders across all business functions.

·Established supply and demand planning tools for senario evaluation, including trackers and dashboards to inform manufacturing and supply strategies in support of production planning.

·Designed and excuted inventory management system, including strategic sourcing and contracts.

·Managed business relationships and contracts with Technical Operations and CMO vendors.

·Excelled at tracking expenses against the budget to improve program performance.

Independent Consultant

Consulted for Ziopharm independently while closing out all international and domestic sites.

MILLIPORESIGMA, Bedford, MA 2019 - 2020

Global leader in research, development, manufacturing, and diagnostics for life science.

Reason for leaving: Covid impact on business

Program Manager, Supply Robustness & Control

Collaborated with thought leaders in the global biopharmaceutical industry and key stakeholders in Life Sciences. Integrated supply chains and operations to ensure that the MilliporeSigma/Merck supply strategy aligned with customer and supplier expectations.

·Developed Good Supply and Manufacturing Practices thru the Voice of the Customer exercises globally.

·Partnered with leadership to develop an organizational assessment on the state of supply, allowing for process improvements and greater customer visibilty across MilliporeSigma.

·Built business cases with cross-functional teams in support of Logistical and Security of Supply Services to meet customer needs in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

·As SME to Industry Consortia BPOG, PDA, ISPE, mastered knowledge of industry trends while actively monitoring market dynamics and competitive activity.

QSA GLOBAL, Burlington, MA 2017 - 2018

Supplier of high performance radiation sources for industrial and medical research industries.

Reason for leaving: Position filled while on FMLA

Supply Chain Manager

Managed procurement with internationally based private and government agencies. Member of the executive team driving and shaping the business direction. Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, planning, supplier management, and supplier equipment design in support of $50M in annual sales and 5,500 units of monthly production output globally.

·Managed five direct reports in cross-functional roles while supporting multiple training curriculum.

·Oversaw suppliers for 90 major brands and managed supply operations for 1 international and 4 domestic facilities.

·Created a performance matrix which improved process efficiencies for multiple global suppliers.

·Managed $5M monthly budget in an ISO9001, ASD9100 environment.

POLYMERSHAPES, Tyngsboro, MA 2016 - 2017

Specialist in the fabrication, conversion, and distribution of plastic products.

Reason for leaving: Company acquired and position eliminated

District Operations Manager

Responsible for Northeast Region Operation groups, Supply Chain groups, the Distribution teams supporting $10M in annual sales. Managed manufacturing teams, warehouse activities and production targets in all areas, with 20 direct reports. Member of executive team driving development and market growth.

·Managed $2.5M budget and supported the manufacturing of 9,000 shipments monthly with 170 suppliers.

·Merged multiple facilities across the region into one Center of Excellence which established ISO9001, EH&S, and OSHA standards.

·Averaged 30% cost savings and increased up-time by 50%. Production time for specialized jobs was reduced from 7 days to less than 3 days.

NYPRO HEALTH CARE/NP MEDICAL, Clinton, MA 2015 - 2016

Designer and manufacturer of advanced solutions for diverse healthcare products.

Reason for leaving: Company acquired and position eliminated

Supply Chain Manager

Responsible for functional groups: Planning and Buying, Shipping and Receiving, Warehousing, and Packaging, in support of overall business operations. Member of the executive team driving business growth, and SME for SAP launch of Hana platform across managed business units. 12 direct reports in support of $120M in annual sales.

·Procured and managed the buy/spend of $10M annually in medical components, services, and freight. Ensured best cost with the highest quality of materials and services provided, supporting the master data plan.

·Created long-term pricing and stocking agreements with key suppliers to reduce parts shortages and leverage opportunities, saving $1.2M per fiscal year using key metrics of PPM-defects, and CAPAs were reduced.

·Developed and improved forecasting process which achived an OTD > 98%.

ABERDEEN GROUP, Boston, MA 2013 - 2015

International market intelligence company.

Reason for leaving: Company acquired and position eliminated

Senior Research Analyst

Established research coverage within Global Supply Chain and Finance market areas. Delivered industry insights

and best-in-class benchmark findings through published works, speaking engagements, and webinars. Consulted with Fortune 500 companies to develop custom training programs.

·Managed multi-business engagements by removing unperceived silos to increased profitability.

·Established key supplier relationships globally in the Fortune 500 to deliver better cost savings and OTD.

·Delivered APICS training to senior leadership as a keynote speaker at events across the country.

SIEMENS MEDICAL, Boston, MA 2011 - 2013

Medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, advanced therapies and services.

Reason for leaving: Advancement

Consultant

Created fully automated electronic ERP system in support of Facilities and Equipment. These process changes included categorizing, serial/naming convention, electronic development, and quality systems. Delivered training and handover requirements to support system launch.

·Developed an inventory management system creating visibility into materials on hand and lead time to order.

·Negotiated comprehensive requirements, cost savings, OTD, and higher quality standards, saving 43% from base.

·Utilized risk analysis to reduce operational cost by 90% while improving cost-effective solutions with buyers.

SCHEIDT & BACHMANN, Burlington, MA 2008 - 2011

Manufacturer and distributor of innovative parking and fare collection systems.

Reason for leaving: Company transitioned role out of country

Senior Key Account Manager/Program Manager

Directed multiple projects/programs for federal, state, and local customers. Spearheaded the capture process

and researched and analyzed environmental and competitive conditions, customer needs, and market trends.

Managed all domestic accounts totaling $30M in revenue throughout the region annually.

·Captured new market share and increased revenue in excess of $50M during an economic recession.

·Developed market intelligence based on business analytics to achive a competitive advantage in a global market.

·Created training programs, and implemented customer contracts, quality initiatives, and business strageies.

MILITARY United States Marine Corps. 1984 - 1990

Combat Engineer, Rank E-5, Platoon Leader, Honorable Discharge

EDJUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

·Prince II Program Management Practitioner and Management Review – 2010

·PMP Certified Project Manager, William George Associates – 2007

·Six Sigma Master and Certified Greenbelt, Certified TQM Trainer – 2006

·Advanced Studies in Leadership, Bentley College– 2005

·Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management – 2003

INFORMATION SYSTEMS/TOOLS:

Crystal Reports, Windchill, SAP, PeopleSoft, RLA/LMS, TEDs, Vantage, Oracle, Impromptu, MRP/ERP Systems, MS Office suite, Sales Force, Visio, Project, P.A.C.E.

Six Sigma, APICS, PMP, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, ISO, Trade Compliance, 5S, Train the Trainer, JIT, TQM, VOC, Prince II, PDCA/SDCA, DMAIC, CMMI, ITAR, FAR, NISPOM, SOX, FDA/MDD/MDHR, 7 & 9 Step Problem Resolution, cGMP, GCP, GDP, EU MDR, APAC, FAT, UAT, SIT, AUT

A Leader Today Planning for Tomorrow

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