RUSSELL K ACEY

SUMMARY:

Experienced in Supply Chain Analytics.

Experienced in vendor management, talking to internal and external stakeholders, inventory management, tracking and shipping.

Experienced in SAP and ERP systems.

Experienced working in pharmaceutical industry.

Proficient in SAP APO, SAP ECC, ERP, MRO Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, Mini Tab, ISO 9000, Red Prairie, MARC, AMAPS.

Excellent communication skills.

Excel proficient

SOV creation and maintenance

In-depth knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Coordinated activities regarding packaging and labeling and assembly of clinical trials test kits.

Monitor IVR system for Clinical Trials kit orders.

Weekly meetings to review open orders for clinical requests.

Experienced in Supply Chain, manufacturing, and distribution of nonsterile

products.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP APO, SAP ECC, Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, Mini Tab, ISO 9000, Red Prairie, MARC, AMAPS.

Lean Manufacturing Green Belt (Six Sigma) 2011

Flawless Project Execution Training 2012

Procurement Strategy Excellence & Supplier Management Training 2013

APICS CSCP classes Completed 2020

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Verizon: Implementation_ Supply Chain Engineer 7/13/2023 – 12/11/2023

Responsibilities:

I provided on-site support for the Network Distribution Centers during stabilization period 1ERP – I use SAP S/4 Hana

My daily responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Creation of system support tickets for found defects from operations team

• Creation of SAP outbound delivery to support emergency order and repair functions

• Partnering with both 3PL to resolve fallout issues from WMS and SAP

• Partnering with Inventory Control team and 3PL to resolve return discrepancies

• Ensuring all inventory is converted from components to kits supporting return function

• Communication to 3PLs /Equipment for requested inventory movement (project to project stock transfers, project to excess transfers)

• Review of inbound discrepancies for orders not WMS

• Support on-time post inventory conversion activity such as, converting component level equipment to kits and converting non-serial equipment to serialized, converting overflow inventory in SAP

• Provide support for resolving inventory out balance issues from SAP to WMS

• Manual metric reporting for 1ERP Hypercare

• Inventory value reporting through Webi and S/4

• SAP ticket metrics

• SAP issue/change request review with DCs

Sanofi: Supply Chain Analyst II Contract 07/11/2022 – 02/28/2023

Job Location: Chattanooga, TN

I provide reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) with the objective to continuously improve visibility and performance of the department.

I also support Inventory Deployment through analysis to balance Inventory among the DC’s.

I monitor and report on Ingredient inventory and provide closeout direction.

I assist Cycle Counter with high value counts and miscellaneous inventory adjustments.

Another aspect of my responsibility is to Audit and revise Item Master Data, Bills of Material, and Routings within JD Edwards (JDE) system.

I also develop, monitor, and close Manufacturing and Packaging Batch Records for internal production and Packaging Specifications for third party manufacturer production.

I coordinate material transfers for third party manufacturer assembly/production projects.

I also coordinate inbound shipments and batch records for third party manufacturers.

I plan and implement packaging and/or product changes consistent with Marketing objectives, while minimizing inventory obsolescence.

I also, assist with data collection, analysis and recommendations for efficiency and cost savings throughout the Supply Chain.

I work with my Associate Director to develop and implement 12-month rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Capacity Plan based upon Operation's Sales Forecast.

I work with Production planners to convert MPS into detailed production line schedule for short range (2-3 months) horizon balancing inventory needs, capacity utilization and changeover impact.

I communicate with external and internal business partners to provide component/ingredients needs to Materials Planning or Procurement from Materials Requirement Plan (MRP).

I create and provide demand planning reports to monitor key forecast metrics with the objective to continuously reduce forecast error.

Shire-Pharmaceuticals

Supply Chain Data and Analytics Analyst- Contract 8/02/2021- 12/10/2021

I functioned within the GMS organization’s area of the reconciliation of inventory between client and 3rd party CMO's in-line with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. I identified and actioned at-risk inventories and provided visibility to inventory values/commercial production volumes. These responsibilities included the establishment, streamline and execution of processes that support best practices around global inventory management, reconciliation to 3rd party systems, identification of potential inventory issues and scrap and disposal process compliance.

Sanofi US

Supply Chain Manager 10/01/2019- 10/25/2019

Managed multiple inbound API and excipient projects and shipment concurrently. Creation and processing of POs, STO’s and Good receipt processing in SAP ECC. Conducted weekly planning meetings with internal and external business partners. Facilitated Strategic Planning meetings with Global Supply Chain group.

Bristol Myers- Senior Supply Chain Bulk Planning Manager 06/192017- 09/11/2019

Managed Several CMOs for the Manufacturing activities related to the overall API and Bulk supply Planning and Logistics operations for Astra Zeneca. Responsible for the Planning activities for Coumadin, Zerit, Sunvepra Daklinza, Eliquis, Apixaban and Atazanivir.

CMO’s responsibilities include Swords, Manati and Astra Zeneca Mount Vernon and Catalent. I published weekly Open Orders Report. Weekly Deliveries Report and Quarterly SNOP reporting to the CMO’s. I facilitated Monthly Consensus Planning meetings, I facilitated and lead supply meetings with respective suppliers, and liaised between markets, planners, and external suppliers. I also, escalated supply issues to the Associate Director, and interacted with suppliers to ensure that adequate production was taking place, to meet purchase order requirements. In conjunction with the contract suppliers, confirmed purchase orders and communicated changes in the delivery schedule to the market partners in a timely manner. Resolved invoice discrepancies or other purchasing price variances. Provided and escalated back-order and low stock concerns to management on weekly basis. Simultaneously handled multiple projects. Analyzed and resolved supply constraints and market oversells.

Merck Co. 09/19/2016-03/29/2017

EXM Senior Supply Planning Manager SAP Optimization

Managed a broad array of activities related to the overall supply Planning and Logistics operations and Master Data maintenance. I currently support the EXM Supply Planning team in the creation, tracking, approval and maintenance of supply contracts, purchase orders, shipment requests, and the associated documentation required both internally and Manage external (CMO’s) to successfully manufacture and ship products and materials on time worldwide. I also assemble data for Supply Chain metrics, aggregate data for Sales and Operations Planning, pulling supply and demand statistics, and providing support with the administration and maintenance of the ERP system. Management of the creation and revision of new and existing SOP’s, responding to internal requests for data extractions, always ensuring that internal stakeholders receive accurate and timely information. Other responsibilities include Managing in physical inventory, SOX compliance, expediting orders when necessary and shipment tracking. Typically recommending improvements to Supply Chain logistics and managing the development of streamlined processes for increased Supply Chain efficiency.

I always deliver a sustained ability to produce consistent quality within my teams under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail.

Amicus Therapeutics 04/2016 to 8/2016

Tech. Ops. Manager- Supply Chain Analytics

Supported the Technical Operations team in the creation, tracking, approval and maintenance of supply contracts, purchase orders, shipment requests, and the associated documentation required both internally and externally (CMO’s) to successfully manufacture and shipping of products for Commercial and Clinical Trials materials on time.

Mapped current state Supply Chain processes for Clinical Trials and commercial Manufacturing, Galafold, Pompe and Zorblisa Production and Shipping to Clinical Studies Facilities and Patients.

Also assisted in assembling data for supply chain metrics, aggregate data for Sales and Operations Planning, pulling together supply and demand statistics, and provide support with the administration and maintenance of the ERP system.

Additionally, I facilitated the creation and revision of new and existing Change Controls and SOP’s, responding to internal requests for data extractions, always ensuring that internal stakeholders receive accurate and timely information.

Other responsibilities included assisting in physical inventory, SOX compliance, expediting orders when necessary and Shipment Tracking. This position makes recommendations to improve Supply Chain Logistics and suggests ways to streamline processes for increased efficiency.

Estee Lauder Companies, Dayton, NJ 04/2013 to 09/2015

Supply Planner, Third Party Planning

Daily Planning activities executed in SAP APO and ECC.

Managed supply planning and network inventory for 6 brands of OTC topical cosmetics care products totaling $200MM in annual sales. Facilitate weekly open order review to ensure on-time delivery, address capacity conflicts, and remove material constraints. Launched, managed and assess purchase orders (POs) placed in SAP ERP.

Developed and implemented a process to improve schedule attainment at Contract manufacturing site through SOP (Sales & Operation Planning). Ensure planning horizon and lead-times are aligned to sub contractor’s internal planning process.

Facilitated quarterly customer Sales and Operations Planning meetings to determine forecasting, new business requirements, and state of the business.

Collaborated with internal functions to improve Supply Chain Performance metrics (MAPE, CFR, Inventory,

Plant Attainment). Provide overall support to Branded Supply Management, Quality and Material Management teams to ensure overall timing of supply support business objectives.

Reason for leaving: Source of Supply decision change (Planner realignment sourced from native country)

Life Cell 03/2012 to 03/2013

Supply Chain Specialist

Procurement and Business Manager, driving Governance for top tier customer/partner

Created a standard operating procedure to execute annual process capability analysis for production and line utilization.

Conducted data analysis and identified trends in non-conformances for the investigative phase of CAPA (Corrective Action Preventative Action).

Executed and improved metric for on time shipments (100%). Strategy included tracking sheet to monitor all outgoing shipments.

Receiving, labelling, and storing materials and supplies

Shipping, transporting, counting, and transacting materials and supplies used in production

Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Tissue Practices (GTP's), Good Documentation Practices (GTP's) safety practices, and housekeeping

Receive, label, store, pick, ship/deliver inventory and supplies physically and electronically

Cycle count inventory

Maintain warehouse cleanliness and order, Orders were place and managed in the Oracle ERP system

Medicia-Holdings LLC, Dayton, NJ 01/ 2011 to 12/2011

Warehouse Manager,

Managed all materials movement inbound and outbound. Work closely with internal functions to ensure projected volume was supported in the warehouse. Evaluated resource availability and allocations based on company priority load and sales targets. Maintained carrier contractual agreement and performance metrics. Collaborated with internal functions to improve Supply Chain Performance metrics. Regarding New Product Launches, I managed maintained and assessed purchase orders (POs) placed in Macola Oracle based ERP system.

PSGA a Johnson & Johnson Company, Bridgewater NJ 01/2001 to 01/2010

Inventory Control Coordinator

Drove process advancements in the J&J Distribution Network. Promoted service improvements through inventory efficiency, resource utilization, and people management.

Headed the on boarding of the successful technical transfer of ninety SKUs (OTC) within a six-month period. Responsibilities covered full supply chain management including vendor introductions, costing of materials, customer workbook accuracy, and procurement, planning of trial batches/production, onsite customer visits and closing the loop of any and all challenges.

Monitored daily logistical responsibilities, that included shipping and receiving, wave building, system closeout and inventory cycle- count execution.

Played key role in the development and upgrade to warehouse management system to meet operational goals and objectives.

Assessed, developed and improved technologies, interpersonal and business skills of associates and co-ops through development of cross training, matrix and coaching.

Improved on time delivery by 50% through use of (Black Belt) Six Sigma DMAIIC tool.

Developed systems and processes for new Kentucky Distribution Center. Identified, recorded and defined Base Business Processes to drive the development and Training of Operator procedures.

Increased LTL throughput (Green Belt) by 17% through the use of Six Sigma tools.

Created and developed test sets for life-cycle development for a newly contracted Warehouse Management System. M.A.R.C

Assisted with the development and implementation of Hazmat Certifications.

Reason for leaving: Impacted by mass company layoffs due to 2008 financial crisis in US

Warehouse Operator 03/1994 to 01/ 2001

Coordinated the activities on the Distribution Floor including processing of hazardous paperwork, monitoring hazardous shipments

And assisted in New Product Launch Execution.

Played key role in Distribution Logistics Execution through picking, packing and receiving freight on a daily basis.

Resourced team development and promoted team synergy across departments and distribution sites.

Utilized power equipment to perform all essential functions at the Distribution Center. Licensed to all key warehousing equipment.

Developed and trained associates on Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions for related functional areas at the Distribution Centers.

Performed weekly and monthly cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of all pharmaceutical SKU’s.

EDUCATION

Thomas Edison State University Trenton NJ

B.S Business Administration/Operations Management Program

BSBA: Supply Chain Management Operations Management

Data Analytics

Coursework in Marketing

Middlesex County College Edison, NJ

Business Administration 2000 to 2002

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