Summary: Analytical and results driven Materials & Logistics Manager with Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Management and 15+ years’ experience in leading & optimizing Materials Management, logistics operations, and process improvement. Skilled in overseeing large teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving transformative change. Adept at procurement management, forecasting analysis, and project management.

Work Experience:

Manager Material & Logistics

PSEG - Edison, NJ

April 2021 – Present

-Directed and led team of 120 union employees by ensuring seamless operations and fostering collaborative work environment, resulting in top quartile benchmarked inventory accuracy

-Transformed reorder strategy from min/max replenishment to balanced demand/supply forecasting by building tools and Analyst skills resulting in successful support 70% increase in demand during increased supply lead times

-Created strategic category plans to diversify supplier base (both domestic and international) resulting in successfully navigating a significant supply chain crisis

-Changed the business from a segmented, siloed storeroom operation to unified hub-and-spoke resulting in projected 10 year $45MM savings

-Control Owner 5 key & 20 non-key Sox controls through 8 procedures resulting in no significant audit findings over 3 years

-Responsible for safety of workforce using safety councils and employee led occupational work groups resulting in 2 year no OSHA recordables or motor vehicle accidents

Manager Material & Logistics

PSEG Long Island - Hicksville, NY

October 2014 – April 2021

-Directed team of 43 union employees by implementing six sigma projects, layout redesign project of hub, and technology changes resulting in 85% improvement inventory accuracy

-Control Owner of 7 key Sox internal controls through 12 procedures and robust training plan resulting in 8 years no control failures

-Implemented investment recovery operations to sell excess material through waste reclamation six sigma project resulting in $10MM returned to business

-Instituted 5 key commodity contracts through competitive bidding resulting in >$15MM of savings in inventory cost

Material Control & Logistics Manager

PSEG - Newark, NJ

November 2007 – October2014

Manage inventory process at 15 Fossil and 3 Nuclear plants. Led 9 direct and 16 matrix employees to optimize investment in reliability spares. Ensure compliance as control owner of 7 Sarbanes Oxley key controls. Recovered 7 storerooms from damage resulted from Superstorm Sandy. Key member of the insurance claims team. Brought Nuclear inventory growth rates to top decile levels (<2%) by integrating maintenance plans through KPI driven reporting.

Business Analyst

PSEG - Ridgefield Park, NJ

October 2003 – November 2007

Optimize bid strategies for sale of electric generation to the wholesale markets. Improve operations by analyzing heat rate curves vs. ancillary and operating rates to maximize profits. Maintain cost control to remain profitable.

Education:

Dual Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management Science

Averett University - Danville VA

Training by Paul Humbert Associates in Contract Language and UCC application

Skills:

Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Business Analysis, Financial Accounting, Logistics Management, Leadership, Communication, Time Management.

Microsoft Excel (10+ years)

Supply Chain (10+ years)

Materials Management (10+ years)

SOX (10+ years)

SAP (10+ years)

Process improvement (10+ years)

Business Analysis (8 years)

Project Management (8 years)

Financial Accounting (4 years)

Forecasting (10+ years)

Procurement Management (10+ years)

Internal Audits (10+ year)

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