Nancy A. Viens addxml@r.postjobfree.com 724-***-****

Project Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Executive

Executive Leadership. Senior level global supply chain executive who delivers rapid growth and sustainable, measurable profit improvement. Extensive experience across numerous industries i.e. vacuum pump technology, machine tools, sub-contractors and industrial markets. Forward thinking, idea-driven, team player who works well with multi-functional and cross-cultural organizations.

Strategic Planning and Inventory Management. Spearhead diverse team across US, German colleagues and suppliers. Cultivates/strengthens strategic vendors to increase ‘Share to Win” concept. Defines direction, builds and motivates high-performing teams. Optimizes product offering and streamlines logistics and shipping lanes.

Results Driven. Strong record of developing business strategies that result in measurable cost savings and profit growth. Analyzes business, defines strengths and weaknesses, and identifies opportunities while being alert to threats. Generates sound business plans to drive immediate growth and long-term sustainability.

Process Development. Extremely successful in helping carriers and customs identify and overcome delivery issues. Innate ability to find solutions, which leads to formalization and documented procedures to minimize future issues. Initiated new vendor management process to vet opportunities and to ensure material savings. Process still in use today.

Propels Growth & Profitability Through Strategic Planning & Customer Satisfaction

Results Driven

Business Acumen

Contract Negotiations

Strategic Partnerships

Budgeting/Forecasting/Planning

Entrepreneurial Focus

Strong Communication

ERP Implementation Expertise

Strategic & Tactical Planning

International Business Experience

Staff Development, Motivation & Training

Strong Analytical perspective

A Career of Delivering Strong Contribution to Bottom Line Results

Kraft Heinz Corporation, Chicago, IL 2017 -current

The Kraft Heinz Company innovates, creates and manufactures high quality, wide variety and nutritional options for home, restaurants and the service industry with an annual revenue stream of $26billion.

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PROJECT MANAGER, NUTRITION LABEL REFORM (NLR)- PRODUCT COMMERCIALIZATION

Responsible for successful launch of the new label format to meet the FDA requirements for over 800 SKUs across 6 major product categories (Sauces, Frozen, Meals, Beverages, Snack Nuts and Desserts). Overall Project Management including dealing with marketing, R&D, packaging development, ingredient reviews, regulatory guideline approvals, internal customer acceptance and external design and print suppliers. Also worked with materials planning, SAP system set up, manufacturing and sales forecasting, to mitigate overall losses.

Lead working crossfunctional meetings with team members in the NLR project to assure functionality and inter-departmental interactions worked properly.

Provided dedicated support to various external support teams with concise communication, pushed for compliance deadlines and managed estimates and PO generation for all projects.

Maintained weekly reporting to all team and management levels to assure clear line of sight to progress and timeliness of FDA deadlines and internal budgets.

LASSONDE PAPPAS INC. Carneys Point, NJ 2015 -2017

A private label manufacturer of unique juice, bottled waters, and customer specific products for the grocery, hospitality, food services industry. Annual sales $75MM+.

PROJECT MANAGER, PRODUCT COMMERCIALIZATION

Responsible for new product introduction of customer specific products. Project Management customer development, label design, regulatory requirements approval, manufacturing and sales forecasting, material management and availability, and production scheduling. Support of over 80 customers spanning 8 sales managers supporting 4 business segments

Development of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to support internal processes and interactions of various departments during the introduction and production of new items.

Lead interdepartmental status meetings with key stakeholders in the PLM system to assure functionality and cross departmental interactions worked properly

Manage the “end of life” processes associated with a product discontinuation. Work to minimize waste of unique ingredients, inventory run down and customer billing for excess materials.

OERLIKON LEYBOLD VACUUM USA, INC. Export, PA 2004 -2015

A global manufacturer of advanced vacuum and pumping solutions for use in manufacturing and analytical processes, as well as for research purposes. Annual sales for USA - $80MM+

MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS

Responsible for overall inventory management from forecasting, sourcing, planning, purchasing, warehousing and distribution utilizing SAP software.

Managed $10MM in inventory and increased turns from 3 to 6.5.

Identified and engaged 20+ new vendors resulting in project savings of $135K on a multi-year government project.

Implemented Vendor Management program including OTD and quality control run rates using six sigma tools.

Utilized vendor managed inventory to control production and service material availability by 75%.

Managed overall inventory levels to match the sales model. Created customer consignment program with key accounts.

Managed external warehouse solution at three remote US locations.

Managed customer forecast accuracy per contracts. Traveled to key customers to address inventory or logistics issues.

Key contact for Import and Export Control processes and manage Customs Brokerage related issues.

LEEDS BUSINESS ACCESSORIES, New Kensington, PA 2002- 2004

A leading creator and distributor of custom sales promotion and recognition enhancing products with annual revenues of $110 MM+.

DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION AND MANUFACTURING SUPPORT

Gained valuable experience in the creation of executive level reporting and systems. Led team of programming and project developers for customized art programming and machine tool use. Managed the development and deployment of hardware and software for call center environment thus ensuring telecommunications service continuity.

Updated 20+ system level servers – hardware and software while provided enhanced system security.

Created and installed company’s first IT security plan incorporating daily system monitoring and intrusion detection.

Developed PC replacement schedule for over 300 desktops and manage software licensing.

Increased critical call center uptime for overall business from 92% to 99.8% by engaging a major carrier.

SONY CHEMICALS CORPOATION OF AMERICA, Mt. Pleasant, PA 1997-2002

Subsidiary of Sony Corporation manufacturing thermal transfer ribbons (TTR) coatings, lacquers and adhesives. Annual sales - $90MM+

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LOGISTICS DIRECTOR, GROUP LEVEL MANAGEMENT TEAM

Responsible for customer development, supply chain management, warehousing and distribution. Increasing responsibilities over 5 years. Hired as Customer Response Manager and was promoted to Business Applications Manager to handle the key components of the ERP system and internet presence. One year later, promoted to Logistics Director, which combined responsibilities of customer service, purchasing, production planning and warehousing.

Reduced overall inventory of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods from 45 days to 5 days resulting in over $1.2MM in inventory savings.

Implemented Vendor Management program measuring quality, on time delivery, billing, and proactive price reduction.

Utilized Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) concepts to improve efficiency in Customer Service, Warehouse and Supply Chain activities.

Implemented the first site wide e-bid process for our indirect materials expenses.

Sourced and installed technology advances in sales force automation, electronic commerce, executive information systems, and customer relations.

Successfully led business development team through implementation JD Edwards ERP system.

Increased call response/issue resolution time from 92% to 98%.

Early Experience

GE Aircraft Engines Business Group Cincinnati, OH 1984 – 1997

World leader in the design and manufacture of leading edge military and commercial aircraft jet engines.

Hired as part of the GE Corporation Manufacturing Management training program - a 2 year rotation process in various areas of manufacturing and support roles. Progressed to an Assembly Systems Engineer, where we developed tooling and software to minimize assembly time and maximize engine performance. Promoted to the Systems Support Manager, responsible for the various computer systems in the offices and on the shop floor. Promoted to Facilities, Services, Systems Support Manager, Plant Services, to incorporate the practices from the Assembly area across the facility. Significant accomplishments included installation and CNC programming of stator case grinding machine; created system to electronically match rotor and stator case critical clearances for increased engine performance; managed the role out of computer based time tracking and engineering data collection. Also, had many opportunities to participate in various corporate level management programs at the GE Crotonville, NY Management facility.

Education and Continuing Development

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering — Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

Continuing Education

SAP Core training for ERP and Advanced Planning

JD Edwards ERP training

Project Management

GE Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Training

GE Corporate Management training

Career Builders – Employee Development, Negotiations and Contract Management, Advanced Excel

Professional and Personal Affiliations

National Association of Purchasing Managers

National Association of Professional Women

Stage Right! Theater Company – Volunteer

Penn Trafford Drama Guild – Secretary, Committee Chairperson

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