B Braun Logistics Specialist
Resume:
Stacey L. Tapler
New Tripoli, PA 18066
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Logistics Professional
Innovative logistics professional with demonstrated success in fast paced and dynamic work environments. Skilled at leading diverse teams to produce exceptional results. Able to perform and oversee complex business networks, including those with significant dependencies on other groups or departments. Highly competent director who is able to identify solutions that are compliant with regulatory requirements, within work order scope and consistent with delivery of a quality product for the customer. Regarded as an excellent communicator, problem solver, manager and consensus builder at all levels of the organization.
Areas of Expertise
Transportation Procurement & Management
Logistics Management
Warehouse Operations
Strategic Planning
Process Improvement
Budget Development & Management
Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Business Case Analysis & Development
Leadership
Team Building
Contract Negotiations
Process Improvements
Customs Reporting for Operations & Compliance
Proficient Technology Skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, SAP, WMS, TMS Solutions)
Career Highlights
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Bethlehem, PA
Jan 2009 to Present
Provides the global healthcare industry with products for anesthesia, intensive medicine, cardiology, extracorporeal blood treatment and surgery as well as services for hospitals, general practitioners and the homecare sector.
Director of Logistics
Direct report to CFO and responsible for all activities for B Braun North America in the areas of global and domestic freight procurement, 1.5M square feet between multiple distribution facilities and all customs compliance activities. Activities include planning, budgeting and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and monthly budget reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans, budgets, manages and reports over $100M annual logistics spend.
Negotiates and contracts complex, multimillion dollar contracts with global and domestic air, ocean, truck and parcel carriers.
Accountable for the management and development of the US Logistics team of 200 associates.
Represents freight procurement / logistics spokesperson for B Braun when customer facing including hospitals, GPOs, wholesalers, distributors and government entities.
Communicates and provides updates to the Executive Leadership Team, including CEO, CFO, COO, etc. in US and globally.
Facilitated hot shot global shipments, including chartering planes, to deliver life savings medical devices and pharmaceuticals during Covid pandemic.
Created customs compliance department to facilitate all activities for imports and exports.
Centralized transportation functions to reduce spend, increase visibility and provide reporting capabilities.
Centralized distribution and implemented technology solutions to support a lean distribution environment.
Diageo Plc and Samuel Adams
Fogelsville, PA
Sept 2006 to Jan 2009
Diageo is a multi-billion dollar manufacturer of premium adult beverages and Samuel Adams is the largest American craft beer company in the world owned by the Boston Beer Company. Boston Beer purchased the Lehigh Valley (Fogelsville) brewery on June 2, 2008. All Diageo employees became Samuel Adams employees on that date as well.
Distribution / Logistics Manager
Oversaw the final bottling stages, storage, and shipping of products to the distributor network. Utilized effective leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure the lean methodologies were implemented throughout the supply chain and guarantee products were delivered to their destinations in an accurate, timely manner.
Key Accomplishments:
Developed new protocols that reduced process time for key procedures by 25%.
Constructed a transportation network with carriers and other non compete manufacturers to implement a shared distribution systems to drive down costs and raise service.
Increased morale and overall productivity of the distribution team through a comprehensive engagement strategy.
EnerSys Delaware Inc.
Reading, PA
Jan 2004 to June 2005
EnerSys is the world’s largest manufacturer of industrial batteries with $1 billion annual revenues.
Director of Logistics
Developed and administered corporate transportation policy, guidelines and routing guides to all manufacturing facilities, distribution and service centers, and suppliers worldwide to achieve the Company’s cost-effective strategies. Provided strategic planning for all logistics and distribution processes globally. Reviewed operations for cost improvement opportunities throughout the supply chain.
Key Accomplishments:
Contracted complex, multi-million dollar service contracts.
Reviewed and updated policies and procedures to encourage consistency, quality, compliance and improved efficiency.
Agere Systems, Inc.
Allentown, PA
Feb 2001 to Sept 2003
Agere Systems was a global leader in semiconductors for storage, wireless data, and public and enterprise networks with $504 million annual revenues.
Transportation Contract Manager
Established the Global Transportation Department and contracted multifaceted contracts for carriers, warehouses and hub vendors globally. Collaborated and provided support to the Lean Supply Chain Organization to institute an Asset Inventory Control System and reduce costs on consumer products globally.
Key Accomplishments:
Reviewed and updated policies and procedures to encourage consistency, quality, compliance and improved efficiency.
Reduced $6m in spend off of annual budget of $38m.
Binney&Smith, Inc. – Logistics Specialist
Stockertown, PA
May 1998 to Feb 2001
Ryder Integrated Logistics – Logistics Consultant
New Holland, PA
May 1996 to May 1998
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. – Logistics Manager
Lowell, AR
July 1994 to Feb 1996
Education & Development
Master of Business Administration: E-Commerce, March 2002.
DeSales University; Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science: Business Logistics, May 1994.
Pennsylvania State University; University Park, Pennsylvania
Center for Creative Leadership: Executive Leadership Program
Association For Supply Chain Management: CLTD
Certification in Logistics Transportation and Distribution (Pending)
Industry Public Speaker: LogiMed USA Conference 2015 & 2019
PhilaPort: The Philadelphia Region’s Gateway for Global Cargo
German American Chamber of Commerce
Mentoring in the Workplace: Coached and Mentored numerous women in B Braun Medical, Inc.
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