JEFF FLANSBAUM

214-***-**** adz2w5@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-flansbaum Carrollton TX 75010

Executive Summary Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations

Successful and consistent track record with large scale domestic and international projects and systems. Consistent in delivering strong, sustainable gains and a high level of customer satisfaction. Proven ability to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions, apply cost-effective technologies to update processes, systems, and achieve business goals. Highly effective team building, leadership and motivational skills which support the development of cohesive union and non-union teams working within the same environment. Extensive experience partnering with influential business leaders globally.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strategy & Execution Supply Chain Resource Management Superior Negotiator

Cost Containment Inventory Control P&L Budgeting and Forecasting

Improvement Initiatives Complexity Reduction Team Building and Mentoring International Sourcing

Quality and Regulatory Compliant EU Proficiency Import/Export

SAP Oracle ERP MRP WMS

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Director of Procurement- Cosmax NBT- buying raw materials, ingredients, packaging, services, production supplies for a contract manufacturer dealing in supplements, powders, soft gels, tablets, and liquids. Also handle in bound and out bound logistics both domestically and internationally Sept 2022-present

Independent Consultant March 2019- Sept 2022

Strategic consultant for national and international clientele. Consultation is long-term and short-term across an array of industries. Industries of focus include beauty, water filtration, and 3PL. Bought food stuffs, ingredients, packaging for Don Miquel Foods, Fresh One, Snap Kitchen, and Babes Chicken

Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting –

Review and establish warehouse and productivity efficiency processes.

Assist in development of managed logistics.

Align clientele with appropriate operational and supply vendors, including 3PL and freight, resulting in increased revenue and cost savings.

Review technical specifications for adequacy and prepare commercial specifications for products or services to be quoted.

Review contracts and industry standards to ensure compliance with national and international governance.

Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations and Project team.

Develop SOPs

Collaborate with sourcing and procurement to leverage market spend in aggregate for increased price competitiveness on behalf of clientele.

Evaluate vendor and supplier performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met.

Discuss performance metrics, provide feedback, and recommend corrective measures.

Identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and process improvements.

Assist in the directing the develop0ment of purchasing practices

Alliance Consumer Group - Ft. Worth, Texas Feb. 2018-March-2019

A multi-national packaged goods company with distribution centers in Texas USA, UK and China founded in 1979.

Director of Operations

Oversee all operations, procurement and inventory management with a team of 8 direct reports.

Installed KPI’s, SOPs and processes with emphasis on productivity and accuracy.

Supervised move to new facility with the double the square footage.

Facilities Planning, worked with Architect and General Contractor on planning and design.

Oversight on demolition crew, site vendors and finishing contractors.

Brought on new freight forwarders and new domestic suppliers.

Installed cost savings programs with all indirect spend and lowered MOQ of suppliers.

Reduced workforce by 35%. Responsible for all demand forecasting.

Oversee all in house assembly and production areas that service Big Box customers.

Member of CoreTrust program which has highly discounted my indirect spend.

Samsung Logistics - Grapevine, Texas (Atterro Staffing) Nov. 2016-Feb. 2018

A multi-national conglomerate headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul.

Contract Logistics Manager

Led Note 7 recall project at Syncreon facility working closely with legal department as liaison.

Managed team of 700 temps for full return process of 3.3M damaged cell phones.

Generated and audited a high volume of production reports.

Macadamia Beauty - Plano, Texas June 2014-March 2016

A global leader in hair care with distribution in North and South America, Australia, Europe and Asia. Founded 2009.

Vice President of Global Operations

Recruited aggressively to supervise overseas and domestic distribution, US and EU 3PL procurement, logistics, and vendor selection. Hired and managed new procurement, quality regulatory, and planning staff. Managed 15 suppliers including packaging and contract manufacturers. Integrated 12+ new suppliers for both componentry and co-packers. Secured logistics portfolio of LTL, FTL, customs broker, and international freight forwarders. Supervised warehouse in Netherlands.

Launched 45 new products within 6 months; Launched 2 new brands and over 45 new products with 100% OTIF (on time and in fill).

Achieved 95.5% fill rate YOY while decreasing operating expenses 36%; Slashed overhead $500K.

Reduced year-end inventory $2.2M. Further decreased inventory 35% with relo from CA HQ to TX.

Attained on-time shipping of 98% in partnerships with 3PL. Decreased inbound and outbound freight expenditures 38% with solidified TX 3PL relationships.

Diminished company’s obsolescence 42% through successful sales promotions, component uniformity, and scrapped or sold to sell-through.

Developed and implemented standard operating procedures and processes for procurement, quality, and regulatory with SAP 1.

TIGI/Unilever - Lewisville, Texas Dec. 2006 – June 2014

Transnational 50B consumer goods company co-headquartered in London, UK and Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Senior Director of Global Supply Chain

Led 15 procurement, quality control, inventory control, and regulatory professionals with $78M spend. Monitored inventory levels at 6-3PL distribution centers. Developed quality SOPs and KPIs for consumer complaints and non-conforming materials. Managed regulatory product registrations in 30+ countries; Made all product EU and US compliant. Led operational planning committee comprised of 2 demand planners, forecasters, and replenishment planner.

Played integral part in strategy development and execution for supply chain network of 40 co-packers and packaging suppliers 1,200+ finished goods SKUs with 4,000+ active SKUs.

Surpassed inventory levels stretch goal in 2013; Reduced overall inventory $20M+ (35%) YOY.

Recognized formally by senior management for negotiating $3M+ in cost savings and reducing COGS 45% while improving overall quality of products and components.

Yielded additional 35% savings in freight carrier contracts through effective vendor negotiations.

Led complexity reduction initiative that rationalized 27% of SKU portfolio in conjunction with global leadership team.

Oracle and SAP interface with global IT set up in 4 different counties and 15 US locations.

Set up WMS system for all warehouses; Led full integration including financials, MRP, WMS, Order Entry, Project Management, and Engineering Specs.

BeautiControl Cosmetics - Carrollton, Texas April 2002–November 2006

Manufacturer and marketer of a private line of direct sales cosmetics.

Director of Purchasing

Led team of 6 procurement professionals. Sourced commodities and services, domestic and international, with total spend of $35M+. Audited and certified international suppliers on site as key member of vendor selection quality audit team.

Achieved over $5M cost savings with effective renegotiations and sourcing; Reduced vendor lead-times.

Increased inventory accuracy 25% and manufacturing productivity 15% with revamped SOPs. Exceeded inventory turn goals each year with consistent monitoring of sales and material needs.

Improved vendor on-time delivery and reduced costs of total procurement spend 5% with creation of vendor scorecard outlining goal-oriented metrics.

Reduced cost of several key components 40-60% with development of offshore sourcing programs. Secured favorable price variance YOY with blanket POs and scheduled deliveries.

Realized 75% margin with updated standard costs for purchased materials and finished products.

Managed over 75 sites with inventory consigned to these locations, stocking levels for over 5K SKUs.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Training: Operations Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Warehouse Safety, FDA Regulations and Compliance, OSHA Compliance

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

APICS Institute for Supply Chain International Executive Resource Group

TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE & SYTEMS

Oracle SAP ERP MRP WMS Microsoft Suite

Learn and Apply New Technologies and Tools Quickly

Inventory and Distribution Cloud Based Systems

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