Supply Chain Product Development

MAZIAR BAHARFAR

Address: West Orange, NJ Phone: 917-***-**** Email: ******.**@***.*** LinkedIn: Maziar-Baharfar Results-driven supply chain executive with 15+ years of experience leading end-to-end operations for global manufacturing and distribution companies. Proven expertise in product development, operational efficiency, sustainability, and cross-functional leadership. Adept at optimizing supply chain, reducing waste, and driving innovation to deliver strategic growth.

• Innovation & Growth: New Product Development, Go-to-Market Strategy, Business Case and P&L Management, ESG/Sustainability

• Transformation: S&OP & Integrated Business Planning, Cost-to-Serve/Profitability Analysis, End-to-End Supply Chain Digitalization

• Supply Chain & Logistics: Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Optimization, Demand & Supply Planning, 3PL & TPM Governance, HAZMAT

• Operations & Performance: Project Management, Lean and Six Sigma, Agile Methodologies, Process Automation, KPI Development

• Regulatory & Compliance: International Trade Regulations, Customs Compliance, Regulatory Affairs (FDA, USDA, EPA, PGA & OGA) Experience

Flora Food Group, New Jersey, NJ Sep 2021 – Present Senior Supply Chain PMO/Portfolio & Innovations Head – North America Spearheaded portfolio expansion and innovations across North America, managing product development from ideation to market launch

Explored and captured growth opportunities through comprehensive market analysis and feasibility studies to identify growth opportunities and market penetration strategies ensuring alignment with business growth ambitions.

Delivered 150 key projects including NPDs, VCP and renovations driving growth within existing and new markets and divisions

Expanded product segments beyond core categories, engaged in private label manufacturing, increased market share by 8%

Reduced supply chain driven waste by 20% YOY, aligning operations with ESG objectives resulted in $2 million in cost savings

Streamlined workflows across project gates, fast-tracked projects using agile methodologies, reducing time-to-market by 25%

Oversaw end-to-end product development stages, including ideation, R&D collaboration, prototyping and commercialization

Integrated demand, production and supply plans into S&OP process, to align supply chain operations with business objectives

Optimized DOH and initial pipeline by implementing data driven forecasting, concept testing, consumer research, focus groups

Orchestrated cross-functional teams across marketing, R&D, Supply chain and production to deliver innovative food solutions

Successfully launched 50+ new products in key categories which contributed to revenue growth and market share expansion

Reviewed business cases, P&L and CAPEX estimates, ensuring alignment with company gross margin targets and strategic KPIs

Held postmortem sessions to ensure seamless handover to local supply chain ops and gather insight to improve future projects Coty Inc., New York, NY May 2017 – Sep 2021

Head of International Trade & Logistics – North America Responsible for global structural deployments & regional logistics operations of Int. distribution channels, factories, TPMs & suppliers

Led North America logistic and order management operations, exports to 150 countries and imports from 700 global suppliers

Estimated landed cost for new products and calculated transport and warehousing cost to serve for Coty owned DC and 3PWs

Built/maintained healthy relationship with many tier1 global partners, freight forwarders, brokers, consulting arms, 3PL & 4PLs

In charge of the $25M budget over 10 GL accounts annually, directly responsible for generating $4.5M regional savings in FY20

Delivered $3M+ savings in FY19 working with procurement on global Air, Ocean and brokerage RFQ and managed onboardings

Achieved 99% on time delivery performance for all FY19 quarters through RCCP, prioritization and balancing order drumbeats

Reduced order processing lead-time (order - allocation - shipment) by 25% through developing tracker and advanced Hypercare

Improved efficiency by 15% developing track and trace tools and balanced scorecard, connecting internal KPIs to business goals

Successfully represented the region in the redesign and implementation of global supply chain network and DC consolidations

Accountable for vital assessment and restructuring of key functions within MX local/global supply & warehousing organization Procter & Gamble, New York, NY (P&G beauty section was moved to Coty as result of acquisition) Mar 2016 – May 2017 International Trade Operations Manager – North America Responsible for standing up I-Trade organization (team of 6), recruiting, onboarding, process development, and business continuity plan

Played instrumental role working along global integration leaders in the largest beauty industry merge to date (Coty and P&G)

Successfully maintained business continuity during & after TSA, Monitored KPIs, assessed risks & provided mitigation strategies

Increased ISF, Customs clearance and delivery performance by holding MBR, defining targets, enforcing SLAs & calibrating KPIs

Extended contracts and managed relationship with multiple global vendors, reviewed & signed POA’s, developed detailed SLA

Oversaw import/export operations, HTS/FDA classification, audits, duty drawback & communications with Customs authorities

Transformed and simplified import authorization process, enhanced product PIPO process, resulted in significant time savings Capsys Corp, Brooklyn, NY Nov 2011 – Mar 2016

Director of Supply chain and Procurement (2012-2016) Directed procurement, manufacturing and logistics/warehouse operations (150+ staff), Working closely with CEO company presidents

Designed and developed a new supply chain network, resulted in 15% lead-time reduction and safety stock reduction by 8%

Optimized sourcing strategies resulted in $500K savings & increased 45 days free cash flow by negotiating payment terms

Led allocation of $20M budget annually and orchestrated estimation of multiple projects and monitored actual cash flows

Onboarded many new suppliers and maintained relationship with key domestic and international suppliers, vendors, 3PLs Industrial Engineer (2011-2012)

Developed KPIs, performed continuous improvements & lean principles resulted in quality improvements and productivity Various Industrial Engineering roles Jun 2008 - Dec 2010

Redesigned production steps using process flow mapping and time study and improved quality control procedure

Improved process flow, eliminating bottlenecks using Lean and JIT concepts, reduced WIP levels while increasing throughput Certifications

Lean Manufacturing IMDG Transportation Compliance Project Management Professional (PMP) Education

NYU School of Engineering, New York, USA Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 M.S. Industrial Engineering and Management

Tabriz University, Iran Sep 2006 - Dec 2010

B.S. in Industrial Engineering Thesis “Supply Chain Planning Under Stochastic Demand” Skills & Ethics

Own it - Drive it attitude with proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop future leaders

Dedicated, persuasive and tenacious leader – Core value: - Do It Right The First Time (DRIFT)

Strong decision-making capability with outstanding problem solving and conflict management skills

Experienced with ERP/WMS/TMS systems such as SAP, JDA, Manhattan, OTM and data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau)

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