Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Adherence to FDA, GMP ISO
Resume:
Jonothan P. Kutlow
*******@*******.*** ** Preston Drive
Somerville, New Jersey 08876
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Highly driven collaborator and trusted connector with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
Respected team player at a divisional, multi-site and global level.
Recognized contributor over the course of 20 years in domestic and international purchasing, procurement and project management within Class II medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cell and gene therapy, health, and beauty industries.
Proficiency in managing and interfacing with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) and Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO).
Dynamic background within flexible, decorative, protective and thermoform packaging, plastics, injection molding and metal/electronic components in addition to Ethylene Oxide and Gamma Sterilization.
People developer able to educate, motivate, delegate, and create chemistry with diversity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ELECTROCORE, an industry leader and manufacturer of non-invasive nerve stimulators most commonly used to treat migraine and cluster headaches by delivering gentle electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve in the patients neck to help manage pain.
Director, Supply Chain 2024 - 2026
• Coordinate the daily purchasing activities of raw materials, production supplies and equipment necessary for manufacturing and shipping of the company’s legacy product line in addition to the development and launching for new products.
• Maintain integral partnerships with Product Development, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance, Reulatory and Marketing personnel.
• Manage order processing and outbound shipments to ensure sales orders are fulfilled and shipped within committed timeframes.
• Direct the returns process to ensure appropriate and noncompliant product is scrapped/recycled.
• Manage supplier selection, corrective actions, price negotiations and relationships while optimizing quality, cost and service.
• Partner with suppliers on Vendor Managed Inventory Programs.
• Facilitate cross functional supplier business reviews.
• Ensure training for SOP’s is current for all direct reports. Perform mid and end of year reviews. MINARIS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, a global contract development and manufacturing organization of cell and gene therapy products offering clients clinical and commercial manufacturing services, development solutions, and technologies, located in Allendale, New Jersey. Manager, Strategic Sourcing 2023 - 2024
• Developed and executed category plans, sourced best ‘value’ suppliers for the purpose of profitability and risk mitigation.
• Built and maintained internal departmental and external supplier relationships.
• Performed supply chain analysis with focus on market conditions, trends and business needs. Leveraged market knowledge to source suppliers for innovation, drive growth and profitability.
• Sourced new and alternate suppliers to support daily business needs and changes.
• Managed requests for quotations, proposals, and bidding process.
• Aligned with subject matter experts to create specifications, SOP’s and statements of work.
• Facilitated supplier selection in accordance with company policy.
• Negotiated supplier contracts, ensuring that all terms and conditions meet business requirements.
• Led evaluation of potential suppliers in partnership with Quality Assurance, Operations and relevant business partners. Supported and/or led supplier transition. Jonothan P. Kutlow Page 2 of 2
GETINGE/MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR, a manufacturer for clinical health care devices in cardiovascular and vascular surgery, located in Wayne, New Jersey. Headquarters in Sweden. Manager, Procurement - Intra Aortic Balloon (IAB) & Pump/Monitor Divisions 2018 - 2023 Manager, Purchasing/Procurement – Intra Aortic Balloon (IAB) Division 2006 - 2018
• Directed Purchasing Department activities, which included production components, packaging and services with emphasis on Purchase Price Variance (PPV). Average yearly annual spend $250M.
• Negotiated with vendor’s fair market pricing for single or multi year contracts; all within the guidelines as established by GMP’s, FDA and ISO regulations.
• Developed partnerships with all suppliers emphasizing ones that are sole sourced; achieved through routine site visits and audits.
• Dispositioned all ECN’s, NCMR’s and all applicable Purchasing/Logistics documentation.
• Participated in weekly Management Meetings, alert management of price trends, market trends and material source availability.
• Supported Engineering, R&D, QA Manufacturing & Marketing Groups on day-to-day activities, new projects & quality concerns.
• Implemented “Kanban” systems. Drove inventory down by nearly $1M in a 12-month period by establishing minimum/maximum shelf stock levels.
• Negotiated terms-and-conditions with key suppliers in addition to integrating Vendor Managed Inventory
(VMI) and Consignment Programs.
• Provided project support at divisional, multi-facility, global and corporate levels.
• Corroborated with Purchasing/Logistics Departments on FDA remediation efforts.
• Negotiated terms-and-conditions with key suppliers in addition to integrating Vendor Managed Inventory
(VMI) and Consignment Programs.
• Interacted and provided project support at divisional, multi-facility, global and corporate levels.
• Key participant in performing bi-annual supplier performance assessments.
• System driver of SAP implementation and operation. C. CARE, LLC, a contract manufacturer of personal care products, including skin care (deodorants, liquid soaps, lotions and cremes), hair care (shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays and gels), and hair color products in Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Senior Director of Supply Chain 2005 – 2006
• Performed and oversaw the daily purchasing, planning, inventory and customer service functions of six subordinates.
• Negotiated pricing for chemicals, packaging components and MRO items. Sourced new vendors reducing costs and increasing quality, service and reliability.
• Worked hand-in-hand with R&D and technical staff on new project development. Maintained Project Tracker insuring tasks are completed within timeline.
• Coordinated the sell off or destruction of obsolete items and residual inventory. Insured that customers were informed and billed accordingly.
• Performed quotation process on prospective new business. Maintained quote log providing quarterly/yearly history.
Education and Computer Skills
Bachelors of Science, Ramapo College Mahwah, New Jersey 1988.
SAP and MRP implementation and operation.
NetSuite
Lean Manufacturing
Trackwise Document Control System
PC Operation, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Skillpath Courses: Effective Communication, How to Deal with Difficult Personalities, The Art of Supplier Negotiations, Intermediate Excel and Basic Powerpoint.
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