Supply Chain Sales

Alan J. Browne Phone; 905-***-****

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PROFILE

An accomplished executive with global experience in managing P&L for operations, distribution, sales, engineering, and supply chain. Experienced in strategic planning and implementing future growth opportunities. Strong focus on increasing sales, customer service and reducing costs, enhancing profit and shareholder value.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHARMATRUST–Oakville, Ontario Jan 2012- present

VP Manufacturing, Quality and Drug Operations

.Responsible for the design, supply chain, contracts, manufacturing, delivery and installation of Medcentres that automatically deliver prescription drugs to patients in hospitals, clinics, grocery stores and remote locations in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia.

.Security of payment, personal and medical data is all controlled through internet protocols. The patient has direct communication with the Pharmacist over the internet, both visually and audibly prior to delivery of their prescription.

.Set up of prototype manufacturing in Oakville plus a rollout plan and contract with a Tier 1 contract manufacturer as the volumes increase globally.

.The Medcentres are ‘kiosks / vending machines’ that deliver prescription drugs directly to patients in remote locations where pharmacies are not available.

.Company currently up for sale under the control of Price Waterhouse Coopers.

FLEXTRONICS –Newmarket, Ontario Aug 2011-Dec 2011

Operations Director, (Contract)

.Responsible for the Blackberry repair / refurbish business unit, including the supply chain and the 24/7 operation with approximately 300 people. Delivered 24 hour turn around on all Blackberry repair and refurb units.

.Worked closely with other Flextronics locations in the US, Mexico and Hungary on supporting RIM’s worldwide customer base.

RESEARCH IN MOTION – Waterloo, Ontario Feb-July 2011

Director of Manufacturing Programs

• Provide leadership and vision to enable efficient and effective introduction of a portfolio of new products to RIM Manufacturing and its Global EMS partners as well as life cycle management of a portfolio of in-life products.

• Accountable for planning, organizing and directing the activities of a team of Program Managers and Pilot Managers who project manage the full suite of activities associated with the introduction of new products to full scale production and the management of these products through to end of life.

• Focus on identification, development and implementation of ongoing process improvement of the product realization and life cycle management processes.

SIEMENS CANADA – Peterborough, Ontario 2006-2011

Senior Director of Operations

• Responsible for all supply chain, manufacturing, and new product introduction for revenues of $100 million, with an employee population of 350.

• Responsible for the China operations located in Dalian, North East China with an employee population of 150.

• Leader of key functions for Project Management, Design Teams and Contract Manufacturing Partners associated with Medical and Industrial products.

• Improved New Product Introduction Processes with the implementation of latest software tools and Quality On-Time Functionality.

• Improved Supply Chain Performance on Cost, Inventory and Delivery by 20% through focused Team Leadership

• Champion of improving the Social Software of the Company via the Focus on Execution Initiatives developed by Franklin Covey. Resulting in enhanced accountability, robust dialogue and trust.

• Created tactical one year and strategic 5 year plans for the organization.

XLTEK – OAKVILLE, ONTARIO 2002-2006

Vice President of Operations and International Sales

• Key responsibility for profitability of the following business unit teams including P&L for International Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Field Service, and Customer Support for this international medical device company. Member of the executive management team, accountable for strategic business planning, hospitals, field service and warranty contracts globally.

• Initiated cost improvements against budget. Implemented outsourcing activities to drive cost efficiencies in the operations. Manufactured medical devices using metal and plastic fabrication. Reduced material costs by 15%.

• Increased international sales in Europe, South America, Far East, Australia and Africa, recruiting new distributors and sales channels with strong customer interaction.

• Results oriented with constant focus on customers, improving processes using Lean Six Sigma methodology, reducing costs, resolving business issues, and motivation and training 100 plus employees and distributors.

SMTC Manufacturing Corporation – Markham 1998-2002

Vice President and General Manager

• Provided team leadership for 600 employees at three sites to build electronic assemblies, automotive and telecommunications equipment. Driving continuous improvements in P&L for manufacturing, sales, customer support, engineering, materials/supply chain, quality, human resources, I/T and finance. SMTC is an electronic contract manufacturing business with revenues of $840 Million.

• Strong focus on marketing and sales initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. Grew business 300% within four years including winning a $100 Million annual contract with Alcatel. High interface with customers, employees and suppliers. Strong job quoting, negotiating and closing skills.

• Improved cycle times from four weeks to five days, with productivity, improvements in supply chain and manufacturing utilizing lean principles. Developed and manufactured plastic and metal parts. Reduced inventory 50% from four to eight turns annually.

• Participated in strategic planning and objective setting for the business, including multi-site builds for customers. Involved in taking SMTC public on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

TEKLOGIX – Mississauga, Ontario 1995-1998

Vice-President of Manufacturing

• Responsible for P&L for the design, procurement and manufacture of wireless data communications equipment, with revenues of US$160 Million. Developed strategic plans with continual updates.

• Managed the building of, and move to, an 80,000 sq. ft. facility in Mississauga for 300 people. Involved in taking the organization (total worldwide population 600) public to Toronto and Montreal Stock Exchanges in 1995

NORTEL 1977-1995

Director of Material: Wales, UK. (Plant Turnaround Mandate) 1993-1995

• Canadian Ex-Pat Assignment for United Kingdom Site, with responsibility for procurement, vendor engineering, materials scheduling and planning, production control, and material/labour analysis process.

Manufacturing Manager -Multi-Site- London/Toronto Ontario 1989-1993

• Managed 650 staff in production, engineering, supply chain and quality using six sigma methods. Involved in negotiations with C.A.W. union at all levels, solving issues. Continuous interfacing with the design group and customers on new product introduction.

Engineering Manager – Kanata, Ontario 1984-1989

Multi-Site Project Manager – United Kingdom and Denmark 1977-1984

DeLOREAN CARS – Belfast, Northern Ireland 1976-1981

Engineer-Contract Position

• Designed parts for the DeLorean car including dashboard, seats and chassis. Involved with the purchasing capital equipment and robotics for the setup and staging of automated processes, for the manufacture of chassis assemblies. Involved with initial start up to full production of DeLorean cars. Wrote specifications for parts supply for vendors and helped manage the supply chain.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Management Studies, (equivalent to MBA) 1980

Northern Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, 1977

Northern Ireland

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