Management Professional

DANIEL LEBLANC

*** **** ****** • Chelmsford, Massachusetts • rjnij1@r.postjobfree.com • 978-***-****

PROCUREMENT AND COMMODITY MANAGEMENT

~ Offering expertise in Material Planning, Procurement, and Process Improvements. ~

Highly engaged, resourceful, and technology-savvy team player with history of naturally falling into leadership roles.

Offering a history of proven success designing and enhancing process modifications, inventory Control, metrics reporting projects to maintain on-time delivery and quality objectives, as well as fostering positive change management to support the achievement of corporate goals.

Excellent training, coaching, and communication skills. Known for a positive attitude and a superior ability to build and nurture relationships with internal/external partners to unite and inspire teams, influence staff members to embrace change, and achieve goals consistent with the corporate mission.

KEY STRENGTHS

• Analysis of the MRP and order levels • Implementing Quality Improvement Objectives

• Managing Organizational Change • Working with Senior-Level Executives

• Communications • Sourcing Third-Party Vendors

• Transitioning to Outsourced Solutions • Supplier Negotiations

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

HDV Creations, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 2009–Present

INDEPENDENT PROJECTS AND SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTATION

Launched a multi-disciplinary business in response to numerous freelance project requests in the areas of training design/facilitation and video creation (including a made-for-television drama). Created video for MA State agencies and Non-profits. Advised local businesses on social media practices and recommend online advertisements to increase visibility and business.

Rotary Club International, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 2002–Present

PRESIDENT (2002–2004) / ASSISTANT GOVERNOR (2005–2008) / VOLUNTEER (2008–Present)

Served on the club’s board for five years, spearheading numerous projects and fundraisers. Created and delivered routine presentations to district clubs. Developed web presence for numerous local clubs to gain awareness and additional members.

The New England Job Show (non-profit), Chelmsford, Massachusetts 2009–2010

PROJECT & OPERATIONS MANAGER / EDITOR

Direct a staff of 10 to 12 to develop a bi-weekly non-profit television show for unemployed workers reaching a potential audience of 4 million viewers. Oversaw operations, timelines, editing, Web and video creation, FTP uploads, and management of Web media outlets for new television concept. Position entails significant project management, staff management, coaching, and mentoring.

Priority Leasing, Melrose, Massachusetts 2007–2008

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Generated lease option business through cold calls to CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents across the U.S.

ERA Morrison Real Estate, Westford, Massachusetts 2001–2007

BROKER / SALES AGENT

Generated annual sales of $5+ million, selling residential real estate.

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Teradyne Corporation, North Reading, Massachusetts 1999–2001

OUTSOURCING ANALYST / PLANNER

Charged with bi-coastal responsibility for analysis of the Material Requirements Plan to support the outsourcing of printed circuit assemblies to contract manufacturers.

• Played a key role in achieving a seamless transition to outsourcing with no downtime.

• Developed process to outsource critical components from in house to outsourced manufacturer.

• Lead and participated on many quality improvement teams

• Significantly improved material flow and forecasting abilities by overhauling planning and reporting using TQM principles.

Baystate Sterling Abrasives, North Reading, Massachusetts 1998–1999

PURCHASING MANAGER

Managed a staff of six reports, two direct and four indirect. Traveled to France, Norway, and Austria to source global vendors and negotiate favorable agreements.

• Reduced inventory $4 million by building global contacts and creating material flow processes.

• Saved $100,000 in the first six months by implementing standardized bidding procedures.

MicroTouch Systems, Inc., Methuen, Massachusetts 1996–1998

SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER, INVENTORY MANAGER

Managed a staff of seven reports, one direct and six indirect. Negotiated with suppliers based on trends and trend forecasts and managed an inventory of $1 million.

• Reduced by 60%+ the time required to do a full-cycle county and significantly improved inventory control accuracy by spearheading the implementation of a bar-code labeling system.

• Built the division’s first fully functioning Kanban inventory and procurement department.

• Led the procurement efforts for the division and established the Bills of Materials and the MRP for all products.

Anderson Power Products / Carbolon Corporation, Sterling, Massachusetts 1989–1996

BUYER / PLANNER

Served as the lead member of the procurement department and led the change management from a manual, archaic system to a computerized system that automated material requirements planning. Developed and implemented quality improvement metrics smoothing out order transactions.

• Reduced inventory $250,000 annually and stabilized supply by generating consignment programs.

• Boosted quality from 75% to 98% and improved on-time delivery from 80–85% to 98–99%.

• Created all departmental ISO documentation for 9001 certification.

• Represented the procurement on the cross functional order fulfillment team

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

University of Lowell, Massachusetts

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

Boston University, Massachusetts

CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Middlesex Community College, Bedford, Massachusetts

CERTIFICATE IN PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

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