Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Supply Chain, LEAN Production Planning, Logistics and Digital Innovation have been at the core of my 25+ year career. I am an APICS CPIM & Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt professional who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Currently, I work at Xylem as Procurement Director for the Water Solutions (WSS) Division. My love and passion for Supply Chain motivates my work. I am driven to deliver continuous improvement, supply chain optimization and synchronization for the now, next and beyond. Specialties: Strategic Sourcing, Program Management, Contract negotiations, Transportation, Planning systems, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Quality
Global Leader in WSS Procurement driving Contract Negotiations, Lean Process Improvements and AI Advancement and Cost Out Initiatives Servicing the Medical, Industrial, Utility and Municipal Sectors
Leader of Supply Chain for Calvert & Mexinox including Planning, Logistics, Inventory, Supply, Demand and Continuous Improvement • Developed, Implemented and Lead Anericas S&OP Process Delivering Corporate Software for: o Tactical & Capacity Planning o Logistics Real Time Tracking • Experience in multi-national & cultural environment • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies of production, capacity planning, logistics and optimization • Hands on work experience with and knowledge of logistics management, warehousing, fulfilment, inventory, planning, supply chain, order management and MRP tools / systems • Proven experience directing cross-functional teams and program management for large multi-year initiatives • Adept at using analytics tools to summarize data and make insightful recommendations to support business decisions • Strong attention to detail, diligence and follow-through
Head of the Operational Planning Team for Polyurethanes
PUR End to End Supply Chain - NAFTA Planning & Improvement Group Head of Polyurethane Supply Chain Operational Planning
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Delivered the Raw Material Computer Integrated Manufacturing (RT/CIM) Project within the Project Management Office. Implemented raw material system at Heinz “Portion Pac”, Frozen Food and Soup Factories – on time and on budget. Reviewed and detailed factory processes to “fit” the system needs and requirements in preparation for SAP. Managed Supply Chain Communications for North America. Prepared and supported all Communications – Webcasts, Newsletters and Supply Chain May Forum, and offsite events.
Designed, and implemented HeinzOverstock.com liquidation website. Mentored staff of analysts to educate brands, business and supply chain on key drivers and sustainability.