Greater Boston
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE A performance-driven leader with proven success in creating bottom-line impact through targeted supply chain initiatives aligned with emergent business strategies and achieving full potential by ensuring implementation across all levels. Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, and steering day-to-day supply chain operational processes aimed at cost containment/reduction and revenue stream optimization. Instrumental in developing and implementing standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, and shipping of products/materials. Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving customer complaints and issues in strict time constraints and delivering best-in-class services to promote loyalty and retention. Adept at designing, creating, and implementing warehouse safety and security programs/protocols and maintaining compliance with set standards. Accomplished leader credited for building, training, and leading cross-functional teams for execution of business-critical tasks and improving performance and productivity. Articulate communicator; highly skilled in fostering robust functional partnerships and collaborations with customers, colleagues, and key stakeholders to realize organizational goals. Areas of expertise ● Strategic Analysis & Planning ● Process Improvement & Automation ● Regulatory Compliance & Safety Protocols ● Team Leadership & Collaboration ● Customer Service & Relationships ● Logistics & Inventory Management ● Cost Control & Reduction ● Budget Allocation & Administration ● Revenue Growth & Optimization
Supported senior management decision-making and cost containment with ad-hoc reporting, trend analysis, audit preparation, A/R, and forecasting. Advised management on risks, issues, solutions and contractual rights and responsibilities. Key Contributions: Generated cost Savings of $300K by developing and maintaining an intuitive dashboard to negotiate high-level contracts to manage and improve vendor performance. Executed strategy and work toward developing a sourcing pipeline and cohesive cost-saving agreements. Strengthened the execution of pricing and contracting strategies by testing, refining, and suggesting methods to optimize contracting models and methodologies. Participated in RFQ, RFP, RFI process through bid analysis, established new vendors, while establishing the contract portfolio. Gathered spec requirements from internal customers and vendors (1,000 plus software and hardware services.)
Transformed supply chain operations, leading a 40-member team to enhance efficiency and performance. Developed category strategies to optimize value, quality, and innovation. Implemented metrics for inventory management and achieved project goals on time. Collaborated with site staff to manage excess materials effectively. Managed relationships and contracts for various materials, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Spearheaded efficient cold chain processes for speedy client delivery. Provided expertise in health authority responses. Key Achievements: - Orchestrated successful migration to JDE ERP system at Catalent, supporting supply chain and manufacturing. - Recognized for driving positive change and continuous improvement. - Exceeded KPIs, aligning project deadlines with Maryland business plans. - Boosted operational efficiency by ~20% through cross-functional optimization. - Contributed to COVID-19 response and managed FDA audits with zero discrepancies. - Negotiated high-level contracts, saving $1.2 million and enhancing vendor performance by 20%. - Implemented inventory management system, reducing carrying costs by 25% and increasing turnover by 15%. - Introduced demand forecasting model, cutting excess inventory by 30% and improving on-time deliveries by 10%.
Developed category strategies and ensured project deals aligned with site business plans to achieve and exceed all KPIs. Achieved 15-20% increase in logistical efficiency by implementing a multi-vendor strategy and optimizing interfaces with organizations including warehouse, logistics, purchase, human resources, and quality control. Successfully led migration of a new ERP system. Key Contributions: Built enterprise savings targets for identified categories and maintained category dashboards including key supplier profiles (financial health/risk factors) and category summaries. Supported the development of the category management function within enterprise supply chain through the development of new tools, process improvement, and reporting. Credited for leading positive change by implementing continuous improvement principles. Utilized systems such as SAP, Ariba, Power Advocate, Qlik and other analytical tools to extract and aggregate data to facilitate strategic decision-making. Developed a unique cost modeling structure to facilitate sourcing decisions and fact-based negotiations.