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Results-Centric Professional Eager to Maximize an Employer s Bottom Line; Willing to Relocate

Highly Qualified Supply Chain Director who makes sound decisions to reflect positively on global multimillion-dollar operations initiatives in alignment with a company s vision, value, and goals. Top Performer who offers a proven record of attaining a competitive advantage via solutions-centric critical thinking for insightful, change-driven results. Visionary Professional who rises above domestic / international supply chain challenges to improve the bottom line and achieve winning operational outcomes, including quickly adapting to evolving scenarios to reach high profit and productivity levels, as well as independently resolving in-depth issues. Excellent Communicator who develops synergistic relationships with cross-geographical decision-makers, teams, vendors, and customers, and who leads staff by example and with integrity. Ambitious Self-Starter who has conducted 24+ trips overseas to lead lucrative business Asia and Europe, including engaging customers and suppliers in supply chain collaborations and improvement programs, as well as commercial responsibility in Japan; visited Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Australia, England, Belgium, Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

Supply Chain Director

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking end to end supply chain management functions, including customer service, planning and scheduling, warehousing and logistics, $100 million in purchasing, and recycling initiatives across a 65-member operation. Directed 4 top-performing, cross-functional teams in meeting and / or exceeding operational goals, including restructuring and co-locating supply chain management functions and leadership to facilitate better teamwork and performance and reduce headcount. Redesign and implement new S&OP processes and tools using SAP to integrate planning, scheduling, and purchasing.

  Developed 24 KPIs to strategically align cross-functional supply chain teamwork.

  Led a major supply chain cost restructuring project to ultimately save $3 million annually.

  Reversed declining trends in on-time and in-full deliveries to achieve 99% on-time deliveries.

  Delivered $3+ million in purchased materials cost savings in 2015 and another $2 million in 2016.

  Standardized film widths to reduce storage foot prints and SKUs by 70% to generate $1 million in savings.

Global Supply Chain Lead Food Service & Office Products (2013 2015)

Strategically steered business accounts in Food Service and Office Product lines to drive global supply chain improvements. Improved Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by initiating a global disciplined forecasting approach as demand rebounded from major losses. Implemented export supply chains to new overseas customers throughout Europe and Asia. Led poly cup trim efficiency team to achieve a 50% reduction in paper machine trim losses and $2+ million in savings in 6 months. Developed a balanced scorecard to monitor results and collateral impact.

  Implemented a new centralized distribution center covering the Eastern U.S.

  Achieved a dramatic 20+ point improvement in Food Service inventory health.

  Redesigned overall warehouse and distribution footprint for office products market.

  Led step change improvement in on-time delivery and customer satisfaction for key products.

  Saved $450,000 in 2014 to optimize transportation modes and reduce non-operational freight in 2014.

Regional Business Manager Japan Region (2012 2013)

Led targeted decision-making for additional commercial responsibility of critical liquid packaging sales in Japan.

  Exceeded aggressive sales plan by 10% through higher pricing and volume during a flat market.

Global Supply Chain Lead Liquid Packaging (2005 2013)

Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward leading global supply chain improvements for strategic global business accounts. Initiated supply chain optimization programs in make-to-stock, port container stuffing, supplier-managed inventory, consignment, and other areas. Implemented a new cross-functional work team concept (POD).

  Led development of a PRG Supply Chain Pandemic Preparedness Plan.

  Developed a KPI scorecard to track results for work team-supported businesses.

  Generated $2 million in supply chain services while improving customer satisfaction.

  Achieved stand-alone profit of $1.5 million annually by turning supply chain management into profit.

  Reduced in-country stock to 3 weeks by implementing a Collaborative Forecasting, Planning, and Replenishment (CFPR) process for a major Japanese customer.

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Vice President Supply Chain Management

Maximized bottom-line performance by driving all inbound / outbound supply chain management and purchasing functions for the nation s largest $1.2-billion direct mail marketing corporation with 20 U.S. plant operations. Designed and initiated vendor certification program to improve supply chain collaborations and vendor performance.

  Collaborated with vendors to consolidate efforts in transportation, paper, and print services.

  Personally assumed change management leadership for a 3-phase corporate Oracle ERP project.

  Generated substantial cost reductions in materials, services, and logistics exceeding $12 million on annual spend of $120 million through RFP, negotiations, contracting strategies, and re-engineered specs.

SAP Project Director ￨ Project Enterprise (1998 2001)

Spearheaded a 2-year effort to redesign and implement 14 sub-processes comprising the logistics function across the entire $4-billion corporation as part of a $120-million SAP ERP software project implementation. Directed processes involving radio frequency receiving, put-away, picking / loading, shipping, and cycle counting; automated load planning and delivery routing; carrier selection; electronic tendering; proof-of-delivery; and freight bill audit.

  Successfully led design, configuration, testing, and training initiatives.

General Manager Containerboard Division (1996 1998)

Successfully turned around a chronically underperforming $40-million packaging business with 120 employees while handling all sales, profit / loss, customer service, scheduling, manufacturing, quality, shipping, third-party logistics, fleet management, finance, human resources, and IT. Developed turnaround strategy that included changing equipment (a $5-million capital plan), product mix, customer mix, sales force, and management team.

  Selected as the division pilot plant for Meta Systems.

  Reversed declining sales and grew sale volume 20%, or $7 million.

  Successfully upheld ISO 9001 Certification through 2 major audit cycles.

  Designed a new Asset Reliability (World-Class Maintenance) program (division pilot).

  Developed a new strategy and changes to lead to first quarterly profits in over a decade.

  Achieved highest-rated Star status in first attempt at OSHA s Voluntary Protection Program.

  Built relations with high-profile Coca-Cola, Milliken Carpets, Sweetheart Cup, and Sony, among others.

Supply Chain Director Coated Board Division (1993 1996)

Delivered results-centric leadership of customer service, scheduling, third-party converting, warehousing, shipping, transportation, and international logistics functions for one of Mead s most profitable divisions, including serving both North America and international customers and sister plant operations. Directed a 50-employee department and $5-million budget. Led improvements in customer satisfaction, cost-to-serve, and working capital investment, and closed deficit gap vs. competitors in on-time delivery to achieve world-class scores on satisfaction surveys.

  Saved $250,000 annually through outsourcing and competitive negotiations.

  Improved shipping productivity 10% while achieving a perfect safety record for 1995.

  Decreased domestic and international logistics costs by $5 million on a $50-million base.

  Achieved ISO 9001 Certification in less than 12 months from start to third-party registration.

  Reduced overseas safety stocks 50% by developing and executing efficient supply chain strategies.

  Developed 20 KPIs to monitor global logistics performance and award gain-sharing payouts to team.

  Reduced inventory 50% ($20 million) and grew vendor-managed inventory programs from 1 to 12 sites.

Inside Sales Manager Fine Paper Division (1993)

Applied strong leadership talents toward directing high-volume inside sales, order entry, pricing, and customer support systems for multi-mill fine paper system within this Fine Paper Division employing a team of 25 associates.

Production Planning Manager Fine Paper Division (1990 1992)

Led production planning and inventory control for 3 pulp and paper operations and 1 converting plant with 12 staff.

Master of Business Administration (Operations Management Emphasis ￨ BPA Scholar) Cornell University

Bachelor of Science in Wood Products Engineering (Magna Cum Laude) Syracuse University

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) (2013)

APICS Certificate in Supply Chain Risk Management (2013)

APICS CSCP Certification Exam Question & Answer Writer (2014)

Six Sigma Training ￨ Lean Training ￨ Executive Supply Chain Strategy Seminar MIT

Microsoft Project ￨ SAP R/3 ￨ Oracle ERP ￨ ISO 9001 ￨ S&OP ￨ CFPR

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Dear__________________:

I am exploring a new career opportunity within a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and I believe that I can make a positive contribution to your bottom-line performance.

To acquaint you with my background, I can offer proven experience in Global Supply Chain Operations, Strategic Analysis / Planning, Trends Tracking, Project Management, Warehousing, Logistics Coordination, Shipping / Transportation, Workflow Planning / Prioritization, and Customer Service. I am also well-versed in Team Building / Training, KPIs, Process Optimization, Multimillion-Dollar Budget Control, Cost-Reducing Initiatives, Business Turnarounds, Organizational Restructuring, ISO 9001, and Regulatory Compliance, among other areas.

Currently, as the Supply Chain Director for Mondi Consumer Goods Packaging, I expertly lead forward-thinking end to end supply chain management functions, including driving customer service, planning and scheduling, warehousing and logistics, $100 million in purchasing, and valuable recycling initiatives across a 65-member operation. Within this role, I successfully direct 4 top-performing, cross-functional teams, including restructuring and co-locating supply chain management functions and leadership to facilitate better teamwork and enhanced performance and reduce overall headcount.

A sample of my accomplishments include:

  Developing 24 KPIs to strategically align cross-functional supply chain teamwork.

  Leading a major supply chain cost restructuring project to ultimately save $3 million annually.

  Reversing declining trends in on-time and in-full deliveries to achieve 99% on-time deliveries.

  Delivering $3+ million in purchased materials cost savings in 2015 and another $2 million in 2016.

  Redesigning a new S&OP process and tools using SAP to integrate planning, scheduling, and purchasing.

  Standardizing film widths to reduce storage footprints and SKUs by 70% to generate $1 million in savings.

To complement this experience, please note that I hold an MBA in Operations Management from Cornell University and a B.S. in Wood Products Engineering from Syracuse University. I have been recognized as an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional since 2013, and completed certification in Supply Chain Risk Management. I also participated in rigorous Six Sigma and Lean training, as well as an Executive Supply Chain Strategy Seminar at MIT.

As this is just an example of my abilities, please refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience in global supply chain, regional business, and SAP project leadership and general management roles.

I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

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