Description
SUMMARY Global Operations and Procurement Professional with a record of achievement in Product Innovation, Offshore Manufacturing, and Supply-Chain Management across an array of leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies. Eager to partner with an aggressive, vision-oriented enterprise that will benefit from my range of global business leadership experience and organizational skills to help drive the company to new levels of performance and profitability. Key qualifications include: Product Innovation Global Procurement Manufacturing Engineering Product Development Supply-Chain Management Vendor Management Strategic Planning Contract Negotiations QM/ISO 9000/9002 SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS Global Sourcing Consolidated vendor base, analyzed manufacturing bottlenecks, identified areas of inconsistent materials and processes, and worked incessantly to reduce delivery lead-times. Cut lead-times by 50%, while improving product quality and integrity propelling Graco Children's Products to the pinnacle of the juvenile products industry where they remain, virtually unchallenged. Locate world-class treadmill and fitness bike manufacturers and secured technology development and production capacity resulting in a 20% landed cost savings with improved electronics enabling Athlon Fitness to promote its brand and gaining national placement at The Sports Authority and Dicks Sporting Goods doubling sales volume in the first season. Strategic Planning Analyzed material and labor cost, evaluated labor skills, experience, and cultural barriers assessed country liability and economic risk factors and launched a major sourcing, and vendor strategic alliance initiative. Yielded improved manufacturing credit terms and reduced labor and assembly cost netting a 25% savings. Identified a potential "white space" opportunity to penetrate the Infant Crib market with well-constructed, thoughtfully designed product with a leading consumer brand. Established a successful partnership, and launched the first Carter's branded nursery collection - quickly becoming a leading consumer-preferred retail brand at Wal-Mart, Target, and Babies R Us Product Innovation Developed patentable lift system for crib mattress support that launched to the market as the first pneumatically adjustable support system, providing multilevel accessibility and "back-saving" benefits for new moms. Developed patentable elliptical trainer using existing stationary bike technology and platforms reducing time to market and creating the first targeted elliptical training platform designed for a woman's stride.
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| (Confidential) | Owner/President | 1/2016 - Present |
| Kids Ii Inc. | Divisional Vice President On The Go Team | 1/2013 - 1/2015 |
| Summer Infant Inc. | Vice President/Gm Furniture Division | 1/2006 - 1/2013 |
| Delta Children's Products | Director, Global Supply Chain | 1/2005 - 1/2006 |
| Athlon Fitness Llc | International Business Director | 1/1999 - 1/2004 |
| Newell Rubbermaid/Graco Children's Products | General Manager, Asia Operations | 1/1985 - 1/1998 |
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