Dynamic, experienced and ambitious Inventory Management Executive with broad bas

ed experience in materials management, process improvement, inventory technology

and raw materials, eager to integrate successful employment history and advance
d management skills toward supporting the objectives of a progressive organizati
on. Core competencies include:

SAP Expertise
Material Management Solid Analytical Skills
Production and Distribution Raw Materials Management
Quality Control Initiatives Collaborate with Operations Team
Enterprise Resource Planning Technologically Savvy
Support Manufacturing/Production Goals Team Building and Mentoring
Create and Implement SOP's
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Proven track record of writing and implementing comprehensive OS&D returns proce
ss across US operations to streamline and standardize procedures in cooperation
with corporate requirements, reducing labor hours and increasing productivity.
Perform wide-ranging business analysis to recognize process improvement opportun
ities, and increase efficiencies in distribution, inventory, receiving and produ
ction functions.
Author SOP's, produce detailed documentation to support process enhancements, an
d spearhead efforts to decrease overhead for labor and operations costs.
Create and facilitate broad training programs on GMP's, ISO regulations, WMS sys
tems, FDA regulations, OSHA and DOT requirements for audiences of all levels.
Proficient in all SAP functions, Crystal reporting, traffic management and OS&D
applications.
Cultivate meaningful internal/external alliances to strengthen position and infl
uence cooperation.
High-performing operations-management style with expertise in building/optimizin
g organizational processes, measurement systems, and professional teams to maxim
ize business.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2009 to Present: Falken Tire Corporation, Dayton, NJ
Distribution Center Manager
Provide leadership and oversight for distribution operations throughout NE and C
anada; maintain complete responsibility for P&L performance, production goals an
d employee relations initiatives for a 175,000 sq ft distribution operation.
Spearhead efforts to capture costs through aggressive vendor negotiations, and e
nsure a high standard of professionalism and service for all customer relations
experiences.
Set benchmark for the implementation of strict 6-Sigma methodologies, and achiev
ed total cooperation; consistently evaluate polices and practices to maintain "B
est in Class" status.
Deliver ongoing training and mentoring, create a culture of continuous learning,
and deliver superior employee relations strategies to maximize productivity and
cooperation.
Ensure compliance with all OSHA, DOT, and regulations governing operations.

2003 to 2009: Church & Dwight, Inc.,(Arm & Hammer), North Brunswick NJ
Inventory Manager / Site Operations Project Manager
Oversaw inventory operations for a $1.5B organization; effectively completed cyc
le counts at each warehouse a minimum of 4 times per year to ensure strict contr
ols on materials management and cost initiatives, monitored 1700 active SKU's.
Collaborated with shipping and receiving to resolve issues, maintained accuracy
in product availability, reducing late shipments and lost revenue.
Ensured compliance with expiration coding requirements, structured and implement
ed cycle counts, and eliminated physical inventory in warehouses across the US,
resulting in inventory accuracy from 79% to 99.8%.
Led evaluation of pick-lines by velocity and weight measurements, and restructur
ed processes to increase case pick by 35% and substantially reducing overtime co
sts.
Designed and implemented a multi-site matrix to measure operational performance,
wrote SOX compliance records, and optimized storage by reorganizing warehouse b
ulk areas for raw and finished products.
Developed a yard management system that eliminated detention charges, and spearh
eaded the development of a pallet reconciliation program resulting in capture of
over $500K in annual cost savings.
2002 to 2003: Horizon Group, USA, Inc, Union, NJ
Receiving/Inventory Manager
Effectively managed over 20,000 SKU's, wrote and published SOP's and maintained
compliance with strict timelines and customer service requirements.
Through strategic process improvement strategies, reduced 3 month inventory proc
ess to 5 day completion schedule.
2000 to 2002: Barry Callebaut, Inc., Pennsauken, NJ
Logistics Manager
Managed logistics operations for 3 warehouses; oversaw shipping/receiving office
, purchasing, transportation departments and inventory management initiatives.
Designed multi-site matrix to measure operational controls, participated in plan
ning committees and GMP processes.
1990 to 2000: Keebler, Inc, Sayreville, NJ
Manager
Oversaw the ordering of all raw materials, and maintained accountability for war
ehouse operations, production, materials and planning functions with a $125M ann
ual operations budget.
Designed successful freight auditing system for LTL, TL, RR and container operat
ions which was adopted by all warehouse operations, company wide.
Consolidated products, reorganized bulk areas and rezoned warehouse space to opt
imize production capabilities.
Led efforts to standardize all pharmaceutical, household and personal care recal
ls to meet FDA and state requirements.
EDUCATION AND COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Shaftesbury University, London, England - Bachelor of Arts, Logistics Management
Marbach School, Marbach Germany - International Communications and Strategic P
lanning studies
Super User for SAP, WMS, RFID, Crystal Report Writing
Certificates in Excel Level 1 thru 3, Certificate in Crystal Report Developing
and Transportation of HAZ-Mat Materials Training