Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
24
24
Years Leadership Experience
Work History
Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Sandoz Pharmaceutical
07.2013 - 08.2015
Strategic sourcing for generic pharmaceuticals ($17M indirect).
Forged relationships with multiple vendors and suppliers to improve cost-effective delivery options.
Drove cost reduction efforts for supply chain AOP to meet annual operations target - leading $1.9M savings.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
Director of Programs / Operations
MENLO WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS (Now XPO Logistics)
09.2009 - 11.2012
Responsibility for 9 customer accounts including sales, business development, operations.
Wrote/negotiated customer contracts/consulted on Menlo-wide contracts.
P&L/ balance sheet accountability $15M.
Led supply chain execution (dedicated client sites, multi-client sites, VMI, IT integration, fulfillment, transportation), program management.
Led account KPI‘s and QBR's.
Primary accounts included Google (North America Distribution); NBC Universal/Comcast/Xfinity (US fulfillment network); Canon (Eastern US fulfillment); NetApp (Asia Pacific fulfillment, Americas fulfillment); Emerson Electric (AP, EMEA, Americas fulfillment and call centers). 22 operations globally.
Senior Procurement Manager
Americas
03.2005 - 09.2009
Directed activities of 55 procurement professionals in 9 Americas locations - $120M in annual spend.
$500M in contract signing authority.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Program Director, US Import Compliance
IBM
07.2003 - 03.2005
Documented US Import Compliance regulations for IBM and key supplier global sites. >120 global locations.
Led training in 6 global sites.
Conducted audits in 6 global locations.
Negotiated/mitigated a $100M fine from US Customs to $10M.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Senior Manager, NA Distribution
IBM
03.1999 - 07.2003
Led import operations ($7.5B), export operations ($7.7B) and domestic transportation ($269M). 12 North America locations - 273 FTE's.
Re-engineered US Transportation network by outsourcing 125 FTE's to 3PL.
Reduced ship-to-delivery cycle time from 12.9 to 4.7 days, eliminated $30M US inventory, on-time delivery from 87.5% to 99.5%.
Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Led annual performance reviews for Global Logistics Americas teams - 500+ FTE's - 12 countries.
Senior Manager, Global Logistics Ops Support
IBM
10.1996 - 03.1999
Managed 12 global program managers.
HAZMAT transportation regulation compliance.
Packaging engineering standards.
Labeling standard.
US delivery QA,
Project Director for US Delivery Network Re-engineering.
Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Director of Ops/Mfg, Surgical Custom Products
Baxter Healthcare
04.1994 - 10.1996
Directed manufacturing, customer service and logistics operations for 25 locations in US supporting $320M in annual sales - 230 FTE's.
Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Deployed 1st SAP Materials R-3 instance for Baxter.
Upgraded 15 locations for class 100 clean room surgical product assembly - $8M.
Director, Materials - Surgical Group
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
02.1992 - 04.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Tusculum
Greenville, TN
12.1986
Skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Seasoned team builder, trainer, motivator, leader
Team player
Sales Presentation
Global Sourcing Strategies
Business Partnerships
Performance Management Strategies
Contract Performance Monitoring
Business Operations
Vendor Performance Management
Supply Contract Negotiation
Additional Information
IBM Business Partner Supply Chain Council Member: 1997-2003. Served as Chairman 2001.
Chairman, Institute for Internal Research Symposium, Internet Logistics: November 15 - 17, 2000.
Council Member - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals: 1997 - 2012.
IBM Server Group Board Member: 1996 - 2001.
RosettaNet e-Commerce Council Member: 2003 - 2005.
DHL Logistics Board Member: 2007 - 2009.
US Congressman Jared Polis 2018 Campaign for Colorado Governor. 300+ volunteer hours on campaign.
Associate Manager at Sandoz Limited (Internal Transfer from Novartis to Sandoz)Associate Manager at Sandoz Limited (Internal Transfer from Novartis to Sandoz)