CARRIE YOUNG
Columbus,OH
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 31 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager Materials Management
Abbott Nutrition Columbus Plant
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Ownership of Supply Chain through individual contributor direct reports of assigned product lines/value streams and is responsible for all of the supply chain at the Columbus production facility.
- Direct individuals, remove obstacles and implement practices which ensures customers receive product in a timely manner using cost efficient processes (workforce planning, inventory management, purchasing, systems utilization).
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Supervised +75 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Business Manager
Global External Manufacturing Portfolio Expansion, Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Source, select, and start-up contract manufacturing solutions globally – with key responsibilities including: assessing capabilities, developing business cases, negotiating pricing and contracts, conducting production trials, qualifying sites, setting up the supply chain, and taking projects through First Lots to Stock commercialization.
- Support Commercial early assessment opportunities for new innovations on a regular basis
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Business Manager
Third Party Manufacturing, Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain
06.2007 - 07.2018
- Manage supply chain activities at our external Third Party Manufacturing locations – serving as a liaison between numerous Abbott departments including Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Commercial, R&D, Logistics and Regulatory groups.
- Responsible for ongoing production scheduling and material control at the manufacturing site, as well as conducting production trials and launches of new products.
- Responsible for the management of 10 different manufacturing sites, among 8 different companies throughout tenure.
Contract Manager
Package Innovation & Development
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Manage the development and integration of all EAS printed packaging to RPD systems.
- Responsible for conversion of Healthy Living specifications and drawings to Electronic Packaging Specifications System.
- Develop new packaging and facilitate projects for introduction of promotional items.
Contract Manager
Purchasing; RPD
04.2003 - 06.2005
- Responsible for procuring labeling and folding carton materials for all RPD nutritional products.
- Facilitate projects for introduction of new commodities.
Sr. Forecast Analyst
Production Planning; RPD
07.2000 - 04.2003
- Develop and maintain the sales and gratis forecast used by operations to plan production (approx. 1300 SKU’s) for PN and MN business units, including Kits, Devices, and Nourishments, within Log
- Plus Database.
- Serve as the liaison for Production Planning and Marketing for all business units.
Project Manager
Medical Nutritional Marketing; RPD
10.1999 - 07.2000
- Managed MN Marketing institutional and retail projects through commercialization.
- Developed and implemented project schedules, coordinated tasks; established and guided project teams to achieve Marketing objectives.
Labeling Manager
Medical Nutritional Marketing; RPD
05.1998 - 10.1999
- Established and implemented policies and procedures regarding Electronic Routing and Approval for all Medical Nutritional Packaging.
- Served as liaison between Marketing, Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance departments to resolve product positioning and claim issues.
Export Labeling Project Leader
Abbott International/Ross Products Division, Columbus, Ohio
05.1996 - 05.1998
- Established and implemented policies and procedures regarding project initiation, scheduling, copy development, project coordination, and approvals for packaging projects for assigned international labeling projects.
- Maintained close working relationships with AI and RPD Business Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Purchasing, Abbott Label Control, and RPD commodity vendors.
Materials Planning Coordinator
Production Planning, RPD
04.1993 - 05.1996
- Managed the Bill of Material Module of the Advanced Manufacturing Accounting and Production System (MRP).
- Planned and maintained forecasts, schedules, inventories, and product shipments for all Medical and Pediatric Kits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08.1990
Skills
- Purchasing
- Production Planning
- Inventory Control
- Project Management
- Warehouse operations
- Logistics management
- Cost Reduction
- Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager Materials Management
Abbott Nutrition Columbus Plant
01.2020 - 10.2021
Business Manager
Global External Manufacturing Portfolio Expansion, Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain
07.2018 - 01.2020
Business Manager
Third Party Manufacturing, Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain
06.2007 - 07.2018
Contract Manager
Package Innovation & Development
10.2005 - 06.2007
Contract Manager
Purchasing; RPD
04.2003 - 06.2005
Sr. Forecast Analyst
Production Planning; RPD
07.2000 - 04.2003
Project Manager
Medical Nutritional Marketing; RPD
10.1999 - 07.2000
Labeling Manager
Medical Nutritional Marketing; RPD
05.1998 - 10.1999
Export Labeling Project Leader
Abbott International/Ross Products Division, Columbus, Ohio
05.1996 - 05.1998
Materials Planning Coordinator
Production Planning, RPD
04.1993 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
The Ohio State University
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