Daniel Metzger
Watertown,MA
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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain
Arranta Bio - Recipharm
Watertown, MA
04.2022 - Current
- Lead materials planning, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to support client contracts.
- Improved WCT and inventory levels by reducing excess and obsolete inventory by $6M.
- Led Cap-Ex initiative which implemented a build-out of a new GMP warehouse to support business growth and help reduce 3PL reliance.
- Implemented CI initiatives such as daily metric boards throughout site which helped track performance and improve labor scheduling.
Associate Director of Supply Chain
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Harmans, MD
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for day to day operations of 2 GMP 3PL facilities including receiving material, shipping material to support production, and managing inventory accuracy.
- Provide coaching, leadership, and goal setting for over 30 employees on team.
- Reduce supply chain related transportation costs by over $1M annually
- Developed and executed strategies to reduce E&O material by over $30M
- Led ERP change management initiative and deployment of JDE ERP system
Supply Chain Manager
Voyant Beauty
Roanoke, VA
2020 - 2020
- Managed end to end supply chain planning, forecasting, purchasing, and production planning for manufacturing site.
- Guided production operations and met demand requirements by determining priorities, scheduling workers and overseeing prompt production equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Supervised 6 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing and customer service duties.
- Developed S&OP cadence and strategy to align cross functional teams to meet company goals and objectives
Promotions Project Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
Towson, Maryland
2019 - 2020
- Increased promotional build plan throughput by 52% YOY for Stanley Black & Decker’s largest customer.
- Improved vendor relationships by increasing lines of communication, outlining expectations, and setting clear vision of promotional plans to support business.
- Reduced complexity in promotional planning process by reducing non value added activities.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Supply Chain Distribution Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
Towson, Maryland
2015 - 2019
- Collaborated with Mexico based planning teams to determine daily shipping plans for finished goods based off on-hand inventory, current demand, and lead-time.
- Managed inventory stored at 3PL warehouse while simultaneously building strong business partnership.
- Implemented prioritization unloading and receiving process for all inbound deliveries to all major North America distribution centers by analyzing on-hand inventory, dollar impact, future in-transits, and current demand.
Demand Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
Towson, Maryland
2013 - 2015
- Developed monthly S&OP in conjunction with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to maintain word class forecast accuracy of 80% and reduce excess and obsolete inventory on over 6000 SKU's.
- Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions.
Fleet Manager
Schneider National
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
2012 - 2013
- Evaluated front haul and back haul scenarios using computer-based optimization which helped reduced monthly empty miles by 5%.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, California
2004 - 2008
- Coached, mentored, and led Marines to support strategic mission objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Maryland College Park College Park
College Park, MDSkills
- Production Planning
- Multi-plant experience
- Goal Setting
- KPI Development
- Team Accountability
- Talent Management
- GMP Compliance
- S&OP Implementation
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Cost Efficiency
- Lean Methodology
- 3PL (Third Party Logistics)
- Warehousing
- SAP
- QAD
- AS400
- JDE
- Dynamics
- Project Management
- Self-Motivated
- Negotiating
- P&L Management
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain
Arranta Bio - Recipharm
04.2022 - Current
Associate Director of Supply Chain
Catalent Pharma Solutions
08.2020 - 04.2022
Supply Chain Manager
Voyant Beauty
2020 - 2020
Promotions Project Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
2019 - 2020
Supply Chain Distribution Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
2015 - 2019
Demand Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
2013 - 2015
Fleet Manager
Schneider National
2012 - 2013
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Maryland College Park College Park
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