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Michael Farragher

Wilmington,MA

Summary

Professional logistics leader equipped for demands of managing distribution operations. Proven ability to optimize supply chain processes, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain high standards of inventory control. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to dynamic environments. Skilled in warehouse management, transportation coordination, and process improvement, with focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Center Manager

MilliporeSigma
09.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for the financial and operational performance of business-critical 3PL distribution center containing over $100MM in inventory, supporting over $1B in sales annually
  • Pioneered the use of robotic automation and artificial intelligence as a part of warehouse operations to drive operational efficiency and reduced overtime cost utilizing Power Apps, Power Automate and Virtual Agents
  • Managed liaison team of eight people overseeing 80+ 3PL employee distribution operation
  • Completed large scale project to clear 2000ft² of dock space for staging and added 600 pallet locations

Customer Supply Chain Innovation and Development Manager

MilliporeSigma
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Mediated between six global strategic accounts and internal stakeholders to ensure that the requirements and capabilities of both were understood to drive customer focused improvement projects
  • Streamlined the assessment of customer supply risks by creating a VBA modeling tool to predict backorder
  • Created a methodology to determine proper sizing and location for new Chinese Warehousing Network

Operations Leadership Development Program

MilliporeSigma
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Process Engineer – Authored and led validations for machines, becoming the subject matter expert for the radio frequency bonded used in mixer bag manufacturing
  • Supply Network Planner – Planned the inventory levels and allocation of products, balancing internal and external customer needs during backorder disruptions
  • Production Supervisor – Supervised 24 material handling production employees across three shifts
  • Quality Assurance Specialist – Developed methodology for analyzing bulk complaint data to identify trends and focus reduction efforts. Assisted in customer and regulatory audits of production site

Education

Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management

Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Boston, MA
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
05.2013

Skills

  • CGMP and GDP Distribution and Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Customer and Government Audit
  • ERP Transactions and Reporting
  • Contract creation and management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Team supervision
  • Continuous improvement
  • Robotic process automation

Accomplishments

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Created automated warehouse management system increasing productivity by 10%
  • Reduced required cleanroom space by 1000 sqft and staffing by 20%
  • Decreased complaint Rate by 36%
  • Increased On-Time shipping by 8%
  • Reduced costs by 20%
  • 800 hours of labor eliminated in 2025 through process automation

Training Provided

  • Introduction to Palantir
  • Introduction to Power Automate and PowerApps
  • AI Builder Introduction

Timeline

Distribution Center Manager

MilliporeSigma
09.2020 - Current

Customer Supply Chain Innovation and Development Manager

MilliporeSigma
07.2018 - 09.2020

Operations Leadership Development Program

MilliporeSigma
06.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Northeastern University

Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management

Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business

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