Michael Grosso
West Warwick,RI
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Manager with expertise in inventory management and logistics coordination. Proven ability to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency through strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Hayward Holdings
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
12.2016 - 09.2026
- Optimized inventory levels to reduce supply chain disruptions.
- Coordinated with production teams to ensure alignment of supply requirements with manufacturing schedules.
- Evaluated supplier performance to enhance quality and service reliability.
- Maintained transaction records within supply chain system for accuracy and traceability.
General Manager
Accent Display
Cranston, Rhode Island
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed strategic plans to enhance business growth and market presence.
- Managed budgeting processes to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
- Led daily operations to ensure seamless workflow and productivity.
Director of Operations
Recycling Associates
Lincoln, RI
11.2007 - 04.2015
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Oversaw all Procurement and Purchasing activities.
- Scheduled all Truck Routes and pickups.
Operations Manager
Parlex Corporation
Cranston, RI
04.1994 - 10.2007
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Led all Procurement and Purchasing activities.
- Responsible for all Manufacturing and Production Control activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Admisitration
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI 09.1980 - 06.1983
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain optimization
- Logistics management
- Inventory management
- Demand forecasting
- Demand planning
- Performance tracking
- Forecasting accuracy
- Procurement strategies
- Global sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Supplier onboarding
- Purchasing oversight
- Logistics coordination
- Warehouse management
- Warehouse operations
- Production scheduling
- Supply demand management
- Six sigma methodologies
- Operational excellence
- Operational excellence initiatives
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Risk management
- Multi-plant experience
- ERP systems proficiency
- Performance tracking
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Interpersonal communication
- Negotiating
- Relationship building
- Sustainability initiatives
- Six sigma methodologies
- Staff management
- Operational excellence
- Inventory control
- Project coordination
- Interpersonal communication
- Project management
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Hayward Holdings
12.2016 - 09.2026
General Manager
Accent Display
04.2015 - 04.2016
Director of Operations
Recycling Associates
11.2007 - 04.2015
Operations Manager
Parlex Corporation
04.1994 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Business Admisitration
Community College of Rhode Island
09.1980 - 06.1983