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William Petrone

Eatontown

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented supply chain professional with 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in S&OP, capacity planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain design. Proven track record of delivering $3MM+ in cost savings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Capacity Planning Manager

AAK
01.2024 - Current
  • Led transformation of S&OP cycle by conveying a network-wide-view of capacity, constraints, cost, demand, and supply scenarios
  • Spearheaded a homegrown Material Requirements Planning process achieving $2MM/yr in cost avoidance
  • Introduced “Kanban” process across the network, resulting in $1MM/yr in cost avoidance
  • Developed and implemented capacity models for the manufacturing network, driving data-driven actions

Supply Chain Team Lead

AAK
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Directed refinery production planning team with three direct reports, ensuring optimal capacity utilization and efficiency
  • Implemented procurement replenishment models yielding $1MM/yr in annualized savings
  • Successfully implemented “Kanban” process resulting in $250k of cost avoidance,25% increase in finished good storage, and improved service to customers
  • Created and implemented production planning model leading to a10% capacity increase at refinery
  • Implemented streamlined supply chain infrastructure resulting in5% capacity increase to refinery, cost savings, and improved service to customers
  • Developed key metrics for asset utilization to support senior leadership’s capital investment decisions

Inventory Planner

AAK
11.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed distribution and contract manufacturing operations, focusing on forecasting and inventory optimization
  • Responsible for forecasting, maintaining finished goods inventory level, and production planning at contract manufacturers
  • Led automation software implementation, reducing manual workload by15%

Supply Chain Development Supervisor

U.S. Foods
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • One of six nationwide graduates accepted into Supply Chain Management trainee program
  • Developed a cost reduction initiative for transportation operations, reducing operational costs significantly
  • Introduced new KPIs and performance metrics to enhance operational tracking

Supply Chain and Operations Intern

U.S. Foods
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Conducted data analysis and process improvement projects for distribution operations
  • Delivered a process improvement project with annualized savings of $340k, presented to executive team

Education

Operations Management

The University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
05.2017

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
06-2026

Skills

  • Stragic Supply Chain Planning & S&OP Leadership
  • Master Planning & Supply Chain Design
  • Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
  • Project Management & Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Inventory Management & Cost Avoidance Initiatives

Accomplishments

  • Drove $2MM/year in cost avoidance by redesigning planning and procurement processes
  • Implemented replenishment process yielding $1MM/yr in cost avoidance
  • Increased manufacturing capacity by15% through optimized planning processes

Timeline

Capacity Planning Manager

AAK
01.2024 - Current

Supply Chain Team Lead

AAK
07.2020 - 12.2023

Inventory Planner

AAK
11.2018 - 07.2020

Supply Chain Development Supervisor

U.S. Foods
05.2017 - 09.2018

Supply Chain and Operations Intern

U.S. Foods
05.2016 - 09.2016

Operations Management

The University of Scranton

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management

Rutgers University

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