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
Edison, NJ
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
Edison, NJ
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
Edison, NJ
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
Albany, NY
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
Perth Amboy, NJ
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, PA05.2017
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ06-2026
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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