QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly talented, and tenacious professional powered with broad-based years of immeasurable success in supply chain, operations, and sourcing. Demonstrate keen expertise in developing performance-based, low-cost solutions through aggressive negotiation with new and existing suppliers and effective use of outsourcing. Excel at applying innovative, state-of-the-art concepts to optimize operational efficiency and productivity while significantly reducing costs. Well-versed in developing and directing multi-functional teams to achieve solid bottom-line results. Proven effectiveness in building long-term quality relationships focused on teamwork, service level, and cost containment as well as in working effectively in a globally competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environment.

CORE STRENGTHS

• Supply Chain Coordination
• Continuous Process and Performance Improvement
• Project Management and Operations
• Leadership, Training, and Team Building
• Cost Effectiveness and Quality Assurance
• Efficient Budget and Inventory Control
• Profit and Loss Projections
• Problem Resolution and Decision-Making
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Strategic, Operational, and Tactical Planning
• Strong Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
• Articulate Oral and Written Communication

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Global Supply Chain Director 
Confidential, New Bedford, MA 2011

Directed and coordinated day-to-day operational business aspects in supplier sourcing and selection, contract negotiation, procurement, strategic planning, inventory management, transportation, warehouse operations, distribution, and quality control. Spearheaded and mentored cross-functional teams to develop their competencies and achieve their maximum level of potential. Fostered a positive working environment with senior management professionals in engineering, quality, planning, distribution, and Asia operations. Collaboratively worked with Asia Operations Team to develop, communicate, and execute sourcing strategies toward fulfillment of company objectives.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Authored EPEC supplier manual that detailed and defined the company’s standard operating procedures, performance metrics and chargeback policy
• Realized $180K savings through the renegotiation of factory pricing and implementation of new sourcing initiatives
• Achieved 9% reduction in annual freight costs through the renegotiation of freight contracts while increasing base incentives, adding rebates, and lowering tier levels
• Improved on-time delivery by 3% by conducting root cause analysis and implementing supplier corrective action plans
• Conceptualized and enforced work-in-process (WIP) reporting system with factories to track customer orders
• Implemented factory scrap report to identify quality trends and process improvement initiatives
• Decreased customer credits by 1% through improvement in factory quality audits and final inspection
• Led all efforts to develop factory sourcing initiatives and create opportunities for emerging technology procurements
• Drove continuous process improvement by expertly managing the corporate Supply Chain Scorecard
• Piloted the planning, project management metrics and reporting tools to capture and communicate progress with senior management

Independent Consultant 
Berkley, MA 2009–2011

Provided expert advice and guidance to several companies to source apparel production, thus leading to successful manufacturing and operational procedures.

Director of Global Supply Chain
Confidential, Boston, MA 2007–2009

Displayed unsurpassed expertise in managing a highly profitable organization, increasing annual revenue, hiring/training personnel, maintaining contact with all customers, and sourcing departments. Administered corporate budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Assumed full responsibility in forecasting and placing seasonal production capacity reservations with vendors. Handled material planning, production planning, and maintenance of inventory levels in support of the sales forecast.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Commended for sourcing and evaluating factories; setting price points; and negotiating operating agreements
• Pivotal in improving cash flow and increasing margins through the successful transformation of the company from domestic manufacturing to full-package imports
• Maintained seasonal time and action calendar to ensure pattern work, fittings, testing, and pre-production samples were approved for bulk against calendar deadlines
• Played a vital role in implementing a new in–line and final quality control procedures
• Presided over all facets of manufacturing, distribution, and support to ensure products were delivered at or above customer expectations

Vice President Global Supply Chain Operations
Confidential, Fall River, MA 1991–2007

Initially hired to launch a new startup Sportswear Division, which expanded to $44M in sales and returned a 13% net profit. Applied dynamic leadership talents to 8 managers and 45 employees in sourcing, product development, technical design, production planning, purchasing, quality control, and distribution. Forged product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and distribution teams for the new division. Addressed quality, delivery, claim, and performance issues with domestic and overseas vendors.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Provided expert oversight in day-to-day operational aspects of the division focusing on overseas and domestic manufacturing, sourcing, customer service, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management
• Improved quality and increased margins by sourcing and establishing factory bases in the US, Central America, Asia, and the Dominican Republic
• Traveled extensively to overseas factories to negotiate contracts, oversee the production process, and ensure quality standards were met
• Redeveloped products to meet specified price points while maintaining design integrity in collaboration with the design team
• Instituted system implementations of planning, physical inventories, forecasting, costing, pricing, and warehousing
• Conducted inventory and sales analysis for customer replenishment programs to project fabric purchases, minimize inventory liability and secure production capacity
• Administered annual operating budgets

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Macintosh of New England 
Easton, MA
Director of Manufacturing | Production Manager | Production Supervisor
Finishing Department Manager | Purchasing Agent

EDUCATION

Coursework in Criminal Justice 
Confidential, Boston, MA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member, Berkley Athletic Association