Creative and dedicated Management Executive eager to contribute exceptional operations, purchasing, and supply chain management expertise toward supporting a dynamic company in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

Significant experience in team-building, project coordination, inventory control, forecasting, demand planning, supply chain/vendor management, budget administration, and logistics. Able to establish a cooperative climate across multiple departments and identify opportunities which will result in long-term benefits for the employer.  Proactively analyze, anticipate and appropriately respond to market conditions and trends. Adept at procurement in manufacturing, distribution and global import environments.  Proven success in identifying and implementing process improvements, enhancing return-on-investment, conducting profitability analysis, and establishing influential partnerships.  

 

Selected Achievements:

 

         Captured $1M+ in annual savings for Paramount Pictures by strategically outsourcing production of merchandising graphics to first tier manufacturer

         Currently achieve annual procurement accuracy to actual demand of 97.3% with 2.7% of inventory categorized as excess.

         Handpicked by EVP Worldwide Operations to participate in initiative with vendor partner Technicolor to streamline processes with target of achieving $27M in cost savings.

         Integral player in executing comprehensive transition of Paramount Home Entertainment s main third-party warehouse and distributor Deluxe Video Services to Technicolor involving over 75 million units and 300 million components.

         Generated 50% growth year over year as Manager of Canadian Operations through proficiency in production forecasting and capacity planning.

         As former Co-owner of personal computer maintenance service organization, bolstered contract revenue by 330% within first 12 months and negotiated competitive acquisition after second year to attain profit 3 times greater than total investment.

 

 

Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, CA, 1998 to Present

Executive Director, Materials Management

         Spearhead Materials Management operations and direct department staff in procurement for all Paramount Home Entertainment DVD new releases and catalog packaging and fulfillment.

         Cost-effectively oversee average annual spend of $50M+ across approximately 450 million component units.

         Assimilate full project management activities to significantly decrease overhead expenses.

         Foster, nurture and maintain collaborative relationships with supplier base to expedite and streamline new release packaging, promotional packaging and retail display components.

 

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Professional Experience (Paramount Pictures) continued

 

Director, Materials Management & Canadian Operations

         Applied polished forecasting, planning, and organizational skills to efficiently steer finished goods inventory production supporting Canadian sales requirements.

         Championed timely and budget-compliant implementation of fully automated EDI real time data exchange.

         Project-managed integration of DreamWorks Entertainment library into Paramount Home Entertainment including physical asset movement and systemic data induction with zero disruption to retail supply.

         Effectively partnered with IT personnel to drive full-scope, multi-year BPO for MM SAP module to realize successful implementation and minimal business interruption.

 

Manager, Canadian Operations

         Orchestrated daily operations for finished goods inventory manufacturing supporting Canadian sales.

         Adeptly managed production and planning to accommodate rapid growth of DVD market.

         Navigated transition of Paramount Home Entertainment Canada s third-party warehouse and distributor Cinram to Technicolor requiring complete relocation of over 10 million units of finished goods inventory and over 25 million components.

         Demonstrated exemplary technical and troubleshooting skills to coordinate implementation of fully automated EDI real time data exchange.

 

 

                   

 

Prior Background:

 

Co-Owner, Pecotec, Inc., San Jose, CA

Buyer, Dentsply Implant, Encino, CA

International Manufacturing Buyer, CSI Donner, Sylmar, CA

 

 

California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA

 

University of Phoenix, Woodland Hills, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you solid experience in procurement and supply chain management, outstanding expertise in supplier sourcing and achieving cost savings, and an exemplary blend of talents in vendor relations, forecasting, relationship-building, negotiations, and large-scale project coordination. To complement these qualifications, I offer a steadfast commitment to driving continuous improvements and considerable creative talents which would be an immediate asset to a dynamic marketing department.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled resourcefulness, and well-honed leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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