Senior Manager, Production Planning and Material Control - Perkin Elmer - Shelton, CT
(2020-01 - 2026-12)
Lead production planning and inventory control for finished products, components, and accessories while ensuring optimal stock levels and on-time delivery. Drive cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, R&D, and Operations to support new product launches, process improvements, and cost reduction efforts.
- Developed and executed production plans, budgets, and timelines aligned with manufacturing specifications and plant capacity.
- Optimized workflows and scheduling across production departments, improving efficiency and delivery performance.
- Directed inventory management for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, maintaining accuracy and availability.
- Partnered with Engineering and R&D to introduce multiple new products, meeting launch deadlines and achieving cost targets.
- Insourced critical product lines while ensuring uninterrupted supply to Sales and Service teams.
- Implemented a dedicated SAP instance to enhance manufacturing, planning, and procurement functions.
- Transitioned selected production lines to low-cost countries, reducing expenses while sustaining quality and supply continuity.
Project Manager/Strategic Sourcing Manager - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Shelton, CT
(2003-01 - 2020-12)
Project management and sourcing for global procurement organization. Responsibilities include implementation, management, and execution of e-procurement systems including; SAP-ECC, SRM, and SNC, content management systems, reverse auctions, and supplier collaboration system, along with related processes and procedures.
- SAP Implementation team lead for purchasing, responsible for design, configuring and implementation of SAP MM (Materials Management) module. Developed and delivered training of SAP MM Module to Procurement and Buyer/Planner personnel.
- SAP SRM implementation team lead, responsible for global design, configuration, and implementation. Implementation included SRM and catalog management across fourteen counties in North America and Europe.
- Designed and Implemented Internet based supplier collaboration tool (utilizing SAP-BW), allowing real-time communication of purchase orders, schedules, and payments to external suppliers. System consolidates global requirements, providing suppliers one portal for total demand and payment information. The BW collaboration system was replaced with SAP SNC system, allowing for two way communication with suppliers. Implemented SNC with 120+ suppliers based throughout the world.
- Implemented reverse auction system, successfully conducted auctions resulting in annual savings of 13%.
- Supplier Metric team lead, responsible for the design and implementation of a system to manage supplier performance globally. Supplier metrics include on-time delivery, quality, and invoice accuracy, all to a common criteria for USA, UK, and France.
- Acquisitions integration of planning, purchasing, and inventory control systems to SAP platform. Responsibilities include; systems and process design, data conversion, and training.
- Implemented Supplier mitigation process to rate financial health of suppliers and address high-risk companies.
Commodity Manager - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Harlow, UK and Stamford, CT
(1996-01 - 2003-12)
Global Lead in strategic sourcing and category management activities for new OEM and manufactured products for the North America, European, and Asian markets.
- Lead European procurement and materials departments in release of new products and establishment of supply-chains. Products released on-time and at target cost.
- New OEM product development resulting in 20% cost savings for product line.
- Purchasing team lead for outsourcing of warehouse pick, pack, and ship operations to 3/PL provider.
- Purchasing team lead for direct-material sourcing initiatives in North America and Europe.
Product Leader - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford, CT
(1993-01 - 1996-12)
Materials and inventory management responsibilities including; scheduling, planning, purchasing, engineering release, data security, shop floor control, new product release, and receiving. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of materials management, inventory control, supply-chain, and tactical plans, for assigned product families.
- Designed, trained, and implemented Buyer/Planner function.
- Reduced manufacturing days supply of inventory from 113 to 33 days.
- Implemented direct delivery program for delivery at point of use.
- Inventory reduction of 52% while achieving a 67% improvement in order fulfillment.
Manufacturing Resource Manager - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford, CT
(1989-01 - 1993-12)
Team leader for the implementation and roll out of ASK/ManMan Manufacturing Management System. Materials management responsibilities for multiple new products. Responsible for the identification and implementation of new manufacturing/planning techniques.
- Multiple new-product introductions, worked with Engineering group to successfully launch three products on schedule and below cost targets.
- Implemented ASK ManMan manufacturing system for all functional areas.
- Trained production specialist on shop floor control functions and successfully transferred functions.
- Implemented repetitive manufacturing processes for final assembly and component manufacturing.
Production Inventory Control Manager - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford, CT
(1985-01 - 1989-12)
Responsible for scheduling, receiving components, data security, material control and shipment of finished goods. Accountable for timely availability of components through efficient material requirements planning and attainment of assembly schedules.
- Established Production Control department in new manufacturing location.
- Developed and implemented Material Management processes and procedures.
- Lead MRP training of planners, buyers, and shop floor control personnel.
- Coordinated multiple new product releases from engineering release through launch.
Planning Supervisor - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford, CT
(1984-01 - 1985-12)
Procurement. Responsible for shop floor control and production schedule attainment.
Planning Coordinator - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford, CT
(1982-01 - 1984-12)
Responsible for shop floor control and production schedule attainment.
Production Control Dispatcher and Controller - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford, CT
(1980-01 - 1982-12)
Responsible for material movements in support of assembly department.
Stock Clerk - Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford, CT
(1978-01 - 1980-12)
Receiving, stocking, and issuance of raw materials for component manufacture.
