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OBJECTIVE
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As a current employee of a top 21 Fortune 500 company in the healthcare industry I have demonstrated the ability to bring significant savings and operational efficiencies to those hospitals that I service. At this time I would like to take my knowledge and skill sets directly to the hospital setting as a Director of Materials Management where they can best be utilized for cost savings and operational efficiencies. Healthcare reform is now a reality, reimbursements are being cut it is now more important than ever to have an analytical and creative thinker to take on the challenges of running an efficient hospital supply chain. I am passionate about what I do and am a steward of the organization, not just an employee.
WORK HISTORY
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Material Service Manager
Cardinal Health Bedford, MA
Oct 2005 to Present
7+ years in servicing our Valuelink JIT (just in time) and LUM (low unit of measure) customers with high levels of service. I work to develop inventive and meaningful solutions that help improve the cost effectiveness and quality of healthcare which enables clinicians to spend more time focused on their patients. Works with cross functional teams for positive outcomes. Works to minimize supply chain issues on manufacturer back orders by working with manufacturers and our inventory team within our internal distribution network.
• Valuelink fill rates in excess of 99.70 percent Highest in the Northeast region.
• Increased line volume by 77 percent since taking this position.
• Increased service fee line charge revenue by 58 percent despite 2 contract renewals with per line charges being reduced per new contract.
• Reduced hospital storeroom dollars by 45 percent while in this position.
• Consistently leads the Northeast Region in ENM (obsolescent) inventory at less than 5K annually
• Analytical in managing the business and it's trends to best service customers.
• Builds mutually beneficial relationships.
• Currently servicing 5 hospitals with a combined bed count of 1500+ beds.
Outbound Shift Supervisor
Cardinal Health Bedford, MA
Aug 2002 to Oct 2005
Responsible for on time delivery, delivering a quality product to end users in a pick/pack/ship just in time, low unit of measure operation for Valuelink customers. Managed a multicultural staff of 30 associates in a fast paced warehouse environment.
• Order accuracy above 99.90 percent for Valuelink accounts
• Put an attendance policy into place.
• Changes in the business dictated that we change the workforce model from five eight hour days to four ten hour days.
• Interviewed, hired and trained staff and performed annual performance reviews and took necessary actions such as coach and counsels and warnings if required.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
Vice President of Merchandising
DSM Enterprises Milford, MA
May 1995 to Jun 2002
Source, negotiate and make shipping arrangements on off-price and closeout clothing deals that were sourced in the domestic market and off shore factories. Stay abreast of quota situations by country and classification of apparel to ensure customs clearance on imported clothing. At...
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