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VP GLOBAL OPERATION AND FINANCE STRATEGY ADVISOR
Professional Summary

Senior executive with experience in leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including import and export operations, supply chain strategy, product integrity, finance and distribution management. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams with a keen understanding of agile trends in process improvement and profitability.

Work History
DA Global Group - VP Global Operation and Finance Strategy AdvisorPrinceton, NJ05/2013 - Current
  • Advised client on complex continuous improvement programs, acquisitions within the consumer product industry
  • Provided leadership, coached multiple direct and indirect reports, and project stakeholders
  • Directed product global sourcing, costing and leveraged supplier partnership and joint value proposition which delivers to operational efficiency
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increased profit margins by 20 %
  • Investigated and integrated new strategic initiatives to expand business information operations and grow customer base
  • Streamlined transportation and trade operations, customer purchase order management, billing procedures, CRM analytics which supported end-to-end global supply chain strategy
  • Supported client during ERP, e-commerce software implementation and reduced downtime
  • Leads new business planning, developed market strategy and established best practices on direct to customer experience
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, established milestones and tailored products to individual markets
Bain & Company - Sr. Management ConsultantLondon, UK03/2011 - 04/2013
  • Provided strong leadership and improved collaboration with multiple direct/indirect reports and global teams
  • Directed operational improvement which focused on driving bottom line impact covering product suppliers, production cycle, logistics and multi channel distribution
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
  • Drove cost optimization to support supply chain challenges by negotiating contracts with 3- PL and 4-PL distribution, small package providers, product testing , other third party agency and integrate solutions through targeted research studies which improved profits margins by 20%
  • Advised on technical aspects of trade compliance, product classification, valuation, preferential tariff and origin rules, VAT and REACH compliance using value based approach which reduced risk and increased shareholder value
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Warnaco Inc - VP CustomsNew York, NY07/2010 - 11/2010
  • Hired by multi-brand global corporation to manage customs and compliance operations
  • Evaluated large-scale global trade data from 12 countries, analyzed, suggested alternate strategic plans for its re-engineering and reporting into senior management
  • Reviewed import and export treasury activities such as letter of credit terms, issuance process, supplier payments and suggested lean strategy which would reduce cost and speed up process metrics
Hampshire Group Ltd. - Director of ImportsNew York, NY11/2002 - 02/2010
  • Development of Import and export operation, international trade compliance, import treasury management, logistics, product safety, vendor relation and responsible sourcing governance
  • Provided training and coaching for 10-member global reporting structure between New York, and global offices with 4 direct reports
  • Negotiated competitive contracts with shipping lines, product testing agencies, NVOCC and small package providers which reduced cost by 20%
  • Reduced supply chain lead times, developed root cause analysis and collaboratively implemented end-to-end product supply chain operating process
  • Administered audit programs to manage trade compliance, transfer pricing, ISA, FTA, CTPAT, product classification, FTC care codes, duty drawbacks, warehouse entries, restricted party screening, and CPSIA certification
  • Directed import and export treasury activities such as letter of credit issuance, supplier payments and monthly import budget forecasting
  • Standardized due diligence process in approving new supplier, factory, payment structure and managed departmental budget
  • Developed monthly import and export cash flow forecasting reports, freight cost analysis and managed departmental global budgets
  • Launched responsible sourcing initiative, outreach partnerships and directed key performance indicator strategy
  • Administered vendor manual, customs and warehouse management manual, social compliance manual, buying agency and vendor agreement
  • Conducted training seminars to suppliers which reduced risk throughout product value-chain
Skills
  • Process and Profitability Improvement
  • Leadership and Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Performance Optimization
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Strong Communication and Listening Skills
  • Budgeting and Finance Planning
  • Strategic Initiative Planning and Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • International Trade and Logistics
  • Global Supply Chain Management
Education
Rutgers Business SchoolNewark, NJMBA: Executive Program - Finance And Strategy
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MAMaster's Certification: Economics, Social And Foreign Policy
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAMaster's Certification: Strategic Approach To Social Responsibility
New York Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York, NYCertification: Fabrication Within Product Development
Technical Proficiencies

AS400, TMS, EDI, WMS, GTC, SAP, PLM, Oracle Netsuite, Magento, Amazon, JD Edwards, GT Nexus, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Cloud based platforms

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • DA Global Group
  • Bain & Company
  • Warnaco Inc
  • Hampshire Group Ltd.

School Attended

  • Rutgers Business School
  • Harvard University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • New York Fashion Institute of Technology

Job Titles Held:

  • VP Global Operation and Finance Strategy Advisor
  • Sr. Management Consultant
  • VP Customs
  • Director of Imports

Degrees

  • MBA : Executive Program - Finance And Strategy
    Master's Certification : Economics, Social And Foreign Policy
    Master's Certification : Strategic Approach To Social Responsibility
    Certification : Fabrication Within Product Development

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