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Summary:
John has over 31 years of experience in manufacturing & distribution
-- taking on progressively more challenging roles from material
analyst to operations manager. He was involved in eight takeovers
which resulted in the assimilation of part or all of a company and
making those acquisitions profitable.
Professional Experience:
Business Advisor, CITEC, Inc. February 2005 - present
- Supply chain optimization
- Identifying & remedying operations constraints
- Inventory improvement methods
- Identifying potential cost savings
- Creating relationships with major retailers
- Improving sourcing decisions
- Lowest total purchase cost determinations
- Increasing service levels
- Waste reduction
- Shipping & distribution improvements
Co-owner, Adirondack Professional Cleaners 2002 - present
- Started company from the ground; bought Massena-based floor
care company in 2004
- Increased sales from $88k in 2003 to $325k in 2004
Consultant, Newell-Rubermaid 2003 - present
- Requested by NR to assist company with procurement of products
from overseas suppliers
Operations Manager, Bulldog Hardware Division of Amerock (Newell-Rubermaid)
1999 - 2003
- Responsible for all functions necessary to maintain operational
capabilities
- Purchasing
- Labor relations
- Distribution for multiple locations (Ogdensburg factory &
Memphis, TN Distribution Center)
- Forecasting
- Operating income averages 21% for this period
Operations Manager, Bulldog Hardware Company (Newell Cos.) 1986
- 1999
- Responsible for purchasing in Memphis and Ogdensburg
- Distribution in Memphis and Phoenix, AZ
- All operational functions in Ogdensburg
- Absorbed a company that doubled Bulldog's size; increased operating
income to 10% from -30% within one year.
Purchasing Manager, Bulldog-Jordan Co. (Newell Cos.) 1977-1986
- Purchasing function for plants in Ogdensburg and Miami, FL
- Introduced concept of overseas sourcing for the Jordan Industries
part of the company
- Realized MPV of 5% each year
Other Experience:
Purchasing Agent, Bulldog Hardware Company (1973 - 1977), introduced
sourcing program from Europe and the Orient, generated MPV of 5
- 10%; Material Analyst, Bulldog Hardware Company (1972 - 1973),
did production scheduling and planning
Education & Professional Training:
BA, Economics, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
MBA, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
315.268.3778 x 28
pinkerton@citec.org
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