JOHN PINKERTON
Business Advisor

315.268.3778 x 28 Office

315-212-2155 cell
pinkerton@citec.org

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
• Safety program assessments, training and implementation
  
• 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

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