Anthony Olivette

Experience

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  Motorola

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2003

  Managed and procured plastic products, while negotiating the optimal balance of price, delivery, service and quality. Managed inventory and usage levels of over 300 complex and high dollar value components supporting a Distribution Center that generated over $3 billion in revenue. ♦ Reduced material costs by a minimum of $2 million per year.♦ Developed and managed the plastics postponement model for the Distribution Center, successfully launched six new product lines in 2002 for the accessories and phone markets.♦ Performed tactical analyses for tooling on current and future products identifying capacity constraints. ♦ Responsible for the allocation of material to six global regions assisting successful new product launches.♦ Represented Purchasing as a member for a Teaming For Excellence (TFE) team reducing projected distribution costs by $1 million over one year. Show less Held several positions in operations and manufacturing management, overseeing as many as 50 people and providing as many as 7 factories with technician support. Analyzed production output data and developed resolutions for improvement based on associated cost-benefit analysis. Planned, organized and motivated employees to form a cohesive team achieving production goals on a daily basis. Managed departmental administrative functions including payroll, staffing, and performance reviews. Management proficiencies included: Haz-Mat, CPR, Ergonomic, ISO and policies and procedure training.Equipment responsibilities included: Fujis; Siemens; MPM; Universal; Adept; Conveyors – PLC.♦ Established a centralized maintenance team reducing headcount by 50%.♦ Implemented a real-time inventory system reducing the spare parts inventory by a projected 75%.♦ Due to company downsizing initiatives, successfully transitioned from a six-factory operation to a single factory production structure focusing on new products.♦ Developed and encouraged a self-managed employee team allowing the rotation of employees on an hourly basis. This initiative eliminated absenteeism and employee downtime while improving quality by 10%.♦ Mentored and developed employee skill sets enhancing overall career growth and promotional opportunities.♦ Redesigned employee workstations by initiating an ergonomics program facilitating safety in the work-place environment. This reduced employee injuries by an estimated 7%.♦ Successfully led employee Problem Solving teams focusing on reducing “NO Trouble Found” defects and the improvement of quality of the Printed Circuit Board suppliers. Show less

  • Senior Buyer

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  • Other Experience

    Jan 1990 - Jan 2000
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  Brightstar Corp.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Procurement Specialist/Product Manager

  Responsible for the management of as many as 11 different device product lines simultaneously, while managing over 400 high dollar handsets and accessories SKUs. A key driving force behind the development, management, and preservation of key US OEM relationships for the leading global cellular handset distributor that generated sales of over $3billion in 2006. • Sales of the product lines under my responsibility grew from less than $200k/yr to over $100 mil/yr by efficiently managing the supply chain process including negotiations of purchase agreements, credit lines/LOCs, accurate forecasts, PO placement, receipt clearance, rebate costing, product roadmaps, training for the company sales teams and monthly supplier performance reports. These product lines grew to account for over 30% of total US business.• Consistently held aged and obsolescent products below .5% of inventory valuation.• Successfully designed and implemented Marketing programs for the major product lines on a quarterly basis. These initiatives improved sales by 25%.• Maintained a 99% customer satisfaction rating by consistently identifying demand needs of customers – wireless carriers, MVNOs and agents – and sourcing the best available device based on price, delivery and compatibility.• Initiated market analysis activities by creating and implementing reports designed to decipher segmentation trends in company sales as well as the US device markets.• Established a position as the company wireless expert thru consistent research of new wireless technologies, the US carriers/MVNOs, the agent markets as well as the handsets that best fit the networks.• Led initiatives to launch new OEMs into to US market; including packaging design, support materials and unique handset branding processes.• Key product contributor for trade shows including CES, CTIA, CDMA America, RCA Show and company initiated customer focus events. Show less

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  Independent Consultant/Project Management

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Senior Project Manager

  Assisted small companies in the development/improvement of operating procedures in the construction industry. Responsible for identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements on project sites as well as internally processes. Provide “outside-the-box” ideas that inject enthusiasm and generate team-oriented solutions.♦ Develop and maintain relationships between both union and non-union workers.♦ Initiate marketing plans for brand and company image improvements – including new web-site development and professional correspondence.♦ Established budgeting techniques for marketing, infrastructure and equipment maintenance which will result in a 20% increase of business growth during 2009 – 2010.♦ Manage projects from sales to site measurement to project installation and completion. Project completion efficiency has improved by 25%. Show less

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  AG Findings & Manufacturing Co.

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2016

  Senior Buyer/Planner/Logistics Manager

  Company designed and produced cellular accessories for the major OEM handset devices sold into big-box retailers and carrier stores.♦ Sourcing/Purchasing efforts led to revenue growth from $8M/YR to $30M/YR.♦ Launched as many as 650 component tools for over 50 cellular devices and 15 different product lines with a total spend of $30M during a fiscal year.♦ Doubled market presence by initiating distribution processes in the US and Europe while supplying big-box retailers.♦ Oversaw import/export operations while correcting packaging/shipping standards and reducing the landed cost per unit by 40%.♦ Led efforts to address the company scorecard with customers, boosting the rating from less than 50% to a 95% approval. Show less

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  NATIONAL STONEWORKS

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

  Purchasing Specialist/Sourcing Manager

  Company produced and sold custom cabinets and granite/quartz countertops for the single family and hospitality industry. The projects were multilevel, high-rise buildings with schedules lasting as long as a one year.♦ The primary driver of all procurement functions for a company that generated $28M in revenue annually with 50 projects running simultaneously.♦ Data modeling and procurement efforts drove 100% on-time launch for each project with budgets ranging from $100k to $500k.♦ Saved $100k+ in domestic production avoidance by reviewing shop drawings prior to supplier submission.♦ Supplier negotiations slashed costs of standard components saving a projected $200k.♦ Created standards for supplier acquisition, supplier quality, packaging, forecasting, purchasing and receiving while achieving a 100% project launch rating.♦ Achieved 100% goals related to migrating to the Syspro ERP system while assuming leadership of the procurement module. Show less