ANTHONY V.

DITTA
Morristown NJ 07960, (973) 206-1764 Home, (201) 919-8700 Mobile, tonydi1260@aol.com

Summary
Global supply chain operations professional with years of continued career progression and expertise in developing effective processes for complex functions. Demonstrated success in CMO and supplier relationships, project management, forecast accuracy, manufacturing plan conformance and reducing obsolescence. Expertise includes: Clinical Supply Sample Supply People Management Team Building Process Improvement Supply Management Operation Efficiencies Logistics Customer Focused 3pl Management Analytics Six Sigma Order to Cash Procurement S&OP Obsolescence Management

Relevant Experience
ARCHIMEDES PHARMA, Bedminster, NJ 2010 2013 Manager, US Supply Chain Operations Managed daily US operations and oversaw manufacturing with our CMO and clinical supplier. Developed US supply plans to meet ex-factory inventory and customer service objectives while consistently maintaining target inventory for all labeling and packaging components. Collaborated with finance which led to efficient cash flow for suppliers and maintaining payment within the agreed terms. Performed SAP inventory transactions i.e. Stock receipts, consumption, scrapping, service receipts and goods movements. Liaison for the global planning team ensuring compliance of CMO for all required deliverables. Created and maintained detailed short term production forecast and schedules ensuring supportability of both. Managed labeling operations, procurement and print vendor relationship and negotiated pricing that reduced overall yearly cost by 8 - 10%. Assembled and managed an effective team that reduced run-time and packaging costs by $.32 cents per unit saving $340k annually. Directed development of a unit-dose package for a U.S and Canadian clinical trial utilizing both U.S and EU Colleagues which was approved and ready for use on-time and on budget. Led cross-functional team along with external partners in creating a sample and titration package for increasing U.S market penetration and sales. Supported EU colleagues in the manufacturing transfer from US to Italy CMO that provided significant cost savings while increasing customer service for our European market. Directed RFP process for U.S Clinical Studies. Negotiated pricing and new packaging strategy saving $272k over eight studies. Audited clinical supplier which ensured adherence to SOPs. Collaborated with Clinical Operations that determined study supply requirements. Clinical Supply Project Manager for all US initiated studies. Managed RFP process with potential suppliers, dealing with contract and price negotiations. Audited clinical supplier ensuring proper SOPs are being adhered to. Collaborated with Clinical Operations to determine study supply requirements. Managed clinical supplier relationship for all current and future projects. Responsible for procurement of non-vendor supplied materials ANTHONY DITTA HOME REPAIR SERVICES, Morristown, NJ 2008 2010 Owner Performed small home repair and maintenance services including small electrical work, door and window replacement, painting and power washing. Q PHARMA CORPORATION, Morristown, NJ 2008 Director, Warehouse Operations Managed three full-time employees in day-to-day warehousing, shipping and receiving operations for controlled and non-controlled products. Improved operations by providing staff more efficient ways in performing their daily tasks and implemented these improvements into the work instructions. Ensured accurate operations by balancing daily workflow and monitoring incoming orders and scheduling shipments as required. Completed monthly cycle counts on time and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, thus providing insight to inventory accuracy by staff members.

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ANTHONY V. DITTA

201-919-8700
1979 - 2008

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION, East Hanover, NJ

Manager, Fulfillment Operations 2007 2008 Balanced Customer Relationship Management fulfillments for multiple key specialty brands. Provided solutions for potential bottle necks with internal organizations and third party partners. Optimized key learnings across multiple programs, providing smoother start-ups and on time completions for new programs. Created production matrices which provided status for all marketing materials. Approved final artwork for printing ensuring compliance with brand team requirements. Manager, Sample Supply Chain 2004 2007 Managed supply chain operations which included distribution of sales rep samples, vouchers and coupons utilizing three direct reports. Implemented bi-monthly sample distribution process for over six thousand sales representatives. Initiated a department cross-training program thus providing seamless support to internal and external customers. Initiated manufacturing and sample supply monthly meetings which provided a clear insight to sample demand from the field. Maximized available inventory and shipping strategies for key national targets during five product launches. Devised and implemented seamless communication programs to support Sales, Manufacturing, Brand Teams, Marketing Finance, and other support functions, ensuring continuity of supply. Optimized sample distribution for national sales teams putting the right product in the right place when needed. Achieved a hard savings of $800k by selecting a new vendor and creating new distribution processes. Transitioned sample distribution from third party vendor to in-house facility utilizing newly available capacity. SAP implementation team member and super-user for BOM creation and updates Conducted PDMA and FDA training to newly hired sales representatives which expedited their knowledge of compliance requirements. Supervisor, Supply Chain Management 1998 2003 Directed forecasting, supply management and business analysis functions within the business unit. Handled day to-day supply chain operations leading 4 direct reports in transportation, reporting functions and global customer service support functions. Attained forecast accuracy of >88 % and overall manufacturing plan conformance to >95% by putting into place weekly status meetings to address issues that could negatively impact these percentages. Reviewed and challenged forecasts from EU country managers ensuring accurate data is presented at monthly S&OP meetings. Provided seamless communications with Customer Service, Marketing and Field Sales in regards to transportation, supply and quality issues. Performed sales analysis that quantified and measured sales representative effectiveness and depth of customer purchases. Eliminated the need to hire three additional employees by providing supply chain support for in house sales programs including: Headquarter Sales, Direct Sales and Standing Orders.

Prior Experience
Gained additional supply chain experience by performing in the following positions at Novartis Pharmaceuticals: Production Planner, Inventory Controller and Material Analyst.

Education / Professional Development

B.S. Business Administration / Marketing Major, College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ Language of Leadership Cadence Project Management

Technical Skills
SAP R/3, SAP Business By Design, BPCS - MRPII