Harry Alain Milian

187-12 Wexford Terrace

Jamaica Estates, NY 11432
Tel: 718.454.5210
Ham6ee83c@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PURCHASING MANAGER January 2004-M
arch 2010
TOPIDERM Inc. / TOPIX PHARMACEUTICALS Inc.
a- Directed global supply-chain sourcing and logistics of $10 million in chemica
ls and esthetic retail packaging.
a- Lead saving initiatives resulting in $250K in cost reductions through leverag
ing, locating sources globally and refining vendor matrix.
a- Built effective relationships to reduce raw material shortages and allocation
s.
a- Negotiated terms/conditions with suppliers and logistical contracts with tran
sportation service providers.
a- Forecasted inventory based on turnover, marketing and suppliers turnarounds.
a- Ensured purchasing is in accordance with FDA and GMP quality requirements (fr
om bulk commodities to USP pharmaceutical grades).
a- Anticipated and managed risk.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER November 2001-November 2003
TACTICA INTERNATIONAL Inc. / IGIA Inc.,
a- Managed innovative product sourcing and JIT delivery of nutritional, househol
d, electrical and
health & beauty goods. Interfaced with major retailers, including Walmart, Kohl
s and Target.
a- Redirected logistical process from Asia into Reno fulfillment warehouse to im
prove speed to market, minimize regulatory delays and reduce costs by $100K.
a- Initiated benchmarks for market forecasting of products.
a- Developed relationships with retail chain customers to improve compliance and
reduce charge backs.
a- Established EDI upgrade between retail chains, Tactica and Reno fulfillment h
ouse.
a- Developed products from mold creation to testing, manufacturing and shipping.
a- Optimized efficiencies and reduced operating costs by creating synergies with
new Hong Kong warehouse.
a- Negotiated shipping contracts.
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR January 1994-November 2001
ESTa'E LAUDER COMPANIES Inc.
a- Directed North American global supply chain valued at $500 million (included
project launches, components, packaging, textiles, fashion accessories, raw mate
rials, equipment, work in process, finished cosmetic goods, bath products and bu
y backs).
a- Provided regulatory direction to focus factories, production teams and depart
ment stores regarding Customs, FDA and NAFTA compliance.
a- Initiated $1.5 million cost savings by implementing duty reduction program.
a- Revised international financial terms with suppliers on SAP system.
a- Developed cost structure for purchasing.
a- Created a strategic central point in Europe to consolidate freight from five
countries, reducing costs by $350K.
a- Initiated Asian freight leveraging, reducing costs by $100K.
a- Anticipated risk and resolved complex regulatory and logistical issues.
a- Performed RFQ and bidding evaluation.
a- Established supplier and service-provider benchmarks based on performance, co
st, quality and geographical location.
Harry Alain Milian

GOURMET CHEF / ENTREPRENEUR October 1987-February 1993

LE PETIT GOURMET
a- Opened and managed eclectic retail gourmet store in Douglaston, New York.
a- Elaborately written up three times in the New York Times by food editor, Flor
ence Fabricant.
a- Clients included Cuomo Family, Kennedy Family and Claudio Arrau.
a- Responsible for all marketing and public relations.
a- Managed P/L and sourcing.

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER April 1981-September 1987

HJ BAKER & BROTHERS Inc.
a- Managed 9-person distribution value chain ($300 million imports, $75 million
exports).
a- Oversaw all domestic and international contract performances relating to bulk
chemicals, food, feed, barter, trades, chartered ship, air, barge, rail, truck
and pipeline.
EDUCATION
1BPACE UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Business Administration
2BInternational Trade & Accounting
3BDOWLING INSTITUTE
Graduate Certificate for Financial Engineering
DALE CARNEGIE GRADUATE
Principles of Human Relations
CORPORATE TRAINING AT ESTa'E LAUDER
Putting Your Customer First, Management Skills, Problem Solving, Effective Prese
ntations.
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Executive Development
MEMBERSHIPS
4Ba- Vice President of AAASSG, trust building and reconciliation organization at
Fordham University.
5Ba- Member of Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention, www.MeaningfulWorld
.com.
6Ba- Member of GLG Consulting Management Platform.
SPECIAL SKILLS
High proficiency in Customs Law for Importers, Managing Customs Audits, Word, Ex
cel, PowerPoint, Access, Mass 200, EDI, Macola. Consulting, product branding and
business development.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Fluent in French. Fluent in Armenian.