DOUGLAS P.

KEYS
Irvine, CA 92606 (949) 310-7738 dk8aa57c@westpost.net

SUMMARY
Supply Chain Executive with a strong record of visioning and developing strategy
, process, technology, and organization to provide innovative global supply chai
n solutions that lead to lower costs, improved inventory turns, and higher custo
mer satisfaction. Excels in change management through developing high performin
g cross-functional and global teams. Brings strong talent development and manag
ement skills. International expertise gained through two long-term expatriate a
ssignments. Skilled in all areas of Plan, Source, Make, and Deliver aspects of
the supply chain area. Key competencies include:
Sales and Operations Planning Methodology
FDA Regulated Industry Medical Devices
Global Budgeting and Accountability
Sourcing Strategy and Supplier Management
Global Carrier / 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) Strategy Acquisition and Divestitur
e
Global Network Optimization
Business Development
Technology and Systems Innovation
Customer Consultant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES 2001 to 2010
$1.3 billion global medical device company focused on treating late stage cardio
vascular disease.
Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Irvine, CA
Directed global and regional supply chain planning, technology and systems, and
logistics functions. Annual budget $50 million in expenses and $150 million inv
entory. Directed eight managers.
Reduced supply chain costs from 4.9% to 3.8% of sales through improved global t
eamwork and coordination of forecasts, inventory planning, network and mode opti
mization, deployment of tools and technology, and the reduction of excess and ob
solete inventory.
Developed vision, strategy, and process for use of RFID technology globally to
manage field inventory that reduced expiring inventory $1 million.
Developed and globally deployed Advanced Planning Systems for forecasting, inve
ntory modeling, replenishment, and master scheduling with LBA Systems and JDA /
Manugistics.
Supply Chain leader for JD Edwards global implementations.
Directed European operations during two-year divestiture transition and JD Edwa
rds implementation.
Re-designed and optimized supply chain network after spin-off from Baxter. Dev
eloped and deployed global 3PL strategy. Identified best partners globally and
regionally.
Drove supply chain into product development process and improved speed to marke
t.
Established Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI) model to measure business
efficiency which increased sales $1.2 million, improved gross margin 10%, reduc
ed inventory 20%, and eliminated 5% of the items on one product line.
Worked with distributors and IDNs to improve supply chain collaboration and eff
iciency to reduce the cost of their expired inventory and improve par levels 25%
.
Directed supply chain planning for high growth and new product business units.
Directed cross-functional team with packaging engineering to reconfigure packag
es and pallet patterns for commodity items and established cold-chain validation
for heart valves that saved over $1 million.
Developed strategy to label products at point of distribution for low volume ma
rkets.
Recognized for developing strong university partnership and attracting / retain
ing top talent.

NEXTEC APPLICATIONS 2000 to 2001

A start-up company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced material app
lications for textiles.
Director of Materials and Sourcing, Vista, CA
Directed materials, systems, and sourcing functions to enable rapid growth. Rep
orted to COO.
Developed textile and chemical sourcing strategy.
Implemented 4th SHIFT System for Order Management to Procurement and plant bar-
code system.
Changed business model from make-to-order to make-to-stock for certain product
offerings.
Developed and implemented refinishing model with major supplier and outdoor fab
ric wholesaler.
Worked with Singapore Economic Development Board to establish a plant to suppor
t Asian growth.
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION / EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES 1985 to 2000
Director of Logistics, Cardiovascular Group, Irvine, CA (1996 2000)
Led operations team during spin-off from Baxter and the Allegiance spin-off.
Re-organized and centralized planning organization.
Brought in a global sales & operations planning process and improved forecast a
ccuracy, inventory modeling, and replenishment from rule-of-thumb process. Intr
oduced concept of the Perfect Order. Improved immediate fill rates from low 80s
to 97%, reduced backorders by $1 million, and improved inventory turns 20%.
Re-organized and centralized Customer Service into a customer care organization
.
Introduced Trade Compliance function and staff.
Led and implemented concept of moving products in quarantine from manufacturing
plant to distribution center.
Implemented Corrective and Preventative Action teams with transportation carrie
rs to eliminate repetitive delivery failures.
Director of Logistics. Biosciences Group, Brussels, Belgium (1992 1995)
Led change from country to business unit organization.
Introduced sales and operations planning process, forecasting, inventory modeli
ng, and replenishment.
Worked with executive management for the vision and strategy of central Europea
n versus country distribution and delivery.
Changed labeling of product from US plant to European point of distribution.
Project Manager, Global Logistics. Fenwal Division, Deerfield, IL (1991 1992)
Manager of Production Planning. Fenwal Division, Deerfield, IL (1989 1991)
Production Planning Positions. Fenwal Division, Deerfield, IL (1985 1989)
EDUCATION
MBA, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
BS Business Logistics. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Teaching assistant for introductory logistics course under Dr. John Coyle
Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
American Production and Inventory Control Society
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Medical Device Supply Chain Council (MEDSC.org)
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). VP Education, North
Chicago Chapter