Robert Brown

Plainview NY 11803 (516) 658-6910 proax9@verizon.net

Executive Profile Dynamic executive with 25+ years experience managing international CPG companies. Consistent success in strategic planning for start-up companies as well as seasoned companies experiencing rapid growth. Repeated success identifying areas of improvement in all operational areas including: contingency planning, operating mechanisms, resource planning, manufacturing (US and overseas), management reporting, and cost / budget management. Analytical methodology utilizing system based thinking to implement companywide improvements and create seamless interdepartmental solutions. Skill Highlights Vendor Management: manufacturing & Distribution Business Process Design Product Life Cycle / Launches Order Management Sourcing, Negotiations

Freight: International & Domestic Global Supply Chain Order Management Corporate & Entrepreneurial background Business automation/ Process improvement

Core Accomplishments 3PL Management (manufacturing and distribution) Overhauled planning and purchasing procedures resulting in reduced inventory / WIP costs Improved communication between Product Development, Engineering, Sales and retailers reducing excess inventory and improving customer satisfaction Identify and implement improvements and cost savings in supply chain Consistent process improvement in procedures and processes Project manager for successful, SAP implementation Authored all operational documentation to comply with FDA GMPs. Professional Experience
Present 10/2010 ProAx9 Consulting President CUSTOM PROGRAMMING & BUSINESS CONSULTING MTV Games Director of Operations ROCK BAND PRODUCT

Responsible for all North American operations: including inventory management, product introductions, warehousing, special projects, and consumer warranty program. Established and coordinated operational efforts between MTV / VIACOM and external sales, distribution and supply chain partners. Worked directly with worldwide retail customers with localization issues regarding product and packaging requirements. Key player in coordinating sales forecast with manufacturing efforts in China. Frequent trips to China for planning, new product design, and factory coordination. Responsible for coordinating aggressive growth with all business partners. 03/2008 Marvel Entertainment - Dir Operational Planning and Analysis TOY MFG/DIST.

Responsible for 2 toy divisions: forecast generation, planning, order & inventory management, purchasing and over-seas manufacturing, Implemented new business software utilizing improved forecast model to improve order fulfillment rates while reducing component and finished goods inventories. Established communication throughout all departments maximizing efficiencies, while improving product life cycle management. Frequent trips to China to meet with factory engineers and planning staffs. Coordinated all international trade issues: product and regulatory compliance and customs issues. 08/2005 Essie Cosmetics - V.P. Operations COSMETIC MANUFACTURING / DISTRIBUTION Responsible for company operations including order entry, distribution, warehousing, product assembly, purchasing and off-site manufacturing. Complete responsibility for staffing in all departments. Managed all

quarterly product introductions and promotions. Redesigned displays and packaging. Improved vendor sourcing and negotiations resulting in lower material and labor cost, while improving quality. Developed inventory control and re-ordering practices resulting in JIT inventory management. Improved QC processes. 04/2003 ProAx9 Consulting President CUSTOM PROGRAMMING & BUSINESS CONSULTING Established company to utilize personal expertise in company operations and technology solutions. Offered project management and operation consulting to address clients short and long term goals. Designed and created custom database solutions to meet clients specific needs. Served as project lead on numerous software solution committees. Identification and resolution of issues including staffing, inventory control, cost reduction, space management, and work flow. 10/2001 Natural Organics, Inc. - V.P. OPERATIONS VITAMIN MANUFACTURING / DISTRIBUTION Managed all operations for international manufacturer and distributor of nutritional supplements. Responsible for 350+ employees through 9 direct reports encompassing 4 companies located in 6 plants. Direct reports included managers for call centers, warehousing/traffic depts., production, distribution, corporate IT, export operations, manufacturing, QA, and planning / purchasing. Designed and implemented organizational growth from $20mm to $100mm in sales. Advised President and CEO regarding short and long term business requirements and concerns. Managed P&L by controlling costs via established KPI standards. Corporate contact for all government regulatory matters. Chaired new product committee for quarterly launches. 01/1989 San-Mar Labs - Director of Operations CONTRACT MANUFACTURER of COSMETICS / OTCs

Responsible for plant: facility layout, set up and testing of all process / packaging equipment for start up company. Planned and implemented changes as company grew from start up to $8mm. Hired and trained all plant employees. Created roles and responsibilities, as well as organizational structure for inventory control, warehousing, receiving, production, manufacturing, QA, QC, and engineering. Automated production lines resulting in increased output and efficiencies. Company liaison for new and existing accounts including: Estee Lauder, Helena Rubinstein, Calvin Klein, Thompson Medical. Managed master schedule for production and manufacturing.

EDUCATION
New York Institute of Technology: Communications

Key Words:
Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Distribution, Inventory, Project Management