KRISTA H. HAMILTON
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
hamkh348@gmail.com
610.715.6704
www.linkedin.com/in/kristahamilton
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER
Drives Cost Savings | Implements Process Improvements | Plans for Growth
Supply Chain / Operations leader with extensive experience building and improving supply chain
processes that leverage businesses for significant growth. Recognized for delivering cost savings and
productivity improvements for organizations. Expertise includes leading pharmaceutical and medical
device new product launches, contract manufacturing management, procurement, serialization /
traceability solutions, cold chain distribution, and advanced planning / ERP systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC., Allentown, PA
Corporate Vice President, Supply Chain
2012 – 2015
Led Corporate Supply Chain as member of Operations Leadership team for 4 North American
manufacturing locations. Responsibilities included: Sales & Operations Planning, Strategic
Procurement of $400MM of materials, and Finished Goods distribution across North America.
Established Sales & Operations Planning process for North America, including implementing SAP
Advanced Planning & Optimization module and tracking of standardized KPIs.
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Contributed greater than 10% cost savings on procurement projects, improving standard
processes for qualification and monitoring of GMP suppliers.
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Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, and Operations Strategy to develop strategic growth plans
across key areas of pharma and medical device businesses, including capacity expansion plans.
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Led Finished Goods distribution operations handling $1B+ in annual sales (cost base $55M) and
completed outsourcing assessment and expansion planning targeted for 2X volume growth.
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Improved cold chain distribution procedures, ensuring required monitoring and compliance while
containing costs.
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Completed multiple shipping validation and transportation studies, establishing compliant and
optimized transportation of temperature controlled products.
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Actively collaborated with global teams to drive Procurement and Logistics cost savings (10+% on
global commodity / services negotiated) and implemented process improvements incorporating
best practices within a decentralized organization.
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Developed processes required for reporting and compliance related to Unique Device Identifier
(UDI), Drug Quality and Safety Act (DQSA), REACH / RoHS / Conflict Minerals, County of Origin.
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Led supply chain activities and improvements related to new product development and launches
within North America and cross-regionally for North American manufactured products.
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Improved supply chain productivity centrally and within manufacturing plants by redefining job
requirements and recruiting, developing, and retaining supply chain personnel.
KRISTA H. HAMILTON
hamkh348@gmail.com
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AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, Malvern, PA
Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations
2008 – 2012
Developed Supply Chain organization for specialized bio-pharmaceutical company in North America.
Responsibilities included: Contract Manufacturing management, Supply Chain planning, Procurement,
Warehouse Management, and Logistics for a sterile injectable biologic product launched in the US and
EU.
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Directed management of CMOs for fill / finish, packaging and labeling, including oversight of
technology transfer, validation activities, cGMP audits.
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Executed biologics product launch, achieving product availability <30 days from approval.
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Led packaging and cold chain shipping validation activities, resulting in GMP compliant processes
of commercial product for on-time launch.
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Selected and implemented ERP system (SAP) and materials bar-coding system to improve
inventory accuracy and fully automate / eliminate paper-based processes, driving productivity.
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Maintained alliance partnership with Pfizer EU supply and distribution, including successful launch
of sterile-injectable product with cold chain logistics.
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Improved procurement organization and processes driving improved quality, lowering costs and
security of supply, including development of Supply and Quality agreements.
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Managed internal warehousing and materials handling / dispensing activities, ensuring on time
product availability to manufacturing plant and commercial customers.
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Developed inventory / forecasting / capacity planning models and coordinated capacity expansion
projects for internal / external manufacturing, mitigating risk and driving growth plans.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY, Princeton, NJ
Director, ePedigree Solutions, Global Supply Chain
2007 – 2008
Led global product serialization and ePedigree implementation, including piloting capabilities to meet
US and global requirements. Project included capital planning, system implementation, and
management of global cross-functional team.
Director, Global Supply Chain Services & Processes
2001 – 2007
Led Supply Chain team responsible for productivity and process improvements and metrics reporting.
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Led Supply Chain strategic planning and budgeting processes for Supply Chain headquarters (P&L
of $80MM expense / $40MM industrial sales).
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Led identification of business process & organizational redesign in conjunction with BCG
Consulting, driving organizational efficiencies.
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Drove continuous improvement of supply chain planning processes, including implementation of
planning systems / tools (e.g., SAP, Manugistics) and developing and training staff.
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Led global Supply Chain metrics team, ensuring use of standard key performance indicators
globally for 4 regional planning centers and 25 manufacturing sites.
KRISTA H. HAMILTON
hamkh348@gmail.com
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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY (Continued)
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Led team that conducted inventory analysis through use of multi-echelon inventory optimization
tool, identifying approx $80MM in savings (15-30% per product line evaluated).
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Managed relationship with Japanese license partner regarding global launches, manufacturing,
supply and line extension formulation development; led global S&OP process and drove global
inventory optimization.
ICG COMMERCE, King of Prussia, PA
Director, Sourcing and Supplier Management
2000 – 2001
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Developed sourcing strategies and negotiated supplier contracts for aggregated demand of ICG
Commerce customers related to promotional products, temporary labor, office furniture, medical
and safety supplies; net savings to customers ranging from 5-20%.
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Developed sales presentations and presented business cases to customers, including analysis of
cost savings, service, and quality improvements.
PRIOR POSITIONS HELD
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY, Princeton, NJ
Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing
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Developed methodology and led sourcing assessments at 15 global manufacturing locations;
identified productivity projects ($40MM annually).
Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing
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Led analysis of sourcing strategies for Contract Clinical Research, resulting in 18% annual cost
savings and 25% reduction in cycle time.
ACCENTURE, Florham Park, NJ
Consultant, Strategic Services
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Developed supply chain strategies by leading cross-functional teams and conducting detailed
analyses resulting in significant cost savings and customer service improvements for companies
in a variety of industries (Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Apparel, Food & Beverage,
Electronics).
EDUCATION
MBA, concentration Operations, Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
BS, Business Administration, Syracuse University