Mario Savastano
Huntington Beach
Summary
Results-driven Senior Vice President of Supply Chain with expertise in lean methodology and transformative leadership. Enhanced operational efficiency and achieved a 97% on-time delivery rate through strategic global manufacturing improvements. Skilled in forecasting and process optimization, driving success across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Bilingual in Spanish, facilitating optimized supply chain operations and international collaboration.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
V.P. of Supply Chain
The Splash Lab
Torrance, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Optimized global supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs
- Implemented innovative purchasing and pricing strategies
- Managed domestic and international vendor relations to strengthen partnerships and enhance sourcing capabilities
- Implemented efficient manufacturing protocols
- Managed product compliance, enhancing brand reputation
- Standardized inventory management
- Established SOPs across all operating procedures, eliminating non-value processes and streamlining operations
- Implemented KPI benchmarks aligned with SOPs to ensure compliance in stock plan, on-time delivery, procurement, and inventory control, supporting Lean practices
- Collaborating with sales and marketing establishing stock plan and purchasing lead time
SR. V.P Supply Chain
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Carson, CA
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Worked closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams to develop and manage a dedicated supply chain department
- Managed domestic and international manufacturing vendor relations, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics operations, achieving timely delivery of products across supply chains.
- Coordinated imports from Asia and Europe to streamline supply chain activities.
- Oversaw domestic shipping operations in the USA, focusing on efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborated with Chief Product Officer and the R&D team providing insights in manufacturing capabilities for 500 new products annually
- Created an engineering team hiring 25 people in mainland China and 6 in Carson, CA
- Introduced 3D printing for prototypes in USA, and China
- Led the forecasting team collaborating with CPO, Marketing, Sales, and the CEO to establish overall stock levels annually
- Established KPI’s for inventory levels, breaking it down to on hand, on order, and in transit
- Evaluated past performance data to improve productivity, quality, and 97% OTD and efficiency of operations
- Implemented and reviewed weekly the global supply chain performance ensure operational performance, best in service, factory performance, labor, and costs
- Opened a vendor relations / logistics office in Hong Kong with staff of 25
- Led the project team to open a 1M sq
- Ft
- Distribution center in the east with new WMS system and full automation
SR. V.P Supply Chain
Tyco International Plastics Division
Santa Fe Springs, CA
01.1997 - 01.2011
- Assumed responsibility for a $100M budget and directed the operations of a production plants
- Oversaw distribution centers in California, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, as well as El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic
- Established Global manufacturing and distribution processes
- Devised and implemented short- and long-term plans to enhance supply chain effectiveness
- Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs
- Cultivated long-term vendor relations by aligning strategies with customers’ unique requirements
- Managed white glove service and coordinated global sourcing, scheduling, distribution, and logistics
- Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives
- Managed annual physical inventory process and implemented improvements
Purchasing Manager
Emser Tile
West Hollywood, CA
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Forecasted stock requirement, purchased, and imported ceramic, marble, granite, and terracotta tiles
- Negotiated costs and lead times to optimize budget and project timelines.
- Coordinated import logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Monitored stock levels to avert shortages and maintain workflow continuity
- Oversaw inventory control processes to accurately track stock movements and minimize discrepancies.
Warehouse Manager / Assistant buyer
Jason Marketing
Huntington Beach, CA
01.1983 - 01.1995
- Managed warehouse with staff of 20
- Managed inventory control to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Streamlined workflow to minimize delays and improve productivity.
- Shipped and received orders accurately
- Checked and reported stock position for accurate inventory management.
- Assisted purchasing agent
- Facilitated small purchases to support daily operational needs.
- Covered desk when agent was out
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Operations
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa06-1983
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Lean Methodology
- Process Improvement
- Efficiency improvement
- Cost reduction
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Change Management
- Stock analysis
- Leadership
- Bilingual Communication
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
V.P. of Supply Chain
The Splash Lab
01.2023 - 01.2024
SR. V.P Supply Chain
Lakeshore Learning Materials
01.2011 - 01.2023
SR. V.P Supply Chain
Tyco International Plastics Division
01.1997 - 01.2011
Purchasing Manager
Emser Tile
01.1995 - 01.1997
Warehouse Manager / Assistant buyer
Jason Marketing
01.1983 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Operations
Vanguard University of Southern California