Matt Sample

About Matt Sample

Passionate, professional, and experienced supply chain leader in implementing large compliance programs, specifically Unique Device Identifier (UDI), and pharmaceutical product serialization, and drug tracking. Over 16 years of experience, within the life sciences industry, in Six Sigma, Lean, business process improvement and information technology implementations.I have held various positions in increasing responsibilities which have allowed me to build strong skills in global business acumen, team leadership and management, up and downward communication, executive presentations, and implementation of large technology, change & process improvement initiatives.I\'m always aiming to take up new challenges where I can use my skills, strong desire to learn, and drive to continuously improve.Specialties: Blockchain for Supply Chain, Vendor Compliance, Master Data, Product Serialization and Enterprise Track & Trace, Product Labeling and Identification Standards (GS1), Unique Device Identification, Business process improvement, Large business and IT program execution, Supply Chain and Product Data management, Computer System Validation, and operating in an ever changing regulatory landscape!

Experience

1. SVP, Manufacturer, Quality, and Replenishment Operations

   Cencora

   Sep 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Leading an amazing group of purpose driven team members responsible for managing the entire inbound supply chain, including inventory management, and all US Supply Chain quality operations for a third of the US pharmaceutical supply chain. This Responsibilities include strategy and execution for AmerisourceBergen\'s serialization (DSCSA) program, item and vendor master data management, data performance, replenishment operations, inventory management, vendor compliance program, and quality/regulatory operations.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelors of Science, Computer Engineerings

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Serialization and Track and Trace
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Lean Principles
• Computer System Validation
• Project Management
• Serialization
• IT Strategy
• Analysis
• Enterprise Systems Implementation
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Fda
• Program Management
• Supply Chain
• Medical Devices
• Leadership
• Business Transformation
• Business Requirements
• Management
• Software Development
• Change Management
• Crm
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies