Michael Kaplan

About Michael Kaplan

There is nothing that inspires me more than getting hands on, driving the speed…

Experience

1. Procurement Sales Operations Manager

   Ndc Distributors

   Jun 2025 — Present · Cranbury, NJ, US

   As Procurement & Sales Operations Manager at NDC Distributors, I lead cross-functional efforts that align purchasing, inventory, vendor relations, and sales operations to drive efficiency and growth. I focus on optimizing procurement processes, ensuring data accuracy, and strengthening vendor partnerships to support compliance, transparency, and seamless operations. In this role, I collaborate closely with sales, warehouse, finance, and regulatory teams to improve visibility across the supply chain, streamline decision-making, and deliver reliable solutions for customers nationwide. With a background in procurement, inventory management, and vendor negotiations, I bring a results-driven, relationship-focused approach to supporting NDC’s mission of building strong partnerships and delivering operational excellence.

Education

• Stockton University

  Bachelor of Science, Biology

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Logistics Management
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Procurement
• Supply Ordering
• Inventory Management
• Project Estimation
• Customer Service
• Standards Compliance
• Sap
• Client Relations
• Change Management
• Safety Management Systems
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Purchasing Supplies
• Team Building
• Root Cause Analysis
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Analysis
• Internal Communications
• Forecasting
• Purchasing Negotiation
• Service Delivery
• Pharmaceuticals
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Coordination
• Supplier Negotiation
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Relations
• Pharmaceutical Supplies
• Operations Management
• Vendor Relations
• Demand Supply Planning
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Materials Management