Nicholas Tassone

About Nicholas Tassone

With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing materials and commodity management, I am a seasoned and accomplished leader in global strategic sourcing and operational effectiveness. I currently serve as the Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing at Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), a leading provider of thermal packaging solutions for the life sciences industry.In this role, I am responsible for all global cost reduction and supplier relations activities, supporting new product introduction, product rationalization, and quality business reviews. I also collaborate with the commercial team, network optimization, and engineering to set up new global locations based on solid business plans and site-setup activities. I leverage my Six Sigma Black Belt certification, lean manufacturing, and 5S skills to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization. My passion is to deliver value-added solutions that meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders, while ensuring compliance, quality, and sustainability.

Experience

1. Vice President Global Strategic Sourcing and Operational Effectiveness

   Cold Chain Technologies

   Feb 2023 — Present · Franklin, MA, US

   Lead global cost reduction initiatives and foster supplier relationships- Manage supplier contracts and replenishment programs- Support NPI buying activities- Control global product rationalization, optimizing manufacturing sites based on cost, efficiency, transportation, and quality- Oversee Quality Business Reviews with key suppliers and CCT\'s supply chain and quality teams- Establish new global locations through solid business plans and site-setup activities- Collaborate with commercial, network operations, and business units for cost-effective manufacturing sites- Coordinate with tactical materials management team for timely product deliveries- Manage cross-functional ReLoCo activities, prioritizing cost reduction and efficiency- Contribute to strategic direction and plan for the commodity team- Develop streamlined process for product transfer among sites and contractors- Mentor staff on market/commodity trends and facilitate professional development- Accountable for P&L related to Material Cost, PPV, and Freight- Stay current with emerging technologies and operations management trends.

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• New England College

  Bachelor's degree, Management

Skills

• Change Management
• Microsoft Office
• Supply Management
• Warehouse Management
• Management
• 5s
• Manufacturing Operations
• Production Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Erp
• Lean Manufacturing
• Global Sourcing
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Contract Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain
• Product Development
• Operations Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budgets
• Apics
• Negotiation
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Business Development
• Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation