Vinny Licata

About Vinny Licata

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I deliver solid results across logistics and supply chain operations management, with nearly two decades of experience in leadership roles managing all aspects of transportation and distribution for a $1.5B semiconductor corporation. My success is driven by my ability to build highly effective strategies that decrease costs while ensuring the continuous availability of mission-critical resources and components.SUMMARY Engaging Logistics and Global Supply Chain Operations Leader possessing a winning blend of experience in inventory management and global supply and distribution operations. Skilled in managing the implementation of global supply chain planning and logistics to produce exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels operational excellence. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Presently coordinates the logistics associated with the movement of products from factories to distribution centers and into the hands of Fortune 500 accounts that include Apple and Cisco. Manages a team of 6 direct reports and 15 team members operating out of the United States, Europe, APAC, Korea, and Japan. Created new routing strategies for warehouse operations that improved efficiency and productivity by 28%; eliminated $3MM in costs by re-engineering the distribution network.Specialties: Global Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Global Distribution Networks, Strategic Planning, 3PL Vendors, Best Practices, Negotiations, Transportation Management

Experience

1. Head of Logistics

   Fictiv

   Feb 2023 — Present · Canton, OH, US

Education

• University of Maine at Machias

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration

  1988 — 1992

• Husson University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations
• P&L Management
• Process Engineering
• Transportation
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Supply Chain Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Change Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Management
• Negotiation
• Pricing
• Warehouse Management
• Carrier Management
• Logistics
• Demand Planning
• Purchasing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Customs Regulations
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Cost Reduction
• International Logistics
• Management
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Global Sourcing
• Erp
• Materials Management