Supply Chain/Procurement Manager/Specialist

{} Summary:

Senior Supply Chain & Logistics Manager with 25+ years of experience leading end‑to‑end supply chains in high‑tech, medical device, and biotech environments. Proven track record in cost reduction, supplier strategy, inventory optimization, and new product introduction—from prototype through full production. Experienced people manager with deep expertise in logistics, import/export, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional leadership in fast‑growth companies.

{} Experience:

flō Optics Ltd. – Petach Tikva, Israel

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager | 2023 – Present

• Lead and scale a cross‑functional supply chain team covering strategic sourcing, warehousing, and global logistics
• Own the end‑to‑end supply chain across the full product lifecycle, from prototype through alpha, beta, and early production
• Drive cross‑functional execution with R&D, Operations, Finance, Quality, and external partners in a fast‑growth startup environment
• Define and manage annual supply chain goals, KPIs, and performance reporting aligned with company strategy
• Mitigate supply and execution risks through proactive planning, management of long‑lead and sole‑source materials, and contingency strategies
• Oversee global logistics and supplier partnerships, including regulated import/export and subcontract manufacturing, ensuring compliance, continuity, and scalability

Twine Solutions Ltd. – Petach Tikva, Israel

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager | 2018 – 2023

• Led a multidisciplinary supply chain organization covering procurement, planning, warehousing, production, ECO/RMA, and global logistics
• Drove end‑to‑end supply chain execution for multiple projects through close collaboration with R&D, Operations, and business stakeholders
• Defined, tracked, and reported supply chain performance metrics to improve visibility, accountability, and decision‑making
• Implemented policies and process improvements that increased efficiency while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Managed engineering changes, product line extensions, and new product introductions, ensuring smooth material and inventory transitions
• Developed and managed supplier and subcontractor relationships, mitigating risk, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring schedule adherence

LightSail Education – Raanana, Israel / New York, New York

High-Tech Sales Development / Customer Manager | 2018

• Conducted targeted market and account research to identify prospective customers and convert qualified leads into active opportunities supporting revenue growth initiatives
• Owned and delivered end‑to‑end RFP responses, including proposal development, positioning, and submission
• Managed communication and ongoing support for existing customer accounts, ensuring responsiveness and high service levels

ZUtA Labs – Jerusalem, Israel

Project Manager & Supply Chain Manager | 2015 – 2017

• Planned, executed, and communicated cross‑functional project plans, ensuring alignment on scope, schedules, and priorities
• Owned end‑to‑end supply chain activities, including supplier selection and negotiation, component sourcing, cost optimization, and inventory control
• Supported laboratory operations through component testing and validation, quality control, and hands‑on troubleshooting and repair

Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, LLC – part of the Johnson & Johnson Global Surgery Group, Jerusalem, Israel

Technical Project Manager | 2011 – 2014

• Led cross‑functional technical projects in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment, including drug shelf‑life extension, second‑source validation, and process change validation
• Planned and managed project schedules, costs, resources, and deliverables from charter through implementation following regulatory and FDA approval
• Drove proactive risk and issue management, resolving project‑level challenges while supporting supply chain lean initiatives

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. – A Division of Johnson & Johnson, Raynham, Massachusetts (US)

Senior Planner/Buyer | 2000 – 2011

• Managed approximately $3M in component and finished‑goods inventory, driving material availability while controlling spend and backorders
• Led direct supplier engagement, including performance management, contract negotiation, and cost savings / avoidance initiatives
• Supported new and redesigned product launches, alternative raw material validations, and product line transfers to external contract manufacturers
• Collaborated cross‑functionally and internationally with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to support operational and supply continuity

Hanna Instruments – Woonsocket, Rhode Island (US)

Purchasing/Production Manager | 1991 – 2000

• Managed centralized purchasing and end‑to‑end production for multiple test‑equipment manufacturing lines
• Ensured material availability, production continuity, and cost control across manufacturing operations
• Coordinated suppliers, production schedules, and internal stakeholders to support on‑time delivery and operational efficiency

{} Education:

BSEE, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, May 1991. 3.4 GPA.

{} Skills:

• Supply chain strategy & optimization
• Global sourcing & supplier management
• New product introduction (prototype → production)
• Inventory & cost optimization
• Logistics, import/export & dangerous goods
• Risk mitigation & business continuity

{} Systems and tools:

Systems: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Priority, Salesforce, TrackWise, EtQ, ComplianceWire

English – mother tongue

Hebrew – good