1. RALPH L. SCHIAVONE
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
schiavones@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
A self-motivated and results-oriented top operations executive with domestic and international
experience in supply chain management, purchasing, marketing, international logistics, inventory
control, regulatory compliance, warehousing and distribution, procurement, and forecasting. Proven
success in increasing profits through improvements in processes, programs, and delivery of consumer
products to various home medical, giftware, and decorative accessories retail markets. A focused and
visionary change agent dedicated to aligning strategy to actionable and measurable initiatives to
enhance productivity as well as increase customer satisfaction and shareholder value.
EXPERIENCE
OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC., Lake Forest, Illinois
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations, 2005-2015
Oversaw budgetary, logistics, import and export, distribution, regulatory compliance, and reverse logistics
management responsibility for $135,000,000 marketing and sales subsidiary of Japanese, publicly held company in the
U.S. Developed and updated quality operating procedures to meet ongoing regulatory requirements of FDA and
government CFR/ISO mandates.
• Planned and implemented in-house reverse logistics operating program for improved processing of retail and
consumer market returns and established outside recycling and disposal partnership for disposition of returned
goods at favorable cost.
• Improved efficiency and reduced expenses through realignment of duties, hands-on team building, and gradual
elimination of redundant staff.
• Worked closely with outside consultant and LTL freight carriers to achieve higher service levels and reduce
outbound transportation costs. Reduced inbound dock-to-stock time by 25% through improved coordination of
receiving and inspection processes at third-party contract logistics facility.
• Compiled and presented analysis of Canada warehousing and distribution costs, supporting renegotiation of
rates, resulting in approximately 40% savings on annual basis.
ROMAN, INC., Addison, Illinois
Purchasing, Supply Chain Director, 1995-2004
Led budgetary, forecasting, procurement, and supply chain management responsibility for $100,000,000 holiday,
occasion, lighting and decorative accessory, and consumer products marketer and wholesaler. Planned, purchased,
tracked, and managed inventory levels for over 10,000 finished and component SKUs acquired from over 100 foreign
and domestic suppliers in keeping with the company’s business objectives. Established close working relationships with
multiple vendors.
• Negotiated incremental purchase discounts of 3% to 5% with key suppliers.
• Developed and implemented an integrated demand forecasting, purchasing, and logistics tracking system in
conjunction with IT project team and outside consultants, resulting in 30% reduction in time needed to make
buying decisions and reduction in excess inventory of 20%. Mended previously jeopardized working relationship
with U.S. Customs.
• Initiated and directed in-house customs brokerage function within import department, eliminating broker and
handling fees.
• Established exclusive partnership with NVO, resulting in reduction of inbound-container freight costs of
approximately 5%.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
FIBRE-CRAFT MATERIALS, Niles, Illinois, Marketing Director, 1994-1995. Oversaw budgetary, product planning, costing
and pricing, financial analysis, development, merchandising, communications, and advertising responsibility for
$50,000,000 arts & crafts supply wholesaler. Assessed industry trends, competition, channel penetration, and product
positioning. Designed, developed, and implemented new packaging, merchandising, and advertising strategies,
resulting in increased distribution potential to mass-market and chain store retailers.
SILVESTRI CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois, Marketing Manager, Administration, 1992-1994. Handled budgetary,
planning, communications, buying, and marketing systems responsibility for $75,000,000 giftware and marketer;
supervised staff of 11 marketing professionals. Managed procurement of all merchandise for Christmas, decorative
accessories, and seasonal products divisions. Developed and implemented a buying and forecasting system, improving
forecast accuracy, providing exception-based reports for buyers’ review, and facilitating overall re-buy efficiency.
Instituted significant improvements to costing, pricing, and SKU introduction processes, freeing up time for marketing
and product development staff to concentrate on product, packaging, and positioning improvements.
Product Manager/Buyer, 1987-1992. Oversaw design, development, sourcing, sample approval, pricing, marketing,
buying, profits, financial analysis, and reporting for designated product lines. Developed key product information and
competitive advantage materials for sales and customer service staff, resulting in 12% increase in revenues for artificial
foliage product line. Reduced inventory and improved turns by 25% in the first year through the utilization of improved
buying strategies and reduced SKU count. Solidified vendor relations and consolidated suppliers, resulting in improved
timeliness of delivery.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Chicago, Illinois, M.B.A., Finance and Marketing, 1987
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois, B.A., English Literature, 1974