Michael De Fazio
About Michael De Fazio
Michael De Fazio is the VP of Paper Purchasing & Production Planning at Random House, Inc., with over 25 years of experience in the publishing industry.
Title
Michael De Fazio holds the position of Vice President of Paper Purchasing & Production Planning at Penguin Random House, Inc. His role focuses on overseeing the procurement of paper and managing production planning to ensure efficient resource utilization and support for large-scale book production.
Current Company
Michael De Fazio has been working at Penguin Random House, Inc. for over 25 years, starting in October 1994. As VP of Paper Purchasing & Production Planning, he plays a crucial role in the company's publishing operations by optimizing supply chain and procurement processes.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Penguin Random House, Inc., Michael De Fazio worked as a Senior Planner for Toys 'R' Us from 2000 to 2003. He also served as a Traffic Analyst at Jamesway Corp from 1990 to 1994. His diverse experience in different roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management and production planning.
Education and Expertise
Michael De Fazio studied Political Science at Montclair State University, earning his Bachelor of Science degree from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Hudson Catholic High School from 1987 to 1990. His expertise lies in production planning, paper purchasing, and supply chain management, with a particular focus on the publishing industry.
Specialization in Production Planning and Paper Purchasing
With over 25 years at Penguin Random House, Inc., Michael De Fazio specializes in production planning and paper purchasing. His expertise ensures the efficient management of resources to support the company's publishing operations. He has played a key role in optimizing paper procurement processes to facilitate large-scale book production.