Derek O'Branovic Email & Phone Number

Northville Township, Michigan, United States

Madison Heights, Mi

- Managed all packaging and hardware for Commercial Snow and Ice Division ($5M APV)- Championed re-source of wood packaging for Rockland, ME location ($1M APV)- Initiated cost reductions through utilization of China Sourcing team and alternate suppliers- Key role in Safety Committee for Madison Heights location

Warren, Mi

- Issued and managed all contracts for chassis electronic modules - $74M Annual Purchase Value- Created and sustained positive supplier relationships while navigating commercial issues- Negotiated ~$300k savings through improved logistics plan for fuel module delivery- Championed three sourcing packages for global chassis electronic commodities- Facilitated collaboration with Shanghai GM - Joint Venture, leading weekly alignment calls- Led expanded team meetings to foster collaboration between purchasing and engineering resources

Robesonia, Pa

- Lead 2nd shift operation of 24 employees, maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and on-time production.- Execute lean business practices centralized on waste reduction and uniformity throughout the value stream; involved in the roll-out of the Sonoco Performance System (LEAN Manufacturing)- Guiding employees through major business changes in 4th quarter of 2015 including expansion of product mix and re-allocation of work-force

Appleton, Wi

- Participated in management training program, familiarizing with corporate structure- Visited various company locations

Greater Detroit Area

- Consulting with companies to help employees improve their proficiency in Oracle applications, specifically in Oracle EBS- Assisted in system set-up and transition to Oracle EBS- Lead training for various shift operators and site leaders

Novi, Mi

- Successfully managed a team of 10 employees in logistics processes- Administered Inventory process for 2011- Collaborated with other in-store managers to streamline logistics processes

DistributionDelivery of newspapers to their required destinations in the early morningAssessment and adjustment of amount of papers needed at each destinationCustomer service with business owners about delivery issues

Responsibility for supervising and mentoring children and staff at outdoor summer campSwim Instructor, Lifeguard and WSI CertificationMaintained a positive image for camp by communicating well with both children and parents

Bachelor Of Arts Degree, Business; Finance

2006