Eric Capko Email & Phone Number

Kingsville, Md, Us

Atlanta Georgia / Los Angeles California

Strategic Sourcing Manager/Supply Chain Consultant 2020-Present• Recognized as the subject matter expert on the aluminum industry and aluminum material procurement.• Responsible for $5 million in raw materials annually for a start-up aluminum division based in Atlanta & Los Angeles.• Provide innovative and strategic development in conjunction to new product development.• Vet and onboard new vendors crucial to supporting aggressive company growth… Show more Strategic Sourcing Manager/Supply Chain Consultant 2020-Present• Recognized as the subject matter expert on the aluminum industry and aluminum material procurement.• Responsible for $5 million in raw materials annually for a start-up aluminum division based in Atlanta & Los Angeles.• Provide innovative and strategic development in conjunction to new product development.• Vet and onboard new vendors crucial to supporting aggressive company growth initiatives.• Implement inventory right-sizing initiatives by utilizing Six Sigma inventory calculations to set safety stocks, replenishment triggers, and to prevent stock outs during Covid pandemic.• Manage supplier and vendor relationships to ensure quality and on-time delivery.Selected Achievements:• Responsible for $400,000 cost savings with raw materials in the first year in my new role (10% of spend).• Championed an accounts payable Kaizen and value stream mapping event to obtain $50,000 in vendor discounts resulting from early payment.• Designed/implemented developments in IT system through 3rd party to calculate Six Sigma Metrics• Responsible for negotiating yearly aluminum billet processing contracts. Show less

Atlanta Georgia / Los Angeles California

Supply Chain Manager –Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA 2016-2020• Managed team of 10 professionals and 8 hourly employees at 2 locations.• Completed both mid-year and year-end employee performance evaluations.• Provided support for both raw materials and supply chain teams in a $50 million business.• Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed new employees to support supply chain team.• Developed monthly operational goals to support annual business plans; controlled costs… Show more Supply Chain Manager –Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA 2016-2020• Managed team of 10 professionals and 8 hourly employees at 2 locations.• Completed both mid-year and year-end employee performance evaluations.• Provided support for both raw materials and supply chain teams in a $50 million business.• Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed new employees to support supply chain team.• Developed monthly operational goals to support annual business plans; controlled costs for materials and labor.• Responsible for producing raw material budgets to support 2 facilities.Selected Achievements:• Reduced lead time on items from 6 weeks to 48 hours by using IT advancements to forecast material usages.• Led item reduction by combining like items to reach vendor volume discounts.• Recognized as a Process Improvement Champion Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bachelor of Business Management, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 2006 Concentration in Supply Chain Management - Minor in Computer.