Gary Chernosky, Mba Email & Phone Number

East Syracuse, Ny

Syracuse, New York Area

Served as liaison between warehouse and production facilities to improve communication and drive changes. Reviewed packaging freight claims and turnaround within a 24-hour timeframe, which involved knowledge of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). These are guidelines for the proper shipment and packaging of product in a less than truckload environment.HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Built stronger relationships with distributors and through feedback and prompt action on problem areas.• Reviewed and acted as approver/denier on San Antonio warehouse damage claims and implemented changes to prevent future claims.• Led a team on a project to develop an informational video for the distribution network to show proper handling and storage of 8 different product groups as it moved through the supply chain – from production to end user. Received positive feedback from managers and end users.

Syracuse, New York Area

Managed packaging commodity activities, including supplier selection, negotiations, price increase/decrease scenarios, and plant specific engineering questions.HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Chaired corporate packaging team across United Technologies, achieving millions of dolllars in annual savings.• Led value engineering sessions at various Carrier plant locations which built engineering project backlog and yielded cost reductions. • Contributed to supplier days by teaming with the Purchasing group to leverage supplier relationships and build better relations.• Served as liaison between corporate purchasing and remote plant purchasing departments.PREVIOUS ROLES AT CARRIER INCLUDE:• Senior Operations Engineer• Buyer• Packaging Engineer

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Packaging Science