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Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Career Summary:Twenty Five plus years of progressive Procurement Management, Inventory Control, Production Planning and Package Development. Strong ability to adjust buying decisions to maximize sales and profit while maximizing inventory turns. Proven scheduling, guidance, and negotiation skills demonstrated through the purchasing and inventory management of over $25 million dollars annually. Attentive to both internal and external customer requirements. Established strategic supplier relationships yielding cost effective solutions and negotiations of win-win agreements.Utilize leadership and professional skill to successfully develop both domestic and global sources of supply with a heavy emphasis from Asia. Develop both primary and secondary packaging, with solid experience in graphics and printing requirements. Manage departmental budgets, Metrics, KPI's, Policy and Procedures,. Key Strengths:Procurement Management - Inventory Management - Lean Manufacturing ChampionForecasting, Planning & Cost analysis - Package Development - MRP / ERP systems

Wheeling Illinois

Career Summary:Manage planning, controlling and directing of all purchasing and inventory control activities for a national manufacturer of coolant filters, aerosol, and liquid specialty chemicals for the automotive and heavy duty truck aftermarket.  Responsible for such duties in multi-plant facilities with operations in Wheeling and Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Manage departmental budgets, policy and procedures. Lean Manufacturing Champion.Team leader for new product introduction studies, encompassing cost feasibility, package design, and manufacturing capabilities