Jim Karas, C.P.M.

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at Align Sourcing LLC @ Align Sourcing LLC
Hamilton, NJ, US
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Trenton, New Jersey, United States, United States
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About Jim Karas, C.P.M.

Purchasing and Sourcing professional with over 30 years of diversified experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain and Operations Management with proven record of success in delivering results in technology driven business operations. Extensive experience developing partnerships and relationships with suppliers for existing operations and start-ups in China. Proven record of success navigating regulatory and compliance rules related to import and export operations in Asian market.Specialties: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager, Certified Purchasing Professional, Global Sourcing/Purchasing Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain ,Management, Factory Transfer, Cost Reduction, Logistics.

Jim Karas, C.P.M.'s Current Company Details
Align Sourcing LLC

Align Sourcing Llc

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Hamilton, NJ, US
Jim Karas, C.P.M. Work Experience Details
  • Align Sourcing Llc
    General Manager
    Align Sourcing Llc Nov 2009 - Present
    Thermal Management solutions provider offering sales and distribution of Thermoelectric Coolers, Thermoelectric Assemblies, Heatsinks and Thermal Interface Materials as well as Supply Chain Consulting Services.
  • Laird Technologies
    Supply Chain Director, Thermal Pbu
    Laird Technologies 2005 - 2008
    Directed Supply Chain/Sourcing for the Thermal Business Unit.• Worked extensively on factory transfers from USA to China and within China setting up supply chains and localizing suppliers. • Managed a broad portfolio of materials such as electronics, chemical, thermally conductive fillers, heatsinks, metals & stampings for the production of Thermoelectric Coolers, Thermoelectric Assemblies and Thermal Interface Materials. • Joined Laird Technologies through the acquisition of the Melcor Business Unit of Fedder Corp.
  • Fedders Corporation
    Vp
    Fedders Corporation 1992 - Oct 2005
    Held VP Level Positions in Global Sourcing and Operations. • Instrumental in selection and formation of a joint venture in China that has achieved over $1,000,000 in annual cost reduction. • Recaptured over $4 million in lost sales through more competitive prices while increasing sales margins by over 40%.• Joined Fedders Corp through the acquisition of the Melcor Corp.
  • Melcor Corp.
    Vice President Global Sourcing
    Melcor Corp. Jan 1973 - 1992
    Promoted to VP Level Positions in Purchasing and Operations• Company grew from ½ Million to 18 Million in sales prior to acquisition by Fedders Corp• Responsible for Purchasing, Materials, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering leading production scale up, automation projects and cost improvement program• Implemented MRP II (“Materials Requirements Planning”)

Jim Karas, C.P.M. Skills

Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Global Sourcing Purchasing Product Development Sourcing Lean Manufacturing Cross Functional Team Leadership Operations Management Logistics Six Sigma Management Start Ups Materials Negotiation Process Improvement Materials Management Procurement Mrp Supply Management Process Engineering Operational Excellence Forecasting Engineering Value Stream Mapping Cost Reduction Demand Planning Inventory Control Automotive Supplier Development Outsourcing Inventory Management Kaizen 5s Team Building Contract Negotiation Contract Management Mergers And Acquisitions Production Planning P&l Management

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Jim Karas, C.P.M. attended The College Of New Jersey.

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