Michael Krom Email & Phone Number

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

Strong experience in Supply chain and manufacturing procurement for the aerospace/defense industry. Excellent communication, organization and project management skills. SAP, proficiency effective communicator able to establish strong relationships and outstanding credibility with suppliers and internal/external customers. A self starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision, willing to take on additional responsibilities, including leading/completing supplier negotiations for pricing, as well as T & C’s. Proficient in navigating the Sikorsky supplier portal and supply hub. A detailed understanding of business, ethics and codes of conduct purchasing policies and procedures, FARS and DEFARS regulations.Procurement of production, spares, repairs, and non-material requirements. Engaged and communicated efficiently with internal customers and executing business requirements. Managed overall performance and compliance of suppliers. Generated and reviewed RFQ’s ensuring bid and program requirements are captured. Lead and completed negotiations in terms and conditions for multiyear contracts. Created and managed case files for large dollar orders. Supported and completed 12+ MY10 LTA’s with over 600 part numbers worth over $70 million. Multitasked and prioritized workload to meet program and customer needs. Reduced weekly less than lead time and near term requirements. cost/price analysis, negotiations, documentation, purchase order, maintenance and interface with functional organizations and supplier management. Ability to work multiple tasks and deal with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Manage Union employees and distribute daily tasks during fast-paced environment. Oversee work ethic and productivity. Accomplishes goals by communicating job expectations, coaching, counseling, disciplining and also enforcing policies and procedures. Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning employees and establishing priorities. Hold morning and afternoon team meetings to discuss production expectations for the day. Developed skills to accurately navigate and understand SAP database. Maintained communication skills to positively and confidently represent one'a self when delivering tasks.

Trumbull, Connecticut

Manage Union employees and distribute daily tasks. Oversee work ethic and productivity. Lead monthly audits on work orders to accurately justify where parts are physically located within the facility and at what special process they are working at. Completed and passed monthly Financial audits with 100% credibility of part and location. Developed skills to accurately navigate and understand SAP database. Maintained communication skills to positively and confidently represent one'a self when delivering tasks.

Shelton, Ct

Managed Subcontract activities for the SAS Military Customer Support Supply Chain. Followed up with Supply Base vendors to fix and eliminate possible issues/concerns that could affect the quality and delivery. Expanded knowledge of cost/price analysis development, schedule analysis, and negotiation techniques. Negotiated dollars based on scope of work, process time and complexity of part. Constructed Long Term Agreements to auto populate firm fixed pricing and Purchase Order release. Met with General Manager bi-weekly to bring down Aged WIP (Work In Process) to a manageable number. Developed understanding of ACE/Lean tool function and responsibilities. Attended daily meetings with Cell Managers to discuss monthly goals and possible revenue accomplishments.

Followed up daily telephone messages and emails for inquiry or updates communicating pertinent information to the procurement specialist and or program managers. Reinforced SDS and mandated population of all fields by supplier. Assisted procurement specialist and or program managers in obtaining quotations, shipping information, and turnaround times by providing or seeking necessary documentation. Reviewed ZERR Reports, SAP Purchase Orders, and SDS information seeking current status and best possible delivery from suppliers. Posted commit dates to master list utilizing FIFO to ensure delivery of the oldest to most current purchase orders.

Performed confirmations on purchased ad space and input local broadcasting information into intercompany databases. Communicate with representatives from alternative media groups to request contracts and local advertising agreements. Review current contracts with various radio and television stations to check for discrepancies between the contract terms and the services being purchased.

Researched and created potential client contact list proposals and presentations using Microsoft Office software. Traveled with account executives and met with perspective clients. Assisted promotions personnel at weekly off-site events. Presented quarter on quarter trend analysis to staff.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Ba, Communications: Advertisement And Promotions