Michael Kuligowski, Mba, Cpm Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for forming the department and leading the development and execution of procurement strategies as member of the Cross-Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG) Logistics Core team on behalf of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and The Coca-Cola Company System (TCCS). Manage the global logistics spend of The Coca-Cola Company and Bottlers, which includes the transportation of ingredients, coffee, tea, juices, packaging materials and other bottler requirements. Develop strategies for key categories of transportation spend: ocean freight, truck, air, rail, and 3PL’s covering a global spend of approximately $3BN+ USD. Develop and lead regional logistics teams to ensure implementation of global logistics procurement strategies for the Coca-Cola System.Accountable for implementing the appropriate logistics service supply globally, within the specifications set by TCCC/TCCS, procuring in a sustainable manner and ensuring the CEPG participants are at a competitive advantage in their markets.

Munich, De

Accountable for Leading the Category Logistics Procurement Department and Strategies in the Americas.Lead a team of domestic & international category managers and support staff focused on strategic procurement, strategy development, process optimization and digital transformation; delivering year-over-year savings, free cash flow improvement and increased employee & customer satisfaction.Procurement responsibilities on a Global level include but are not limited to:• Supplier Management• Contract Negotiations• Tender Management / Request for Quotes• EDI connectivity implementation for track and trace and delivery performance tracking• Sourcing process improvements• Cross-border trade complianceKey Accomplishments:• Developed sustainable corporate category strategies achieving annual average savings of 3.62% and 30%+ improvement in Days Payable Outstanding (cash flow). • Implemented robotics software application to optimize and digitalize manual repetitive processes resulting in increased employee utilization and reduction of organizational costs; 100% processing accuracy and 20 hours saved weekly. • Applied on-demand freight technology (platform) into Siemens’ tendering process resulting in adoption by all business units; increased buyer productivity and up to 30% cost reduction on key lanes. • Leading Robotics Automation and EDI implementation of key suppliers obtaining real-time track and trace of deliveries, increasing delivery performance and customer satisfaction above 98%. • Selected as Panel speaker on “Internet of Things: Opportunities and Impacts on Logistics” for Cargo Logistics America Expo and Conference in San Diego, California, December 2, 2015.Areas of Expertise• Global Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management • Team Leadership • Multi-Divisional Collaboration• Robotics Software / Automation • Cash Flow Improvement• Global Strategic Procurement • Indirect and Direct Material• Advanced Negotiation Concepts

Munich, De

Directed the materials commodity team responsible for the domestic and international strategic procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, capital expenditures, plastics, and electronic components.• Delivered year-over-year cost savings amidst strategically navigating the complexities of pre/post-recession hypermarket inflation/deflation.• Led department in development of commodity strategies, advanced negotiation concepts, low cost country sourcing, E-RFx, and supplier reengineering events. This position required flexibility in how it approached procurement strategies as we were in the period that saw the beginnings of the Great Recession. Even amidst these challenges I mentored our department to strategically navigate the complexities of pre/post-recession hypermarket inflation/deflation, achieving multi-million dollar procurement savings in consecutive years.

Munich, De

Revitalized procurement strategies for managing carbon steel, cparts and corrugated materials.• Built category strategies that drove the organization to attain greater savings and operational efficiency in excess of €8.4M in cumulative savings. • Spearheaded multiple value analysis/value engineering activities between stakeholders and key suppliers, resulting in cost savings, process and material improvements. • Implemented consignment inventory and digitized vendor managed inventory bin system for c-parts.

Strategically Sourced Indirect Goods & Services and managed company fleet and trailer assets.• Sourced maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) material, uniforms and energy for 68 manufacturing locations throughout the U.S.• Developed standardized contract terms and conditions template, eliminating the use of supplier template contracts. • Maintained Department of Transportation compliance and third-party freight billing process.

Previous supply chain and procurement management experience with Lucent Technologies as a Supply Chain Manager and Global Supplier Relationship Manager from 1999 – 2003. Experience in the telecommunications industry, supporting AT&T, installation and construction of Wireless PCS cellular sites.

Mba, Business / Operations Management

Bachelor'S Of Science, Transportation And International Business