Michael Zak Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

New York, New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

• Manage one SC Planning Analyst as a direct report• Support the development and implementation of a new S&OP framework for evaluating and measuring operational performance• Collaborate cross-functionally with various Business Units to gather requirements and work with IT to create new reports, dashboards, and KPIs• Partner with management to effectively communicate information and assist in crafting future strategy

New York, New York, Us

• Develop new methods of data collection to better monitor and communicate operational performance and business trends• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to Global Operations and participate in special project teams• Design and maintain operational company scorecard for senior management

Deerfield, Il, Us

I was responsible for overseeing the management of key improvement projects and providing analytical support for cross-functional initiatives across all areas of WAG supply chain. • Increase utilization of Walgreens’ network of distribution centers and regional full-case facilities through optimizing item placement and direction of store orders.• Develop specialized deployment plans for items based on factors such as seasonality, market trends, etc.• Create improved processes for handling and disposing of aged/non-sellable merchandise to achieve maximum returns.• Provide support for various improvement initiatives aimed at improving service to the stores, stabilizing inbound/outbound flow from the DCs, reducing inventory in external storage facilities, and more.• Work collaboratively with other business units to execute on project action plans. Ensure adherence to deadlines and deliverables while keeping stakeholders informed.

Deerfield, Il, Us

As one-fifth of a newly formed team tasked with kick-starting a “Lean Transformation” within the organization, I was responsible for building this culture in six distribution centers while achieving dollars savings through DC and corporate improvement projects.• Assessed the current state of each facility, developed long-term plans, and monitored how they progressed.• Selected, trained, and led a small team of “on-site Lean Champions” who acted as the point-person for all Lean initiatives within their facilities.• Lead multiple Kaizen events which improved team member engagement scores and achieved dollar-saving targets of over $250K.• Developed intellectual capital including an internal “Walgreens Lean Playbook,” continuous improvement implementation manuals, standard work templates, and visual management materials. • Conducted 10+ on-site and corporate training sessions for all levels of management including three week-long Kaizen workshops and a two-day corporate Lean Kickoff conference.

• Investigated methods to modify real-time airlift plans for humanitarian relief missions in remote locations. • Examined how external industry optimization strategies apply to irregular airplane operations planning.• Developing PERT & Gantt charts to map necessary human-computer interactions.

• Instituted formalized SOPs to provide structure for contract administration process; provided oversight.• Spearheaded shipping label revision for all internally manufactured products.• Generated forecasts to identify upcoming shortfalls in production schedule and develop improvement recommendations. • Developed monthly and quarterly performance reports that continue to be used.• Analyzed freight charges and packaging configurations, assessing for efficiency.• Trained colleagues and a new full-time recruit to take over my responsibilities.

Dual Bba, Supply Chain Management; Marketing

College Of Business, Department Of Marketing; International Student Program