Bob Cichanski

770-***-****

acec4q@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/bobcichanski1

Leader In Supply Chain Management

Building Value through Innovation, Profit Maximization and Strategic

Operations

Accomplished Supply Chain Management Leader with extensive experience as

Director of Purchasing, General Manager, Plant Operations Manager, and

Financial Operations, within multiple industries. Adept in leading efforts

to reduce costs, improve quality, increase efficiencies, and maximize

organizational profit. Operational experience includes leadership and

practice in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting,

Finance, Manufacturing, Systems, and Safety. Thorough understanding and

development of purchasing protocols to include vendor relations, RFQ/RFP

processes, contract negotiations, and working capital, including inventory

reductions, vendor consignment, and logistics. Recognized as a highly

motivated, business-focused Supply Chain Professional who infuses positive

attitude with innovative solutions to achieve operating objectives. Skilled

in building consensus, resolving conflict, and negotiating expectations in

order to achieve defined business outcomes. Demonstrates solid conceptual

and analytical thinking combined with strong P&L orientation. MBA and BBA,

Accounting.

KEY Competencies

Supply Chain Operations Contract Negotiations Working Capital

Management

Purchasing Management Client Relations P & L Reporting

Innovative Solutions Manufacturing Operations Budgeting/Forecasting

Process Improvement Safety Compliance Cost Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHESAPEAKE PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING, Raleigh, NC

2013 - Present

$800M leading global manufacturer of leaflets, labels and cartons for the

pharmaceutical industry.

Regional Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager - North America, Raleigh, NC

(2013 - Present)

o Coordinate bids and optimization opportunities for five North American

locations with sales of $80M.

o Generated annual savings over $1M in first six months on top five spend

categories.

o Implemented project tracking and monthly dashboard reporting for senior

management.

o Integrated North American procurement team with European category leads

and reporting structure.

GRAPHIC PACKAGING, Sandy Springs, GA

2012 - 2013

Global manufacturer of paperboard and packaging. Largest US producer of

folding cartons.

Senior Manager, Procurement Optimization, Sandy Springs, GA (2012 - 2013)

o Develop implementation strategy for supplier and/or product transitions

at up to 60 sites.

o Remove internal and external barriers to ensure spend compliance to

negotiated agreements.

o Identify cost improvement opportunities in process and product

inefficiencies.

o Conduct RFPs and negotiate agreements for large MRO products and

services. Within three months, closed projects with over $700M in annual

savings.

CARAUSTAR, Austell, GA

1999 - 2011

$900M manufacturer of recycled paperboard and converted paperboard

products.

Purchasing Director, Austell, GA (2007 - 2011)

o Directed supply of paperboard usage into 30 tube & core and 8 carton

plants from 7 internal paperboard mills and outside vendors.

o Reduced product cost as a result of extensive knowledge of product and

industry, as well as vendor capabilities.

o Reduced paperboard spending by $3M+ and $800K+ within a 3 year period in

role appointed by senior management.

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o Realized significant annual savings of $300K in printing ink and $330K in

dedicated trucking.

o Created cost savings for tube plants, reducing paperboard external

purchases from 20% to < 4% tons in 2011.

o In the face of a "500 year flood" disaster that shut down three mills in

Austell, GA, managed to meet all customer requirements due to significant

knowledge of supply chain and supplier relationships.

General Manager, Carolina Carton, Charlotte, NC (2006 - 2007)

o Led the acquisition of a $25M folding carton production facility as sole

Caraustar employee on board, appointed by Division Vice President.

o Directed consolidation of $5M business from Alabama to Charlotte facility

within one year.

o Managed the on-time installation of large commercial production equipment

from inception to production.

o Raised profits of facility and earned quality award from major customer

never given to an outside supplier.

Manager, Financial Operating Systems, Austell, GA (1999-2006)

o Directed accounting function and system control of $220M folding carton

division; 2 direct reports, 4 indirect

o Selected by senior management to reduce case incident rates for $220M

folding carton division with 15 plants; reduced annual TCIR from 6.0 to

2.0 within a 5 year period.

o Led implementation and management of CPG Order Display System, allowing

customers to view order status online.

o Selected by senior management to participate in ASQ four week Six

Sigma/Lean Principal Training.

GRAPHIC PACKAGING (James River, Fort James), Newnan, GA

1994 - 1999

Global manufacturer of paperboard and packaging. Largest US producer of

folding cartons.

Facility Controller

Plant Controller

o Directed Core Operations to include Accounting, Customer Service,

Production Control, Scheduling, Shipping, and Estimating for $50M folding

carton plant.

o Managed financial controls, monthly closings and Capex analysis.

o Created and maintained customer relationships and collaborated with Sales

Team to grow the business

Prior Work History

DARBY PRINTING, Atlanta, GA

National $11M printer of books, periodicals, and law journals.

Controller/CFO, Plant Operations

LXE (Division of EMS), Norcross, GA

Honeywell Division and leading manufacturer of vehicle mount, handheld, and

wearable mobile computers.

Cost Accounting Manager

AVERY DENNISON, (Painesville, OH/Peachtree City, GA/Concord, OH)

$6.7B worldwide leader of pressure sensitive labels, office supplies, tags,

and consumer products.

Assistant Controller, Plant Controller, Financial Analyst, Cost Accounting

Manager

EDUCATION AND SYSTEMS

MBA, John Carroll University, University Heights, OH

BBA, Accounting, Kent State University, Kent, OH

CPA, Ohio

Systems Experience: JDE Financial Software, MS Office 2010, Google Docs,

TBox Operating System, Queries

ASSOCIATIONS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

ISM Atlanta, Member

2009 - Present

Paperboard Packaging Council

Industry Information Committee

2003 - 2005

Marketing Committee

2004 - 2005

Mentor, Cobb County Schools

2002 - 2011

Parent/Business Representative, Bennetts Mill Middle School, School Council

2008 - 2009

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