David Johantgen

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SUMMARY

A highly motivated and proactive Procurement Professional with 30 years of Aerospace manufacturing

buying experience. Worked with OEM Aerospace manufacturers within the Defense and Commercial

Aerospace industries. Responsible for negotiating and maintaining multi-million dollar LTAs and firm

fixed price contracts. Committed to continuous improvement and actively work in a positive teamwork

environment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Supplier Development Coordinator - Senior Purchasing Agent - Senior Buyer – Entrepreneur

Strong negotiator - Strong ability of delegate, prioritize, and manage – Proficient in ERP and MRP

environments – Supply chain management certified –

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR May 2013-December 2014

AMT Senior Aerospace – Arlington, WA

Large Aerospace machining and structural assembly manufacturing company

• Initiated and executed supplier improvement activities and integrated results into contracting

strategies.

• Saved $2.7 million by negotiating hardware standards contracts into a three year LTA by

combining program buys and taking advantage of price breaks.

• Decreased company spend on emergent offload work by qualifying new suppliers resulting in

$537K savings.

• Implemented and managed Kanban system with suppliers and formulated company

implementation plan.

• Increased program profits by $50k by auditing supplier using drop shipped material.

OWNER

CUSTOM KR8S INC. – Santa Maria, CA May 2005–April 2013

Design and Manufactures custom crating for the wine and gift industry, as well as graphic design for

laser etching of wood and glass products.

• Custom design Swag gifts for celebrities during the holiday season.

• Design and manufactured wine and gift crates to top California wineries.

• Reputation for quick turnaround time and high customer satisfaction.

Senior Buyer January 2000-May 2005

C&D Aerospace/Zodiac

Largest privately held commercial aircraft interior design and manufacturer serving all the major

OEM.

Senior Buyer Continued…

C&D Aerospace/Zodiac

• Negotiated and maintained long term agreements with key suppliers for electrical and

mechanical OEM components.

• Saved over $500K by qualifying and negotiating new suppliers over a five-year period of time.

• Implemented and managed Kanban systems for the RJ 200 and EMB 145 assembly lines

resulting in inventory savings of $200K annually.

• Streamlined monthly purchasing of MRO requirements for 18 eighteen intercompany

departments resulting in indirect labor cost savings of $150k annually.

Senior Buyer

Santa Barbara Infrared Inc. – Santa Barbara, CA June 1994-January 2000

Privately held, manufacturer of infrared test equipment to the US Defense Industry.

• Managed blanket purchase orders to key suppliers, incorporating JIT delivery practices.

Decreasing inventory levels 10%.

• Negotiated long term contracts to key suppliers. Relating to 100K annual cost savings.

Buyer

Consultant – Santa Barbara, CA June 1988-May 1994

Privately held Aerospace/high tech Companies throughout Santa Barbara County.

• Managed placement and administration of contacts in support of electrical and mechanical life

support in various programs.

• Successfully achieved a unit price reduction of 5% annually.

• Analyze fundamental manufacturing consumption reports to implement JIT purchasing

practices within the purchasing systems. Resulting in an additional 5% cost reduction

annually.

Clerk Specialist

Martin Marietta Astronautics – VAFB, CA January 1983-May 1988

Major subcontractor of the Space Shuttle program at VAFB California

• Support purchasing department in developing RFQs, bid analysis, and completion of contact

documentation.

Military Service-US Navy December 1977- December 1983

Petty Officer 2nd class

• Storekeeper – Supporting15 departments accounting ledgers and budget on board the USS

Roanoke. Ordering stores and supplies in life support of daily activities.

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