Supply Chain Manager

David J Zuchowski

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Shawnee, KS 66226

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Professional Summary

A driven Procurement Specialist with extensive hands on experience and a

consistent track record in exceeding goals for large scale and

international projects, fostering growth and delivering strong and

sustainable gains. A self starter with a proven ability in implementing

innovative solutions, technologically competent, past achievements

demonstrate a clear ability to utilize cutting edge technologies as a means

of updating processes and systems. Highly effective leadership and

motivating skills support the development of teams in a collaborative

environment to meet strategic goals.

Summary of Qualifications

Inventory Management - Contract Negotiations Extensive Purchasing

Control Exp.

Supply Chain Management Production Scheduling Manufacturing & Assembly

International Procurement Strategic Planning Training and Instruction

Kanban / Kazaan Supplier Management Steel and Metals Buying

Profit / Loss Analysis Vendor Score Carding Multi-Industry

Experience

MRP / MRO / VMI LTL / Truck Load Sourcing Capital Equipment

Sourcing

. Over 18 years of supply chain experience (Purchasing, Materials

Management, Supply Chain Analysis, and Transportation)

. Contract Areas of Experience: Raw Materials for industrial Manufacturing,

National and International Transportation Services, Packaging Equipment

and Materials, Engineering and Design Services.

. Primary Metals purchasing: coil steel, brass, bronze, carbon sheet stock,

aluminum forms and extrusions; steel bar and tube stock.

. Negotiated contracts for supplies (electronic components, sub assemblies,

metalwork, printed circuit boards, etc.), services (mechanical,

electrical and electronic design engineering) and logistical services for

a contract manufacturer

. Developed and maintained a safety stock supply program using negotiated

contracts with steel mills and commodity market spot buys.

. Maintained and managed a multi-billion dollar international

telecommunications inventory

. Directed the Business Unit's growth to over 7 times previous levels,

increased processes and procedures, profitability, customer base,

decreased waste, reduced development lead times to a level of over 97% on

time delivery.

. Negotiated and developed transportation services reducing LTL rates by

70% and long haul transportation rates by 17%.

Work History

Ericsson

Supplier Management - Inventory Control

Overland Park, KS

I am responsible for implementing an inventory management system that

tracks all of the Sprint assets used in the Network Advantage Contract

world. I am working with outside suppliers and internal operational groups

to create an inventory database for this tracking. This process will allow

for fact based discussions related to inventory true-ups between suppliers

and Sprint for contract renewals. The position involves reconciling and

validating national inventories maintaining databases for the tracking and

quantification of national inventories of software licenses and capital

equipment including networks, cards and sub-assemblies. Duties involve the

comparative analysis across multiple information sources developing a

working inventory model.

ZTE USA

Supply Chain Services Manager

Leawood, KS

A contract position writing and adapting international purchasing and

supply chain policies and procedures for the areas of purchasing, material

returns, vendor qualification / quality surveys, and non standard purchase

order requests and part of the catastrophic disaster recovery team.

ThyssenKrupp Access Mfg.

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Grandview, MO Oversaw the entire supply chain including material

planning, inventory management, vendor sourcing/selection and negotiation

of pricing and delivery term for components, sub assemblies and fabricated

parts required for custom residential elevators, chair lifts and wheel

chair lifts. Working closely with cross-functional teams including

marketing, sales, accounting, research and development and production to

reach savings goals. Processed material rejections and replacements;

resolved quality and vendor issues; maintained intercompany material

transfers.

- International category manager for motors, electronic assemblies,

electrical components and hydraulic components during an international

synergies conference.

- Member of the cross functional teams for transportation and

procurement processes and procedures.

- International component, material and transportation experience; both

raw materials and completed assemblies.

- Negotiated contracts for major supplies and services (steel, plastics,

packaging and all other materials)

- Implemented Kanbaan inventory management system

- Reduced costs by $218,000 annually through new vendor sourcing and

term negotiations

Amarr Garage Doors

Inventory Control Manager

Lawrence, KS

Responsible for monitoring excess, obsolete and outdated inventory levels

and for reviewing and consumption analysis of Bills of Materials to actual

material used. Authored and implemented an ECN program. Developed and

implemented an inbound material audit program including metrics and

procedures. Renegotiated and implemented the steel scrap program saving the

company 70,000 per year. Negotiated a full transportation analysis of LTL

and long haul transportation and small package program with guides,

negotiated rates and delivery metrics saving 378,000 annually. Negotiated

and developed a mixed model for all facets of transportation reducing

freight dollars 3.2 million dollars annually.

Ankmar Door

Purchasing Manager

Kansas City, KS

Prepared weekly and monthly reports of dollars committed and delivery

status, ensured inventory was correct and the needs of operational demands

are met. Negotiated new transportation services with new vendors reducing

LTL freight costs by 70% from previous rates. Designed, developed and

negotiated a new safety stock program with steel mill direct sourcing and

using a dedicated coating service company, thus reducing out of stocks and

increasing the ability of meeting operational goals and market variations.

Duhnke Millworks Co.

Lenexa, KS

Materials Manager

Responsible for building and maintaining the materials program from scratch

for a contract millwork company to include purchasing, master inventory,

internal material distribution, developing processes and procedures.

Russell Stover Candies,

Kansas City, MO

CPFR Supply Chain Analyst.

Managed the collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment

program for regularly stocked, promotional and seasonal items.

Managing the product flow from multiple manufacturing sights to 17

designated distribution centers for issue to over 8,000 retail stores.

Developed models and procedures for managing inventory levels for

optimal efficiency using both off the shelf and custom software.

Directly maintaining supply chains at service levels that exceed

customer expectations without sacrificing inventory levels.

International Materials Institute Level I certification, (JDA E3

SLIM/TRIM MRPII software).

Education

Baker University Baldwin, KS

Masters of Business Administration

Thesis Topic: Comparative cost benefit analysis of ISO-9000 certification.

Baker University Baldwin, KS

Bachelors of Business Administration

US Navy Electronics Technician Class A & C Schools

Tactical Air Navigation, Surface Search Radar, Cryptological

interface

Satellite Communication Equipment Maintenance

Certificates & Licenses

- Excel Level I, II, III

Overland Park, KS

- Conflict and Negotiating Solutions

Overland Park, KS

- TK Best International Vendor Qualification Standards Qualification

Essen Germany

- ThyssenKrupp Design for Cost Training

Pisa, Italy

- Introduction to Project Management Certification

- Inventory Management Institute JDA / E3 Operator

Scottsdale, AZ

- US Navy Advanced Electronics Technician Class A and C School

San Diego, CA

Tactical Air Navigation

Satellite and Line of Site Communications

Secure Encrypted Communications

Affiliations

American Legion Post 232

Overland Park, KS

National Alliance for Youth Sports Certified Youth Football and

Baseball Coach Desoto KS

United States Wrestling Association Certified Youth Wrestling

Coach Shawnee, KS

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