Sales Vice President
Resume:
Richard E. Paprocki II
Unit C
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Home: 847-***-****
Cell: 630-***-****
E-mail: ***************@***.***
Objective: Operations Management
A leadership position utilizing proven abilities as a procurement professional in diverse
corporate environments.
Experience:
Comprehensive background in all aspects of operations, procurement, vendor relations and
transportation.
Cross-functional background in needs assessment, team development, strategic planning, cost
analysis, report generation, accurate documentation and extensive supplier liaison.
Hands-on expert in problem resolution, troubleshooting and customer interface; proficient with
Worldwide, Great Plains, Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Employment:
Jetro Holdings, LLC, Chicago, IL (2008-2010)
Buyer (Restaurant Depot)
Managed and procured all disposables including paper, plastic, corrugated from suppliers
including Dart Container, Southern Champion and Berry Plastics.
Procured frozen and refrigerated products, including dairy, salads, breads and condiments
from suppliers including Grassland Dairy, Michaels Foods and Kontos Foods.
*Responsible for timely ordering and expediting for 27 stores in 3 regions.
*Maintaining and monitoring inventory levels.
*Creating new items based on customer needs and markets.
*Eliminating slow moving inventory from corporate reports generated monthly.
*Streamlining all shipments and pickups through logistics based on cost and need.
*Outsourcing suppliers for bid to best serve cost and need.
*Working closely with all store managers regarding issues and customer needs.
Richard E. Paprocki II
Terrace Holdings, Cicero, IL (2005-2008)
Purchasing Agent (Terrace Paper, LBP Manufacturing)
Managing all of Terrace Paper procurement including corrugated, towel and tissue, janitorial and
MRO supplies.
*Managing all ordering and expediting of product.
*Responsible for maintaining and monitoring inventory levels.
*Streamlining all shipments and pickups based on cost and need.
*Outsourcing new and existing suppliers to bid on corrugated, paperboard, coatings and inks to
serve the need.
*Overseeing and managing our purchasing clerk on purchase order processing and inventory
adjustments.
*Managing all of LBP Beverage on the Move, catering trays, drink carriers and clamshells.
*Maintaining consistent flow of product through daily production meetings.
*Purchasing all component items needed for production.
DPI Midwest, Arlington Heights, IL (2004-2005)
Buyer
Responsible for the purchasing of all frozen appetizers, bakery goods, dessert products in
addition to refrigerated and dry goods for retail and food service.
*Managed and responsible for all special order items related to specialty foods.
*Maintained product lines, set up new items and removed slow movers.
*Monitored inventory turns and service levels.
The Deck Store, Palatine, IL (2003-2004)
Sales, Estimates and Maintenance
Responsible for contacting hardware stores and contractors for the sales or usage of our
deck stains and maintenance products.
*Managed deck related estimates and contracts.
*Cleaned, sanded and resurfaced decks and patios.
*General office duties.
Richard E. Paprocki II
North American Corporation, Glenview, IL (2000-2002)
Buyer
Responsible for purchasing up to $1 million annually in chemicals, janitorial supplies and various
types of equipment. Managed contract compliance, pricing structures, quotes and order processing.
*Key participant with the Marketing Department in streamlining a variety of operating
procedures in order to achieve higher productivity and lower prices.
*Maintained an inventory up to $300,000 thru at least 12 turns per year.
*Managed a variety of special order items.
Illinois Auto Truck Inc., Des Plaines, IL (1993-1999)
Purchasing Director
Coordinated all MRO supplies, domestic inventory parts, raw materials, corrugated packaging
and paper products.
Managed all scheduling, order processing, price quotes and expediting for this automotive OEM
aftermarket manufacturer. Oversaw shop floor control for both inbound and outbound outside processes.
*Completed one year of training in ISO 9000 procedures .
*Helped implement a new inventory software package.
*Assisted in a complete corporate relocation and set up at a larger facility.
Purchasing Agent
Managed purchasing for all shop and warehouse functions, including MRO supplies, boxes,
equipment and some inventory parts.
Drummond American Corporation, Vernon Hills, IL (1989-1993)
Buyer
Responsible for purchasing and expediting of all chemical and maintenance supplies for
this 27 million dollar company. Managed the selection and purchases of all items in the promotional line.
This includes premium items and wearables.
Fort Lock Corporation, River Grove, IL (1980-1989)
Richard E. Paprocki II
Buyer
Managing the purchasing of all MRO supplies, corrugated-chipboard packaging,
inventory parts and raw materials.
*Responsible for price quotes, order processing, scheduling and expediting.
*Assisted in production control through scheduling in MRP.
*Implemented a cost-reduction program involving an extensive quoting system.
Education:
Triton College, River Grove, IL (1980-1982)
Completed courses in business toward an A.A. Degree in Business
Administration.
Activities:
US Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce)
*Assistant to the President of Illinois Jaycees, 1995
*Region Director, 1994
*Membership Vice President, 1993
*Assistant to the Regional Director, 1992
*Des Plaines Chapter President, 1990
*Community Development Vice President, 1989
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