Analyst Sales

ROBERT D. KOZAK

**** ******* ***** #*** 630-***-****

Glendale Heights, IL 60139 *******@****.***

SUMMARY

Senior Inventory Analyst with extensive purchasing experience utilizing the JDA E3

Trim/AWR replenishment system.

EXPERIENCE

JC WHITNEY & CO. /WHITNEY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, Chicago, Illinois

Largest direct marketer of automotive parts and accessories

Senior Inventory Analyst, 2000-2009

Supervised, trained, mentored and reviewed the performance of three Inventory

Analysts while executing own analyst duties. Managed the company’s largest dollar-

based stocking line.

Lead training of replacement Inventory Analyst team, resulting in a smooth transition to

new out-of-state location.

Inventory Analyst, 1983-2000

Forecasted and purchased product on assigned line to attain inventory levels compliant

with company set goals in service and overstock. Interacted with over 200 suppliers to

ensure proper fill and prompt delivery. Managed in excess of 5000 stock-keeping-units

while utilizing and modifying JDA’s E3 Trim/AWR purchasing software. Resolved daily

vendor, accounting and distribution center inquiries.

• Maintained a serviceability rate and a forecasting accuracy percentage within

corporate parameters on $32m annual sales line.

• Instituted, re-designed and maintained department statistical reports used in

company analytics.

• Co-created annual corporate inventory and receipt plan (a year-long overview

estimating weekly inventory levels and ‘open order’ dollars).

• Member, Vendor Conference committee. Organized annual event, including site

choice and set up, vendor awards and presentation, supplier amenities and golf

package.

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• Co-designed and presented inventory overview and supplier performance data

utilized at annual vendor conference.

• Served on two Presidential Focus Groups: the first, identified systematic errors in

product categorization resulting in a scrap reduction of 9% annually...the second,

formulated a customer data-gathering system focusing on return/cancellation

analysis.

• Exceptional attendance record.

• Received “Corporate Team Member of the Month” for outstanding productivity,

commitment, positive attitude, exemplary leadership, and dedication.

RELIABLE ARMATURE INC., Chicago, Illinois

Re-manufacturer of auto/truck electrical components

Order Pick/Invoicing Associate, 1981-1983

Accurately picked and invoiced customer orders, and tracked/maintained perpetual

inventory.

• Re-designed customer order ‘pick flow’ for packing and shipping (multiple vs.

single order).

• Maintained initial perpetual inventory system. Recorded daily shipped (out) vs.

new (in) inventory.

EDUCATION

DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois

B.S., Marketing, 1980

TRAINING

JDA E3 Trim/AWR Purchasing Software

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Commercial Ware Enterprise

PDB (Product Database Management System)

PKMS (Pick-Ticket Management System)

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