Customer Service Supply Chain

Steven P. Zasadil

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Belvidere, IL 61008

815-***-**** home

847-***-**** cell

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Summary:

Supply chain professional with over 17 years of experience in the purchasing and materials management field.

Proven ability to efficiently and effectively produce good customer relations and to develop strong internal

working relationships. Enjoys working with a wide variety of personalities and takes pride the ability to

maintain good communications and relations under difficult situations.

Work Experience:

Ibiden Circuits of America 1997 – 2008

A $10 million subsidiary of Ibiden Japan manufacturing quick turn prototype circuit boards (2 – 14 layer

standard & HDI) for cellular phones, medical, and industrial controls OEM.

Purchasing / Inventory Manager

Responsible for setting up the Purchasing / Inventory system for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

. Proficient in 5S (Six Sigma), MRP / MRO, supply chain management, lean manufacturing, Kanban,

min/ max.

. Negotiated contracts for vendors, and freight companies. reconciling invoice discrepancies.

. Purchased raw materials from international and domestic sources, and capital equipment. Specializing

in chemicals and metals.

. $12 million spend authority.

. Achieved 10% ~ 40% savings annually in this position.

. Monitored and maintained Supply Chain, evaluated ways to improve SC

. Oversaw the production flow for two shift operation, maintaining inventory levels and eliminated

bottlenecks.

. Oversaw the safety and training of 65 employees.

. Annual savings to the company of over 1,800,000

. Long term planning / buying to minimize costs

. Developed a program to audit vendors monthly to achieve best price

. Maintain a 95% satisfaction rate in Customer Service, train new hires in CS

. Supervised a staff of 16.

In Flight Phone Corporation 1992 1997

A subsidiary of MCI manufacturing and installing telephony and SATCOM equipment in passenger aircraft.

Materials Manager 1994 1997

Responsible for and tracking a $12 million dollar inventory of aircraft equipment and electronics.

. Monitored and stocked six installation sites and 14 maintenance depots nationwide.

. Traveled nationally to train employees, and perform field audits.

. Created aircraft cost estimates and purchased components related to installation of product.

. Supervised a staff of 30.

Purchasing 1992 1994

Responsible for Purchasing and controlling all inventory being shipped or received at six (6) installation depots

all around the USA, as well as 200 maintenance facilities, with a $20 million spending authority.

. Computerized inventory control, cost accounting, and vendor negotiations for JIT delivery and quality.

. Negotiated vendor contracts and prepared written bid packages.

. Conducted vendor audits to assure quality met company standards.

. Maintained a cost reduction of 20% ~ 30%.

Education:

APICS CPIM – In process

Columbia College Business Management and Accounting

College of Lake County Business Management

Special Qualifications:

24 hour Hazwoper Certified

Emergency Response Commander Certified

HazCom Certified

OSHA 10 hour certified

Forklift certified

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