Mark F. Slavin
Concord Township, Ohio 44077
objective
To secure a challenging position with a growth oriented
company, enabling me to utilize skills acquired through
the years.
Experience
July 2012 - February 2013 Davco Fastener Co.
Twinsburg, OH
Supply Chain Manager
Overall responsibility to develop and implement
logistics strategies and processes to support business
strategies. Managing a team of 5 buyers. Negotiate
prices and terms with suppliers and analyze inventory
to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce
waste. Confer with buyers to forecast demand and create
supply plans that ensure availability of product. Help
to source items for buyers and resolving disputes and
claims with vendors and suppliers.
July 2007-July 2012 Allen Aircraft Products
Ravenna, OH
Procurement Manager
Responsible for optimization of the suppler base into a
select group of proven high quality suppliers and
strategic partners relationships. Work closely with all
levels of management within the company to determine
needs, develop strategies and plan and provide
procurement sources in support of those needs. Strong
negotiator, able to source product at the lowest prices
and on the best terms. Supervise and evaluate
subordinates in the purchasing department. Solicit
bids, secure written and telephone quotations from
vendors, analyze bids, perform value and cost analysis
and select products and vendors consistent with
existing policies and procedures and assist other staff
members in doing same.
May 2003-January 2007 Edward W. Daniel LLC
Cleveland, OH
Production Manager
Responsible for all of the daily operations within the
Cleveland Machine Shop, Tool Room, Maintenance
Department, and Warehouse Area. Oversee the production
scheduling for the manufacturing operation, ensuring
delivery and efficiency performance metrics are met and
implement continuous improvement projects to address
short and long term objectives. Coordinate biannual
physical inventory and cycle counts of all items in
inventory. Established and maintain an outside vendor
subcontracting program to support product requirements.
January 1998-April 2003 Cardinal Fastener
Bedford Heights, OH Raw Material / Purchasing
Manager
Responsible for managing all purchasing and maintenance
of raw materials inventory (Alloy, Carbon, Stainless,
and Tool Steels). Negotiated contracts with steel
suppliers and vendors to meet company objectives.
Maintain optimum inventory levels, including
appropriate safety stock to prevent over/under
stocking. Coordinate annual physical count of all raw
material inventory. Reduced inventory by 33%, to meet
company goal, accomplished by elimination of obsolete
materials, and incorporating just in time deliveries.
Purchasing of tooling and various finished products.
Handled quotes for outsourcing, and preparation of
company routers. Preparation of company prints using
basic CAD program, and maintenance of customer print
files. Developed procedures for company manual for
various operations.
August 1997-December 1997 Omni Fasteners
Valley View, OH
Inside Sales
Industrial sales, securing new accounts. Conducted
interviews of vendors for approved supplier program,
and was responsible for interview and selection of ISO
consultants.
May 1994/July 1997 SPS Technologies
Cleveland, OH
Cost Estimator
Prepare estimates and coordinate outsourcing with
sub-contractors, Developed price matrix, assisted in
the development of a new product line. Negotiate price
and delivery times for purchased product.
March 1993/May 1994
Production Planner
Maintained projected sales forecasts through accurate
and consistent production scheduling, product
purchasing from outside manufactures.
Recruited from main plant to assist in a divisional
relocation.
January 1989/March 1993 SPS Technologies
Jenkintown, PA
Cost Estimator / Customer Service
Main focus on customer relations, created improved
pricing formulas, approved for handling government
contracts (both foreign and domestic).
1986/January 1989
Production Planner
In addition to planning functions, controlled inventory
of raw material.
1984/1986
Scheduling / Expeditor
Scheduling jobs for various departments, maintained
workflow on shop floor.
Education
September 2004 Rockhurst University Continuing
Education Center
OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety
April 1996 Cuyahoga County Community College
Inventory Management
April 1995 Cuyahoga Valley Joint Vocational School
Microsoft Excel
January 1995 Cuyahoga Valley Joint Vocational School
Word Perfect
May 1991 Montgomery County Community College
Elective Business Management Courses
June 1976 Cheltenham High School
General Business Diploma
Skills
Competent working knowledge of basic CAD program.
Ability to read blueprint and interpret industry
specifications.
Experience with MRP, ERP, SAP, and MSA systems.
Operation and setup of spring pin mill machines.