Walter J. Harezlak, C.P.M.

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Rockford, Illinois 61114

Residence: 815-***-**** Email: ac1w35@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 815-***-****

Goals

Highly accomplished and results-driven professional securing a position with a growing company in which I can utilize my extensive education and experiences in manufacturing and management. Extensive hands-on experience in procurement, accounting, planning, budgeting, personnel, customer service, traffic, shipping and receiving. Managed procurement dealing with responsibilities in excess of $20M. Exceptional abilities in improving profits, reducing costs, and developing and improving purchasing programs to meet corporate objectives. Organized, detail-oriented, and highly analytical. Proven track record of outstanding customer service skills. Knowledgeable in the implementation of MRPII and JIT systems. Experienced in the use of MAPICS, ASI, and BAMACS software.

Core competencies include:

Cost Reduction

Value Analysis

Forecasting

Cost Analysis

Vendor Relations

Negotiations

Process Improvements

Troubleshooting

Purchase Order Creation

Inventory Management

Internal Product Tracking

Logistics Management

Related Experiences

QUEST GLOBAL SERVICES – Rockford, Illinois May 2016 – September 2016

Aerospace Operations Support

Contract Employment

Logistics manager of coordinating of the test equipment on a timely basis.

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE – Rockford, Illinois January 2014 – November 2015

Rock Valley College

Certified Production Technician

Certified through a leading program entitled Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to prepare

individuals with a solid foundation of core competencies in Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, Maintenance Awareness and Green Production. MSSC certifications validate the core competencies of new-hires and can also improve the skills of existing employees to meet the changing demands of new technologies, new processes and the global market.

Training Consultant

Promote expert training programs tailored to the specific need of companies and to be their Skills Improvement Resource. Virtually any subject can be customized to meet the needs of the businesses in the Winnebago County. Interface with human resource managers to determine which training programs fit their needs to help them become profitable and productive.

BOURN & KOCH, INC. – Rockford, Illinois January 2012 – August 2013

$45M Manufacturer of machining centers

Buyer

Purchase machined parts and sheet metal parts.

Interfaced closely with engineering department regarding products that were designed years ago and now being purchased for the first time. Many times it would involve updating drawings.

GKN ROCKFORD, INC. – Loves Park, Illinois (Contract) May 2011 – January 2012

$87M Manufacturer of drivelines and fan clutches

Planner

Process shipping documents daily to insure the correct product is shipped to the correct customer on a timely basis.

Conduct inventory audits to insure the proper inventory is identified in the proper location.

BARNES INTERNATIONAL, INC. – Rockford, Illinois August 2008 – July 2010

$5.2M Manufacturer of a wide range of coolant filtration systems

Purchasing Manager

A member of a 4-person team to reduce costs.

Negotiated prices with FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight regarding in-bound freight, resulting in annual savings of $5.4K

Negotiated prices regarding janitorial supplies resulting in annual savings of $4.1K

Recommended changes regarding 1100 lighting fixtures resulting in more efficient usage and annual savings of $14K

Developed fastener ordering system for annual savings of $2.8K

Quoted pricing and lead time of production parts to suppliers resulting in annual savings of $3.5K

Implemented various cost saving efforts as part of Cost Savings Team resulting in annual savings of $200K

Introduced auditing of freight bills with outside organization to potentially save annually $15K

Education / Training/ Certifications

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – DeKalb, Illinois

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education

Received Secondary Education Teaching Certification

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PURCHASING MANAGEMENT, INC.

Honorary Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager

MANUFACTURING SKILL STANDARDS COUNCIL

Certified Production Technician

Community / Volunteer Work

Special Olympics Volunteer – Referee Basketball and Volleyball

IHSA Certified Basketball Official

IHSA Registered Volleyball Official

3rd Degree Knight of Columbus

Eucharistic Minister

Regular Blood Donor

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