Nicholas A. LoPiccolo

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Binghamton New York, 13901

607-***-****

ac4g3u@r.postjobfree.com

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Mark Morek

Managing and Founding Partner

Ciresi and Morek

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Brecksville, OH 44141

Dear Mr. Morek,

It is with great interest that I submit this application to fulfill your advertised position for a plant manager in Scranton, PA. As an experienced procurement agent for o ne of the largest independent foodservice distributors in the nation, I strongly believe I am highly qualified for this position and sincerely feel as though I would be a valuable asset to the company. Some of my notable experiences that make me an ideal candidate for this position include my comprehensive educational foundation from a reputable business university, m y multiple college co-op experiences at global manufacturers, and my two years of real world experience with multiple aspects of supply chain, including warehousing, procurement, logistics, production planning and inventory management.

In addition to my valuable academic and career experiences thus far, I possess several distinguishable characteristics that will enable me to help this company reach new levels of growth and achievement. I am highly and intrinsically motivated to succeed, I possess a solid work ethic, and I continually aspire to expand my abilities and resources at every available opportunity. Several colleagues have attested to my goal oriented nature, my eagerness to solve problems, my integrity, and my astute attention to detail. There have been several occasions within my current position in which my supervisor acknowledged my level of competency by entrusting me with purchasing workloads that other employees were unable to manage appropriately. Each and every day, I strive for continuous improvement and betterment related to order cycles, forecasting and inventory management. Perhaps the most notable and critical component of supply chain expertise is the ability to create cost reduction and in turn, allow for significant profit gains for a company. The key projects I have worked on within my current position that demonstrate my own experience and developing expertise within the field include:

● Following just in time product delivery for both food, to reduce cost, and manufacturing to allow for safer navigation for fork trucks.

● Cost reduction through proper ordering techniques using different centers which order larger quantities from a vendor to obtain the best price resulting in up to $217,00 savings.

● Complete warehouse transfers for better routing to customers reducing trip times.

● Consistently managing inventory levels to consolidate and reduce consumed space thus making room for new business or allowing to decrease labor hours. I truly appreciate you allocating some of your time to read my cover letter and hope I have successfully expressed a few of the reasons why I believe I would be a great fit for the position. I am passionate about the work I do and by hiring me, your client will obtain someone who is knowledgeable, hardworking, and will work tirelessly to leave a positive impact on the company. I look forward to soon discussing with you how my experience and abilities can meet the present goals of this plant. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely,

Nicholas A. LoPiccolo

Nicholas LoPiccolo

Procurement Agent

2 Sunset Way, Binghamton, NY 13901

Cell: 607-***-**** w ww.linkedin.com/in/nicholaslopiccolo/ Email: n ac4g3u@r.postjobfree.com Supply chain professional possessing two years experience in procurement and inventory management within a top food service distributor. Combining practical knowledge of the industry as well as assessing economic trends and seasonality to ensure precise inventory levels and minimize overall expenditures. Operates well under pressure and flourishes in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies: F orecasting, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Vendor Relations, Contract & Price Management, Cost Reduction, Transportation and Routing Efficiency, Risk Management, Kanban Methodology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maines Paper and Food Service, Inc. C onklin, New York. One of the largest independent foodservice distributors in the nation; generating annual revenue exceeding $3.5 billion. Procurement Agent, (J anuary 2016-present)

Purchase and manage a wide variety of inventory ranging from high turnover goods to short shelf/ fresh food items for seven different distribution centers between the Northeast and Midwest.

● Became a material expert and trainer as well as acquired the largest database equating to the highest total value of inventory for one buyer within first year.

● Key contributor in two successful holiday seasons across multiple centers with minimal reduction to service levels despite spikes in sales averaging from 100-400% by use of precisely calculated forecasting and fast reactions to weekly demand..

● Continually analyze, oversee, and report to management on large and potentially high risk, multi-step item transitions to prevent financial loss.

● Work directly with suppliers to ensure product arrival both on time and in proper condition, and implementing necessary measurements to ensure damages or late arrivals are kept to a minimum. RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Raymond Corporation, G reene, New York.

Designs and builds the best electric lift trucks in the business, providing technologies, systems and solutions that bring day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Co-Op with Lift-Rite/ Hand Pallet Jacks Division, J une 2015-August 2015

● Worked on several new products and their RFQ process.

● I oversaw of the Refurbishment location transfer and became the owner of the work once the move was done. Co-Op in Procurement, J une 2013-August 2013 & December 2013- January 2014

● Worked on commodity recoding and commodity subclass placements.

● Helped create quote packages, looked for stocking errors, reduce redundancies within the management system; reduce costs associated with stocking errors and redundancies. Barry Plastics, S olvay, New York

A global leader in packaging and protection solutions. Team Leader, J anuary 2015-May 2015

● I was the leader of a semester long co-op with Barry Plastic. During my time with them, my team and I helped to develop a just in time delivery trial for the ordering of their corrugated materials. As a safety precaution we also developed a method to double check future orders using a kan-ban system. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Dual degree in Supply Chain Management & Business Management (cum laude) SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: Whitman School of Management - Syracuse, NY. 2015 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in: Microsoft Office (advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, & Outlook), Skilled in: SAP, AS400 & E3, Experience with Oracle.

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