Customer Service Supply Chain

Michael G. Bialon

**** ***** ******

Clear Lake, MN. 55319

Phone 320-***-****

Cell 763-***-****

Objective

Procure a position in the supply chain field utilizing numerous years of

experience in many aspects of a manufacturing environment. Work in an

atmosphere where continuous improvement, dedication, and creativity are

encouraged in a team environment.

Summary

Hands-on professional with 20+ years experience in all aspects of

purchasing and production planning which includes sourcing, developing

supplier relationships, negotiations, cost savings, cost avoidance,

supplier performance, MRP (ERP), and production planning. Strong business

background developed through positions in purchasing and production

planning. Recognized as an effective and motivated team player with a

consistent record of accomplishment in delivering bottom line results, and

developing multi-departmental and supplier relationships.

Professional Experience

Bellcomb Technologies, New Hope, MN Senior Buyer/Planner

2013 - 2014

Lumificient Corporation . Maple Grove, MN. Senior

Buyer/Planner 2008 - 2013

Ruan Transportation, Brooklyn Park, MN. Senior

Buyer/Planner 2008 - 2008

Carlson Airflow, Brooklyn Park, MN. Buyer/Planner

2005 - 2007

Brady Corporation, Brooklyn Park, MN. Buyer/Planner

1991 - 2005

. Purchased raw material and finished commodities including electronic

components, printed circuit boards (PCB's), wire harnesses, steel,

aluminum, wood material, fasteners, stampings, castings, MRO items,

and Capital Equipment from both domestic and international sources.

. Highly experienced in Lean Manufacturing concepts. Identifying and

eliminating waste both internally and at suppliers.

. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and MRP

software.

. Established the weekly production scheduled based upon customer

orders, forecast, finished goods inventory levels, and customer

service objectives.

. Collaborate with engineering on new product development to find

sources to build newly designed parts and assemblies (both internal

and external sources). Review the new items with suppliers and

manufacturing for manufacturability to control cost.

. Developed the ISO procedures for purchasing and planning for ISO

certification.

. Maintained the item master and the Bill of Materials for all assigned

product lines.

Accomplishments

. Negotiated a consignment program for aluminum and steel with our

supplier. This resulted in a $210,000 inventory reduction.

. Moved the sourcing of stampings, castings, and machined parts to

China. This resulted in a cost savings of $148,000.00 annually.

. Collaborated with engineering to initially design purchase and setup a

production line for Bobcat compact utility tractors.

. Moved the production of 23 different printed circuit board (PCB)

assemblies to Malaysian and Chinese suppliers from US suppliers.

This resulted in an annual cost savings of $1.1 million.

. Implemented SAP (ERP) system in purchasing and production planning.

Worked with the IT department to implement SAP in purchasing a

planning and became the team leader that trained the rest of the

purchasing/planning organizations.

. Worked with our suppliers and engineering to meet the RoHs directives

from the European Union regarding removing the heavy metal out of

electronic equipment that is being sold in Europe.

. Designed, developed and implemented a supplier evaluation program to

improve supplier delivery, quality, price, and customer service levels

as part of our ISO program.

. At Lumificient I was able to achieve at least 10% cost savings per

year for 4 years.

. Won the President's Value Award three times while at Brady. Out of

3,500 employees only 50 employees are selected for this award each

year. The rewards were a result of the following accomplishment;

1. Resolving quality workmanship issues with a supplier. The

issue was holding up shipment of approximately $500,000 per

month

2. The second award was for moving a product line to Malaysia which

resulted in an annual cost savings of $1.5 million in labor

savings per year.

3. The third award was for moving production of assembly from an

outside supplier to in house production. This resulted in a

$280,000 savings annually.

Education

General Studies, North Hennepin Community College

Electronics, Minneapolis Vocational

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel. Access, Word, Outlook)

SAP Oralce

PRMS Manage 2000

QAD Styline

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