VICTOR J. COLAIANNI
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANGEMENT / PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT
A raw materials planner and purchasing professional with 10 + years’ experience in Materials, Logistics, Warehouse and Supply Chain implementation and management. Delivers increased profitability, process improvements, service level improvement, customer loyalty, improved vendor relationships, and increased inventory turns. Thrives in busy complex business environments requiring attention to detail and solid problem solving, decision making and communication skills. Additional competencies include:
Planning / Forecasting
MS Office
Logistics / Distribution
ISO9001
Production / Production Planning
VMI / Consignment
Safety Awareness
QS9000
Project Management
MRP / Inventory Control
Database Management
AS400 / JD Edwards / SAP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STRUKTOL COMPANY OF AMERICA, Stow, OH 2014 - 2016
Struktol Company of America is a member of the Schill & Seilacher family of companies, with representation in over 100 countries around the world. A global organization with over a century of specialty chemical expertise, Schill & Seilacher markets most of their polymer processing products under the brand name STRUKTOL® – a name that has become synonymous with both quality and performance.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Key areas of responsibility included managing an expenditure base of $8 to $10 million per year for materials and/or services to support company production, laboratory, and maintenance programs.
Performance of procurement functions directly associated with the company needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production raw materials.
Direct oversight of corporate blanket purchase order program involving multiple vendors averaging $25,000 to $40,000 in monthly spend.
ROBIN INDUSTRIES-HEALTHCARE DIVISION, Berlin, OH 2013 - 2014
Robin Industries, Inc. is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) privately owned business established in Ohio in 1947. Robin has multiple facilities in Ohio, Mexico, and China, which allows a global presence over several facets of various industries. Annual net sales, $47 million.
Purchasing Coordinator
Coordinated all aspects of purchase order entry, proofing, and submission of purchase orders based on customer demand, stock replenishment and production schedules.
Managed relationships with broad vendor base to enhance raw material availability to meet production demands, and avoid “single-sourcing” challenges. This also included creating vendor managed inventory (VMI) opportunities with several vendors.
Increased inventory turns consistently to 27 days which improved production facility operations, and decreased potential dead and slow stock valuations.
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UNIVAR USA INCORPORATED, Strongsville, OH 2004 - 2013
Leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals with an extensive network of 100+ distribution facilities in North America. Founded in 1924, it employs 7,600 employees nation wide and generated net sales of $9.8 billion.
Regional Planner / Purchasing Agent
Procured raw materials and bulk chemicals for multiple locations over four state region including solvents, water-treatment, and petroleum based portfolios. Managed daily inventory averaging $5.5 million.
Strengthened relationships with multiple vendors resulting in increased profitability and improved efficiencies. Reduced lead times by an average of 3 days to meet challenging market demands.
Increased inventory turns consistently to 31 days exceeding corporate goal of 35 days due to daily monitoring of floor stock and production planning.
Improved service levels from 90% to 94% to customers across several districts resulting in sales growth and enhanced customer loyalty.
MATCO TOOLS, Stow, OH 1999 - 2003
Professional tool manufacturer for automotive and industrial applications including 13,000+ different standard and specialty tools. Annual net sales are $800 million.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matco_Tools
Commercial Collections / Customer relations
Negotiated financial terms with national account base to improve and enhance corporate assets. Realized improvement totaled $300,000 annually.
Implemented fair market valuation system for re-acquired inventories resulting in $90,000 additional revenues annually.
Improved relationships with existing customer base resulting in increased brand loyalty and broadening of new markets by 15% annually.
HI-WAY DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION, Akron, OH 1997 - 1999
Launched in 1976 with fewer than 100 products offered to a limited area of truck stops and travel plazas. By 2000, Hi-Way was offering over 1,000 items including their own brand of electronics and truck parts. Annual revenues were approximately $4.4 million.
Customer Service / Sales Support Supervisor
Managed customer service and sales support team of 8 individuals. The team supported nationwide sales force and processed inbound and outbound calls to 500+ customers.
Planned and implemented web based remote inventory system powered by Denso 4000 ordering platform which allowed 24/7 order placement capability.
Functioned as project manager for creation of company’s first web based catalog and ordering system. Focus areas were layout and management of digital production of photos for all items in inventory, and database management of all pricing and logistical costs.
OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Green, OH 1986 - 1992
Aero Scout Observer / Crew Chief, 107th Armored Calvary Regiment
Army Aviation Support Facility #1,
Managed all aspects of helicopter logistical and phase maintenance for several aircraft.
Held flight status as aerial observer for designated unit of pilots in various specialties.
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U.S. ARMY, Fort Bragg, NC 1983 - 1986
Section chief, 82nd Aviation Division (Airborne)
Held rank of Chief Warrant Officer with oversight of flight operations for combat aviation section. Responsible for command and oversight of 60 soldiers in platoon section.
EDUCATION / JOB RELATED TRAINING
CSCP certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional), APICS, Akron, OH anticipated, 04/2016
Attended Kent State University, Kent, OH, 27 credit hours, core courses, 1985 to 1986
Completed freshman core credit courses, 14 credit hours,
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1983
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member of City Council, City of Canal Fulton, OH (elected in 2003) 2004 to 2007
Committee member, Canal Fulton Strategic Plan 2008