Manager Management

William K. Liscavage

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Home Phone# 716-***-**** Cell Phone# 716-***-****

e-mail: **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position in the field of Materials Management with an emphasis on procurement SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Implemented Procurement and Inventory Control Systems: Utilized MASS 200 and other MAPICS based operating systems to control cash flow and inventory levels

Sourced Materials from overseas vendors: Negotiated payment terms and logistics for materials originating from China, Japan, Korea, Former Soviet Union along with South America, Canada, and Mexico

Developed and utilized MOD, VMI and JIT programs: For U.S. Government and Aerospace customers both foreign and domestic

Selected to work with Whitehouse advance team to procure services and materials for Presidential Plant visit to Industrial Support Inc.

Chosen by Secret Service to monitor final visitor check (NON-PRESS) list for Presidential visit to Industrial Support Inc.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Procurement of Materials and Services to support production, R&D, and daily Plant operations

Negotiate best pricing and payment terms with vendors

Project Management: Point person between R&D and production

Implementation of ERP systems

TQM / ISO 9001 TEAM LEADER

Supply Chain Management both Foreign and Domestic

Outsourcing / Management Strategy

Lean Manufacturing

JIT, MOD, VMI Management

Process Flow Management

Utilize MRP / CRP Management

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

P.S.N. Sewing LLC., Buffalo, N.Y. 3/15/2013 – Current Materials Manager / Product Manager

Responsible for strategic sourcing for all materials, services, and equipment

Negotiates international logistics land, sea, and air shipments

Works with custom brokers and freight forwarders

Evaluates all vendors for cost, timely delivery, and service

Direct P&L responsibility for all incoming work

Works with Government inspectors to meet compliance standards

Maintains are company records for Medical and Aero Space requirements

Quoting new product lines

Performs vendor performance evaluations based on quality and service Industrial Support Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. 4/15/2008 – 2/8/2013 Materials Manager

Procurement of all raw materials and services plant wide reduced cost of goods sold by 40%

Improved on time shipping by 50% utilizing KAN-BAN and JIT manufacturing

Developed and Implemented VMI and MOD programs for Government and Aerospace jobs

Improved cash flow by renegotiating new payment terms with vendors

Utilized Visual Job Shops and Quick books Software to monitor purchasing functions and Purchase price Variance Innovative Concepts in Entertainment, Clarence, N.Y. 7/02/2002 – 11/10/2007 Purchasing / Inventory Manager

Managed 25 people from Buyers to warehouse, shipping and stockroom staff

Utilized MASS 200 Operating System to manage Purchasing and Inventory

Improved vendor savings through growth based rebate program $300,000/yr

Reduced in house inventory from $14M to $4 M utilizing Lean and JIT

Implemented bar code system for outbound freight saving $50,000 annually VISHAY THIN FILM, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 10/12/1999 – 6/10/2002 Master Scheduler

Processed incoming sales orders into Master Production Schedule by Dept, Issued Job tickets to control processing

Delegated schedule adds and changes to shop floor directly Fedco Automotive Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. 12/5/91 – 8/21/1999 Master Scheduler

Utilized ERP system Work Station Basic to plan MRP and CRP plant wide

Implemented order entry system into MRP for an 80% more accurate work schedule for both materials and man power planning

TQM / ISO 9000 TEAM LEADER

Developed scrap tracking system to prevent theft and monitor market value of metals before they are sold Ford Motor Company, Buffalo Stamping Plant, Woodlawn, N.Y. Utility Supervisor - Assembly Area

Qualified to Supervise all assembly production and final inspection

Managed all production, maintenance, and Quality functions in the assembly area

ISO / TQM team leader

Reported daily production hours per man through plant time keeping system

Developed and Implemented 50% more productive die set and change overs with sliding die sets

Integrated multi line material handling procedure with existing KAN-BAN yielding 40% better flow rate between press and assembly areas

EDUCATION

Buffalo State College

Bachelor of Science Industrial Technology

CERTIFICATIONS

N.Y.S. K – 12 Public Education Technology Education Certificate

Dept of Industrial Education Certification Lean Manufacturing

Certified Administrator MASS 200 SAGE

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