TOM J. NADOLSKI
Hanover Park, Illinois 60133
CAREER SUMMARY
Directed $15 million in purchases for manufacturing operations while realizing cost savings of 20% through vendor negotiations and process improvements including vendor consolidation.
Purchased capital equipment valued at over $1 million and implemented computer software programs for Purchasing, A/P and MRP which reduced operation costs by 25%.
Refined production efficiency and reduced inventory costs by 40% by instituting JIT programs and Blanket Orders which improved quality and on-time delivery performance by 50%.
Utilized, Excel, MS Word and MRP Reports, as well as custom software for COGS, Accounts Payable, detailed status reports and correspondence.
Maintained Corporate Accounts for major customers through bid submission and contract review.
An innovative skilled communicator/team builder and adept negotiator. Proven ability to analyze production operations and introduce strategic solutions while improving efficiency and reducing costs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, Elgin, IL
Heritage-Crystal Clean is an environmental service company that collects, processes, recycles and disposes of
both hazardous and non-hazardous materials and is a major competitor to Safety-Kleen.
Corporate Accounts
Review, Edit and Approve contracts and agreements for services provided by Heritage-Crystal Clean.
Ensure contracts do not include unfavorable and/or unreasonable terms and conditions
Complete bids for HCC services accurately and promptly for Corporate Accounts.
Submit qualifications to vendors for approval to perform Environmental services.
Field Support Services
Contact potential customers to set appointments for Sales Managers to visit to gain new business
Responsible for increasing revenue for several Branches across the nation through customer contact
Create and maintain schedules for Sales Managers in 6 of 18 Regions.
Validate customer contacts to optimize Field personnel’s effectiveness
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SAFETY-KLEEN CORPORATION, Elgin, IL
Safety-Kleen is a premier environmental service company with revenue of $1.5 billion. Safety-Kleen collects, processes, recycles and disposes of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials for over 400,000 customers.
Buyer / Corporate Office
Responsible for all areas of purchasing including capital equipment and all supplies and materials needed for the manufacture of parts cleaners.
Purchased $10-$15 million of product annually
Directed product sourcing and vendor relations for a wide range of items, including plastic parts, fabricated products, electrical parts, metal stampings, printed materials, raw steel plates and bars.
Achieved annual savings of 10% of purchases through vendor negotiations and Blanket Orders.
Purchased capital equipment valued at $1 million.
Visited vendors to improve time and cost efficiencies and verify supplier’s ability to deliver their products and services. Assisted programmers in the design of new computer software for Purchasing and Accounts Payable.
Compiled and presented numerous reports on products and prices.
ROTO-ROOTER PLUMBING AND DRAIN SERVICE, Lombard, IL
Roto-Rooter is the largest plumbing service in the United States. The company provides drain cleaning
and plumbing service for individual households as well as commercial accounts.
Customer Service Representative/Dispatcher
Responsible for setting up all appointments for drain cleaning and plumbing service in the Chicago Call Center
Enter accurate customer information on computer while discussing the service needed with the customer(s)
Dispatched technicians efficiently and effectively to maximize completed jobs and eliminate missed appointments
Consistently achieved substantial bonuses for Full Pay Jobs
LOGAN GRAPHIC PRODUCTS, INC., Wauconda, IL
Logan Graphic Products, Inc. is a major supplier to the picture framing industry, with excess of $10 million in annual sales; providing custom mat cutters and supplies as well as custom mats to worldwide customers.
Materials Manager
Responsible for all areas of purchasing for components needed for the production of mat cutters and raw mat board for custom mats; based on specific customer needs and past sales history.
Responsible for purchasing all items needed for the operation of the business including all items consumed by the company.
Directed product sourcing and vendor relations for castings, thermoforming, plastic molded components, extrusions and outside services such as anodizing and plating.
Implemented VMI for fasteners and packaging components, eliminating 75% of vendors for these products while realizing excess of 10% in cost savings.
Assisted programmers in the implementation of MRP system.
Maintained accuracy of Accounts Payable through resolution of invoice discrepancies.