Edward J. Bucki

Mobile: 248-***-**** e-mail: ad2w8n@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights

• Supplier

Management

• Purchase

Agreements

• Contract

Negotiations

• Strategic Planner &

Problem Solving

• Project

Management

• Communication

Training

• Operations &

Safety Excellence

• Enterprise Resource

Planning (ERP)

Professional Experience

Mobex Global Southfield, Michigan May 2022 – Nov 2023 Corporate Purchasing Manager

• Negotiated, sourced, and managed a corporate wide VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) program ($6M+) leading to lower costs and reduced critical part stockouts. Provided direction and support to plant buyers to ensure competitiveness, quality, delivery, and proper inventory levels.

• Enhanced supply chains by identifying and sourcing world-class suppliers, cultivating relationships and driving superior performance. Oversaw inventory levels to maintain an optimal balance between availability and cost, implementing efficient inventory control processes, and minimizing excess inventory.

• Continuously analyzed pricing, terms, and conditions to identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality standards. Collaborated with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Production to ensure Purchasing needs and requirements align with corporate procurement strategies. Comprehensive Logistics Inc. Dearborn, Michigan Nov 2021 – May 2022 Plant Manager

• Managed a multi-plant UAW warehousing and logistics operation ensuring all policies and procedures were followed.

• Developed processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity. Defined and prioritized all operational goals, objectives, and projects to meet corporate goals and customer deadlines.

• Responsible for facilities maintenance including all MRO and Capital purchasing. Led and fostered an environment of continuous improvement to support long term vision. Pacific Industrial Development Corp. Ann Arbor, Michigan Feb 2016 – Oct 2021 Plant Manager

• Reduced inventory levels and warehouse space requirements, saving $132k/yr. Implemented a Manufacturing and Warehousing (FTZ) through U.S. Customs and Border Control- saving approximately.: $350K/yr.

• Managed the design, purchase, and successful launch of a $580K Crystals manufacturing cell. Oversaw successful design, purchase, and launch of a $275K Jet Mill milling line. Purchased capital equipment valued at $500K at auction for $78K, successfully relocated into production, saving $422K.

• Drove the organization in achieving operational target performance for Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery and Productivity. Ensured appropriate assets (manpower, equipment, infrastructure, and material) to deliver successful operational performance.

Menlo Logistics / XPO Grand Blanc, Michigan Aug 2014 – Feb 2016 Site Manager Dangerous Goods - GM Pontiac (SPC)

• Successfully managed and planned daily activities for a three-shift operation with approx. 40-50 employees.

• Planned and executed layered audit process for all (DG) office activities minimizing shipment errors.

• Maintained and developed standard operating sheet and job element sheets (SOS/JES) for all Menlo Haz/Mat positions. Ongoing oversight and review of CFR 49 and IATA regulations that requires process changes to ensure compliance. Responsible for managing all inbound/outbound (DG) freight at General Motors redistribution center. Professional Consultant White Lake, Michigan May 2012 – Aug 2014 Janesville Acoustics Norwalk, Ohio Sep 2013 – Aug 2014

• Projects included:

o MRP implementation and support, Scheduling, Inventory Control, Material Usage Variance, Warehousing and Logistics. Supplier Negotiations, Requisition to Purchase Order issuance, Supplier Readiness, New Product Launch, Vendor Releasing and Consignment Inventory Management. o Shop floor Supervision / Management, Schedule Attainment to Standard, 5S Implementation and Management (General Housekeeping), Enforcement of Safety Standards and One-Piece Flow Analysis to Improve Efficiency.

Romeo RIM, Inc. Romeo, Michigan June 2010 – May 2012 Director-Materials & Purchasing

• Responsible for the corporate supply chain function of a multi-site manufacturing operation reporting directly to the President. Sourced and managed all production and non-production purchases and cost savings.

• Executed targeted inventory turns, accuracy, premium freight, delivery, logistics, warehousing, and performance to Budget. Re-sourced existing 3PL generating $90K in annualized freight savings.

• Implemented a corporate-wide inventory control program reducing negative monthly material usage from $150K to

$50K. Minimized material obsolescence by implementing an obsolete and slow-moving material review process.

• Negotiated with corrugated packaging supplier to perform consignment improving warehouse space by 35%. Johnson Controls- Injection Molding Lansing, Michigan October 2009 - June 2010 Supply Chain Manager

• Responsible for the supply chain function of a $44 Million Tier 1 JIT facility

• Scheduled a 32-press injection molding line ensuring proper raw material and finish good inventory levels were maintained. Managed batch build for complex door panel assembly line ensuring proper component and FG inventories were maintained.

• Supported the successful relocation of a JIT fascia line to a new location maintaining a seamless supply of product.

• Key member of the launch team that successfully launched six new and takeover programs from GM. Noble Metal Processing, Inc. Warren, Michigan March 2004 - June 2009 Sr. Director-Supply Chain Management

• Responsible for the corporate supply chain management function of 12 manufacturing facilities reporting directly to the President.

• Sourced and managed all production and non-production purchases corporate-wide. Worked directly with program management to ensure the successful launch of all new programs and engineering changes. Maintained adequate supply of steel coil, blanks and finished goods for multiple plants utilizing customer forecasts.

• Developed a corporate-wide blanker debit report for 100% of steel converted from coil to blanks, generating $300K annual savings. Performed a market survey on all blanked parts and resourced/outsourced several programs saving

$1.2M annually. Kay facilitator in multiple Six Sigma Black Belt projects generating annual savings in excess of

$500K. Worked with the Kaizen department to implement a corporate-wide Kanban system to improve inventory levels.

Collins & Aikman / Textron Automotive Troy, Michigan January 1999 – March 2004 Director-Materials Management, 2000 - 2004

• Responsible for the North American Plastics Division Materials function of 15 manufacturing facilities reporting directly to the Vice President of Materials and Logistics

• Accountabilities include the standardization and implementation of a single ERP system throughout the Plastics Division. Identified and implemented best practices for Shipping, Receiving, Scheduling, Repetitive Purchasing and Warehousing

• System support for: Material Requirement Planning, Repetitive Purchasing System, Capacity Requirements Planning, and Automotive Release Control Systems

• Implemented Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kanban, Heijunka, 5S and JIT) reducing inventory by over $10 million. Import/Export Materials Manager, 1999 - 2000

• Responsible for the Import/Export function of Textron’s Materials Group, reporting directly to the Director of Materials and Logistics.

• Successfully completed three Canada Customs Audits through the implementation of a company-wide compliance program. Reduced expediting costs by 35% by monitored inventory balances at freight forwarder and offshore locations. Managed the offshore operations to assure continuity of component supply from domestic sources both internal and external.

• Sourced and managed International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers. Established Customs and NAFTA compliance for all Textron Automotive Plastics Trim Facilities Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, May 1991

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