Supply Chain Project Management

MARCUS J. VLK

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

Lockport, Illinois 60441

Cell 815-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

An adaptable and results-driven supply chain management and procurement professional with a well-rounded business background in inventory management, supply planning, demand planning, forecasting, master data management, strategic sourcing, vendor management, category management, contract negotiations and process improvements.

EXPERIENCE

CNH INDUSTRIAL, Oak Brook, Illinois

Advanced Purchasing Specialist, June 2023 - Current

Responsible for the project management of all purchasing activity and decision making for assigned new product launches. Additional responsibilities included effectively implementing Executive Leaders' business strategy with Suppliers and Engineering to develop components from concept to production as well as project management of all purchasing activity (budget, timing, holding self and others accountable for delivering timely results) for multiple, concurrent new product development programs. Created forecasts, and executed sourcing and tooling plans to ensure product launch meets all program targets for quality, cost, and timing. Accountable for all direct material cost of the product. Increased supplier value through R&D, co-design, and innovation. Decision making authority on all sourcing decisions for new products. Responsible for holding suppliers accountable to commitments and project deliverables and took the appropriate steps to escalate when required. Managed negotiation and implementation of all technical modifications. Managed the prototype ordering (RFQ, negotiation, ordering, expediting delivery)

PARTS TOWN, Addison, Illinois

Manager, Supply Chain, April 2021 – June 2023

Responsible for implementing strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and support supply chain activities. Supervising the workflow of various job streams in a procurement environment to ensure critical processes run smoothly and effectively to achieve department goals, metrics & KPI’s. Oversee and supervise a team of 12 purchasing specialists/ buyers with coordination of procurement activities. Collaborate daily with planning, post PO team, sales, customer service & distribution to optimize the supply chain to meet customer demands. Monitoring vendors for performance and maintaining/ improving service levels. Build and maintain crucial relationships with vendor suppliers, including weekly vendor calls. Worked on various special assignments and projects to improve workflows and supply chain processes. Conduct weekly team meetings including moderating manufacturing & collaboration meeting and buy team meeting.

Implemented KPI’s and metrics within Sales Force to monitor team performance

Improved service level with various vendors to greater than 90% levels

Participated on SAP implementation testing of data and validation

UNIVAR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, Bedford Park, Illinois

Senior Supply Planner, April 2017 – April 2021

Responsible for maintaining inventories, developing the supply plan to reduce out of stocks across the supply chain network to increase service levels while minimizing purchasing costs and capital. Implemented and maintained inventory and material management strategies. Assessed purchasing options, calculate total into stock costs and analyze cost reduction opportunities to optimize total spend. Responsible for overall master data maintenance in systems associated with supply planning such as lead times, transportation modes, sourcing information and safety stock. Conducted regular business and performance reviews with Demand Planning, Sales, and Operations, including participation in S&OP meetings.

Consistently achieved OTD % of 96% - 98% (Goal >95%)

Reduced UPI to under 8% (Goal < 10%)

Participated on SAP migration (UNITE) project

EDWARD DON & COMPANY, Woodridge, Illinois

Inventory Analyst/ Demand Planner (Supply Chain Management), April 2010 - April 2017

Primarily responsible for inventory management of planning tasks regarding demand and forecast management for categories totaling 32K SKU’s. Improving key performance metrics and benchmarks related to forecasting. Analyze current forecast models and metrics to identify opportunities for accurate forecasts. Identify opportunities for planning improvements and provide problem resolution. Monitor system jobs and troubleshoot any issues. Monitor and perform data tasks related to MRP settings, safety stock adjustments and planned delivery times. Monitor key vendors and analyze scorecards for performance and improvements on vendor activity. Project management regarding improving PO and EDI transactions. Back-up stock buyer in times of need.

Streamlined forecasting processes to achieve greater than 96% fill rate.

Redeveloped and streamlined forecasting and demand planning processes for improved efficiency.

Team member on forecasting project to improve system optimization.

Act as subject matter expert (SME) regarding inventory management.

USG CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois

Data Assurance Specialist (Information Quality), January 2006 - February 2010

Maintained product setup in Oracle, PIR, and company legacy system. Documented, tracked, and resolved data issues. Recommended and coordinated new business process enhancements with end-users to ensure process functionality and accuracy. Developed training material and procedure manuals. Served as designated subject matter expert (SME) on product information. Assisted in development and creation of information quality department. Developed all department business operation procedures (BOPs) and guidelines.

Senior Sourcing Specialist (Strategic Sourcing), January 2003 - December 2005

Commodity Specialist (Strategic Sourcing), May 2001-January 2003

Maintained high level of product and market knowledge for assigned indirect material categories (steel, fasteners, dust collector bags, electrical supplies) in support of operations. Analyzed categories regarding spend to produce cost-saving opportunities. Reviewed redlines and provided input on contracts while working with legal. Cultivated and maintained supplier relationships with strategic partners. Created and analyzed supplier surveys and participated in vendor selection and the negotiation process. Monitored vendor performance to sustain high performance. Created and executed appropriate procurement documents including (RFQ’s) blanket and purchase orders.

Negotiated exclusive and non-exclusive agreements to achieve cost savings greater than $150,000 annually.

Narrowed number of commodities purchasing suppliers to increase buying power.

EDUCATION

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois, MBA, International Management

COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Chicago, Illinois, BS, Marketing

SAP (APO & Core), Oracle, Syspro, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Sales Force, SharePoint, Qlik

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